Page 4 - Best Brain Cancer doctors: TOP 96 doctors

Assoc. Prof. Ayşe İrem Yasin, M.D., is a medical oncologist who specializes in solid tumors. Her clinical focus includes breast, lung, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, and urologic cancers. She also treats brain and other CNS tumors, soft tissue sarcomas, head and neck cancers, adenocarcinomas, melanoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, and cancers of unknown primary. She practices at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital (2025–present). She previously worked at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital (2023–2025).

She completed a Medical Oncology fellowship at Bezmialem Vakıf University (2019–2022). This followed an Internal Medicine residency at the same institution (2012–2016). Her international experience includes the Breast Cancer Unit at the University of Piemonte Orientale in Novara (2022). She also trained at Basel University Hospital, Cleveland Clinic, and Harvard Medical School. She holds the ESMO Board Certificate (2022).

Professor Raanan Berger, MD PhD, is a medical oncologist and radiotherapist. He is Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center and heads its clinical research unit. He was listed in Forbes Israel’s “Best Doctors” (2025). He leads the genitourinary oncology program with a focus on prostate cancer. His care includes systemic therapy and radiotherapy in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered model.

He is board-certified in oncology. He earned his MD and PhD at Tel Aviv University and completed his clinical training at Sheba. He then completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Dana-Farber/Harvard, focusing on prostate cancer with Dr. Philip Kantoff and molecular oncology in Dr. William C. Hahn’s lab. He is a member of ESMO and ASCO. He has co-authored more than 20 peer-reviewed papers, including studies on outcomes in high- versus very high-risk prostate cancer and on BRCA1/2 in large cohorts.

Dr. Jablonski-Perec trained at the world-renowned Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York and became head of oncology at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Over leading oncology departments and treatment centers
• Professor of Oncology at the Hebrew University – one of Israel's top medical schools
• Head of the Breast Cancer Treatment Center since 1998
• Member of several international cancer societies
• Awarded a prestigious scholarship from Hadassah Medical School

Dr. Yaacov Lawrence, MA, MBBS, MRCP, is Chair of Radiation Oncology at Sheba Medical Center. He has nearly 30 years of experience in precision radiation oncology and neuro-oncology.

He is an expert in advanced radiation therapy and radiosurgery. He performs stereotactic radiosurgery for brain tumors. He leads Sheba’s GI Cancer Program in gastrointestinal oncology. He also provides precision care for lung and prostate cancers. He pioneered celiac plexus radiosurgery for severe pain from pancreatic cancer.

Training and credentials: MA and MBBS (Cambridge and UCLH); MRCP (RCP); Radiation Oncology fellowship (Thomas Jefferson University). Honors include the ASCO Young Investigator Award and Fellow of ASTRO (FASTRO). He has authored over 280 publications. He is Director of the Center for Translational Radiation Oncology and an Associate Professor at Tel Aviv University.

Professor Pietro Mortini specializes in minimally invasive brain surgeries – more precise operations and faster recovery times at San Raffaele Scientific Institute.

• of experience with 1,100+ treatments performed
• Director of the Experimental Neurosurgery Unit at San Raffaele
• Uses advanced neuronavigation and neuromapping for precision
• Visiting Professor at George Washington University

Dr. Topcu trained at top cancer centers including MD Anderson and Sunnybrook, specializing in complex oncological cases.

• 16 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Member of ESMO and ASCO – global oncology standards
• Works at Biruni University Hospital with advanced technology
• Specializes in breast, lung, and brain cancers

Prof. Didem Karacetin specializes in brain tumors and brings 32 years of experience of radiation oncology expertise to Biruni University Hospital.

• Residency at renowned Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto
• Head of Radiation Oncology departments at major Turkish universities
• Holds a Master's in Phytotherapy for complementary cancer care
• Expert in brachytherapy and intraoperative radiotherapy techniques

Dr. Elnur Sahibov specializes in brain cancer treatment at Emsey Hospital, with training in radiation oncology from Marmara University.

• Completed specialization in radiation oncology at Marmara University
• Part of a dedicated surgical team for brain cancer cases
• Over a decade of medical education and training

Dr. López-Ibor specializes in pediatric brain tumors with over 32 years of experience of experience, currently leading the Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Unit at HM Montepríncipe Hospital.

• Expert in treating bone and brain tumors in children
• Specialist in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology from the University of Maryland
• Author of numerous national and international scientific publications

Head of the Department of Neurosurgery at HM Hospitales Clinic – Dr. Fernández leads a specialized team in brain cancer care.

• Extensive experience in neurosurgical oncology
• Focuses on advanced surgical techniques for brain tumors
• Works at a leading university hospital in Madrid

Director of Neurosurgery at Bremen-Mitte Clinic, Dr. Neubauer specializes in complex brain and spinal cord conditions.

• Expert in neurosurgery for brain tumors and pituitary gland tumors
• Performs microsurgical treatments for compressive syndromes
• Conducts research on neurological disorders and brain tumors

Record-holder of trans-oral robotic surgeries in Asia – Dr. Dabas has performed over 8,000 head-neck and thoracic cancer surgeries.

• 28 years of experience of experience in treating head, neck, and thorax tumors
• Expert in robotic surgery for tumors in the oral cavity, oropharynx, and larynx
• Director of Surgical Oncology and Chief of Robotics Surgery at BLK Cancer Centre
• Member of The International Guild of Endoscopic and Robotic Head and Neck Surgery

Head and Chief of Neurosurgery at BLK Super Speciality Hospital – Dr. Gupta specializes in brain tumor surgery and minimally invasive techniques.

• Senior Master of Neurosurgery qualification
• Specializes in neuro-oncology and cerebral vascular surgery
• Member of 7 professional neuroscience societies
• Extensive experience in spinal deformity and reconstruction

Dr. Mehmet Ozek specializes in endoscopic skull base surgery and functional neurosurgery with 45 years of experience of experience.

• Fellowship-trained at Yale University and Florida University
• Published 47 articles in SCI international journals
• Member of AANS and Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Expert in movement disorders and spinal surgery

50,000+ cancer surgeries performed – Dr. Raj Nagarkar brings vast expertise to brain cancer treatment at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• 30 years of experience of experience in surgical oncology
• Trained at Tata Memorial Hospital and Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh
• Special focus on breast and thoracic surgical oncology
• Professor for DNB Superspecialty Surgical Oncology
• Involved in 200+ clinical trials