Breast cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Trained at Tokyo University Hospital's Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery Division – Dr. Ozel brings advanced techniques to breast cancer surgery.

• 31 years of experience of surgical experience with focus on oncology
• Specializes in minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques
• Academic faculty member who trains future surgeons
• Certified in advanced surgical endoscopy procedures

Specializes in breast cancer treatments including cytotoxic chemotherapy and immunotherapy – with research focus on improving outcomes.

• Trained at Istanbul University and Cleveland Clinic
• Published multiple studies on breast cancer treatments
• Experienced in hormone therapy and targeted treatments
• Member of international medical community through research

Dr. Dov Zippel is a surgical oncologist and head of the Meirav Breast Center. Forbes Israel named him to its Best Doctors list in 2025. He treats benign and malignant breast tumors and melanoma at Sheba Medical Center. Dr. Zippel completed a surgical oncology fellowship at the University of Calgary in Canada.

• Performs breast-conserving surgery and minimally invasive skin cancer procedures.
• Treats patients at the Ella Lemelbaum Institute for Immuno-Oncology.
• Researches perioperative treatments for stage III melanoma and breast lesion excision.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked 7th worldwide by Newsweek in 2026.

Associate Professor Emine Yildirim specializes in breast cancer surgery at Atlas University Hospital, with extensive research and certifications in the field.

• Over 29 years of experience of experience in general surgery, focusing on breast cancer
• Certified in advanced breast cancer techniques including Triple Negative Breast Cancer and Free Flap Reconstruction
• Published multiple research papers on breast cancer treatment outcomes
• Active participant in international breast cancer conferences and workshops

Dr. Yuri Goldes is the Deputy Director of General Surgery at Sheba Medical Center. He pioneered some of Israel’s first robotic resections for stomach and pancreatic cancers. Forbes Israel named him among the nation’s best gastrointestinal surgeons. In 2019, he received the Best Doctor of the Year award from the Israeli Ministry of Health.

• Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for pancreatic, gastric, and esophageal cancers.
• Performs minimally invasive Whipple procedures, one of the most complex abdominal operations.
• Treats benign conditions including diaphragmatic hernia, achalasia, GERD, and gallbladder disease.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked among the Top 10 hospitals worldwide by Newsweek.

Head of Radiation Oncology at German Oncology Center – Dr. Ferentinos specializes in breast cancer treatment with extensive clinical experience.

• Doctoral degree from Johann Wolfgang Goethe University
• Senior physician in Radiation Oncology at Klinikum Offenbach
• Master's in Healthcare Business Studies
• Leads a dedicated Radiation Oncology department

Dr. Sinan Karaaslan specializes in breast cancer treatment using chemotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy at Anadolu Medical Center.

• 29 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Society
• Trained at Istanbul University's Cerrahpaşa Medical School
• Works with a multidisciplinary team at Anadolu's Breast Cancer Center

Dr. Keskin founded and heads the Oncology Center at Memorial Şişli Hospital, using NGS analysis of 600+ genes to personalize breast cancer therapy.

• 25 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Ranked 1st in Turkey's Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam
• Specializes in chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy
• Member of ASCO and ESMO
• Published 42 articles in international journals

Prof. Dr. Suleyman Alici has performed over 900 treatments in 35 years of experience at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specializes in metastatic breast cancer cases
• Personally reviews documents to tailor treatment plans
• Rated 4.4 out of 5 by patients

Professor Yesim Yildirim specializes in breast cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies at Anadolu Medical Center, with over 80 publications in oncology.

• Member of European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Professor at Halic University – trains future oncologists
• Author of 'Handbook of Advanced Cancer Care Treatment'
• Fellowship-trained at Mount Vernon Cancer Center in London

Dr. Ari Raphael leads Israel's national genomic medicine initiative for breast cancer at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Senior physician in breast and lung cancer departments
• Specializes in genomic profiling and liquid biopsies
• Primary investigator for multiple immunotherapy clinical trials
• Outstanding teacher at Tel Aviv University's medical faculty
• Member of ESMO and International Lung Cancer Association

Specialist Dr. Rahib Hasanov brings international expertise to breast cancer care, trained at Houston Methodist Hospital and Marmara University.

• Completed Medical Oncology fellowship with focus on personalized treatments
• Uses advanced therapies like immunotherapies and targeted treatments
• Regularly treats patients from Europe, Middle East, and Central Asia
• Attends global oncology congresses to stay updated on latest methods

Prof. Şeref Kömürcü is a ECFMG and ESMO-certified medical oncologist specializing in breast cancer at Anadolu Medical Center.

• 33 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Professor at Gülhane Military Medical Academy
• Author of 110+ papers on cancer management
• Member of The Breast Diseases Association and ESMO
• Recipient of GATA Education and Teaching Success Award

Prof. Sezer Saglam has performed approximately 1,100 treatments and specializes in HER2/neu-positive breast cancer at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• 29 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Published research on HER2-positive breast cancer outcomes
• Member of ASCO and ESMO – leading oncology societies
• Professor of Medical Oncology since 2016
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute

Prof. Sadi Kerem Okutur has authored over 20 papers and 10 book chapters on medical oncology, bringing deep expertise to breast cancer care.

• Works at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital – a leading oncology center
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology
• Recipient of the Oncology Research Award by Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Associate Professorship in medical oncology

Dr. Ayhan Erdemir is a general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in pancreatic cancer treatment and complex gastrointestinal procedures. Dr. Erdemir is an expert in the Whipple surgery and robotic surgical techniques. He practices at a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Certified in the da Vinci robotic surgery system.
• Completed specialized training in cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC.
• Former assistant professor at Maltepe University Medical School.
• Performs surgeries for breast, stomach, and small intestine cancers.

Dr. Mehmet Dogu Canoglu is a radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in precise tumor targeting using MR Linac and CyberKnife technologies. Dr. Canoglu trained at Kocaeli University. He previously served at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He treats various cancers, including complex brain, prostate, and lung tumors.

• Expert in Varian TrueBeam and Trilogy radiation delivery systems.
• Performs stereotaxic radiosurgery and targeted radiotherapy for sarcomas.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.
• Treats patients at a clinic ranked among the world's top 10 for medical tourism.

Dr. Necdet Uskent is a medical oncologist and hematologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He was part of the pioneering team that performed Turkey's first bone marrow transplant. Dr. Uskent holds the European Medical Oncology Certificate and focuses on breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. He works at a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Founder of the Turkish Oncology Group (TOG).
• A founding member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.
• Served as a visiting lecturer at Royal Free and University College Hospital in London.
• Treats complex hematological conditions including lymphomas and myeloma.

Dr. Murat Atay trained in lymphatic mapping and sentinel node techniques at MDA Cancer Center – a leading US oncology hospital.

• Over 33 years of experience specializing in breast surgery
• Performs minimally invasive treatments for breast cysts during breastfeeding
• Skilled in diagnosis with sophisticated techniques
• Works at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital