Breast Cancer Doctors Worldwide

Dr. Leyla Ozer is a medical oncologist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. She focuses on chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy for cancer. Her clinical expertise includes treating gastrointestinal cancers and rare tumor types. Dr. Ozer completed her medical oncology specialization at Istanbul University.

• Served as the Head of the Medical Oncology Department at Fırat University Hospital.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association.
• Published clinical research on breast, pancreatic, and hematologic cancers.
• Works at a LEED Platinum-certified hospital, the first of its kind in Turkey.

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 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

Dr. Kezban Nur Pilanci is a medical oncology specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. She focuses on clinical oncology and has practiced at multiple major Turkish medical centers. Dr. Pilanci holds certifications as both an internal medicine and medical oncology specialist. She works at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for quality and patient safety.

• Serves as a medical oncology specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.
• Completed oncology residency at Istanbul Science University.
• Held research roles at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty.
• Formerly served as an internal medicine specialist at Kanuni Sultan Hospital.

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

• Over 33 years 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

Expert in immunotherapy and targeted therapy for breast cancer – leads the Clinic for Haematology, Oncology at a certified interdisciplinary cancer center.

• 14 years specializing in oncology and haematology
• Qualified in genetics – integrates molecular diagnostics
• Active researcher in molecular biology for cancer treatments
• Member of American Association for Cancer Research

Dr. Séverine Iborra leads the Senology/Breast Clinic at Bergisches Breast Center Solingen, specializing in breast cancer care with a strong focus on gynecological oncology.

• Certified in oncological diagnostics and therapy by the Gynecological Oncology Working Group
• Additional qualifications in urogynecology and pelvic reconstructive surgery
• Active member of leading German medical societies in gynecology and obstetrics
• Extensive research background with numerous publications in gynecological oncology

Dr. Sapra is a specialist in Oncological Gynecology and Radiotherapy for breast cancer, based at the Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov).

• She holds a medical license as an oncologist-gynecologist
• Specializes in treating cancers affecting women's reproductive systems
• Integrates radiation therapy into comprehensive treatment plans

Associate Professor Dr. Yusuf Acikgoz has performed 900+ breast cancer treatments at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital.

• 10 years of experience in medical oncology
• Participated in Phase III clinical trials like CheckMate-649
• Trained at Ohio State University for advanced oncology techniques
• Member of American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Specializes in immunotherapy approaches for breast cancer

Professor Keil specializes in advanced breast diagnostics, combining MRI and CT imaging with interventional techniques at Academic Hospital Solingen.

• Over 22 years of experience in diagnostic and interventional radiology
• Worked under renowned professors at top German university hospitals
• Expert in ultrasound, MRI and CT-guided interventions
• Chief Physician at Academic Hospital Solingen since 2022

Benjamin Mailyk is a world-famous plastic surgeon at Sourasky Medical Center with 41 years of experience in breast procedures.

• Specializes in mammoplasty and mommy makeovers
• Expert in liposuction and BBL surgery
• Recognized leader in cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery

Dr. Harald Rosen specializes in advanced endoscopic surgery for gastrointestinal cancers, combining surgical precision with internal medicine expertise at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Decades of experience in gastroenterology and interventional endoscopy
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques for digestive disorders
• Trained extensively in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy
• Focuses on complex gastrointestinal malignancies and liver diseases
• Respected for introducing modern endoscopic methods in Austria

Specializes in breast cancer with international training at MD Anderson Cancer Center and Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center.

• Board-certified in medical oncology with 18 years of experience
• Trained at top cancer centers in the USA and Canada
• Works with a wide range of cancer types
• Currently practices at Valued Med Hub Hospitals

Dr. Sec specializes in breast cancer treatment with a focus on high-risk cases and BRCA mutation profiles, backed by extensive research and clinical experience.

• Member of Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Published research on breast cancer treatment responses
• Specializes in breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Works at Bahçelievler Medikalpark Hospital

Dr. Elkhan Mammadov is a medical oncologist. He focuses on cancer diagnosis and treatment, including cytotoxic chemotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted therapy (smart drugs), and immunotherapy.

Education: Azerbaijan Medical University, MD (2004–2010). Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Internal Medicine training (2014–2019). Istanbul Medipol Mega University Hospital, Medical Oncology subspecialty training (2019–2022).

Experience: 5 years in Internal Medicine. 3 years in Medical Oncology.

Memberships: Turkish Society for Medical Oncology. ESMO (European Society for Medical Oncology). ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology).

Dr. Irina Stepfansky leads the oncology hospitalization department at Sourasky Medical Center, specializing in breast and ovarian cancer treatment.

• Develops proprietary methods for treating severe oncology cases
• Member of ASCO, ESMO, and ISCORT
• Active in international clinical research and scientific publications
• Over 26 years of experience in oncology

Board certified in both Internal Medicine and Cardiology, Dr. Aballay has over 42 years of experience treating complex medical conditions.

• Specializes in cardiology, pulmonology, and critical care medicine
• Provides comprehensive care at Sourasky Medical Center in Tel Aviv
• Fluent in both English and Spanish for clear communication

Dr. Amir Sonnenblick specializes in advanced breast cancer therapies, with a strong focus on Keytruda (Pembolizumab) and other targeted treatments. His research has earned multiple prestigious awards.

• Over 30 presentations at national and international scientific meetings
• Recipient of ESMO Breast Cancer Translational Research Award
• Fellowship-trained at Jules Bordet Institute and Emory University
• Active member of European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)

Prof. Tastekin specializes in breast cancer, with extensive academic training at Istanbul University Oncology Institute.

• Medical oncology subspecialist with 21 years of experience
• Assistant professor roles at top Turkish universities
• Specializes in gastrointestinal, lung, and rare cancers alongside breast cancer

Prof. Wolfgang Köstler is a leading expert in personalized breast cancer treatment, specializing in targeted therapies and biomarker development at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Over 22 years of experience in medical oncology
• Deputy Head of the Clinical Division of Oncology at Medical University of Vienna
• Focuses on breast and gynecologic cancers with individualized systemic therapy
• Active in translational cancer research and immunotherapy
• Published extensively in leading international oncology journals

Prof. Fitzal leads international breast cancer studies and heads Vienna's Breast Health Center – combining surgical precision with aesthetic outcomes.

• Specializes in breast-conserving surgery and reconstructive techniques
• Professor of Surgery at Medical University of Vienna
• Published extensively on tumor biology and surgical oncology
• Decades of experience advancing breast cancer treatment strategies