Glioblastoma Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr. Mariam Abu Zeid is a clinical oncologist at Shefaa Al Orman International Oncology Hospitals. She is certified by the European Society for Medical Oncology. Dr. Abu Zeid treats solid tumors and hematologic cancers. She holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Oncology and Nuclear Medicine from Ain Shams University.

• Administers chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted treatments for various cancer types.
• Oversees oncology clinical trials and manages treatment-related toxicities.
• Coordinates patient care within multidisciplinary teams for complex staging and diagnosis.
• Practices at an ESMO-accredited center that treats approximately 6,000 patients annually.

Dr. Do Hyun Nam is renowned for endoscopic brain surgeries and tumor removal at Samsung Medical Center – one of South Korea's top hospitals.

• Specializes in both pediatric and adult neurosurgery
• Expert in treating benign and malignant brain tumors
• Performs advanced radiosurgery procedures

Dr. Raanan Berger is the Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center. He was listed in Forbes Israel’s “Best Doctors” in 2025. Dr. Berger specializes in genitourinary oncology and radiates complex prostate tumors. He completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Institute.

• Heads the clinical research unit focusing on molecular oncology.
• Co-authored over 20 peer-reviewed papers on prostate cancer and BRCA mutations.
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
• Performs systemic therapy and radiotherapy at a Top-10 globally ranked hospital.

Dr. Yaacov Lawrence is the Chair of Radiation Oncology at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in precision radiation therapy and neuro-oncology. Dr. Lawrence pioneered celiac plexus radiosurgery for pancreatic cancer pain management. He holds the FASTRO designation, one of the highest honors in his specialty.

• Leads the Gastrointestinal Cancer Program at Sheba Medical Center.
• Performs stereotactic radiosurgery for brain tumors and nervous system cancers.
• Authored over 280 scientific publications on personalized radiation protocols.
• Completed radiation oncology fellowship training at Thomas Jefferson University.

Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud Abdelhakim is a Professor of Radiation Oncology at Cairo University’s National Cancer Institute. He serves as the Head of Radiation Oncology at Shefa al Orman Hospital. Dr. Abdelhakim treats complex cancers, including breast, soft tissue sarcoma, and gynecologic tumors. He is a member of ESTRO and ESMO.

• Performs image-guided brachytherapy and stereotactic radiotherapy.
• Uses IMRT, VMAT, SRS, and SBRT for precise tumor targeting.
• Provides total body and total skin irradiation for bone marrow transplants.
• Practices at ESMO-accredited Shefa al Orman Hospital in Luxor.

Dr. Graus led the expert panel that first defined strict diagnostic criteria for paraneoplastic neurological syndromes, a major breakthrough in neuro-oncology.

• MD and PhD from Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona
• Neuro-Oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
• Founder and past president of European Association of Neuro-Oncology
• Emeritus investigator at IDIBAPS research institute
• Former chief of neurology at Hospital Clinic Barcelona

An oncologist who trained at the world-renowned Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York. Dr. Jablonski-Perec applies that deep expertise in her work at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Professor in the Oncology Department at the Hebrew University
• Head of the Breast Cancer Treatment Center since 1998
• Holds a Doctor of Medical Sciences degree
• Member of several international cancer communities
• Awarded a scholarship from the Hadassah Medical School

Prof. Elke Jaeger is one of Germany's top oncologists according to Focus rating. She leads Oncology and Hematology at Nordwest Clinic.

• 41 years of experience of experience in oncology
• Specializes in sarcoma and oncohematology
• Head of Oncology and Hematology department

Among leading neurosurgeons globally, Prof. Akalan performs brain and nerve surgeries using advanced O-arm Imaging and iMRI.

• 38 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery
• Specializes in pediatric epilepsy and glioma cases
• Published 117 scientific papers on neurosurgery
• Uses ultrasound-guided techniques to minimize complications

Specializes in oncological treatments including mistletoe therapy and high-dose vitamin C for cancer - approaches that support immune function alongside conventional treatments.

• Focuses on symptomatic relief and reducing side effects of chemotherapy
• Experienced in hormonal treatments for breast cancer
• Participates in international medical conferences

Director of the Experimental Neurosurgery Unit at San Raffaele, Professor Mortini specializes in minimally invasive brain and spine surgeries.

• Over of neurosurgery experience
• Expert in neuronavigation and neuromapping for precision
• Patented a method for tissue regeneration
• Visiting Professor at George Washington University

Assoc. Prof. Nail Paksoy brings extensive oncology expertise from Istanbul Medipol University, specializing in glioblastoma treatment.

• ESMO Board Certified in Medical Oncology
• Participated in 8 international clinical trials for advanced cancers
• Published multiple studies on brain tumor treatments
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute

Dr. Atakan Topcu is a medical oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating solid tumors including lung, breast, and colorectal cancers. Dr. Topcu is an Associate Professor with over 50 peer-reviewed scientific publications. He sits on the Editorial Board of the medical journal BMC Cancer.

• Expertise in immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and geriatric oncology care.
• Treats cancer-related malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia.
• Maintains active membership in the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital specializing in advanced oncology treatments.

Specializes in radiation oncology with training from Marmara University.

• Graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed specialization training in radiation oncology
• Practices at Emsey Hospital

Dr. Ayşe İrem Yasin is a medical oncologist at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital in Istanbul. She holds a prestigious ESMO Board Certificate. Dr. Yasin specializes in solid tumors, including breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. She treats complex cases such as Merkel cell carcinoma and cancers of unknown primary.

• Trained at Harvard Medical School, Cleveland Clinic, and Basel University Hospital.
• Completed a clinical observership at the Breast Cancer Unit in Novara, Italy.
• Treats brain and CNS malignancies, soft tissue sarcomas, and urologic cancers.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility equipped with the da Vinci robotic system.

Prof. Dr. Abdullah Sakin is a professor of medical oncology. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecologic, head and neck cancers, and melanoma.

He delivers personalized, evidence-based care. His treatments include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, and precision oncology. He has authored more than 200 scientific publications and takes part in international clinical research. This work advances patient-centered cancer care.

Prof. Vajkoczy leads the Neurosurgery Department at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, performing over 4,000 neurosurgeries annually.

• Specializes in cerebrovascular disorders and brain tumor treatments
• Recipient of the Hermann Rein Award for vascular research
• Head of Neurosurgery & Pediatric Neurosurgery since 2008
• Trained at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich