Glioma Doctors Abroad — Page 3

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. 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. Maha Yahia is a medical and hemato-oncologist at Shefaa Al Orman International Oncology Hospitals. She served as a Lieutenant Colonel physician in the Egyptian Armed Forces Medical Corps. Dr. Yahia specializes in treatment planning for breast, thoracic, and gastrointestinal cancers. She focuses on immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and complex chemotherapy protocols.

• Former Head of the Clinical Research Support Team at Maadi AFMC.
• Trained at the National Cancer Institute, Cairo University, in hemato-oncology.
• Treats genitourinary, gynecologic, and rare cancers alongside hematologic conditions.
• Works at an ESMO-accredited center that treats 6,000 patients annually.

Pioneer in defining strict criteria for paraneoplastic neurological syndromes – Dr. Graus is a leading figure in neuro-oncology at Hospital Quiron Barcelona.

• Former Chief of Neurology at Hospital Clinic, Barcelona
• Founder and past president of the European Association of Neuro-Oncology
• Trained in neuro-oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
• Honored with Doctor Honoris Causa by Lyon University

Prof. Elke Jaeger has performed 1,100+ glioma treatments and is ranked among Germany's top oncologists for 41 years of experience.

• 41 years of experience specializing in oncology and hematology
• Head of Oncology at Nordwest Clinic
• Recognized as a top sarcoma specialist
• Listed in Focus magazine's best oncologists ranking

Dr. Sahibov specializes in radiation oncology for glioma at Emsey Hospital, with training from Marmara University.

• Trained at Marmara University's Department of Radiation Oncology
• Specialized in radiation oncology from 2012 to 2016
• Graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (English program)

Assoc. Prof. Nail Paksoy is a medical oncologist specializing in glioma treatment at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, with ESMO Board Certification and extensive research experience.

• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Participated in 8 international clinical trials for cancer treatments
• Published multiple studies on brain tumors and neuro-oncology
• ESMO Board Certified in Medical Oncology

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.

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. Gül Alço is a radiation oncologist with about 27 years of experience. She treats breast, lung, prostate, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, central nervous system, head and neck, soft tissue, and bone cancers with radiotherapy.

Her expertise includes adaptive radiotherapy and radiosurgery. She uses advanced radiation techniques to provide personalized, evidence-based care in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered setting.

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.

Dr. Kharya specializes in pediatric hematology-oncology and bone marrow transplants at Artemis Hospitals.

• Focused on pediatric patients with hematologic and oncologic conditions
• Expertise in bone marrow transplantation procedures
• Works at Artemis Hospitals, a leading healthcare institution

Prof. Dr. Peter Vajkoczy heads the Department of Neurosurgery at Charité Berlin, overseeing a team that performs over 4,000 neurosurgeries each year.

• Specializes in brain tumor and cerebrovascular disorder treatment
• Recipient of the Young Neurosurgeon Research Award from the World Federation
• Holds the Hermann Rein Award for research in microcirculation
• Leads a combined adult and pediatric neurosurgery department