147 Best Kidney Cancer Doctors Worldwide

Prof. Bülent Karagöz specializes in tumor biology and immunotherapy with 33 years of experience, treating kidney cancer at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Head of Medical Oncology at Anadolu Medical Center
• Expertise in targeted therapies and tumor immunology
• Over 40 publications in cancer research
• Professor at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of The Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Dr. Ilker Tinay is an urological oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center. He sits on the Executive Board of the Association of Urooncology. Dr. Tinay specializes in minimally invasive surgery and neo-bladder reconstruction. He works at Anadolu, a Top 10 global hospital according to MTQUA. The center is also affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Member of the American College of Surgeons and European Association of Urology.
• Secretary of the Bladder Tumours Research Group.
• Winner of the Urooncology Association Scientific Research Award.
• Performs complex procedures including robotic da Vinci prostatectomy and nephrectomy.

Chief physician and professor. Grade 1 Expert at the Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University (ranked No. 2 in China). Completed a postdoctoral fellowship in interventional radiology at the Chinese PLA General Hospital. Leads multidisciplinary team (MDT) care for complex tumors. Expert in minimally invasive interventional oncology for liver, lung, and pancreatic cancers.

Accreditations: Council Member, WATA. Member of CACA and CMDA committees on intervention, ablation, radioactive seeds, and pain. In 2023, inaugural director member, Palliative Care Committee, Sichuan MDA. Editorial board member of the Chinese Journal of Interventional Imaging and Therapy. Editorial board member of the Chinese Journal of Pain Medicine.

Leads 2 provincial S&T projects and 2 NSFC projects. Has 40+ papers, with 30+ as first or corresponding author. Highest impact factor: 10.73. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cohort: TACE + lenvatinib vs TACE + sorafenib. OS 18.97 vs 10.77 months. PFS 10.6 vs 5.4 months. ORR 66.8% vs 33.3%.

Dr. Basri Cakiroglu is an Associate Professor of Urology at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He specializes in urooncology, pediatric urology, and male infertility treatment. Dr. Cakiroglu performs complex surgical interventions using the robotic da Vinci system. He works at a JCI-accredited hospital that serves over 500,000 patients annually.

• Performs robotic prostatectomy and kidney-sparing surgeries.
• Treats conditions including varicocele, prostatitis, and polycystic kidney disease.
• Specializes in andrology, infertility, and pediatric urological care.
• Authored numerous medical articles in international and local journals.

Ranked 3rd in Turkey for oncology – Dr. Tanrikulu brings precise expertise to kidney cancer treatment at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Specializes in medical oncology with 27 years in the field
• Trained at top institutions including Marmara University
• Led medical oncology units at major teaching hospitals
• Active in international clinical research studies

Dr. Joan Carles Galceran is a medical oncologist at the JCI-accredited Teknon Medical Center. He heads the Genitourinary and Sarcoma Unit at Vall d'Hebron University Hospital. Dr. Galceran specializes in non-surgical treatments for prostate, kidney, and bladder cancers. He is recognized as a top Spanish expert in genitourinary oncology.

• Authored over 120 peer-reviewed articles on new cancer therapeutic agents.
• Former Vice-President of the Spanish Group for the Treatment of Genitourinary Tumors.
• Serves as an advisor for the Catalan Health Service oncology guidelines.
• Led numerous national multicenter clinical trials for immunotherapy and angiogenesis.

Dr. Enes Murat Atasoyu is an Associate Professor specializing in nephrology and internal medicine at Anadolu Medical Center. He treats complex conditions like chronic kidney disease and hypertension. Dr. Atasoyu practices at a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine. He performs detailed medical screenings, including kidney biopsies and premium check-ups.

• Member of the European Renal Association–European Dialysis Transplant Association.
• Holds membership in the International Society of Nephrology.
• Treats patients at a clinic ranked among the Top 10 globally by MTQUA.
• Part of a team at a JCI-accredited center for healthcare quality.

Dr. Abdulmuttalip Simsek is a urological surgeon at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in robotic and reconstructive surgery for complex urological conditions. Dr. Simsek holds the rank of Professor and completed reconstructive urology training in the UK. He treats a wide range of cancers including kidney, prostate, and bladder malignancies.

• Performs HoLEP for benign prostatic hyperplasia and penile prosthesis surgery.
• Expert in reconstructive procedures such as urethroplasty and hypospadias surgery.
• Treats sexual health conditions, including erectile dysfunction and Peyronie's disease.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility known for oncology and robotic surgery excellence.

Dr. Banu Atalar is a professor and radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center. She is an Honorary Fellow of the American College of Radiology (H.FACR). She completed a clinical research fellowship in stereotactic radiosurgery at Stanford University. Stereotactic radiosurgery and MR-guided adaptive SRS make up 75% of her clinical practice.

• President of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology.
• Chair of the ESTRO National Societies Committee.
• Recipient of the ASCO International Development and Education Award.
• Author of over 70 international peer-reviewed publications.

Prof. Zielinski leads Austria's largest oncology department and founded the Comprehensive Cancer Center Vienna – a global leader in personalized cancer medicine.

• 44 years specializing in medical oncology and immunotherapy
• Head of Vienna Cancer Center and Wiener Privatklinik's International Oncology Center
• Former President of Central European Cooperative Oncology Group (CECOG)
• Pioneer in individualized cancer therapies based on tumor biology

Dr. Huseyin Baloglu is a pathologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Turkey. He leads liquid biopsy and precision oncology services. Dr. Baloglu holds a patent for molecular diagnostics in thyroid cancer treatment. He completed training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Heidelberg University.

• Authored over 600 peer-reviewed publications in molecular and surgical pathology.
• Specializes in tumor biopsy, immunohistochemistry, and genetic mutation testing.
• Treats complex oncological cases, including glioblastoma and rare sarcomas.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Dr. Tunc Ozdemir is the Head of Urology at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He performed Turkey’s first robotic sacrocolpopexy operations. Dr. Ozdemir helped establish the first robotic urologic surgery program in the country. He focuses on uro-oncology, specifically prostate cancer and kidney tumor treatment.

• Professor of Urology at Bilim University with fellowship training at the European Oncology Center.
• Winner of the Karl Storz Second Prize for robotic prostatectomy research.
• Received the Best Video Presentation Award at the Istanbul Robotic Urology Symposium.
• Specializes in Da Vinci prostatectomy, HIFU treatment, and laser prostate surgery.

Head of Oncology at Sourasky Medical Center – Professor Sarid specializes in immunotherapy and targeted therapy for kidney cancer.

• Over 38 years of oncology experience
• Trained in cancer urology at Oxford University
• Principal investigator in clinical trials for new cancer therapies
• Published 30+ articles on oncology treatments
• Member of ESMO and ASCO

Leading expert in bone and soft tissue oncology at Sourasky Medical Center, with extensive academic and clinical experience in kidney cancer.

• Over 41 years specializing in kidney cancer treatment
• Head of the Soft Tissue and Bone Oncology Unit
• Member of European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Active in clinical research and international conferences

Specializes in advanced kidney cancer treatments, including targeted therapies and immunotherapy at Liv Bona Dea Hospital Baku.

• 16 years in medical oncology, with a focus on kidney cancer
• Trained at Cleveland Clinic and Istanbul University
• Published multiple studies on cancer treatment outcomes
• Expert in cytotoxic chemotherapy and hormone therapy

Over 3,500 robotic surgeries performed – Dr. Tvaruzek heads the Center of Robotic Surgery at St. Zdislava Hospital.

• Leading certified expert by Intuitive Surgical for the Da Vinci system
• Specializes in prostatectomy with preservation of erectile function
• Member of the Association of Aesthetic Medicine
• Member of the Association of Bariatric Surgery

Dr. Stephanie Lilianne E. Bolle is a radiation oncologist and Head of Radiation Oncology at the Quirónsalud Proton Therapy Center in Madrid. She has led the department since July 2024. The center is Spain’s first proton therapy facility.

MD, University of Liège (1998). Board certified in radiation oncology (2003). She is an active member of the European Society of Paediatric Oncology and works with its Brain Tumor Group and Radiation Oncology Working Group.

She has published more than 120 scientific articles on pediatric brain tumors, proton therapy, pediatric radiation doses, and complex radiotherapy. She takes part in international projects and clinical trials, including BIOMEDE 2 and HARMONIC. Her expertise includes proton therapy, pediatric oncology, CNS and skull base tumors in adults and children, sarcomas, and complex radiotherapy planning.

Specializes in integrative cancer treatments, including mistletoe therapy and high-dose vitamin C, merging conventional and natural approaches.

• Expert in hormonal treatments for breast cancer
• Skilled in managing chemotherapy and radiation therapy side effects
• Experienced in symptomatic and pain relief care for cancer patients
• Participant in international oncology conferences in Germany and Turkey
• Offers natural therapies alongside traditional cancer treatments

Dr. Enrique Grande is a renowned medical oncologist at Hospital Ruber Internacional in Madrid. He has authored over 300 peer-reviewed scientific publications. Dr. Grande focuses on genitourinary and rare endocrine tumors. He serves as a pioneer in precision oncology and molecular profiling.

• Directs the Medical Oncology Department at QuirónSalud.
• Treats complex cases of bladder, kidney, and prostate cancers.
• Contributes to international guidelines for ESMO and ASCO.
• Leads global clinical trials to set new cancer care standards.

Professor Luo Xiaoping is a nationally recognized interventional radiologist and a leading authority in Western China. He began pioneering vascular interventions in the early 1990s. He helped found the Interventional Group at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University.

He has completed over 100,000 interventional procedures, including about 4,000 complex cases. His key skills include TACE for hepatocellular carcinoma, Budd–Chiari interventions, TIPS, and single-stage bilateral stenting for hilar biliary obstruction, with success rates near 100%. He has been a master’s supervisor since 2007. He has trained many physicians, guided complex cases at more than 40 major hospitals across Western China, and helped build interventional programs. He has published 32 papers as first or corresponding author (22 CSCD core, 4 Chinese core, 6 CSCD extended).