Page 3 - Best Kidney cancer doctors: TOP 103 doctors

Professor Mustafa Ondzhel brings over 24 years of experience of expertise in complex oncosurgery and proctology, based at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Holds European and Turkish board certifications as an oncosurgeon and proctologist
• Trained in advanced proctology at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic in the USA
• Head of the Surgery Department at Istanbul Medipol University
• Recipient of national and international awards for scientific research in oncology
• Fellow of the American Society of Colorectal Surgeons and other elite societies

Dr. Yildiz has published extensively on neuroendocrine tumors and rare cancer cases, with research featured in Medical Oncology and other prestigious journals.

• Specializes in complex neuroendocrine tumor cases
• Published 17+ peer-reviewed studies on rare cancers
• Works at Medipol Mega University Hospital
• Research focuses on paraneoplastic syndromes

Dr. Dror Levin specializes in pediatric oncology, with a focus on bone cancer (sarcoma) in children at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Director of children's hematology oncology department at Sourasky Medical Center
• Specialized in pediatric hematology and oncology at Schneider Children's Medical Center
• Member of the Israel association for pediatric hemato-oncology (ISPHO)
• Studied bone and soft tissue oncology at Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute in Italy

Specializes in urogenital cancers with a strong research background in oncology – Dr. Sec is a member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association.

• Over 14 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Published multiple studies on prognostic factors in cancer
• Works at Bahçelievler Medikalpark Hospital
• Represents specialist physicians in the Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Dr. Topcu specializes in a wide range of cancers, including kidney cancer, with training at top international centers like MD Anderson and Sunnybrook Odette.

• Medical oncology specialist with over 18 years of experience of experience
• Trained at MD Anderson Cancer Center and Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center
• Works at Valued Med Hub Hospitals
• Specializes in multiple cancer types, including kidney cancer

Dr. Stepfansky is a senior oncologist at the renowned Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) where she directs the oncology hospitalization department.

• Has 26 years of experience of specialized experience in oncology and internal medicine
• Leads and participates in first, second, and third phase clinical trials for new cancer treatments
• Completed her specialized oncology internship at Ichilov Hospital
• Board-certified to practice medicine in Israel since 2000

Prof. Haim Matskin heads the Urology Department at Sourasky Medical Center, specializing in kidney cancer treatments.

• Expert in brachytherapy and cryotherapy for kidney cancer
• Recognized authority in onco-urology and urology
• Member of Medical Association of Israel and international urology associations

Prof. Köstler, an internationally recognized oncologist, brings over 22 years of experience of specialized experience to the Wiener Privatklinik.

• His expertise lies in breast cancer, gynecologic malignancies, and targeted cancer therapies.
• He is an Associate Professor at the Medical University of Vienna, focusing on translational cancer research.
• Prof. Köstler contributed to early clinical trials on personalized, targeted drug therapies.
• He leads in biomarker development and individualized systemic cancer treatment strategies.

Prof. Jack Baniel specializes in nerve-sparing cancer surgeries and robotic prostatectomies, with over 100 published scientific articles in uro-oncology.

• Chief of Urology at Rabin Medical Center
• Founder of oncourological Department at Beilinson Hospital
• Member of European and American Associations of Urology
• Participates in global-scale clinical uro-oncology research

Dr. Avi Beri specializes in kidney stones treatment and prostatectomy at Sourasky Medical Center, offering comprehensive urological care.

• Expert in transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
• Provides vasectomy and circumcision procedures
• Offers personalized urology consultations

Associate Professor Dr. Yusuf Acikgoz brings international oncology expertise from Ohio State University to Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital.

• Specializes in kidney cancer within medical oncology
• Assistant investigator in two major Phase III clinical trials for advanced treatments
• Completed specialized immunology-oncology training in Vienna
• Member of American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Certified in cutting-edge research practices from Ohio State University

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli specializes in breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

• Experienced in oncology with roles at major Turkish hospitals
• Specializes in treating multiple complex cancer types
• Recognized as Associate Professor for expertise in oncology

Assoc. Prof. Nail Paksoy specializes in kidney cancer at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, with a focus on advanced treatments and clinical trials.

• ESMO Board Certified in Medical Oncology
• Published research on metastatic renal cell carcinoma
• Participated in international clinical trials for novel cancer therapies
• Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University

Professor Shixin Liu, MD, PhD, is the Discipline Leader of the Oncology Center. He is the former President of Jilin Provincial Cancer Hospital and former Director of the Cancer Prevention and Treatment Research Institute. He is a second-level professor and doctoral supervisor. He has received the State Council Special Government Allowance, the 4th National Famous Doctor (Outstanding Contribution) award, and the Model of Medical Ethics honor.

He specializes in the comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of malignant tumors. His focus is precision radiotherapy for thoracic and abdominal cancers. He is skilled in IMRT, VMAT, and SBRT for lung, esophageal, breast, and rectal cancers.

His leadership roles include Vice Chair of CMA Radiation Oncology, CACA Radiotherapy, and CACA Particle Therapy. He serves on the CSCO Standing Committee and as Vice Chair of the CSCO Radiation Oncology Expert Committee. He is Vice Chair of CPAM Radiation Oncology and a Standing Committee member of CSMEA. He chairs the Jilin Medical Association Radiation Oncology branch. He is on the editorial boards of the Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology and the Practical Journal of Cancer.

Assoc. Prof. Atakan Topçu, M.D., is a medical oncologist at Medipol University and Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, colorectal, gastric, and neuroendocrine cancers. His work also covers targeted therapies, immunotherapy, geriatric oncology, and cancer-related malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia.

He has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed papers. Recent work includes a 2024 Frontiers in Medicine study on geriatric syndromes and a 2023 Future Oncology paper on sarcopenia and anxiety in lung cancer. He has also published on the CONUT score in breast cancer and on malnutrition in HER2-negative metastatic gastric cancer.

Dr. Topçu serves on the Editorial Board of BMC Cancer. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, ESMO, and the Turkish Geriatrics Society. Education and training: M.D., Uludağ University; residency in Internal Medicine, Marmara University; fellowship in Medical Oncology, Bezmialem Vakıf University.

Dr. Mariam Mohammed Hussein Abu Zeid is a clinical oncologist. She treats solid tumors and hematologic cancers. She earned her MBBCh from Ain Shams University in 2007 (Excellent). She completed a Master’s in Clinical Oncology and Nuclear Medicine in 2011 (Very Good). She received a Ph.D. in 2018 and an ESMO Certificate in 2015.

She leads and monitors clinical trials. Her work includes data collection and analysis. She administers chemotherapy and manages treatment toxicities. She also plans care with multidisciplinary teams. Her experience includes Ain Shams University Hospitals (2009–2012), the International Medical Center (2012–2014), and Wadi El Nile Hospital (2015–2019). Her roles covered diagnosis and staging, supportive care, quality improvement, and screening. She educates patients and families about the diagnosis, treatment options, and palliative care.

Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine (2015–present). He has over 20 years of medical oncology experience and has held academic roles since 2010.

Education: MD, Istanbul University – Cerrahpaşa (1991–1997). Residency in Internal Medicine, Trakya University (1997–2002). Fellowship in Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2002–2004).

Practice: Medical Oncologist, Trakya University (2005–2008). Medical Oncologist, Elazığ Training and Research Hospital (2008–2010). Associate Professor of Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2010–2015). He previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force at Etimesgut Military Hospital (2004–2005).

Specializes in medical oncology with a focus on kidney cancer at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Graduated from Istanbul University's Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Completed internal medicine residency and medical oncology subspecialty
• Over 27 years of experience of experience in internal medicine and oncology
• Worked at multiple hospitals including Şırnak State Hospital and Bağcılar Private Safa Hospital

Specializes in medical oncology with a strong focus on kidney cancer – Dr. Alemdar has extensive training from Akdeniz University.

• Completed specialized training in internal medicine and medical oncology
• Over 20 years of experience of clinical experience
• Works at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex