Best Lung cancer doctors: TOP 136 doctors

Professor Bülent Karagöz specializes in lung cancer treatment using immunotherapy and targeted therapies at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Over 33 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Expert in tumor biology and immunology
• Professor at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine
• Author of 40+ publications in cancer research
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Professor Eda Tanrikulu Simsek has performed over 900 procedures and specializes in medical oncology at Anadolu Medical Center.

• 21 years of experience of experience in oncology
• Former head of medical oncology at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Member of multiple international oncological associations
• Author of numerous articles in international journals

20 years of experience as a clinical oncologist – Dr. Solak specializes in lung cancer at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Fellowship-trained at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Worked at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Handles complex cases including breast, testicular, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine

Prof. Dr. Suleyman Alici leads the medical oncology team at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, specializing in lung cancer treatments.

• Title as Professor indicates high academic and clinical standing
• Focused specifically on medical oncology treatments
• Consults at a major international hospital in Turkey

Over 2,500 radiotherapy sessions completed with MR-Linac – Assoc. Prof. Turkkan specializes in advanced radiation treatments at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Expert in stereotactic radiotherapy and MRI-guided treatments
• Member of European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology
• Published 27 articles on radiation oncology
• Clinical researcher at Maastricht University's MAASTRO Clinic

Dr. Banu Atalar is a board-certified radiation oncologist (Türkiye, 2004). She is a Full Professor at Acibadem MAA University (2018–present) and a clinician at Anadolu Medical Center (2026–present). She trained at Istanbul and Cerrahpaşa. In 2011, she completed a Stanford clinical research fellowship in stereotactic radiosurgery. Her practice focuses on CNS, thoracic, and GI tumors. About 75% of her care involves SRS and MR‑guided adaptive SRS.

Her honors include the ASCO IDEA award (2004), the IASLC International Mentorship Award (2018), and H.FACR (2025). She has 72 international peer‑reviewed publications. Her leadership roles include President of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology (2025–27) and Chair of the ESTRO National Societies Committee (2024–27). She served on the ASCO Resource‑Stratified Guidelines Committee (2013–18) and on RSS meeting and nomination committees. She organized national congresses (2023, 2025) and has been an invited speaker at major meetings.

Prof. Hüseyin Baloğlu is a pathology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze, Kocaeli, Turkey. He focuses on molecular pathology, surgical pathology, and tumour biopsy and diagnostics.

Education and accreditations: MD, GATA Medical School (1986). Pathology specialty training, GATA (1992). Associate Professor (Doçent), GATA (2004). Visiting scholar at Albert Einstein College of Medicine (New York) and Heidelberg University.

Achievements: author of over 600 peer‑reviewed publications. Holds a patent in molecular diagnostics for thyroid cancer. Leads liquid biopsy and precision oncology services.

Dr. Pastrana specializes in surgical oncology at Galenia Hospital, with board certification from Conacem.

• Board-certified surgical oncologist since 2020
• Member of the Mexican Society of Oncology
• University teacher at Universidad Anahuac
• Trained at Centro Medico Nacional 20 de Noviembre

Professor Ofer Merimsky specializes in lung cancer and has developed innovative treatment protocols for both early-stage and advanced disease.

• Heads the bone and soft tissue oncology department at Sourasky Medical Center
• Uses a combination of chemotherapy and radiotherapy before surgery to shrink tumors
• Active member of European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) sarcoma group
• Provides video consultations for international patients

Associate Professor of Thoracic Surgery and Head of Mini-Invasive Thoracic Surgery Unit at San Raffaele Institute – specializes in minimally invasive techniques for lung conditions.

• Member of European Board in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
• Author of over 200 scientific publications in thoracic surgery
• Treats lung, pleural, and mediastinal disorders with advanced techniques
• Active member of Italian Society of Thoracic Surgery and Thoracic Endoscopy

Professor Di Muzio leads the Radiotherapy Department at Milan's San Raffaele Hospital, specializing in high-precision radiation techniques.

• Head of Radiotherapy at San Raffaele since 2008
• Italian Coordinator of the Brachytherapy Group since 1999
• Specialized in oncological radiotherapy with 33 years of experience of experience
• Author of 200+ studies in radiation oncology
• Trained in advanced techniques at University of Madison

Expert in cancer treatment with oncothermia machines – Dr. Asawadech Sanbua has 19 years of experience of specialized experience in this advanced therapy.

• 19 years of experience of experience in radiotherapy
• Skilled in planning complex treatments (2D, 3D, IMRT, VMAT)
• Provides comprehensive cancer care including chemotherapy and immunotherapy
• Trained in palliative care at Khon Kaen University

Head of Teaching at Puerto Vallarta Regional Hospital – Dr. Perez combines medical expertise with educational leadership.

• General practitioner with 12 years of experience in private practice
• Specialized in minimally invasive surgical procedures
• Certified in biomagnetism by Higher Institute of Biomagnetism
• Experienced in laser treatments and dermatological procedures

As a professor in medical oncology, Prof. Sezer Sağlam brings 27 years of experience of expertise in lung cancer treatments.

• Specializes in gastrointestinal oncology, a crucial area for lung cancer complications
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Active member of ESMO and ASCO — follows international treatment protocols
• Leads the Medical Oncology Department at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

Prof. Dr. Sefik Igdem specializes in radiation oncology with advanced treatments like Truebeam Stx. He brings years of expertise to lung cancer care.

• Professor at T.R. Demiroğlu Bilim University
• Expert in conformal radiation treatments
• Uses cutting-edge Halcyon technology
• Specializes in head and neck cancers
• Practices at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

Dr. Hasan Mutlu specializes in targeted and immunotherapy for lung cancer, with training at Akdeniz University and in the USA.

• Associate Professor in Medical Oncology at Akdeniz University
• Trained in next-generation genetic research in cancer treatment
• Years of experience in chemotherapy and targeted therapies
• Works at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

Assoc. Prof. Abdullah Sakin leads the Medical Oncology Department at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, specializing in lung cancer treatment.

• Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University
• Specialized in Medical Oncology at Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Over 19 years of experience of experience in oncology
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Dr. Yuri Goldes is a general surgeon with more than 20 years of clinical experience. He specializes in upper gastrointestinal and oncologic surgery. He is Deputy Director of the Department of General Surgery and Transplantation at Sheba Medical Center in Tel Aviv. He also leads the Upper GI Surgery Unit. He was named to Forbes Israel’s Best Doctors in 2025. He is ranked among Israel’s Best Gastrointestinal Surgeons by Forbes. In 2019, he received the Israeli Ministry of Health “Best Doctor of the Year” award.

He is an expert in advanced minimally invasive and robotic surgery. He treats diaphragmatic hernia, achalasia, GERD, and gallbladder disease. He also performs oncologic surgery for pancreatic, gastric, and esophageal cancers. He uses laparoscopic and robotic techniques.

He pioneered some of Israel’s first robotic oncologic resections of the stomach and pancreas. He is among a small group worldwide who perform minimally invasive Whipple procedures (pancreaticoduodenectomy) using advanced laparoscopy. He applies methods that improve outcomes and speed recovery. He provides personalized care.

Dr. Osama Abdel Mohimen Mohamed is Head of the Hematology Unit at Shefaa Al Orman Oncology Hospitals. He is also a consultant in medical oncology and hematology at Shefa El Orman Hospital (NGO), Luxor (2019–present).

He diagnoses and treats acute and chronic leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes, and myeloproliferative neoplasms. He also manages complications of solid tumors.

Background: He served at the National Cancer Institute, Cairo University, as a medical oncology resident, then demonstrator and assistant lecturer (2008–2022). Earlier, he was a house officer (2006–2007). He also held specialist roles at Al Salam International, Al Molalmen, and BAHEYA Oncology Center (NGO).

Memberships: ESMO (2008–present). American Society of Bone Marrow Transplantation (2009). ASH (2010).