Lung cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Prof. Klepetko is an internationally renowned thoracic surgeon who performed one of Austria's first lung transplants and established Vienna as a leading center for advanced lung surgery.

• Over three decades of experience in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
• Former Head of Thoracic Surgery at the Medical University of Vienna
• Pioneered innovative techniques for lung transplantation and thoracic oncology
• Developed and led Europe's leading Lung Transplantation Program at AKH Vienna
• Treats complex thoracic diseases and performs cutting-edge surgical procedures

Prof. Köstler specializes in targeted cancer therapies, with over two decades of experience in individualized treatment at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Expert in breast and gynecologic malignancies
• Associate Professor at Medical University of Vienna
• Focuses on biomarker development and immunotherapy
• Active in European oncology networks

Prof. Didem Tastekin specializes in lung cancer at Istanbul University Oncology Institute, one of Turkey's leading cancer centers.

• 21 years of experience focused on medical oncology
• Trained at Selçuk University and Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Expert in both common and rare cancers
• Professor role indicates top-tier academic recognition

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tahsin Ozatli specializes in lung cancer at Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir.

• Associate Professor in oncology since 2016
• Trained at Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Oncology Hospital in Ankara
• Works in medical oncology with focus on gastrointestinal and breast cancers
• Former physician at Ankara Oncology Clinic and Erzurum Regional Training Hospital

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

Dr. Liu Shi Xin is the Vice Chairman of the Radiation Oncology Branch of the Chinese Medical Association. He serves as the Discipline Leader of the Oncology Center at Xiamen Humanity Hospital. Dr. Liu specializes in precision radiotherapy for thoracic and abdominal cancers. He is a recipient of the State Council Special Government Allowance for his medical contributions.

• Highly proficient in IMRT, VMAT, and SBRT for lung and esophageal cancers.
• Former President of Jilin Provincial Cancer Hospital.
• Awarded the National Famous Doctor honor for outstanding contributions to oncology.
• Holds leadership roles in the Chinese Anti-Cancer Association particle therapy committee.

Dr. Liuying directs the Oncology Ward at Jinshazhou Hospital in Guangzhou. She specializes in minimally invasive ablation for liver, lung, and colorectal cancers. Her primary focus includes hepatocellular carcinoma and melanoma liver metastasis. Dr. Liuying contributed to the national expert consensus on thermal ablation for lung tumors.

• Performs microwave, radiofrequency, and cryoablation for non-vascular tumor treatment.
• Expert in radioactive seed implantation for brachytherapy.
• Authored clinical textbooks on microwave ablation for lung and liver tumors.
• Directs oncology at a hospital holding OECI cancer institute certification.
• Committee member for the China Medical Education Association in brachytherapy.

49 years of experience in immunology with a focus on virotherapy – Dr. Jaunalksne leads the Clinical Immunology Center at Pauls Stradins Clinical University Hospital.

• Specializes in virotherapy – a cutting-edge field in immunology
• Head of Clinical Immunology Center at a major university hospital
• Graduate of Riga Medical Institute with internship in Internal Medicine

Professor Liang Xiaoxiao is the Department Director and Chief Physician in Neurorehabilitation. She holds a master’s degree in neurology. She is skilled in neuromodulation for disorders of consciousness, cognition, and movement. Her focus includes cases from cerebrovascular disease, Parkinson’s disease, and related conditions. She also performs ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin injections for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm, limb spasticity, sialorrhea, and neuralgia.

Accreditations and roles: Member of the Neurorehabilitation, Cognitive Disorder Rehabilitation, and Craniocerebral Trauma Rehabilitation Committees of the Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine. Standing Member of the Cognitive Disorder Rehabilitation Committee of the Fujian Association of Rehabilitation Medicine. Vice Chair of the Dementia and Cognitive Disorder Committee of the Xiamen Preventive Medicine Association. Vice President of the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Committee of the Xiamen Medical Doctor Association. Standing Member of the Neuromodulation Committee of the Xiamen Medical Doctor Association. Recipient of the Most Beautiful Physician of Xiamen City (2024).

Leading lung cancer specialist Prof. Cemil Bilir holds memberships in ASCO, ESMO, and TTOD – key oncology organizations.

• Medical oncology specialist for 21 years of experience
• Trained at Cleveland Clinic and Northeastern University in the U.S.
• Professor at Sakarya University Faculty of Medicine
• Ph.D. candidate focusing on cancer-related inorganic chemistry

Specializes in thoracic surgical oncology with expertise in VATS (Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery) for lung cancer at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex.

• Fellowship-trained at University of Paris-Sud, Marie-Lannelongu Hospital
• Member of The European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
• Published 13 papers in international journals
• Over 76 years of experience of experience in thoracic surgery

Dr. Muhammed Mustafa Atci is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating colon, breast, gastric, and lung cancers. He previously served as the Education Coordinator at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital. Dr. Atci is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

• Author of 19 peer-reviewed papers on gastrointestinal, thoracic, and endocrine cancers.
• Published studies on survival outcomes for stage IIB colon cancer in the Journal of Chemotherapy.
• Researches prognostic biomarkers using PET/CT scans and metabolic tumor volume.
• Treats complex oncological cases at the university-affiliated İstinye University clinic.

Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating complex cancers, including glioblastoma, lung cancer, and pancreatic tumors. He serves as a professor at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Cicin previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force.

• Performs systemic therapies such as immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy.
• Treats a wide range of conditions including gynecologic, orthopedic, and neuro-oncology cases.
• Expert in HIPEC and chemoembolization for liver and abdominal malignancies.
• Works at a 300-bed university hospital with 33 medical departments.

Specializes in minimally invasive and robotic thoracic surgery at Ponderas Academic Hospital – known for small incisions and faster recovery.

• Expert in robotic thoracic surgery using da Vinci Xi
• Performs video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), including uniportal VATS
• Skilled in complex pulmonary and mediastinal resections
• Offers minimally invasive procedures without postoperative pleural drainage

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.

Professor Zheng Qiu Hong is Director of the Cell Therapy Research Center and a National Senior Expert in Biotherapy. He is a Professor and Master’s Supervisor at Fujian Medical University. He has more than 30 years of clinical experience in tumor molecular biology and biotherapy. From 2012 to 2013, he was a visiting scholar in stem cell research at the University of Connecticut School of Life Sciences. He previously held leadership roles at Fujian Cancer Hospital. These roles included Director of the Tumor Molecular Biology Laboratory and Director of the Surgical Oncology Research Laboratory. He also served as Deputy Director of the Fujian Key Laboratory of Tumor Biotherapy and Deputy Director of the Biotherapy and Immunotherapy Center.

Appointments include Standing Committee Member of the Biotherapy Committee of the Chinese Research Hospital Association. He is also a Committee Member of the Tumor Immunology and Biotherapy Committee of the Chinese Society for Immunology. In addition, he is Deputy Chair of the Academic Committee of the Xiamen Cell Therapy Research Center at the First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University.

Dr. Elkhan Mammadov is a medical oncologist. He focuses on cancer diagnosis and treatment, including cytotoxic chemotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted therapy (smart drugs), and immunotherapy.

Education: Azerbaijan Medical University, MD (2004–2010). Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Internal Medicine training (2014–2019). Istanbul Medipol Mega University Hospital, Medical Oncology subspecialty training (2019–2022).

Experience: 5 years in Internal Medicine. 3 years in Medical Oncology.

Memberships: Turkish Society for Medical Oncology. ESMO (European Society for Medical Oncology). ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology).

Dr. Alemdar specializes in lung cancer treatment with extensive training in medical oncology at Akdeniz University.

• Board-certified in medical oncology since 2018
• Over 20 years of experience of experience in internal medicine and oncology
• Worked at Akdeniz University Hospital, a leading medical institution
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association

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