Page 3 - Best Lung cancer doctors: TOP 139 doctors

Dr. Harald Rosen specializes in advanced endoscopic surgery for gastrointestinal cancers, combining surgical precision with internal medicine expertise at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Decades of experience in gastroenterology and minimally invasive procedures
• Expert in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, including complex cancer cases
• Trained at the University of Vienna and major Viennese hospitals
• Focuses on liver disease, reflux, ulcers, IBD, and gastrointestinal malignancies

Specializes in lung cancer research and treatment, with publications on prognostic factors like mean platelet volume.

• Member of Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Published research on non-small cell lung cancer outcomes
• Extensive experience in medical oncology since 2017

Prof. Dr. Özcan Yıldız is a medical oncologist with extensive experience treating complex cancer cases at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Over 76 years of experience of specialized oncology practice, documented in numerous publications
• Author of multiple international studies on neuroendocrine and lung cancers
• Experienced in diagnosing and managing rare paraneoplastic syndromes
• Treats both common and unusual presentations of thoracic malignancies

Professor Ondzhel is a board-certified oncosurgeon and an official Fellow of the American Society of Colorectal Surgeons, leading the surgery department at Medipol.

• Over 24 years of experience of experience in surgery and oncology
• Internationally trained at Cleveland Clinic in the United States
• Holder of a European qualification in coloproctology
• Published author on laparoscopic and multivisceral cancer resection
• Recipient of national awards for scientific contributions to healthcare

Dr. Turkan Ozturk Topcu specializes in lung cancer and other advanced oncology cases, with training at MD Anderson and Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center.

• Trained at MD Anderson Cancer Center – a global leader in oncology
• Specialist in medical oncology with focus on complex cancer cases
• Worked at renowned institutions in the US, Canada, and Turkey
• Extensive experience in diagnosing and treating lung cancer

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. Dr. Mehmet Zeki Gunluoglu brings expertise in thoracic surgery to Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Thoracic surgeon specializing in lung cancer treatments
• Collaborates with oncology specialists for comprehensive care
• Part of a multidisciplinary team at a top university hospital

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

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

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

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

• Specializes in Medical Oncology with 10 years of experience of focused training
• Participated in Phase III clinical trials for advanced lung cancer treatments
• Trained in immuno-oncology through CECOG's specialized Vienna program
• Certified in Good Clinical Practice and biostatistics for evidence-based care
• Active member of ASCO and Turkish Society of Medical Oncology

Dr. Liuying leads the Oncology Ward at Jinshazhou Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine. Clinical focus includes hepatocellular carcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma, and lung and colorectal cancers. Dr. Liuying has special expertise in melanoma and melanoma liver metastasis. Interventional skills include MWA, RFA, cryoablation, and radioactive seed implantation for non-vascular, minimally invasive tumor ablation.

Research: participated in two Guangdong Provincial science and technology projects. Contributed to the 2014 Expert Consensus for Thermal Ablation of Primary and Metastatic Lung Tumors. Published in the Chinese Journal of Lung Cancer. Compiled Selected Cases of Microwave Ablation for Lung Tumors and Selected Cases of Microwave Ablation for Liver Tumors.

Appointments: Standing Committee Member, Youth Committee of Intra-Tumor Brachytherapy Medicine, China Medical Education Association. Standing Committee Member, Minimally Invasive Interventional Medicine Professional Committee, Guangdong Primary Medical Association.

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

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.

Prof. Paksoy specializes in lung cancer at Medipol Bahcelievler Hospital, with extensive research in NSCLC treatments like ALK-positive and ROS1 fusion cases.

• ESMO Board Certified in Medical Oncology
• Published multiple studies on lung cancer treatments
• Active participant in international clinical trials

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.

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. 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).

Prof. Salman specializes in comprehensive genomic profiling for lung cancer at Medicalpoint International Hospital, with extensive experience in targeted therapies and immunotherapy.

• Over 32 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Trained at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
• Board member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology
• Member of the European Society of Medical Oncology
• Active in clinical research and experimental treatments