Page 4 - Best Lung cancer doctors: TOP 139 doctors

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. Ozden specializes in medical oncology with a focus on lung cancer, bringing expertise from training at Istanbul University and Kocaeli University.

• Trained in internal medicine and medical oncology subspecialty
• Practiced at leading hospitals including Şırnak State Hospital
• 27 years of experience of clinical experience in oncology

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 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.

Dr. Klaus D. Diemel leads the Thoracic Surgery Department at Asklepios Klinik Barmbek, specializing in lung cancer. A fellow of the European Board of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons.

• Head of Thoracic Surgery at Asklepios Klinik Barmbek
• Member of the German Society of Thoracic Surgery and European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
• Extensive experience in thoracic oncology and complex lung surgeries

Leads thoracic cancer trials at Hospital Quiron Barcelona – Professor Felip specializes in lung cancer with over 900 procedures performed.

• 39 years of experience of experience in oncology
• Pioneers new pharmacogenomic and immunotherapy approaches
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and IASLC leadership
• Received ESMO Women for Oncology Award

Head of the Thoracic Surgery Department at Asklepios Hospital Barmbek – leading expert in lung cancer surgery.

• Specializes in complex thoracic oncology cases
• Oversees a dedicated thoracic surgery unit
• Focused on surgical precision and patient outcomes

Prof. Nir Peled leads the Thoracic Cancer Unit at Sheba Medical Center and is Israel's leading specialist in lung cancer immunotherapy.

• Expert in Pulmonology, Internal Medicine, and Medical Oncology
• Focuses on personalized medicine and new diagnostic technologies
• Holder of the prestigious ASCO MERIT Award for clinical research
• Chair of the IASLC Early Detection & Prevention Committee
• Fellowship-trained at the University of Colorado Denver

Dr. Van Kampen specializes in radiotherapy for lung cancer at Nordwest Clinic.

• Focuses on precise radiation treatment planning
• Works with multidisciplinary oncology teams
• Experienced in modern radiotherapy techniques

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

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

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

Specialist in medical oncology and radiotherapy – Dr. Semenisity focuses on lung cancer treatment at Rambam Medical Center.

• Expertise in both medical oncology and radiotherapy
• Works at Rambam Medical Center – a leading healthcare institution
• Dedicated to personalized treatment plans for lung cancer patients

Dr. Yaacov Lawrence, MA, MBBS, MRCP, is Chair of Radiation Oncology at Sheba Medical Center. He has nearly 30 years of experience in precision radiation oncology and neuro-oncology.

He is an expert in advanced radiation therapy and radiosurgery. He performs stereotactic radiosurgery for brain tumors. He leads Sheba’s GI Cancer Program in gastrointestinal oncology. He also provides precision care for lung and prostate cancers. He pioneered celiac plexus radiosurgery for severe pain from pancreatic cancer.

Training and credentials: MA and MBBS (Cambridge and UCLH); MRCP (RCP); Radiation Oncology fellowship (Thomas Jefferson University). Honors include the ASCO Young Investigator Award and Fellow of ASTRO (FASTRO). He has authored over 280 publications. He is Director of the Center for Translational Radiation Oncology and an Associate Professor at Tel Aviv University.

Professor Jair Bar, MD, PhD, is a thoracic oncologist and Deputy Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center. He leads the Thoracic Oncology Unit. He treats lung cancer, including advanced non-small cell cases. His care includes medical oncology, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy.

He runs a translational research lab focused on resistance to immunotherapy. He has published on exhaled-breath cancer metabolism and on angiogenesis inhibition in lung cancer.

He has chaired the Israel Lung Cancer Group since 2003. He is a member of the Israel Society of Clinical Oncology and Radiotherapy, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the American Association for Cancer Research. He is board-certified in Medical Oncology and Radiotherapy Oncology. He is a Senior Lecturer at Tel Aviv University.

Professor Raanan Berger, MD PhD, is a medical oncologist and radiotherapist. He is Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center and heads its clinical research unit. He was listed in Forbes Israel’s “Best Doctors” (2025). He leads the genitourinary oncology program with a focus on prostate cancer. His care includes systemic therapy and radiotherapy in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered model.

He is board-certified in oncology. He earned his MD and PhD at Tel Aviv University and completed his clinical training at Sheba. He then completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Dana-Farber/Harvard, focusing on prostate cancer with Dr. Philip Kantoff and molecular oncology in Dr. William C. Hahn’s lab. He is a member of ESMO and ASCO. He has co-authored more than 20 peer-reviewed papers, including studies on outcomes in high- versus very high-risk prostate cancer and on BRCA1/2 in large cohorts.

Dr. Raphael Pfeffer is a dual-specialist in oncology and radiology, an ideal combination for creating and overseeing integrated lung cancer treatment plans.

• Provides a holistic, two-in-one perspective on patient care
• Specializes in the planning and delivery of radiotherapy
• Works at Israel's well-known Assuta Medical Center

Head of Breast Cancer Treatment Center with a prestigious Sloan-Kettering fellowship. Tamar Jablonski-Perec brings specialized expertise to lung cancer at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Over of oncology leadership experience
• Professor at Hebrew University's Department of Oncology
• International recognition through cancer community memberships
• Scholarship recipient from Hadassah Medical School

Dr. Meirovitz brings over of medical experience, specializing in lung cancer care at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Graduated from Technion University's Faculty of Medicine
• Practices at Hadassah – a leading medical center in Israel
• Focused on comprehensive lung cancer management

Lael Anson Best is a dedicated Thoracic Surgeon based at the prominent Rambam Medical Center in Haifa.

• Specializes in surgical procedures for lung cancer
• Operates within a major Israeli hospital
• Focuses his practice on thoracic oncology