Page 5 - Best Lung cancer doctors: TOP 139 doctors

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. Lo Zhunchen has over of experience in respiratory medicine and clinical hematology at Fuda Cancer Hospital.

• Specializes in internal medicine, respiratory medicine, and clinical hematology
• Experienced in chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments
• Focuses on patient comfort and satisfaction
• Committed to evidence-based medicine and patient education

Dr. Emad Shash, M.B.B.Ch, MSc, M.D., is a medical oncologist. He is the Medical Director of the Breast Comprehensive Cancer Hospital at NCI. He leads the Medical Oncology Department and is the Breast Program Director at Shifaa Al Orman Cancer Hospital in Luxor. His clinical focus includes breast, gynecologic, genitourinary, thoracic, gastrointestinal, and rare cancers. He specializes in systemic therapy, including chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy.

He served as coordinating research physician and medical lead at the EORTC from 2011 to 2015. Since 2008, he has contributed to more than 70 international oncology trials as a coordinator, sub-investigator, principal investigator, and sponsor medical monitor. Credentials include M.B.B.Ch (2004), MSc (2010), MD (2015), and the EORTC Certificate of Excellence (2015). He also holds a Diploma in Hospital Quality Management & Patient Safety (JCI/57357, 2017). He is a Fellow of the EIO. He is a member of ESMO (panel voting), ESGO, and ASCO (IAC), and serves on the ECRIN board.

Dr. Amr Mahmoud Al Demery is a consultant thoracic surgical oncologist with 12 years of experience. He holds an M.B.B.Ch from Kasr El-Aini, Cairo University (2007). He earned a Master’s in Surgical Oncology in 2014 and a Doctorate in Surgical Oncology in 2019 from the National Cancer Institute, Cairo University. He is a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (MRCS, 2014). He speaks English and Arabic.

His practice includes the assessment, diagnosis, and surgical treatment of thoracic cancers. He performs bronchoscopy, thoracoscopy, and mediastinoscopy. He carries out lung resections, including wedge resection, lobectomy, bilobectomy, and pneumonectomy. He also performs esophageal resection with reconstruction and pleural decortication. His work includes thymectomy and mediastinal lymph node dissection. He performs chest wall and diaphragmatic tumor resection with reconstruction.

He served as Resident, Assistant Lecturer, and Lecturer of Surgical Oncology at the National Cancer Institute, Cairo University. He is a consultant in thoracic surgical oncology at Dar El-Salam, Tanta, Damanhour, and Shefaa Al Orman Cancer Centers. He is a member of the Egyptian Society of Surgical Oncology. He is a cofounder and member of the Egyptian Society of Respiratory Neoplasms.

Dr. Zalmanova specializes in radiotherapy for lung cancer at Assuta Medical Center.

• Radiotherapist with a focus on lung cancer treatments
• Works at Assuta Medical Center, a leading healthcare facility
• Dedicated to providing personalized treatment plans

Associate Professor Dr. Serap Kaya specializes in lung cancer treatment at Emsey Hospital.

• Trained in Medical Oncology at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• Experienced in treating complex lung cancer cases
• Previously worked at Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital
• Currently practices at Medistate Kavacik Hospital Medical Oncology

Professor Adnansayar specializes in thoracoscopic and robotic minimally invasive lung surgery, working at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul – Turkey's premier healthcare facility.

• Performed Europe's first tracheal transplant surgery in Sweden
• Led Turkey's lung transplant program at Yedikule Hospital
• 36 years of experience experience in thoracic surgery techniques
• Trained at Zurich University's Advanced Thoracic Surgery program

Specializes in thoracoscopic and robotic minimally invasive surgery for lung cancer at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Expert in lung cancers and trachea surgery
• Performs lung transplantation and biopsies
• Skilled in diaphragmatic and pleural disease surgery
• Also handles pediatric thoracic surgery cases

Associate Professor Derin authored 30+ scientific papers on cancer treatment and is a member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).

• Expert in lung cancer and gastrointestinal malignancies
• Leading oncologist at Liv Hospital Ulus
• Graduated from Istanbul University Medical Faculty
• Member of the Turkish Association of Oncologists

Associate Professor of Medical Oncology with extensive research in lung cancer treatments – Dr Ayhan leads clinical trials at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Specializes in molecular oncology for targeted lung cancer therapies
• Published multiple studies on non-small cell lung cancer treatments
• Member of international research teams for advanced lung cancer protocols

Specialized in radiation oncology at Marmara University – trained to focus exclusively on lung cancer treatments.

• Graduated from Marmara University's prestigious English medicine program
• Completed radiation oncology specialization from 2012-2016
• Works at Emsey Hospital's oncology department

Dr. Topcu trained at MD Anderson Cancer Center and specializes in lung cancer treatment at Biruni University Hospital.

• Medical oncology residency at Karadeniz Technical University
• Member of European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Also trained at Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center in Canada
• Works with various cancer types including lung cancer

Prof. Dr. Senem Karabulut specializes in lung cancer treatment at Biruni University Hospital, with a strong focus on immunotherapies and targeted therapies.

• PhD in Molecular Oncology from University of Health Sciences
• Board-certified by ESMO and Turkish Medical Oncology Society
• Extensive experience in gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary cancers
• Recipient of multiple awards including Best Poster Award at Oncology Institute Days

Ferah Ece brings specialized expertise in lung cancer from MD Anderson Cancer Center and Johns Hopkins. She works at Liv Hospital Ulus, a leading thoracic diseases center.

• Postdoctoral fellowship in lung cancer at MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Trained in interventional bronchoscopy at Johns Hopkins University
• Executive Board Member of Turkish Lung Cancer Society
• Published 48 international and 60 national research papers
• Fellow of American College of Chest Physicians since 2009

Professor Didem Karacetin brings over 32 years of experience of radiation oncology expertise, with specialized training from Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto.

• Head of Radiation Oncology at multiple university hospitals
• Specializes in lung cancer among other tumor types
• Trained in advanced brachytherapy techniques
• Holds additional Master's degree in complementary therapies

Head of the Oncology Department at Severance Hospital – specializes in chemotherapy for lung cancer with access to the newest clinical drugs.

• Expert in treating lung, head and neck, and esophageal cancers
• Focuses on advanced chemotherapy protocols
• Leads a team of oncology specialists