Page 5 - Best Lung cancer doctors: TOP 139 doctors

Assoc. Prof. Ayşe İrem Yasin, M.D., is a medical oncologist who specializes in solid tumors. Her clinical focus includes breast, lung, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, and urologic cancers. She also treats brain and other CNS tumors, soft tissue sarcomas, head and neck cancers, adenocarcinomas, melanoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, and cancers of unknown primary. She practices at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital (2025–present). She previously worked at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital (2023–2025).

She completed a Medical Oncology fellowship at Bezmialem Vakıf University (2019–2022). This followed an Internal Medicine residency at the same institution (2012–2016). Her international experience includes the Breast Cancer Unit at the University of Piemonte Orientale in Novara (2022). She also trained at Basel University Hospital, Cleveland Clinic, and Harvard Medical School. She holds the ESMO Board Certificate (2022).

As Deputy Head of the Department of Oncology at Rambam Medical Center, Prof. Bar-Sela brings senior-level leadership to complex lung cancer cases.

• Extensive experience treating lung cancer at a major Israeli medical center
• Specializes in oncology, focusing on developing personalized treatment plans
• Holds a leadership role responsible for advancing cancer care protocols

Dr. Muhammed Mustafa Atci is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University, Liv Hospital Topkapı (2025–present). He previously served as Associate Professor and Education Coordinator at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital (2023–2025). He was also a Medical Oncologist there (2018–2021).

He has been a member of ASCO and the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology since 2018. He is the author or co-author of 19 peer-reviewed international papers on colon, breast, gastric, pancreatic, lung, thyroid, sarcoma, and colorectal cancers.

Notable works include a multicentre study on stage IIB colon cancer survival (Journal of Chemotherapy). He also studied the De Ritis ratio for lung metastasis in testicular cancer (Current Urology). His prognostic studies used PET/CT, MSI, lymph node ratio, and metabolic tumor volume.

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. 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. Maha Yahia is a medical oncologist and hemato-oncologist. She provides assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. Her treatments include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy. She cares for patients with breast, genitourinary, gynecologic, thoracic, gastrointestinal, and rare cancers.

Education: M.B.B.Ch, Kasr El-Aini, Cairo University (1997–2003). Master in Hemato-oncology, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University (2008). Doctoral Degree in Hemato-oncology, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University (2015).

Experience: Resident in Medical Oncology, Maadi AFMC (2005–2010). Visitor Resident, NCI Cairo (2008–2009). Consultant Assistant, Prof. Hussein Khaled Clinic (2010–2017). Specialist, International Medical Center (2011–2012), Wadi El Nile Hospital (2013–2014), and Maadi AFMC (2011–2018). Head, Clinical Research Support Team, Maadi AFMC (2016–2018). Major (2014–2016) and Lt. Colonel Doctor (2016–2018), Egyptian Armed Forces. Lecturer of Clinical Research, AFCM (2019–2021).

Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud Abdelhakim is Head of Radiation Oncology at Shefa al Orman Hospital, Luxor. He is Professor of Radiation Oncology at the National Cancer Institute, Cairo University. He previously served as Associate Professor (2015–2020), Lecturer (2010–2015), Assistant Lecturer (2003–2009), and Resident (2000–2003). He also worked as a Specialist at Gharbia Cancer Society.

He treats inpatients and outpatients with breast, soft tissue sarcoma, lymphoma, gynecologic, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and CNS tumors. His skills include image-guided brachytherapy, IMRT, VMAT, SRS, and SBRT. He performs conventional and CT-based planning and 3D-CRT. He works with cobalt and linear accelerators and electron beam therapy. He provides HDR and LDR intracavitary and interstitial brachytherapy. He also performs stereotactic radiotherapy, total body irradiation, and total skin irradiation.

Member: Egyptian Cancer Society, ESTRO, ESMO.

Dr. Choi Yong Soo is a dedicated thoracic surgeon at Samsung Medical Center, specializing in lung cancer treatments.

• Specializes in thoracic surgery with a focus on lung cancer
• Works at one of South Korea's leading medical centers
• Committed to providing personalized care for each patient

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

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

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

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

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

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

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