Page 2 - Best Melanoma doctors: TOP 100 doctors

Prof. Sadi Kerem Okutur is an experienced medical oncologist with over a decade of specialized practice in melanoma and other cancers at top Turkish hospitals.

• Associate professor with extensive research in oncology
• Authored 20+ papers and 10+ book chapters on medical oncology
• Recipient of the 2012 Oncology Research Award
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology

Professor of Medical Oncology with over 29 years of experience of experience – Dr. Saglam leads the department at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specializes in gastrointestinal oncology with extensive fellowship training
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Published research and clinical experience in melanoma treatment

The doctor graduated from Ankara University Medical School and completed residency training in internal medicine at Ankara GATA Medical School. Specializing in medical oncology and hematology, the doctor completed a clinical fellowship in the USA. A pioneer in Turkey, the doctor was part of the team that performed the first bone marrow transplantation in the country. The doctor has served as a visiting lecturer at prestigious institutions in London and Switzerland. Holding the European Medical Oncology Certificate, the doctor is a founding member of both The Turkish Society of Medical Oncology and the Turkish Oncology Group. The clinical focus includes breast, gastrointestinal, lung cancers, lymphomas, and myeloma.

Prof. Elke Jaeger has performed 1,100+ oncology procedures and is annually ranked among Germany's best oncologists.

• 41 years of experience of specialized experience in oncology and hematology
• Professor at Goethe University with 7,000+ citations
• Member of the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer
• Regularly featured in Focus magazine's best doctors list since 2011

Dr. Midovnik is the director of the melanoma center at Sourasky Medical Center, bringing specialized leadership to melanoma care.

• Specialist in medical oncology with a focus on melanoma
• Holds a PhD from Sackler Faculty of Medicine at Tel Aviv University
• Leads a dedicated melanoma center for comprehensive treatment

Univ. Prof. Dr. Christoph C. Zielinski is a global leader in medical oncology, hematology, and cancer immunotherapy, with over four decades of experience.

• Head of the Clinical Division of Oncology at Vienna General Hospital
• Founded and directed the Comprehensive Cancer Center Vienna (CCC)
• Former President of the Central European Cooperative Oncology Group (CECOG)
• Expert in individualized cancer therapies and immuno-oncology

Professor Keil specializes in advanced diagnostic and interventional radiology, with a focus on melanoma imaging at Academic Hospital Solingen.

• Graduated with honors from Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
• Chief Physician of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology since 2022
• Expert in MRI and CT imaging for all body regions
• Trained under renowned Professor Rolf W. Günther

Specializes in melanoma treatment with immunotherapy and targeted therapies – Phd Viola Fox leads the Haematology, Oncology, and Palliative Care Clinic at BKZ Solingen.

• 14 years of experience of experience in oncology and haematology
• Expert in molecular diagnostics for personalized treatment plans
• Active researcher in molecular biology for innovative cancer therapies
• Member of German and American oncology societies

Dr. Harald Rosen specializes in advanced endoscopic surgery for digestive tract disorders, performing minimally invasive procedures with precision at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Decades of experience in gastroenterology and internal medicine
• Expert in endoscopic resections for gastrointestinal cancers
• Trained in cutting-edge interventional endoscopy techniques
• Combines surgical accuracy with deep medical insight

Dr. Yildiz specializes in neuroendocrine tumors and melanoma, with extensive research published in international medical journals.

• Published 17+ peer-reviewed articles on oncology topics
• Expertise in rare tumor presentations and paraneoplastic syndromes
• Works at Medipol Mega University Hospital – a leading oncology center

Dr. Alemdar specializes in melanoma treatments with 20 years of experience of oncology experience at Akdeniz University Hospital.

• Board-certified in medical oncology
• Extensive training at Akdeniz University – one of Turkey's leading medical schools
• Focused practice at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
• Experienced in complex melanoma cases

Dermatologist at Medipol Mega University Hospital, focusing on skin health and conditions.

• Specializes in dermatology and skin-related treatments
• Practices at a leading university hospital
• Approachable and patient-centered care

Dr. Christiane Thallinger specializes in melanoma and skin cancer, with over 27 years of experience of experience at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Expert in dermoscopy and digital mole mapping for early detection
• Skilled in excisional surgery, cryotherapy, and photodynamic therapy
• Focuses on dermatologic side effects of cancer treatments
• Collaborates with oncology departments for comprehensive patient care

Professor Sprecher heads the Dermatology Department at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center and specializes in the genetic factors of skin disease.

• Completed fellowship in genetic dermatology at Thomas Jefferson University in the USA
• Author of 220 scientific publications and speaker at over 200 conferences
• Member of the American Academy of Dermatology and Society of Investigative Dermatology
• Professor at Technion – Israel's leading institute of technology

Associate Professor Dr. Yusuf Acikgoz specializes in Medical Oncology at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital, with experience in international clinical trials.

• Trained at Ohio State University in Medical Oncology
• Participates in Phase III clinical trials, including CheckMate-649 and Fortitude-101 studies
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Certified in Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli specializes in treating breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

• Internal Medicine Specialist with experience at multiple oncology centers
• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016
• Treats a wide range of cancer types with a comprehensive approach

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.

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).

Dr. Inta Jaunalksne specializes in virotherapy, a cutting-edge immunology approach to melanoma treatment.

• 49 years of experience of experience in immunology
• Head of Clinical Immunology Center at Pauls Stradins Clinical University Hospital
• Graduate of Riga Medical Institute
• Internship in Internal Medicine

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.