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Bernd Hertenstein

  • 4.2 Good 37 reviews
  • Germany, Bremen, Bremen-Mitte Clinic
  • Dr. Bernd Hertenstein is a highly experienced Clinical Oncologist, specializing in providing chemotherapy, radiotherapy, stem cell transplantation, tumour marker blood tests, and various other treatments for cancer patients. He is also a contributor to numerous publications.
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Niu Lizhi

  • 4.5 Good 16 reviews
  • 29 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • China, Guangzhou, Fuda Hospital
  • Professor Niu Lizhi is a renowned Chinese cancer doctor, President of Fuda Cancer Hospital, and expert in minimally invasive cryosurgery. He has performed over 10,000 cryosurgeries and 500 NanoKnife procedures, and is the author of over 100 papers in surgical oncology, cryosurgery, and NanoKnife. He is Vice-President of the Asian Society of Cryosurgery and the International Society of Cryosurgery, and a member of the Chinese Medication Association, the China Anti-Cancer Association, the International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, and the Chinese Society of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine.

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Mehmet Onur Ozturk

  • New
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Bewell Health Assistance
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Alandag Celal

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Sivas, Medicana Sivas Hospital
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roman Ibrahimov

  • 4.7 Excellent 18 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Neolife Medical Center
  • Education:

    • 2008 – 2012: Marmara University School of Medicine (Specialization Training)
    • 1998 – 2005: Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine

    Work Experience:

    • 2012 – Present: Neolife Medical Center

    Memberships:

    • Turkish Society of Radiation Oncology

    Scientific Works:

    2014:

    • 11th National Radiation Oncology Congress
      • Oral Presentation: "Late-stage kidney damage after chemoradiotherapy in gastric cancer patients, clinical, functional, and dosimetric examination of tolerance doses."
      • Poster Presentation: "Early-stage stereotactic radiotherapy results in lung metastases."

    2011:

    • 1st Evidence-Based Medicine Course
      • "Evaluation of late side effects in patients treated with conformal radiotherapy for localized prostate cancer: A TOG Side Effects Subgroup Study."
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Doctor Didem Karaçetin

  • 4.7 Excellent 18 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Neolife Medical Center
  • Areas of Interest

    • Breast Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer
    • Gastrointestinal System Tumors
    • Gynecological Tumors
    • Brain Tumors
    • Lung Cancer

    Education
    2021:

    • Professor Title, Health Sciences University Hamidiye Faculty of Medicine

    2017 – 2018:

    • Master's Degree in Phytotherapy, Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Istanbul University

    2015:

    • Associate Professor Title

    1996:

    • Radiation Oncology Specialization, Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto, Canada

    1994 – 1998:

    • Radiation Oncology Specialization, Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital

    1982 – 1988:

    • Trakya University Faculty of Medicine

    Work Experience
    2024:

    • Neolife Medical Center – Biruni University

    2021 – 2024:

    • Health Sciences University (Hamidiye Faculty of Medicine – Bursa Medical Faculty – Izmir Medical Faculty – Lecturer)

    2020 – 2024:

    • SBÜ Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital – Education and Administrative Officer

    2015 – 2020:

    • Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital – Radiation Oncology Clinical Department Setup and Administrative Officer

    2013 – 2020:

    • Gelişim University – Lecturer, Radiation Therapy Technician Program

    2009 – 2015:

    • Istanbul Training and Research Hospital, Radiation Oncology Center Setup, Clinical Administrative Responsibility, and Chief Assistant

    1998 – 2009:

    • Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Radiation Oncology Clinic Chief Assistant

    Professional Trainings
    2023:

    • Project Creation and Development on Artificial Intelligence and Radiotherapy Treatment Planning Systems with Yıldız Technical University

    2023:

    • Hydrogel Space Oar Application and Certification Training, Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital

    2015:

    • Turkish Radiation Oncology Association (Mammography Working Group, Integrative Working Group, Stereotactic Working Group, Uro-Oncology Working Group), Researcher

    2020:

    • Hydrogel Space Oar Application and Certification Training, Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital

    2018:

    • Distance Good Clinical Practices Training; Basic Good Clinical Practices Course

    2011:

    • Lifelong Learning Program Leonardo da Vinci Mobility Projects, European Union Education and Youth Programs Directorate

    2008:

    • Brachytherapy Training, Istanbul University, Oncology Institute

    Memberships
    2022 – 2024:

    • President of Sakura Science and Academician Association (SABADER)

    2023:

    • Turkish Radiation Oncology Association, Integrative Working Group Executive Board Member

    2021:

    • Cam & Sakura Medical Journal, Section Editor

    2018:

    • Interdisciplinary Oncology Association, Substitute Member of the Executive Board

    1995:

    • Turkish Radiation Oncology Association

    1989:

    • Turkish Medical Association

    Scientific Works

    • A.1 Karacetin D, Yalcin B, Okten B, Oztürk S, Maral O, Incekara O (2009). Capecitabine and oxaliplatin (XELOX) as first-line treatment for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer. JBUON, 605-608
    • A.2 Yılmaz O B, Karacetin D, Kabukcuoglu F, Taskin T, Yener S (2011). Immunohistochemical study of E-cadherin and β-catenin expression in colorectal carcinomas. Pol J Pathol, 62(1), 19-24
    • A.3 Karacetin D, Cakir A, Agaoglu F, Çamlıca H, Ergen A, Dizdar Y, Darendeliler E (2010). Dose distribution in 3-dimensional conformal radiotherapy for prostate cancer: comparison of femur doses for four treatment techniques. Journal of Radiotherapy in Practice, 41-51
    • A.4 Baycan D, Karacetin D, Balkanay A, Barut Y (2012). Field-in-field IMRT versus 3D-CRT of the breast. Cardiac vessels, ipsilateral lung, and contralateral breast absorbed doses in patients with left-sided lumpectomy: a dosimetric comparison. Jpn J Radiol, DOI: 10.1007/s
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20 top ranked Lung cancer doctors in the world are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.

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Specialist Doctor Umit Tuzun

  • 4.7 Excellent 18 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Neolife Medical Center
  • Education

    2000
    Medical School Graduate – Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine

    2005
    Radiology Department, Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty

    Work Experience

    2022 – Present
    Neolife Medical Center

    2015 – 2021
    Sonomed Imaging Center

    2015
    Bezmialem Vakıf University

    2011 – 2015
    Echomar Imaging Center

    2010 – 2011
    Istanbul Bilim University

    2008 – 2009
    Derince Military Hospital

    2007 – 2008
    German Hospital-Taksim

    2005 – 2007
    Echomar Imaging Center

    Professional Trainings

    • National Radiology Congresses
    • National Magnetic Resonance Society Meetings

    Memberships

    • Turkish Radiology Society
    • Turkish Magnetic Resonance Society
    • Turkish Neuroradiology Society
    • RSNA (Radiological Society of North America)
    • ESR (European Society of Radiology)

    Scientific Works

    MRI findings in parosteal osteosarcoma: correlation with histopathology.
    Dönmez FY, Tüzün U, Başaran C, Tunaci M, Bilgiç B, Acunaş G. Diagn Interv Radiol. 

    The diagnostic efficiency of multislice CT virtual bronchoscopy in detecting endobronchial tumors.
    Bakir B, Tüzün Ü, Terzibaşioğlu E, Dursun M, Güven K, Salmaslioğlu A, Tunaci A. Tuberk Toraks.

    Diffusion MR findings in cyclosporin-A induced encephalopathy.
    Aydin K, Donmez F, Tuzun U, Minareci O, Atamer T. Neuroradiology. 2004 

    Diffusion tensor imaging findings of the brainstem in subjects with tonsillar ectopia.
    Kurtcan S, Alkan A, Yetis H, Tuzun U, Aralasmak A, Toprak H, Ozdemir H. Acta Neurol Belg. 2018 Mar;

    Diffusion Tensor Imaging Parameters in Children with Acute Hyperammonemic Encephalopathy Due to Urea Cycle Enzyme Defects and Organic Acidemia.
    Kurtcan S, Alkan A, Guler S, Yesil G, Toprak H, Tuzun U, Yetis H, Aralasmak A, Ozdemir H, Iscan A. Current Medical Imaging Reviews. Volume 13, 2017 DOI: 10.2174/

    The Contribution of DTI in Determining the Relationship of Epilepsy and Brain Lesions in Children with Tuberous Sclerosis.
    Kurtcan S, Alkan A, Guler S, Yesil G, Toprak H, Tuzun U, Yetis H, Aralasmak A, Ozdemir H, Iscan A. Current Medical Imaging Reviews. Volume 13, 2017 DOI: 10.2174/

    Brainstem cranial nerve diffusion changes in Wernicke encephalopathy secondary to necrotizing pancreatitis.
    Kurtcan S, Alkan A, Aydin S, Tuzun U, Toprak H. Arch Med Sci Civil Dis 2016;1:e45–e50

    Neuroimaging Features of Acquired Metabolic and Toxic Encephalopathies.
    Ediz S.S, Kurtcan S, Alkan A, Aydin S, Tuzun U, Toprak H, Aralasmak A. Current Medical Imaging Reviews. Volume 13, 2017

    Does the Application of Platelet-Rich Fibrin in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Enhance Graft Healing and Maturation? A Comparative MRI Study of 44 Cases.
    Beyzadeoglu T, Pehlivanoglu T, Yildirim K, Buldu H, Tandogan R, Tuzun U. Orthop J Sports Med. 2020 Feb 20;8(2):

    Deep learning for assessing image quality in bi-parametric prostate MRI: A feasibility study.
    Alis D, Kartal MS, Seker ME, Guroz B, Basar Y, Arslan A, Sirolu S, Kurtcan S, Denizoglu N, Tuzun U, Yildirim D, Oksuz I, Karaarslan E. Eur J Radiol. 2023 Aug;165:110924. doi: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2023.110924. Epub 2023 Jun 11.

    Awards

    1. TMRD 16th Annual Meeting Film Reading Session - 2nd Prize (2011)
    2. TMRD 17th Annual Meeting Film Reading Session - 3rd Prize (2012)
    3. TMRD 17th Annual Meeting Case of the Day - 3rd Prize (2012)
    4. TRD 33rd National Congress Case of the Day - 2nd Prize (2012)
    5. TMRD 18th Annual Meeting Film Reading Session - 3rd Prize (2013)
    6. TMRD 18th Annual Meeting Case of the Day - 3rd Prize (2013)
    7. TMRD 19th Annual Meeting Film Reading Session - 2nd Prize (2014)
    8. TMRD 19th Annual Meeting Case of the Day - 1st Prize (2014)
    9. TRD 36th National Congress Case of the Day - 2nd Prize (2015)
    10. TMRD 21st Annual Meeting Film Reading Session - 1st Prize (2016)
    11. TRD 37th National Congress Case of the Day - 1st Prize (2016)
    12. TMRD 37th National Congress Film Reading Session - 1st Prize (2016)
    13. TMRD 23rd Annual Meeting Film Reading Session - 1st Prize (2018)

     

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Brachytherapy
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Ullrich Graeven

  • New
  • 39 years of experience
  • Germany, Dusseldorf, Клинический комплекс "Мария Хильф"
  • Prof. Dr. med. Ulrich Graven

    Head of the Clinic of Hematology, Oncology and Gastroenterology

    Head of a certified oncology center

    Head of Clinical Research Department

    Specialization:

    Hematology, including stem cell transplantation

    Abdominal oncology, especially colorectal and pancreatic cancer therapy

    Metastasis therapy, including the use of off-label drugs

    Membership in professional societies:

    Professional Union of German Therapists

    German Society for Internal Medicine

    German Cancer Society

    Abdominal Oncology Working Group

    German Society of Hematology and Oncology

    German Working Group on Bone Marrow and Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

    German Society for Digestive and Metabolic Diseases

    European Society for Medical Oncology

    American Society of Clinical Oncology

    American Association for Cancer Research

    Activities in professional communities:

    German Cancer Society:

    Since 2013, speaker of the commission for certification of oncology centers

    Since November 2007, member of the board

    Since September 2022, Speaker of the Section of National Societies on Cancer Control

    Chairman of the working group on abdominal oncology of the German Cancer Society, drafting clinical guidelines for the treatment of colorectal and pancreatic cancer.

    Chairman of the Oncology Society of North Rhine-Westphalia.

    Member of the Colorectal Cancer Clinical Guidelines Working Group, European Society for Medical Oncology.

    Member of the Scientific Council, National Cancer Registry at the Robert Koch Institute.

    Chairman of the Regional Cancer Registry of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia.

    Leading expert for clinical research, German Research Foundation and Federal Ministry of Research and Technology.

    Member of the Commission on the Use of Medicines for Therapy "Off-Label", Federal Institute of Medicines and Medical Devices.

    Member of the committee for the development of clinical guidelines for colorectal cancer.

    Member of the commission on the development of approaches to metastasis and the use of palliative therapy in clinical guidelines for colorectal cancer.

    Reviewer of scientific journals such as Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology, Tumor Diagnostik und Therapie, Der Schmerz, BMC Pharmacology, Onkologie, Strahlentherapie und Onkologie, International Journal of Colorectal Disease, Annuals of Oncology, European Journal of Cancer.

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Alessandro Marra

  • New
  • Germany, Bremen, Bremen-Ost Clinic
  • Head of the Thoracic Surgery Clinic

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Dieter Ukena

  • New
  • accreditation:
  • Germany, Bremen, Bremen-Ost Clinic
  • Dieter Ukena is a Head Physician of Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine at Bremen-Ost, where over 500 lung cancer patients are treated annually. He specializes in managing pleural and pulmonary diseases, including cancer and respiratory malfunctions during sleep. Additionally, he is an author of numerous articles on bronchial asthma and obstructive airways diseases, and is a member of the German Society of Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine. Patients can book a consultation with Professor Ukena through Bookimed's website.
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Dr. Jose Ignacio Bilbao

  • 5 Excellent 6 reviews
  • Spain, Pamplona, Clinica Universidad de Navarra (Navarra Hospital)
    • Dr. Jose Ignacio Bilbao specializes in advanced lung cancer treatment, focusing on minimally invasive techniques.
    • He utilizes cutting-edge methods such as stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), radiofrequency ablation (RFA), and targeted drug therapy.
    • He has international experience, having practiced at medical institutions in Spain, the United States, and Germany.
    • Certified by the European Board of Interventional Radiology (EBIR), Dr. Bilbao maintains high standards in patient care.
    • He is a member of the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE).
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Elena Zorina

  • 4.5 Good 13 reviews
  • Russian Federation, Moscow, Yauza Medical Center
  • Chief Oncologist, Specialist in the treatment of tumors of the different localizations

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Ravindra Tandale

  • New
  • 16 years of experience
  • India, Nashik, HCG Manavata Cancer Centre
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$3,200 - $4,000
Chemotherapy for lung cancer
$1,100 - $1,250
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Shruti Kate

  • New
  • 14 years of experience
  • India, Nashik, HCG Manavata Cancer Centre
  • Dr. Shruti Kate is an experienced oncologist. She specializes in treating lung, breast, gynecological, and genitourinary cancers. She earned her MBBS from Lady Hardinge Medical College. She completed her MD in Internal Medicine at Maulana Azad Medical College. She also holds a DM in Medical Oncology from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai.

    Dr. Kate has managed both conservative and surgical cancer treatments. She is skilled in complex procedures such as the Whipple surgery. She is a member of several leading oncology societies, including ASCO, ESMO, IASCLC, ISMPO, and IOS. Her research on lung cancer received the only travel award from India at the 2018 World Conference on Lung Cancer.

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Chemotherapy for lung cancer
$1,100 - $1,250
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Shaunak Valame

  • New
  • 9 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • India, Nashik, HCG Manavata Cancer Centre
  • Dr. Shaunak Valame is an MD in Internal Medicine and holds a DNB in Medical Oncology. He received advanced training at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in New Delhi. He also worked as a Registrar at Jawaharlal Nehru Cancer Hospital in Bhopal. Dr. Valame has presented his research at international forums, including the Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium in San Francisco.

    He is known for his work in targeted cancer therapies. He has given lectures at the International Winter School of Oncology at AIIMS Bhopal. Dr. Valame is accredited by the American Society of Clinical Oncology. He is committed to advancing cancer research and clinical care.

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Immunotherapy with Keytruda (Pembolizumab)
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Chemotherapy for lung cancer
$1,100 - $1,250
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