Best Thyroid cancer doctors: TOP 114 doctors

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Bülent Karagöz
  • 4.6 Excellent 481 reviews
  • 32 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
    • Dr. Bülent Karagöz specializes in thyroid cancer treatment, focusing on surgery, radioactive iodine therapy, and targeted therapies.
    • Dr. Karagöz has international experience at medical institutions associated with NATO in Kosovo and the Turkish Cypriot Peace Forces Command.
    • Over 20 years of experience in medical oncology, with a focus on cancer immunotherapy and tumor biology.
    • Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association, reflecting his commitment to oncology advancements.
    • Speaks Turkish and English, enabling effective communication with a wide range of patients.
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Radioiodine therapy
$4,550 - $6,000
Thyroidectomy
$7,500 - $16,000
Thyroid resection
$7,500 - $15,500
Yesim Yildirim
  • 4.6 Excellent 481 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
    • Specializes in thyroid cancer treatment with methods including surgery, radioactive iodine, hormone therapy, external radiation, and chemotherapy.
    • Has international experience practicing at the University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins in the USA, and at Memorial Sisli and Anadolu Medical Center in Turkey.
    • Certified by the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO).
    • Member of the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) and the European School of Oncology (ESO).
    • Languages spoken: English, Russian (B1 level), Turkish.
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Radioiodine therapy
$4,550 - $6,000
Thyroidectomy
$7,500 - $16,000
Thyroid resection
$7,500 - $15,500
Mustafa Solak
  • 4.5 Good 147 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Intercontinental Hospital
    • Mustafa Solak, M.D. specializes in thyroid cancer treatment using surgery, radioactive iodine therapy, and targeted therapy.
    • The doctor has experience of international practice at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA.
    • Graduated from Hacettepe University School of Medicine, with residencies at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital.
    • Professional memberships: Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, European Society for Medical Oncology.
    • Languages spoken: English, Turkish.
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Thyroidectomy
$5,750 - $6,537
Thyroid resection
$5,000 - $7,500
Radioiodine therapy
$4,000 - $5,000
Jaume Capdevila
  • 4.7 Excellent 404 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
    • Dr. Jaume Capdevila specializes in thyroid cancer treatment with advanced methods and personalized care.
    • Standard treatments include surgery, radioactive iodine therapy, targeted therapy, and hormone therapy.
    • International training includes a fellowship in Endocrine Oncology at Uppsala University Hospital, Sweden.
    • Member of EORTC, ESMO, ENETS, ASCO, GEMCAD, TTD, and GETHI.
    • Holds a degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Lleida and specialized in Medical Oncology.
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Chemotherapy for breast cancer
$3,631 - $5,706
Thyroid resection
$16,599 - $18,674
Proton-beam therapy
$25,936 - $46,685
Jose Maria Raventos
  • 4.7 Excellent 404 reviews
  • 50 years of experience
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
    • Dr. Jose Maria Raventos specializes in thyroid cancer treatment, including thyroid resection and complex cases.
    • Standard treatment options for thyroid cancer include surgery, radioactive iodine therapy, hormone therapy, external radiation, and chemotherapy.
    • International training: Dr. Raventos has trained at medical institutions including the Mayo Clinic in Rochester (USA), and clinics in Strasbourg (France), Hamburg (Germany), and Munich (Germany).
    • Certifications: Certification from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
    • Professional memberships: Mayo Alumni Association, Catalan Society of Surgery, International Society of Surgery Basel.
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Chemotherapy for breast cancer
$3,631 - $5,706
Thyroid resection
$16,599 - $18,674
Proton-beam therapy
$25,936 - $46,685
Ofer Merimsky
  • 4.4 Good 141 reviews
  • 40 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Ofer Merimsly is the best sarcoma, lymphoma, and lung cancer doctor within Israel and in the world. Also specializes in Whipple surgery treatment for patients with pancreatic cancer. Head of the National Center for sarcomas of bone and soft tissues of the Tel Aviv Medical Center Sourasky (Ichilov).

    Specialty:

    • Treatment of all types of lung cancer and thoracic organs
    • Treatment of all types of sarcomas of bone and soft tissue
    • Treatment stromal tumors of the gastrointestinal tract

    Education and specialization:

    • Higher medical education, graduated the Medical Faculty of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel
    • Residency in General Oncology and Radiotherapy
    • Training in the field of radiotherapy and brachytherapy at New York Hospital, USA
    • Special refresher course for the treatment of tumors of the skeleton and soft tissues, Paris. France

    Membership:

    • President of the Society of oncologists and radiotherapists Israel
    • The American Scientific Cancer Society
    • European scientific medical organization
    • European Society of Oncology of the musculoskeletal system
    • International Society for the treatment of tumors of the connective tissue
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20 top ranked Thyroid 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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Elnur Sahibov
  • 4.2 Good 32 reviews
  • 9 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Emsey Hospital
  • Licensed Radiation Oncologist with 8 years of medical training, including undergraduate studies at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (2004-2011) and Radiation Oncology specialization training at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (2012-2016). Previous education from Sixteen Numbered Shirvan School (Azerbaijan) High School (1998-2004).

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Thyroidectomy
$4,800 - $5,850
Thyroid resection
$4,500 - $6,000
Ralf Buhl
  • 4.6 Excellent 56 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • 4000+ treatments performed
  • Germany, Solingen, Medical Center in Solingen
  • Prof. Ralf Buhl is world famous neurosurgeon with over 20 years of experience. Doctor Buhl heads the Neurosurgery Department at Solingen Klinikum. His reputation reaches China and the US where he provides neurosurgical lectures.

    Specialty

    Dr. Buhl specializes in non-invasive methods treatment of disc herniation, brain and spinal cord tumors. The doctor provides treatment of peripheral nervous system disorders and performs computer-assisted navigation microsurgeries.

     

    Dr. Ralf Buhl has provided over 4,000 successful neurosurgeries. Among his patients are famous politicians, businessmen, musicians, actors. In 2015, a Hollywood star George Clooney had severe back pain and was treated by Professor Buhl.

     

    Scientific activity

    Dr. Buhl conducts scientific work and researches in intracranial cavernomas treatment, surgical treatment for brain metastases and other neurosurgery areas.

    Рrofessor Buhl has cofound the Fund devoted to the study of brain tumors.

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Radioiodine therapy
$7,262 - $7,781
Subtotal thyroidectomy
$15,562 - $15,562
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Dr Saban Secmeler
  • 4.4 Good 14 reviews
  • 13 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hermes Clinics
  • Dr. Saban Secmeler is a medical professional known for his contribution to cancer research, particularly a significant study on the impact of body mass index on the recurrence and survival rates in early-stage colorectal cancer.
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Jaroslav Tvaruzek
  • 4.5 Good 61 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Czech Republic, Velke Mezirici, Robotic Surgery Center in St. Zdislava Hospital
  • Dr. Jaroslav Tvaruzek is a specialist in robotic surgery. Dr. Tvaruzek is a leading certified expert by Intuitive Surgical - the American produced of the original Da Vinci robots. The doctor is a member of Association of Aesthetic Medicine and Association of Bariatric Surgery.

    Dr. Tvaruzek heads the Center of Robotic Surgery located in the St. Zdislava Hospital (the Czech Republic). The doctor has performed over 3,500 robotic surgeries for his practice. Among them are:

    • prostatectomy with preservation of the erectile function
    • transoral surgeries (removal tumors of the nasopharynx, larynx, trachea, mouth)
    • thyroidectomy
    • nephrectomy
    • bariatric surgeries (surgical treatment of obesity).
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Thyroidectomy
$5,187 - $5,187
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Andreas Sesterhenn
  • 4.6 Excellent 56 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Germany, Solingen, Medical Center in Solingen
    • Prof. Andreas Sesterhenn specializes in thyroid cancer treatment, using surgery, radioactive iodine therapy, hormone therapy, targeted therapy, and external radiation therapy.
    • International training includes the University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, USA, and Phillips University of Marburg, Germany.
    • Chief Physician at Solingen Clinic, Germany, with over 11 years of experience in head and neck surgery.
    • Author and co-author of 78 scientific publications, contributing to advancements in thyroid cancer treatment.
    • Professional memberships include the German Society for Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, reflecting his specialized knowledge in the field.
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Radioiodine therapy
$7,262 - $7,781
Subtotal thyroidectomy
$15,562 - $15,562
Doctor's visit
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Paik Nam-sun
  • 5 Excellent 9 reviews
  • 46 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Ewha Womans University Medical Center
  • Dr. Paik Nam-sun is a world-renowned surgeon in the field of breast cancer, thyroid cancer, and surgical oncology. He is the first in South Korea to have successfully performed the breast conserving surgery and has authored a unique stomach cancer surgery that reduces the risk of gastroesophageal reflux disease. He is an expert in the diagnosis and management of breast cancer and a member of the Korean Society of Cancer Prevention and the Korean Cancer Association.

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Thyroid resection
$7,550 - $17,250
Chemotherapy for breast cancer
$2,200 - $2,700
Ilker Tosun
  • 4.2 Good 5 reviews
  • 17 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, ISU Gaziosmanpasa
  • Dr. Özer Akgül is an experienced Turkish Radiation Oncologist, with an MD from Uludag University Medicine School (Bursa) and residency from Ege University Hospital. He has proficiency in overseeing oncology trends, achieving set goals, understanding marketplace needs, and developing strategies. His areas of interest include breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, rectal cancer, head and neck cancers, cervical cancer, gastric cancer, and brain tumors. He has attended courses and conducted research in Nanobiotechnology, Genetics, Medical Oncology, Gynecologic Cancers, Bioinformatics, Bionanotechnological Methods, Clinical Radiobiology, Medical Radio Physics, Evidence-Based Radiation Oncology, Image-Guided Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy, Varian Advanced Techniques Clinical School, Stereotactic Radiotherapy, and Varian Advanced Imaging (IGRT). He is a member of TROD, Turkish Medical Association, MOKAD, and ESTRO.

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Elke Jaeger
  • 4.4 Good 52 reviews
  • 40 years of experience
  • Germany, Frankfurt am Main, Nordwest Clinic (Krankenhaus)
    • Prof. Elke Jaeger specializes in thyroid cancer treatment and leads the Oncology and Hematology Center at Nordwest.
    • She utilizes advanced methods including surgery, radioactive iodine therapy, hormone therapy, external radiation, and targeted therapy.
    • Prof. Jaeger has international training and has practiced at medical institutions in Germany, contributing to her extensive expertise in thyroid cancer treatment.
    • She is ranked among the best German oncologists by Focus rating, highlighting her exceptional skills.
    • With over 35 years of experience in oncology, Prof. Jaeger provides comprehensive and expert care for patients with thyroid cancer.
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Thyroid resection
$15,043 - $15,043
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Stefan Dresel
  • 4.6 Excellent 84 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • Germany, Berlin, Helios Hospital Berlin Buch
    • Dr. Stefan Dresel specializes in thyroid cancer treatment at Helios Hospital Berlin-Buch.
    • He is the Chief Physician of Nuclear Medicine and leads the department.
    • Dr. Dresel utilizes advanced methods including radioactive iodine therapy, external beam radiation, and targeted therapy.
    • He has international training experience in medical institutions across Germany and other countries, which has broadened his expertise.
    • Dr. Dresel is a member of professional bodies like the European Association of Nuclear Medicine.
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Raj Nagarkar
  • New
  • 29 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • India, Nashik, HCG Manavata Cancer Centre
  • Dr. Raj is a highly experienced Surgical Oncologist with 19 years of experience and over 50,000 cancer surgeries performed. He is involved in numerous clinical trials and has many international and national publications to his credit. He specializes in Breast and Thoracic Surgical Oncology and serves as a professor for DNB Superspecialty Surgical Oncology and Breast Surgery at the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences. His belief is in "adding life to years" and improving the quality of life, not just adding years to life.

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Thyroid resection
$3,200 - $8,000
Subtotal thyroidectomy
$3,800 - $4,800
Thyroidectomy
$1,800 - $3,800
Jens E. Meyer
  • 4.3 Good 16 reviews
  • Germany, Hamburg, Asklepios St. Georg Hospital
  • Otolaryngologist. Head of the ENT organs Oncology Center

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Fatih Oruc
  • 3.5 Good 3 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Oncology Hospital
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Evrim Metcalfe
  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Experience

    2021 - 2022

    Clinical Manager of Radiation Oncology, Medicana International Istanbul Hospital

    2021 - 2022

    Department of Radiation Oncology, Biruni University Faculty of Medicine

    2020 - 2021

    Clinical Manager of Radiation Oncology, Medicana International Istanbul Hospital

    2017 - 2020

    Clinical Manager of Radiation Oncology, Neolife Medical Center

    2016 - 2017

    Department of Radiation Oncology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine

    2011 - 2016

    Department of Radiation Oncology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine

    2010 - 2011

    Department of Radiation Oncology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine

    2008 - 2010

    Radiation Oncology Clinic, Samsun Training and Research Hospital (Education Coordinator)

    2006

    Medical Faculty, Dokuz Eylül University

    2006 - 2008

    Radiation Oncology Clinic, Samsun Mehmet Aydın State Hospital (Compulsory Service)

    2000 - 2006

    Medical Faculty, Dokuz Eylül University

     

    Education

    2022

    Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Faculty Member, Professor Doctor

    2022

    Anadolu University Open Education Faculty Undergraduate Program, Cultural Heritage and Tourism

    2021

    Feyziye Schools Foundation Işık University Health Services Vocational School, Faculty Member, Associate Professor Doctor

    2017

    Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Faculty Member

    2017

    Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Associate Professor Doctor

    2006

    Samsun Training and Research Hospital, Specialist Doctor, Compulsory Service

    2006

    Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical Specialization

    1998

    Ege University, Faculty of Medicine

     

     

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Radiation therapy for colorectal cancer
$4,000 - $6,000
Thyroid resection
$5,000 - $5,000
Subtotal thyroidectomy
$3,500 - $4,500
Erdem Turemen
  • 4.6 Excellent 481 reviews
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Endocrinologist

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Radioiodine therapy
$4,550 - $6,000
Thyroidectomy
$7,500 - $16,000
Thyroid resection
$7,500 - $15,500
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