Best Rhabdomyosarcoma Rhabdomyosarcoma: TOP 27 doctors

Associate Professor Muhammet Derda Ozer has performed 25,000+ procedures and specializes in pediatric ophthalmic rhabdomyosarcoma cases at DERDA SAGLIK HIZMETLERI.

• 22 years of experience of experience in ophthalmology with a focus on ocular oncology
• ICO-STAAR Surgical Fellow in Vitreo-Retina at University of Kansas
• Presented research on rhabdomyosarcoma at national ophthalmology congresses
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association

Specializing in soft tissue and bone oncology for over 41 years of experience, Prof. Merimsky heads the sarcoma unit at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Fellowship-trained in sarcoma at Institut Gustave Roussy, Paris
• ESMO faculty member for soft tissue and bone sarcomas
• Led Tel-Aviv University's oncology department
• Published extensive research on bone and soft tissue tumors

Dr. El Hasid has performed over 300 bone marrow and cord blood transplants for children as head of pediatric oncology at Dana Dwek Hospital.

• Specializes in transplant-based treatments for pediatric cancers
• Published 50+ medical papers and presented 40 conference reports
• Member of the American Association for Hematology and Israeli pediatric oncology society
• Trained internationally at City of Hope Hospital in Los Angeles

Dr. Aydogdu specializes in the early detection of cancer in children, focusing on improving outcomes for young patients.

• Expert in pediatric oncology with a focus on early diagnosis
• Active contributor to cancer research and presentations
• Works at Liv Bona Dea Hospital Baku

Prof. Bozkurt specializes in pediatric oncology with extensive experience in Rhabdomyosarcoma, trained at top institutions including Harvard and Cincinnati Children's Hospital.

• Over 36 years of experience in pediatric oncology, focusing on childhood cancers
• Special training from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Cincinnati Children's Hospital
• Vice Director of the Stem Cell Transplant Unit at Bahçelievler Medical Park Hospital
• Published 40+ scientific articles on pediatric oncology and hematology
• Member of the European Bone Marrow Transplant Group and SIOP

Dr. Hasan Mutlu specializes in innovative cancer therapies, combining chemotherapy, targeted treatments, and immunotherapy at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Board-certified in medical oncology with extensive training in the USA
• Expert in next-generation genetic research for personalized cancer treatment
• Associate Professor at Akdeniz University's Medical Oncology Department
• Practices complementary medicine approaches alongside conventional treatments

Dr. Yuri Goldes is a general surgeon with more than 20 years of clinical experience. He specializes in upper gastrointestinal and oncologic surgery. He is Deputy Director of the Department of General Surgery and Transplantation at Sheba Medical Center in Tel Aviv. He also leads the Upper GI Surgery Unit. He was named to Forbes Israel’s Best Doctors in 2025. He is ranked among Israel’s Best Gastrointestinal Surgeons by Forbes. In 2019, he received the Israeli Ministry of Health “Best Doctor of the Year” award.

He is an expert in advanced minimally invasive and robotic surgery. He treats diaphragmatic hernia, achalasia, GERD, and gallbladder disease. He also performs oncologic surgery for pancreatic, gastric, and esophageal cancers. He uses laparoscopic and robotic techniques.

He pioneered some of Israel’s first robotic oncologic resections of the stomach and pancreas. He is among a small group worldwide who perform minimally invasive Whipple procedures (pancreaticoduodenectomy) using advanced laparoscopy. He applies methods that improve outcomes and speed recovery. He provides personalized care.

Dr. Graupera is an awarded pediatric oncologist, specializing in bone and soft tissue sarcomas at SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital – one of Europe's best.

• Scientific Director of Hematology Oncology Department
• Developed passive treatment for spinal cord gliomas without radiation
• 70+ published papers on pediatric malignant tumors
• Trained at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
• Multiple international awards for pediatric oncology research

Professor Yesim Yildirim has authored more than 80 international publications and specialized book chapters in cancer care. She leads with a focus on the newest cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies.

• Specializes in treating breast, gastrointestinal, and lung cancers
• More than a decade of experience at Anadolu Medical Center
• Professor of medical oncology at Halic University in Istanbul
• Holds an attestation certificate from the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Completed advanced training at leading centers in Israel and the UK

Dr. Dror Levin is a senior pediatric oncologist in Israel, specializing in childhood sarcomas at the Sourasky Medical Center.

• He studied pediatric sarcoma oncology at the world-leading Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute in Bologna.
• As director of pediatric hemato-oncology at Sourasky, he coordinates sarcoma treatment for children.
• He is a member of the Israel Society of Pediatric Hemato-Oncology (ISPHO).
• His expertise includes pediatric hematology, oncology, and specialized bone cancer care.

Dr. Seehirunwong specializes in diagnostic radiology at Intrarat Hospital, with expertise in interpreting medical imaging tests for accurate diagnoses.

• Graduated from Prince of Songkla University's Faculty of Medicine
• Certified in Diagnostic Radiology by Prince of Songkla University
• Consults with healthcare providers to choose the right imaging tests
• Recommends additional examinations or treatments when necessary
• Performs imaging-guided procedures for precise diagnostics

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. Mahmoud M. El Zembely is a pediatric oncologist and malignant hematologist. He manages acute lymphoblastic leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia, and chronic myeloid leukemia. He treats Hodgkin and non‑Hodgkin lymphomas, nephroblastoma, neuroblastoma, and bone and liver tumors. His work includes gonadal and extragonadal germ cell tumors, rhabdomyosarcoma, and non‑rhabdomyosarcoma soft tissue sarcomas. He also cares for rare cancers and survivorship.

Accreditations: M.B.B.Ch, Assiut University, 2006. Master’s in Pediatric Oncology and Malignant Hematology, 2011. Clinical fellowship in pediatric bone marrow transplantation, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, 2015–2017. Doctorate, 2020.

Roles: South Egypt Cancer Institute–Assiut University: Pediatric Oncology, 2008–2012. Assistant Lecturer, 2012–2019. Lecturer, 2020–2024. Shefa Al‑Orman Cancer Center, Luxor: Head of Pediatric Oncology, 2020–present.

Dr. Boaz Liberman, MD, is an orthopedic oncologist and sarcoma surgeon for adults and children. He directs the Orthopedic Oncology Unit and serves as Vice Head of Orthopedic Surgery at Sheba Medical Center. His focus is limb-sparing cancer surgery with functional reconstruction. He performs complex joint reconstruction, revision arthroplasty, MRgFUS, and reconstruction after bone metastases.

Education and training: MD, Tel Aviv University. Orthopedic surgery residency, Sheba Medical Center. Fellowships in Adult Reconstruction at Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, and in Orthopedic Oncology at Mount Sinai Hospital and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. He is board-certified in Orthopedic Surgery and in Orthopedic Oncology Surgery. He is a Clinical Instructor at Tel Aviv University. Memberships include the Israel Medical Association, Israel Orthopedic Association, AATB, and EATB. He also serves on national advisory committees. His research covers bone and soft tissue sarcomas, serum markers, imaging-guided therapies, MRI arthrography, and the biomechanics of bone treated with MRgFUS.

Prof. Miriam Ben-Harush is an internationally recognized specialist in Pediatric Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation at Ruth Rappaport Children’s Hospital.

• Director of Pediatric Division at Rambam Medical Center
• Recipient of the Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur in France
• Named one of the world's most caring doctors by the World Medical Association
• Member of children's oncology groups in the USA and Europe

Dr. Gutman is a dedicated oncosurgeon specializing in complex cancer cases at Assuta Medical Center.

• Specializes in surgical oncology with a focus on rare cancers
• Works at Assuta Medical Center, a leading oncology facility
• Experienced in managing challenging tumor cases

Dr. Iris Kventsel, MD, is a pediatric hemato-oncologist and bone marrow transplant (BMT) specialist at Sheba Medical Center. She is an attending physician in the Pediatric Hemato-Oncology and BMT Division at the Edmond and Lily Safra Children’s Hospital. Her clinical focus is pediatric sarcomas, including Ewing sarcoma, osteosarcoma, and rhabdomyosarcoma.

She provides multidisciplinary care, including transplant and cellular therapies. She also uses current chemotherapy protocols and targeted therapies for complex childhood cancers.

Her research focuses on genetic cancer predisposition, including Li-Fraumeni syndrome, and cancer susceptibility genes. She has published in pediatric oncology, stem cell biology, and surgical oncology (HIPEC). She is on the academic staff at Tel Aviv University. Education: MD, Technion; Pediatrics residency, Assaf HaRofeh; Pediatric Hemato-Oncology fellowship, Sheba.

Specializes in pediatric oncology with 26 years of experience of experience – Dr. Apak leads the hematology-oncology division at Istanbul University.

• Expert in bone marrow transplantation and CAR T-cell therapy
• Published 75 international papers on pediatric oncology
• Assistant editor for Turkish Pediatrics Archives Periodical
• Current head of pediatrics at Istanbul University