Sarcoma Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Prof. Zvi Cohen is Director of the Neurosurgery Department and the Neuro-Oncology Unit at Sheba Medical Center. He is a neurosurgeon and neuro-oncology expert. He was included in Forbes Israel’s Best Doctors 2025. He leads clinical research on drug therapies for malignant brain tumors. He also founded Sheba’s brain tumor tissue bank.

He is board-certified in neurosurgery. He trained at Tel Aviv University. He completed fellowships in neuroradiology at Beth Israel and in neurosurgical oncology at MD Anderson. His practice covers complex brain, pituitary, spine, and spinal cord tumors. He has expertise in stereotactic biopsies, image-guided resections, intraoperative MRI, navigation systems, and radiosurgery. He is a member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology and the Israeli Association of Neurological Surgeons.

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.

Head of Radiation Oncology at German Oncology Center – specializes in sarcoma treatments with advanced techniques.

• Over 13 years of experience of experience in radiation oncology
• Specialized in interventional radiation oncology procedures
• Holds a doctoral degree from Johann Wolfgang Goethe University
• Member of leading oncology teams in Germany and Cyprus

Awarded pediatric oncologist specializing in bone and soft tissue sarcomas. Heads the Hematology Oncology Department at SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital – ranked among Europe’s best.

• Developed a radiation-free treatment for spinal cord gliomas
• Trained at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York
• Published 70+ papers on pediatric malignant tumors
• Recipient of the Schweisguth Prize and BBVA Foundation Award

Dr. Sinan Karaaslan is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in treating breast, colorectal, and urogenital system cancers. Dr. Karaaslan brings clinical expertise from major institutions, including Medical Park and Gülhane Military Medical Academy. He works at a hospital affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Holds personal certification from the European Society for Medical Oncology.
• Treats complex conditions, including stage 4 colon and lung cancers.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology and Turkish Lung Cancer societies.
• Performs systemic therapies such as immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy.

Dr. Keskin has conducted over 900 procedures and is ranked first nationally for his specialty exam. He works at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Has 25 years of experience of experience in medical oncology.
• Utilizes advanced treatments including chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy.
• Holds membership in prestigious international societies like ASCO and ESMO.
• Completed a Medical Oncology Minor Speciality at the Istanbul University Institute of Oncology.
• Awarded Best Poster at the National Cancer Congress for his research.

Prof. Dr. Suleyman Alici specializes in sarcoma treatment at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Renowned expert in sarcoma diagnosis and management
• Works at one of Turkey's leading oncology centers
• Committed to personalized treatment approaches

Specialist Dr. Rahib Hasanov brings international oncology expertise from training at Houston Methodist Hospital and Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa.

• Completed Medical Oncology fellowship at Marmara University
• Specializes in personalized treatments including immunotherapies and targeted therapies
• Treats patients from across Europe, Middle East, and Central Asia
• Regularly attends international oncology congresses to stay updated

Prof. Yildirim is a leading medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center with over a decade of practice focused on immunotherapy and targeted cancer therapies.

• Over 80 international publications and book chapters on advanced cancer care
• ESMO-certified with specialized training in Israel and the UK
• Professor of Medical Oncology at Halic University – a respected academic
• Expert in treating breast, gastrointestinal, and lung cancers

Dr. Seref Komurcu is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in treating breast, lung, colorectal, and solid cancers. Dr. Komurcu holds both ECFMG and ESMO certifications. He previously served as a professor at Gülhane Military Medical Academy.

• Published over 110 scientific papers on cancer management.
• Provides immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy treatments.
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
• Works at a clinic affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Professor of Medical Oncology with over 29 years of experience of experience, specializing in sarcoma at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Attending physician in Gastrointestinal Oncology at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Fellowship-trained in Medical Oncology at Istanbul University
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and ENET – leading oncology societies
• Professor since 2016, recognized for expertise in oncology

Dr. Mehmet Dogu Canoglu is a radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in precise tumor targeting using MR Linac and CyberKnife technologies. Dr. Canoglu trained at Kocaeli University. He previously served at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He treats various cancers, including complex brain, prostate, and lung tumors.

• Expert in Varian TrueBeam and Trilogy radiation delivery systems.
• Performs stereotaxic radiosurgery and targeted radiotherapy for sarcomas.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.
• Treats patients at a clinic ranked among the world's top 10 for medical tourism.

Dr. Necdet Uskent is a medical oncologist and hematologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He was part of the pioneering team that performed Turkey's first bone marrow transplant. Dr. Uskent holds the European Medical Oncology Certificate and focuses on breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. He works at a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Founder of the Turkish Oncology Group (TOG).
• A founding member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.
• Served as a visiting lecturer at Royal Free and University College Hospital in London.
• Treats complex hematological conditions including lymphomas and myeloma.

Prof. Zielinski leads Austria's largest oncology department and founded the Comprehensive Cancer Center Vienna – a pioneer in personalized cancer medicine.

• 44 years of experience specializing in medical oncology and hematology
• Head of Vienna Cancer Center and Wiener Privatklinik's International Oncology Center
• Former President of Central European Cooperative Oncology Group
• Published extensively in leading oncology journals

Prof. Ahmet Bilici specializes in sarcoma and lung cancer treatment with over 28 years of experience of medical oncology experience.

• One of Turkey's most recognized sarcoma specialists
• Extensive experience in oncology treatment
• Practices at Medipol Mega University Hospital

Dr. Ozadli specializes in treating various cancers, including sarcoma, with extensive training in medical oncology.

• Completed medical oncology specialization at Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital
• Worked at Ankara Oncology Hospital and Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital
• Special interest in lung, esophageal, gastric, and breast cancers
• Published researcher with contributions in oncology

Professor Keil specializes in sarcoma diagnostics using advanced MRI and CT techniques at Academic Hospital Solingen.

• Graduated with honors from Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
• Expert in interventional radiology for complex medical cases
• Chief Physician of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology since 2022
• Trained under renowned Professor Rolf W. Günther in Aachen

Dr. Harald Rosen specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures for gastrointestinal malignancies, bringing decades of expertise to Wiener Privatklinik.

• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy since the 1990s
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques for digestive tract conditions
• Completed training in internal medicine and gastroenterology in Vienna
• Focuses on complex gastrointestinal cancers and liver diseases

Dr. Acikgoz has performed 900+ sarcoma procedures and participated in groundbreaking immuno-oncology trials at Ohio State University.

• 10 years of experience of experience specializing in sarcoma treatments
• Assistant investigator in Phase III clinical trials, including CheckMate-649
• Trained at prestigious institutions like Ohio State University
• Member of ASCO and Turkish Society of Medical Oncology

Dr. Dror Levin specializes in sarcoma treatment for children at Sourasky Medical Center – one of Israel's leading hospitals.

• Director of pediatric hematology oncology at Sourasky
• Trained at Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute – a global leader in sarcoma care
• Coordinates sarcoma treatment with oncology-orthopedic specialists
• Member of ISPHO – Israel's pediatric hemato-oncology association