Page 2 - Best Lung cancer stage 4 Lung cancer stage 4: TOP 80 doctors

Assoc.Prof. Altan Kır specializes in Thoracic and Robotic Surgery, focusing on lung cancer at Anadolu Medical Center since 2007.

• Member of Turkish Thoracic Surgery Society
• Member of European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
• Member of Thorax Society

Dr. Mehmet Doğu Canoğlu is a radiation oncologist. He graduated from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his residency in radiation oncology at Kocaeli University from 2006 to 2012.

He completed his compulsory service at Diyarbakır Training and Research Hospital. He then worked at Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital and at Medipol Mega University Hospital from 2015 to 2017. Since 2017, he has been a radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center.

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 is one of Germany's top oncologists according to Focus rating, with 41 years of experience of experience at Nordwest Clinic.

• Head of Oncology and Hematology Center
• Performed 1,100+ cancer treatments
• Member of EORTC Expert Committee
• Professor of Medical Oncology and Hematology

900+ lung cancer treatments performed – Saban Sec is a Clinical Oncologist with extensive expertise in lung cancer at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• 14 years of experience of medical oncology experience
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Specialist in lung cancer and other thoracic malignancies
• Published research on prognostic factors in non-small cell lung cancer

Dr. Yildiz has published extensively on lung cancer and neuroendocrine tumors, with research featured in Medical Oncology and other peer-reviewed journals.

• Specializes in neuroendocrine tumors and lung cancer
• Published multiple case studies on rare cancer presentations
• Works at Medipol Mega University Hospital
• Member of oncology research teams

Dr. Menahem Ben-haim is a top surgeon with over 32 years of experience of experience, specializing in gastrointestinal cancers at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov).

• Expert in Whipple surgery for pancreatic cancer
• Specializes in liver and gastrointestinal oncology
• Performs complex interventions for advanced cancers

Professor Wolfgang Köstler is an internationally recognized oncologist focused on personalized treatments, including immunotherapy and targeted therapies. He integrates these approaches with his long-time academic and research leadership.

• Over two decades of experience as a medical oncologist and internist
• Associate Professor at the Medical University of Vienna, advancing translational research
• Former Deputy Head of the Clinical Division of Oncology at the Medical University
• Expertise in biomarker development and designing new treatment strategies

Associate Professor Dr. Yusuf Acikgoz brings global expertise from Ohio State University to lung cancer treatment at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital.

• Specializes in advanced medical oncology with a focus on lung cancer
• Involved in international phase III clinical trials like CheckMate-649 and Fortitude-101
• Certified in Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection
• Member of American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and Turkish Society of Medical Oncology

Over a decade of experience treating lung cancer, specializing in breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

• Associate Professor since 2016, with extensive academic and clinical training
• Specializes in internal medicine and oncology, ensuring comprehensive care
• Worked at Ankara Oncology Clinic and Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital

Professor Keil specializes in advanced imaging techniques for complex lung cancer cases, with leadership roles at top German radiology centers.

• Graduated with honors from Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
• Trained under renowned Professor Rolf W. Günther in Aachen
• Chief Physician at Academic Hospital Solingen since 2022
• Expert in MRI, CT, and ultrasound-guided interventions

Specializes in molecular diagnostics and innovative therapies for advanced lung cancer at Medical Center in Solingen.

• 14 years of experience treating oncological diseases
• Chief Physician at BKZ Solingen's cancer center
• Develops targeted therapies through molecular biology research
• Expert in immunotherapy and palliative care
• Published researcher in haemato-oncology

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.

Professor Bilir specializes in lung cancer treatment, combining clinical expertise with academic research at Sakarya University.

• Board-certified in medical oncology with over 21 years of experience of experience
• Member of ASCO and ESMO – stays updated with global oncology standards
• Completed research fellowship at Northeastern University in Boston
• Currently pursuing Ph.D. in inorganic chemistry to enhance cancer treatment approaches

Dr. Ozden specializes in treating advanced lung cancer at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, with extensive training and practice in medical oncology.

• Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Completed medical oncology subspecialty at Kocaeli University
• Over a decade of experience in internal medicine and oncology
• Worked at Şırnak State Hospital focusing on medical oncology

Assoc. Prof. Nail Paksoy brings expertise from Istanbul University Oncology Institute and leads the Medical Oncology team at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• ESMO Board Certified in Medical Oncology – a prestigious European qualification
• Participated in 8+ international clinical trials for lung cancer treatments
• Published research on ALK-positive NSCLC and other advanced cancers
• Specializes in precision oncology and targeted therapies for stage 4 cases

Specializes in minimally invasive robotic and thoracoscopic surgeries for lung cancer – Dr. Dobritoiu uses small incisions for faster recovery at Ponderas Academic Hospital.

• Expert in robotic thoracic surgery using da Vinci Xi system
• Performs video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), including uniportal VATS
• Skilled in complex pulmonary and mediastinal resections
• Offers minimally invasive procedures without postoperative pleural drainage

Assoc. Prof. Atakan Topçu, M.D., is a medical oncologist at Medipol University and Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, colorectal, gastric, and neuroendocrine cancers. His work also covers targeted therapies, immunotherapy, geriatric oncology, and cancer-related malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia.

He has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed papers. Recent work includes a 2024 Frontiers in Medicine study on geriatric syndromes and a 2023 Future Oncology paper on sarcopenia and anxiety in lung cancer. He has also published on the CONUT score in breast cancer and on malnutrition in HER2-negative metastatic gastric cancer.

Dr. Topçu serves on the Editorial Board of BMC Cancer. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, ESMO, and the Turkish Geriatrics Society. Education and training: M.D., Uludağ University; residency in Internal Medicine, Marmara University; fellowship in Medical Oncology, Bezmialem Vakıf University.

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.