Page 2 - Best Thymoma doctors: TOP 58 doctors

Prof. Elke Jaeger is one of the best German oncologists according to Focus rating, specializing in sarcoma.

• Head of Oncology and Hematology at Nordwest Clinic
• 41 years of experience of experience in oncology
• Top specialist in sarcoma treatment

Dr. Yildiz specializes in thymoma and neuroendocrine tumors, with extensive research published in international medical journals.

• Published 17+ studies on rare oncological conditions
• Expertise in diagnosing and treating complex thymoma cases
• Works at Medipol Mega University Hospital – a leading oncology center

Professor Ondzhel specializes in oncosurgery with a focus on colorectal and rectal cancers, performing complex procedures at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Trained at Cleveland Clinic – a leader in colorectal surgery
• European Commission-certified proctologist with 24 years of experience of experience
• Published research on rectal adenocarcinoma and multivisceral cancer resection
• Head of Surgery Department at Istanbul Medipol University
• Founding member of the Eurasian Colorectal Technologies Association

Univ. Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Köstler is a leading expert in targeted cancer therapies, with over two decades of experience in medical oncology.

• Specializes in breast cancer and gynecologic malignancies
• Deputy Head of the Clinical Division of Oncology at Medical University of Vienna
• Focuses on individualized systemic cancer therapy and immunotherapy
• Published research on biomarker development and tumor biology

Prof. Walter Klepetko pioneered Austria's first lung transplants and built one of Europe's leading thoracic surgery programs at the Medical University of Vienna.

• 48 years of experience specializing in complex thoracic oncology and lung transplantation
• Former Head of Thoracic Surgery at Medical University of Vienna
• Developed advanced minimally invasive techniques for thoracic tumors
• Renowned for handling high-risk cases and complex resections

Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine (2015–present). He has over 20 years of medical oncology experience and has held academic roles since 2010.

Education: MD, Istanbul University – Cerrahpaşa (1991–1997). Residency in Internal Medicine, Trakya University (1997–2002). Fellowship in Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2002–2004).

Practice: Medical Oncologist, Trakya University (2005–2008). Medical Oncologist, Elazığ Training and Research Hospital (2008–2010). Associate Professor of Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2010–2015). He previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force at Etimesgut Military Hospital (2004–2005).

Dr. Alemdar specializes in thymoma treatment with extensive experience in medical oncology at top Turkish hospitals.

• Trained at Akdeniz University – a leading medical institution in Turkey
• Over 20 years of experience of experience in oncology and internal medicine
• Works at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex – equipped with advanced cancer treatment facilities
• Member of Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Dr. Felix Dobritoiu uses cutting-edge minimally invasive techniques like robotic surgery (da Vinci Xi) and uniportal VATS for thymoma treatment at Ponderas Academic Hospital.

• Specialized in thoracic surgery with expertise in complex mediastinal resections
• Uses small incisions for faster recovery and reduced post-op pain
• Performs procedures without postoperative pleural drainage when possible
• Trained in advanced techniques including the Nuss procedure

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.

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.

Assoc. Prof. Nail Paksoy brings expertise from Istanbul University Oncology Institute and Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, with a focus on thymoma and other thoracic malignancies.

• ESMO Board Certified in Medical Oncology since 2022
• Authored research on rare thoracic cancers published in international journals
• Participated in 8 international clinical trials for novel cancer therapies
• Specializes in immunotherapy and targeted therapy approaches

Professor Shixin Liu, MD, PhD, is the Discipline Leader of the Oncology Center. He is the former President of Jilin Provincial Cancer Hospital and former Director of the Cancer Prevention and Treatment Research Institute. He is a second-level professor and doctoral supervisor. He has received the State Council Special Government Allowance, the 4th National Famous Doctor (Outstanding Contribution) award, and the Model of Medical Ethics honor.

He specializes in the comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of malignant tumors. His focus is precision radiotherapy for thoracic and abdominal cancers. He is skilled in IMRT, VMAT, and SBRT for lung, esophageal, breast, and rectal cancers.

His leadership roles include Vice Chair of CMA Radiation Oncology, CACA Radiotherapy, and CACA Particle Therapy. He serves on the CSCO Standing Committee and as Vice Chair of the CSCO Radiation Oncology Expert Committee. He is Vice Chair of CPAM Radiation Oncology and a Standing Committee member of CSMEA. He chairs the Jilin Medical Association Radiation Oncology branch. He is on the editorial boards of the Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology and the Practical Journal of Cancer.

49 years of experience of experience in immunology – Dr. Jaunalksne specializes in virotherapy, a cutting-edge field for thymoma treatment.

• Head of Clinical Immunology Center at Pauls Stradins Clinical University Hospital
• Graduate of Riga Medical Institute with internship in Internal Medicine
• Focuses on innovative immunological approaches

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.

Assoc. Prof. Ayşe İrem Yasin, M.D., is a medical oncologist who specializes in solid tumors. Her clinical focus includes breast, lung, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, and urologic cancers. She also treats brain and other CNS tumors, soft tissue sarcomas, head and neck cancers, adenocarcinomas, melanoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, and cancers of unknown primary. She practices at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital (2025–present). She previously worked at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital (2023–2025).

She completed a Medical Oncology fellowship at Bezmialem Vakıf University (2019–2022). This followed an Internal Medicine residency at the same institution (2012–2016). Her international experience includes the Breast Cancer Unit at the University of Piemonte Orientale in Novara (2022). She also trained at Basel University Hospital, Cleveland Clinic, and Harvard Medical School. She holds the ESMO Board Certificate (2022).

Dr. Amr Mahmoud Al Demery is a consultant thoracic surgical oncologist with 12 years of experience. He holds an M.B.B.Ch from Kasr El-Aini, Cairo University (2007). He earned a Master’s in Surgical Oncology in 2014 and a Doctorate in Surgical Oncology in 2019 from the National Cancer Institute, Cairo University. He is a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (MRCS, 2014). He speaks English and Arabic.

His practice includes the assessment, diagnosis, and surgical treatment of thoracic cancers. He performs bronchoscopy, thoracoscopy, and mediastinoscopy. He carries out lung resections, including wedge resection, lobectomy, bilobectomy, and pneumonectomy. He also performs esophageal resection with reconstruction and pleural decortication. His work includes thymectomy and mediastinal lymph node dissection. He performs chest wall and diaphragmatic tumor resection with reconstruction.

He served as Resident, Assistant Lecturer, and Lecturer of Surgical Oncology at the National Cancer Institute, Cairo University. He is a consultant in thoracic surgical oncology at Dar El-Salam, Tanta, Damanhour, and Shefaa Al Orman Cancer Centers. He is a member of the Egyptian Society of Surgical Oncology. He is a cofounder and member of the Egyptian Society of Respiratory Neoplasms.

Dr. Emad Shash, M.B.B.Ch, MSc, M.D., is a medical oncologist. He is the Medical Director of the Breast Comprehensive Cancer Hospital at NCI. He leads the Medical Oncology Department and is the Breast Program Director at Shifaa Al Orman Cancer Hospital in Luxor. His clinical focus includes breast, gynecologic, genitourinary, thoracic, gastrointestinal, and rare cancers. He specializes in systemic therapy, including chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy.

He served as coordinating research physician and medical lead at the EORTC from 2011 to 2015. Since 2008, he has contributed to more than 70 international oncology trials as a coordinator, sub-investigator, principal investigator, and sponsor medical monitor. Credentials include M.B.B.Ch (2004), MSc (2010), MD (2015), and the EORTC Certificate of Excellence (2015). He also holds a Diploma in Hospital Quality Management & Patient Safety (JCI/57357, 2017). He is a Fellow of the EIO. He is a member of ESMO (panel voting), ESGO, and ASCO (IAC), and serves on the ECRIN board.

Dr. Maha Yahia is a medical oncologist and hemato-oncologist. She provides assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. Her treatments include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy. She cares for patients with breast, genitourinary, gynecologic, thoracic, gastrointestinal, and rare cancers.

Education: M.B.B.Ch, Kasr El-Aini, Cairo University (1997–2003). Master in Hemato-oncology, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University (2008). Doctoral Degree in Hemato-oncology, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University (2015).

Experience: Resident in Medical Oncology, Maadi AFMC (2005–2010). Visitor Resident, NCI Cairo (2008–2009). Consultant Assistant, Prof. Hussein Khaled Clinic (2010–2017). Specialist, International Medical Center (2011–2012), Wadi El Nile Hospital (2013–2014), and Maadi AFMC (2011–2018). Head, Clinical Research Support Team, Maadi AFMC (2016–2018). Major (2014–2016) and Lt. Colonel Doctor (2016–2018), Egyptian Armed Forces. Lecturer of Clinical Research, AFCM (2019–2021).

Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud Abdelhakim is Head of Radiation Oncology at Shefa al Orman Hospital, Luxor. He is Professor of Radiation Oncology at the National Cancer Institute, Cairo University. He previously served as Associate Professor (2015–2020), Lecturer (2010–2015), Assistant Lecturer (2003–2009), and Resident (2000–2003). He also worked as a Specialist at Gharbia Cancer Society.

He treats inpatients and outpatients with breast, soft tissue sarcoma, lymphoma, gynecologic, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and CNS tumors. His skills include image-guided brachytherapy, IMRT, VMAT, SRS, and SBRT. He performs conventional and CT-based planning and 3D-CRT. He works with cobalt and linear accelerators and electron beam therapy. He provides HDR and LDR intracavitary and interstitial brachytherapy. He also performs stereotactic radiotherapy, total body irradiation, and total skin irradiation.

Member: Egyptian Cancer Society, ESTRO, ESMO.