Best Thyroid cancer doctors: TOP 110 doctors

Dr. Bülent Karagöz is a top Turkish medical oncologist with over 33 years of experience of experience, specializing in tumor biology and immunotherapy.

• Professor at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine
• Head of Medical Oncology at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Published over 40 papers in cancer research

900+ thyroid cancer procedures performed – Dr. Kemal Rasa specializes in minimally invasive surgery at Anadolu Medical Center.

• 29 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Specializes in thyroid, pancreatic, and breast cancer surgery
• President of the Surgical Infection Society - Europe
• Trained at University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins
• Certified by European Society for Medical Oncology

Dr. Berberoglu has performed 900+ radioiodine treatments, using personalized dosimetry techniques at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Certified by the American Board of Nuclear Medicine
• Member of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine
• International training in Germany and the US
• Associate Professor specializing in diagnostics

Dr. Eda Tanrikulu specializes in medical oncology and chemotherapy at Anadolu Medical Center, with a focus on thyroid cancer.

• Completed medical oncology training at Marmara University
• Served as head of medical oncology at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Participated in multiple international clinical studies
• Ranked 3rd in Turkey in minor specialty exam

Mustafa Solak specializes in cancer treatment, having completed his fellowship at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute. He works at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Expertise in breast, testicular, ovarian, lung, head-neck, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Trained at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Completed residency at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Jaume Capdevila is a leading researcher in targeted therapy for thyroid cancer, with 1,100+ treatments performed at Centro Médico Teknon.

• 26 years of experience of experience in endocrine oncology
• Specializes in thyroid cancer and digestive system tumors
• Fellowship-trained at Uppsala University Hospital in Sweden
• Member of ESMO, ENETS, ASCO, and other prestigious organizations
• Chief specialist at Teknon Institute of Oncology for GI cancers

Dr. Banu Atalar is a board-certified radiation oncologist (Türkiye, 2004). She is a Full Professor at Acibadem MAA University (2018–present) and a clinician at Anadolu Medical Center (2026–present). She trained at Istanbul and Cerrahpaşa. In 2011, she completed a Stanford clinical research fellowship in stereotactic radiosurgery. Her practice focuses on CNS, thoracic, and GI tumors. About 75% of her care involves SRS and MR‑guided adaptive SRS.

Her honors include the ASCO IDEA award (2004), the IASLC International Mentorship Award (2018), and H.FACR (2025). She has 72 international peer‑reviewed publications. Her leadership roles include President of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology (2025–27) and Chair of the ESTRO National Societies Committee (2024–27). She served on the ASCO Resource‑Stratified Guidelines Committee (2013–18) and on RSS meeting and nomination committees. She organized national congresses (2023, 2025) and has been an invited speaker at major meetings.

Prof. Hüseyin Baloğlu is a pathology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze, Kocaeli, Turkey. He focuses on molecular pathology, surgical pathology, and tumour biopsy and diagnostics.

Education and accreditations: MD, GATA Medical School (1986). Pathology specialty training, GATA (1992). Associate Professor (Doçent), GATA (2004). Visiting scholar at Albert Einstein College of Medicine (New York) and Heidelberg University.

Achievements: author of over 600 peer‑reviewed publications. Holds a patent in molecular diagnostics for thyroid cancer. Leads liquid biopsy and precision oncology services.

Dr. Buhl is a recognized expert in neuro-oncology, specializing in brain and spinal cord surgeries using computerized neuronavigation.

• Author of 47 scientific papers on neuropathology
• Specializes in surgical treatment for brain metastases
• Uses minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques
• Co-founder of a fund for brain tumor research

Board-certified surgical oncologist specializing in thyroid cancer at Galenia Hospital. Member of the Mexican Society of Oncology.

• Trained at Centro Medico Nacional 20 de Noviembre
• University teacher at Universidad Anahuac
• Board certified by Conacem through 2030

Prof. Sesterhenn specializes in minimally invasive surgery for thyroid cancer, performing robotic interventions through tiny 1 cm incisions.

• Chief Physician of Otolaryngology and Head-Neck Surgery at Solingen Clinic
• 26 years of experience of surgical experience with a focus on head and neck tumors
• Author of 78 scientific publications on ENT oncology
• Trained at University of Health Sciences in Bethesda and Phillips University of Marburg

Prof. Merimsky leads the Soft Tissue and Bone Oncology Unit at Sourasky Medical Center, specializing in complex thyroid cancer cases.

• Over 41 years of experience of experience in oncology
• Fellowship-trained in sarcoma at Institut Gustave Roussy, Paris
• Associate Professor at Sackler Faculty of Medicine
• Active member of ESMO and ASCO
• Published extensive research on tumor immunology

3,500+ robotic surgeries performed – Dr. Tvaruzek leads the Center of Robotic Surgery at St. Zdislava Hospital.

• Certified expert by Intuitive Surgical for Da Vinci robots
• Specializes in thyroidectomy and transoral tumor removal
• Member of Association of Aesthetic Medicine and Bariatric Surgery

Head of Teaching at Puerto Vallarta Regional Hospital – Dr. Perez combines clinical expertise with medical education leadership.

• 12 years of experience as a general practitioner in private practice
• Specialized training in minimally invasive surgical procedures
• Certified in biomagnetism therapy by Isaac Goiz Duran
• Experience with advanced dermatological treatments and laser therapies

Prof. Sezer Sağlam is a professor in medical oncology with extensive experience in thyroid cancer treatment at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained at Istanbul University's Oncology Institute
• Specializes in gastrointestinal oncology
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Over 27 years of experience of professional experience in oncology

Dr. David Kuczer is a specialist in radio-oncology with many years of experience in cancer diagnosis and treatment. He offers fast access to precise radiotherapy based on current scientific standards.

He is a member of the Cancer Center at the Vienna Private Clinic. He presents each patient to the in-house tumor board. This allows an interdisciplinary discussion by an internationally renowned team and helps select the best treatment.

All radiation treatments are provided in close cooperation with Amethyst Radiotherapy at the Vienna Private Clinic.

Professor Doctor Sefik Igdem leads in thyroid cancer treatment at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, specializing in head and neck cancers.

• Over 30 years of experience of radiation oncology expertise
• Specializes in Truebeam Stx Technology and Halcyons
• Previously taught at Demiroğlu Bilim University
• Background includes training at Istanbul University
• Focuses on conformal treatments for precision

Dr. Enrique Grande, MD, PhD, MSc, is a medical oncologist with more than 20 years of experience. He is an international expert in genitourinary and neuroendocrine tumors. He directs the Medical Oncology Department and the One Oncology Madrid Cancer Program at QuirónSalud, Spain’s largest private healthcare network. He leads an integrated, multidisciplinary model with access to targeted therapies and clinical trials.

He is a pioneer in precision oncology. He uses molecular profiling and biomarker-based care. He has authored more than 300 peer-reviewed papers. He serves as a principal investigator and sits on steering committees for many international trials. These studies help set standards of care in urothelial bladder and neuroendocrine tumors. He contributes to guidelines and programs at ESMO, ASCO, ENETS, and EAU.

Dr. Yahya Ozel specializes in endocrine surgery with advanced training in minimally invasive techniques. He brings decades of expertise to thyroid cancer cases.

• Trained in Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery at Tokyo University Hospital
• Certified in surgical endoscopy and advanced laparoscopic techniques
• Academic faculty member contributing to medical education
• Works with robotic surgery for precise interventions

Associate Professor Emine Yildirim specializes in thyroid cancer surgery at Atlas University Hospital with over 29 years of experience of experience.

• Expert in breast-conserving surgery techniques
• Published multiple research papers on thyroid and breast cancer
• Certified in advanced breast cancer surgery techniques
• Member of international breast cancer research groups