Best Thyroid cancer doctors: TOP 110 doctors

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Bülent Karagöz
  • 4.6 Excellent 481 reviews
  • 32 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Dr. Bülent Karagöz is a highly experienced Turkish medical oncologist, sarcoma and lymphoma specialist, and breast cancer surgeon with over 20 years of experience. He has expertise in tumor biology, tumor immunology, cancer Immunotherapy, and targeted therapies. He has written over 40 publications in cancer research and is a member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association.

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Radioiodine therapy
$4,550 - $6,000
Thyroidectomy
$7,500 - $16,000
Thyroid resection
$7,500 - $15,500
Yesim Yildirim
  • 4.6 Excellent 481 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Doctor Yesim Yildirim is an oncologist certified by the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO). Affiliated with numerous hospitals in the United States and Turkey, including the University of Maryland Medical Center, Johns Hopkins Hospital and Memorial Sisli Hospital. She has over 20 years of experience and has a special interest in preventive medicine, diabetes, and hypertension. Holds an MBA in Healthcare Management and shares her expertise with Bookimed from 2022.

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Radioiodine therapy
$4,550 - $6,000
Thyroidectomy
$7,500 - $16,000
Thyroid resection
$7,500 - $15,500
Mustafa Solak
  • 4.5 Good 146 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Intercontinental Hospital
  • Mustafa Solak, M.D. is a medical doctor who graduated from Hacettepe University School of Medicine and has completed residencies at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital and a fellowship at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute. He specializes in Breast Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Lung Cancer, Head-Neck Cancer, and Gastrointestinal Cancers. He has also worked at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Hitit University Corum Training Hospital, and Medical Park Hospital.

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Thyroidectomy
$5,750 - $6,537
Thyroid resection
$5,000 - $7,500
Radioiodine therapy
$4,000 - $5,000
Jaume Capdevila
  • 4.7 Excellent 403 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • Dr. Jaume Capdevila is a highly qualified digestive and pancreatic cancer doctor, holding a degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Lleida and a specialization in Medical Oncology from Santa Creu i Sant Pau Hospital. He is a member of several professional organizations, including EORTC, ESMO, ENETS, ASCO, GEMCAD, TTD, and GETHI.

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Chemotherapy for breast cancer
$3,625 - $5,696
Thyroid resection
$16,571 - $18,642
Proton-beam therapy
$25,892 - $46,606
Jose Maria Raventos
  • 4.7 Excellent 403 reviews
  • 50 years of experience
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • Dr. Jose Maria Raventos is a highly experienced surgeon, specializing in general, abdominal, endocrine, and thyroid surgery, with advanced skills in laparoscopic surgery. With a career spanning 49 years, he is recognized for his expertise in thyroid surgery and contributions to surgical research and education.
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Chemotherapy for breast cancer
$3,625 - $5,696
Thyroid resection
$16,571 - $18,642
Proton-beam therapy
$25,892 - $46,606
Ofer Merimsky
  • 4.4 Good 141 reviews
  • 40 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Ofer Merimsly is the best sarcoma, lymphoma, and lung cancer doctor within Israel and in the world. Also specializes in Whipple surgery treatment for patients with pancreatic cancer. Head of the National Center for sarcomas of bone and soft tissues of the Tel Aviv Medical Center Sourasky (Ichilov).

    Specialty:

    • Treatment of all types of lung cancer and thoracic organs
    • Treatment of all types of sarcomas of bone and soft tissue
    • Treatment stromal tumors of the gastrointestinal tract

    Education and specialization:

    • Higher medical education, graduated the Medical Faculty of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel
    • Residency in General Oncology and Radiotherapy
    • Training in the field of radiotherapy and brachytherapy at New York Hospital, USA
    • Special refresher course for the treatment of tumors of the skeleton and soft tissues, Paris. France

    Membership:

    • President of the Society of oncologists and radiotherapists Israel
    • The American Scientific Cancer Society
    • European scientific medical organization
    • European Society of Oncology of the musculoskeletal system
    • International Society for the treatment of tumors of the connective tissue
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20 top ranked Thyroid cancer doctors in the world are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.

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Elnur Sahibov
  • 4.2 Good 32 reviews
  • 9 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Emsey Hospital
  • Licensed Radiation Oncologist with 8 years of medical training, including undergraduate studies at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (2004-2011) and Radiation Oncology specialization training at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (2012-2016). Previous education from Sixteen Numbered Shirvan School (Azerbaijan) High School (1998-2004).

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Thyroidectomy
$4,800 - $5,850
Thyroid resection
$4,500 - $6,000
Ralf Buhl
  • 4.6 Excellent 56 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • 4000+ treatments performed
  • Germany, Solingen, Medical Center in Solingen
  • Prof. Ralf Buhl is world famous neurosurgeon with over 20 years of experience. Doctor Buhl heads the Neurosurgery Department at Solingen Klinikum. His reputation reaches China and the US where he provides neurosurgical lectures.

    Specialty

    Dr. Buhl specializes in non-invasive methods treatment of disc herniation, brain and spinal cord tumors. The doctor provides treatment of peripheral nervous system disorders and performs computer-assisted navigation microsurgeries.

     

    Dr. Ralf Buhl has provided over 4,000 successful neurosurgeries. Among his patients are famous politicians, businessmen, musicians, actors. In 2015, a Hollywood star George Clooney had severe back pain and was treated by Professor Buhl.

     

    Scientific activity

    Dr. Buhl conducts scientific work and researches in intracranial cavernomas treatment, surgical treatment for brain metastases and other neurosurgery areas.

    Рrofessor Buhl has cofound the Fund devoted to the study of brain tumors.

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Surgeon's portfolio
Radioiodine therapy
$7,250 - $7,768
Subtotal thyroidectomy
$15,535 - $15,535
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Dr Saban Secmeler
  • 4.4 Good 14 reviews
  • 13 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hermes Clinics
  • Dr. Saban Secmeler is a medical professional known for his contribution to cancer research, particularly a significant study on the impact of body mass index on the recurrence and survival rates in early-stage colorectal cancer.
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Jaroslav Tvaruzek
  • 4.5 Good 61 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Czech Republic, Velke Mezirici, Robotic Surgery Center in St. Zdislava Hospital
  • Dr. Jaroslav Tvaruzek is a specialist in robotic surgery. Dr. Tvaruzek is a leading certified expert by Intuitive Surgical - the American produced of the original Da Vinci robots. The doctor is a member of Association of Aesthetic Medicine and Association of Bariatric Surgery.

    Dr. Tvaruzek heads the Center of Robotic Surgery located in the St. Zdislava Hospital (the Czech Republic). The doctor has performed over 3,500 robotic surgeries for his practice. Among them are:

    • prostatectomy with preservation of the erectile function
    • transoral surgeries (removal tumors of the nasopharynx, larynx, trachea, mouth)
    • thyroidectomy
    • nephrectomy
    • bariatric surgeries (surgical treatment of obesity).
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Thyroidectomy
$5,178 - $5,178
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Andreas Sesterhenn
  • 4.6 Excellent 56 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Germany, Solingen, Medical Center in Solingen
  • Prof. Andreas Sesterhenn is the Chief Physician of the Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Plastic Surgery Departments at Solingen Clinic in Germany. He has over 11 years of experience and specializes in sparing treatment of tumors of the head, neck, and upper airways. Prof. Sesterhenn is an author and co-author of 78 scientific publications, and patients can make an appointment with him via Bookimed.
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Radioiodine therapy
$7,250 - $7,768
Subtotal thyroidectomy
$15,535 - $15,535
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Paik Nam-sun
  • 5 Excellent 9 reviews
  • 46 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Ewha Womans University Medical Center
  • Dr. Paik Nam-sun is a world-renowned surgeon in the field of breast cancer, thyroid cancer, and surgical oncology. He is the first in South Korea to have successfully performed the breast conserving surgery and has authored a unique stomach cancer surgery that reduces the risk of gastroesophageal reflux disease. He is an expert in the diagnosis and management of breast cancer and a member of the Korean Society of Cancer Prevention and the Korean Cancer Association.

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Thyroid resection
$7,550 - $17,250
Chemotherapy for breast cancer
$2,200 - $2,700
Ilker Tosun
  • 4.2 Good 5 reviews
  • 17 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, ISU Gaziosmanpasa
  • Dr. Özer Akgül is an experienced Turkish Radiation Oncologist, with an MD from Uludag University Medicine School (Bursa) and residency from Ege University Hospital. He has proficiency in overseeing oncology trends, achieving set goals, understanding marketplace needs, and developing strategies. His areas of interest include breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, rectal cancer, head and neck cancers, cervical cancer, gastric cancer, and brain tumors. He has attended courses and conducted research in Nanobiotechnology, Genetics, Medical Oncology, Gynecologic Cancers, Bioinformatics, Bionanotechnological Methods, Clinical Radiobiology, Medical Radio Physics, Evidence-Based Radiation Oncology, Image-Guided Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy, Varian Advanced Techniques Clinical School, Stereotactic Radiotherapy, and Varian Advanced Imaging (IGRT). He is a member of TROD, Turkish Medical Association, MOKAD, and ESTRO.

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Elke Jaeger
  • 4.4 Good 52 reviews
  • 40 years of experience
  • Germany, Frankfurt am Main, Nordwest Clinic (Krankenhaus)
  • Oncologist, Oncohematologist, Surgeon

    Head physician of Oncology and Hematology Center

    Prof. Elke Jaeger is one of the best German doctors according to Focus rating.

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Thyroid resection
$15,017 - $15,017
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Stefan Dresel
  • 4.6 Excellent 84 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • Germany, Berlin, Helios Hospital Berlin Buch
  • Radiation oncologist

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Raj Nagarkar
  • New
  • 29 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • India, Nashik, HCG Manavata Cancer Centre
  • Dr. Raj is a highly experienced Surgical Oncologist with 19 years of experience and over 50,000 cancer surgeries performed. He is involved in numerous clinical trials and has many international and national publications to his credit. He specializes in Breast and Thoracic Surgical Oncology and serves as a professor for DNB Superspecialty Surgical Oncology and Breast Surgery at the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences. His belief is in "adding life to years" and improving the quality of life, not just adding years to life.

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Thyroid resection
$3,200 - $8,000
Subtotal thyroidectomy
$3,800 - $4,800
Thyroidectomy
$1,800 - $3,800
Jens E. Meyer
  • 4.3 Good 16 reviews
  • Germany, Hamburg, Asklepios St. Georg Hospital
  • Otolaryngologist. Head of the ENT organs Oncology Center

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Fatih Oruc
  • 3.5 Good 3 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Oncology Hospital
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Evrim Metcalfe
  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Experience

    2021 - 2022

    Clinical Manager of Radiation Oncology, Medicana International Istanbul Hospital

    2021 - 2022

    Department of Radiation Oncology, Biruni University Faculty of Medicine

    2020 - 2021

    Clinical Manager of Radiation Oncology, Medicana International Istanbul Hospital

    2017 - 2020

    Clinical Manager of Radiation Oncology, Neolife Medical Center

    2016 - 2017

    Department of Radiation Oncology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine

    2011 - 2016

    Department of Radiation Oncology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine

    2010 - 2011

    Department of Radiation Oncology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine

    2008 - 2010

    Radiation Oncology Clinic, Samsun Training and Research Hospital (Education Coordinator)

    2006

    Medical Faculty, Dokuz Eylül University

    2006 - 2008

    Radiation Oncology Clinic, Samsun Mehmet Aydın State Hospital (Compulsory Service)

    2000 - 2006

    Medical Faculty, Dokuz Eylül University

     

    Education

    2022

    Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Faculty Member, Professor Doctor

    2022

    Anadolu University Open Education Faculty Undergraduate Program, Cultural Heritage and Tourism

    2021

    Feyziye Schools Foundation Işık University Health Services Vocational School, Faculty Member, Associate Professor Doctor

    2017

    Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Faculty Member

    2017

    Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Associate Professor Doctor

    2006

    Samsun Training and Research Hospital, Specialist Doctor, Compulsory Service

    2006

    Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical Specialization

    1998

    Ege University, Faculty of Medicine

     

     

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Radiation therapy for colorectal cancer
$4,000 - $6,000
Thyroid resection
$5,000 - $5,000
Subtotal thyroidectomy
$3,500 - $4,500
Erdem Turemen
  • 4.6 Excellent 481 reviews
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Endocrinologist

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Radioiodine therapy
$4,550 - $6,000
Thyroidectomy
$7,500 - $16,000
Thyroid resection
$7,500 - $15,500
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