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Best Thyroid cancer doctors: TOP 132 doctors

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Andreas Sesterhenn
4.6
54 reviews
Germany, Solingen
Medical Center in Solingen
  • Prof. Andreas Sesterhenn specializes in thyroid cancer treatment, using surgery, radioactive iodine therapy, hormone therapy, targeted therapy, and external radiation therapy.
  • International training includes the University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, USA, and Phillips University of Marburg, Germany.
  • Chief Physician at Solingen Clinic, Germany, with over 11 years of experience in head and neck surgery.
  • Author and co-author of 78 scientific publications, contributing to advancements in thyroid cancer treatment.
  • Professional memberships include the German Society for Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, reflecting his specialized knowledge in the field.
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4.6
54 reviews
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Bülent Karagöz
Clinical oncologist
31 years of experience
4.6
460 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Anadolu Medical Center

Bülent Karagöz

Clinical oncologist
31 years of experience
  • Dr. Bülent Karagöz specializes in thyroid cancer treatment, focusing on surgery, radioactive iodine therapy, and targeted therapies.
  • Dr. Karagöz has international experience at medical institutions associated with NATO in Kosovo and the Turkish Cypriot Peace Forces Command.
  • Over 20 years of experience in medical oncology, with a focus on cancer immunotherapy and tumor biology.
  • Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association, reflecting his commitment to oncology advancements.
  • Speaks Turkish and English, enabling effective communication with a wide range of patients.
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Yesim Yildirim
Clinical oncologist
20 years of experience
4.6
460 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Anadolu Medical Center

Yesim Yildirim

Clinical oncologist
20 years of experience

accreditations:

European Society of Medical Oncology
European School of Oncology
  • Specializes in thyroid cancer treatment with methods including surgery, radioactive iodine, hormone therapy, external radiation, and chemotherapy.
  • Has international experience practicing at the University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins in the USA, and at Memorial Sisli and Anadolu Medical Center in Turkey.
  • Certified by the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO).
  • Member of the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) and the European School of Oncology (ESO).
  • Languages spoken: English, Russian (B1 level), Turkish.
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Mustafa Solak
Clinical oncologist
18 years of experience
4.5
119 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Mustafa Solak

Clinical oncologist
18 years of experience
  • Mustafa Solak, M.D. specializes in thyroid cancer treatment using surgery, radioactive iodine therapy, and targeted therapy.
  • The doctor has experience of international practice at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA.
  • Graduated from Hacettepe University School of Medicine, with residencies at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital.
  • Professional memberships: Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, European Society for Medical Oncology.
  • Languages spoken: English, Turkish.
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4.5
119 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Thyroid resection $5000 - $7500
Radioiodine therapy $4000 - $5000
Thyroidectomy $5000 - $7500
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Adnan Isgor
General surgeon
33 years of experience
4.6
266 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Memorial Şişli Hospital

Adnan Isgor

General surgeon
33 years of experience
Dr. Adnan Isgor is an experienced general surgeon from Turkey, specialized in oncological surgeries. With over 41 years of experience, he has developed expertise in treating conditions such as colon cancer, thyroid cancer, obesity, and diseases of the parathyroid gland. He is proficient in various treatment methods, including thyroidectomy, hernia surgery, hemorrhoid band surgery, colonoscopy, single hole cholecystectomy, and laparoscopy. Dr. Isgor is also recognized for his contributions to scientific and medicinal research, having published around 200 articles and authored four reputable books.Read more
4.6
266 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Thyroid resection $5000 - $6900
Proton-beam therapy
Subtotal thyroidectomy $5000
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Jaume Capdevila
Clinical oncologist
24 years of experience
4.7
393 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
Centro Médico Teknon

Jaume Capdevila

Clinical oncologist
24 years of experience

accreditations:

European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer
European Society of Medical Oncology
European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society
American Society of Clinical Oncology
  • Dr. Jaume Capdevila specializes in thyroid cancer treatment with advanced methods and personalized care.
  • Standard treatments include surgery, radioactive iodine therapy, targeted therapy, and hormone therapy.
  • International training includes a fellowship in Endocrine Oncology at Uppsala University Hospital, Sweden.
  • Member of EORTC, ESMO, ENETS, ASCO, GEMCAD, TTD, and GETHI.
  • Holds a degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Lleida and specialized in Medical Oncology.
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4.7
393 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Chemotherapy for breast cancer $3746.34 - $5887.11
Thyroid resection $17126.13 - $19266.89
Subtotal thyroidectomy $17126.13 - $19266.89
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Jose Maria Raventos
Surgical oncologist
49 years of experience
4.7
393 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
Centro Médico Teknon

Jose Maria Raventos

Surgical oncologist
49 years of experience
  • Dr. Jose Maria Raventos specializes in thyroid cancer treatment, including thyroid resection and complex cases.
  • Standard treatment options for thyroid cancer include surgery, radioactive iodine therapy, hormone therapy, external radiation, and chemotherapy.
  • International training: Dr. Raventos has trained at medical institutions including the Mayo Clinic in Rochester (USA), and clinics in Strasbourg (France), Hamburg (Germany), and Munich (Germany).
  • Certifications: Certification from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
  • Professional memberships: Mayo Alumni Association, Catalan Society of Surgery, International Society of Surgery Basel.
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4.7
393 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Chemotherapy for breast cancer $3746.34 - $5887.11
Thyroid resection $17126.13 - $19266.89
Subtotal thyroidectomy $17126.13 - $19266.89
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Ofer Merimsky
Clinical oncologist
39 years of experience
4.4
137 reviews
Israel, Tel Aviv
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)

Ofer Merimsky

Clinical oncologist
39 years of experience

accreditations:

Society of oncologists and radiotherapists Israel
American Scientific Cancer Society
European scientific medical organization
European Society of Oncology of the musculoskeletal system

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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Elke Jaeger
Clinical oncologist
39 years of experience
4.4
51 reviews
Germany, Frankfurt am Main
Nordwest Clinic (Krankenhaus)

Elke Jaeger

Clinical oncologist
39 years of experience
  • Prof. Elke Jaeger specializes in thyroid cancer treatment and leads the Oncology and Hematology Center at Nordwest.
  • She utilizes advanced methods including surgery, radioactive iodine therapy, hormone therapy, external radiation, and targeted therapy.
  • Prof. Jaeger has international training and has practiced at medical institutions in Germany, contributing to her extensive expertise in thyroid cancer treatment.
  • She is ranked among the best German oncologists by Focus rating, highlighting her exceptional skills.
  • With over 35 years of experience in oncology, Prof. Jaeger provides comprehensive and expert care for patients with thyroid cancer.
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Jaroslav Tvaruzek
General surgeon
34 years of experience
4.5
60 reviews
Czech Republic, Velke Mezirici
Robotic Surgery Center in St. Zdislava Hospital

Jaroslav Tvaruzek

General surgeon
34 years of experience

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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Muslum Tarkan
Colorectal surgeon
27 years of experience
Turkey, Eskisehir
Klinik Mavi

Muslum Tarkan

Colorectal surgeon
27 years of experience
Dr. Muslum Tarkan is a specialist in bariatric surgery with over 15 years of experience. He is proficient in numerous operations including but not limited to lumpectomy, mastectomy, thyroid resection, removal of colon and liver cancer, and various types of gastric surgeries.Read more
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Thyroidectomy $2000 - $2800
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Ilker Nihat Okten
Clinical oncologist
18 years of experience
3.5
3 reviews

Ilker Nihat Okten

Clinical oncologist
18 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Istanbul Oncology Hospital
Jens E. Meyer
Clinical oncologist
4.2
15 reviews
Germany, Hamburg
Asklepios St. Georg Hospital

Jens E. Meyer

Clinical oncologist

Otolaryngologist. Head of the ENT organs Oncology Center

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Paik Nam-sun
Surgical oncologist
45 years of experience
5.0
9 reviews
Republic of Korea, Seoul
Ewha Womans University Medical Center

Paik Nam-sun

Surgical oncologist
45 years of experience

accreditations:

The Korean Cancer Association

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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5.0
9 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Thyroid resection $7550 - $17250
Chemotherapy for breast cancer $2200 - $2700
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Evrim Metcalfe
Radiation oncologist
26 years of experience
4.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital

Evrim Metcalfe

Radiation oncologist
26 years of experience

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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4.0
1 review
Doctor's visit price on request
Radioiodine therapy $5000 - $7000
Thyroidectomy $4000 - $5500
Thyroid resection $5000
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Abdullah Sakin
Oncologist/mammologist
17 years of experience
4.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital

Abdullah Sakin

Oncologist/mammologist
17 years of experience

 

Experience

2022 PRIVATE MEDIPOL BAHÇELİEVLER HOSPITAL

 

2021 - 2021 Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital, Medical Oncology Clinic Education Officer

 

2021 - 2021 Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital

 

2020 - 2021 Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine

 

2020 - 2021 Head of the Department of Medical Oncology, Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine, Assoc. Dr.  

 

2018 - 2021 Lecturer - Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine, Head of Medical Oncology Department  

 

2018 - 2021 Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine

 

2015 - 2018 University of Health Sciences, Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital

 

2015 - 2018 University of Health Sciences, Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, Medical Oncology Clinic, Sub-branch assistant

 

2012 - 2015 Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital, Internal Medicine specialist

 

2012 - 2015 Suleiman the Magnificent Training and Research Hospital,

 

2008 - 2012 Haseki Training and Research Hospital

 

2006 - 2008 Kızıltepe No. 3 Health Center General Practitioner.

 

 

Education

2018

İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Tıbbı Onkoloji

2018

İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Tıbbı Onkoloji, İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Tıbbı Onkoloji

2012

İstanbul Haseki Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, İç Hastalıkları, İstanbul Haseki Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, İç Hastalıkları

2012

İstanbul Haseki Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, İç Hastalıkları

2007

Uludağ Üniversitesi Tıip Fakültesi, Tıip Fakültesi, Uludağ Üniversitesi Tıip Fakültesi, Tıip Fakültesi

 

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4.0
1 review
Doctor's visit price on request
Radioiodine therapy $5000 - $7000
Thyroidectomy $4000 - $5500
Thyroid resection $5000
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Murat Sari
Clinical oncologist
8 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Murat Sari

Clinical oncologist
8 years of experience

Education and Career


2011 – 2015, (Internal Medicine Specialist) Istanbul University Istanbul School of Education and Career

Medicine Department of Internal Medicine

2015 – 2016, (Internal Medicine) Specialist Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital

2016 – 2019, (Medical Oncology) Istanbul University Istanbul School of Medicine Department of Medical Oncology

2019 – 2021, (Medical Oncology Specialist) - Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital

2021 – 2024, (Associate Professor) Marmara University School of Medicine Department of Medical Oncology

Memberships in Scientific Organizations

ASCO

ESMO

TTOD 

AVOD 

Publications

In the field of oncology, he has published over 30 peer-reviewed articles at both international and national levels.

Awards Received

EAACI The European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology 2019 Best Poster Award

"The top 3rd verbal presentation, IGICC (11th International Gastrointestinal Cancers Conference – IGICC2021)"

Speeches Delivered at National Congresses, Conferences, and Symposia:

 

Courses, Meetings, and Certificates

ESMO certified Medical Oncologist since 2019

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Fatih Oruc
Radiation oncologist
24 years of experience
3.5
3 reviews

Fatih Oruc

Radiation oncologist
24 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Istanbul Oncology Hospital
Nese Guney
Clinical oncologist
26 years of experience

Nese Guney

Clinical oncologist
26 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Biruni University Hospital
Christoph Zielinski
Clinical oncologist
4.6
135 reviews
Austria, Vienna
Wiener Privatklinik

Christoph Zielinski

Clinical oncologist

accreditations:

European Society for Medical Oncology
American Society for Clinical Oncology
American Association for Cancer Research

One of the best cancer specialists in Europe, educator, and cancer researcher, President of the Central European Cooperative Oncology Group (CECOG).
Has published over 600 scientific papers on cancer treatment.

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