Page 3 - Best Thyroid cancer doctors: TOP 110 doctors

Prof. Elke Jaeger leads pioneering research in individualized anti-tumor vaccines while treating 1,100+ cancer patients at Nordwest Clinic.

• 41 years of experience specializing in oncology and hematology
• Professor at Goethe University – recognized among Germany's top oncologists
• Member of European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer committee
• Research cited in 7,000+ scientific publications

Professor Orit Gutfeld is a leading specialist in head and neck tumors, including thyroid cancer, and has performed over 1,000 radiotherapy procedures.

• Works as Director of the Radiotherapy Institute at Ichilov Medical Center
• Specialized in radiation oncology at Hadassah Medical Center
• Conducted oncology research at the University of Michigan
• Active member of multiple Israeli and European oncology societies
• Published research and taught at Tel Aviv University's medical school

Specializes in thyroid cancer and other oncological conditions with training at prestigious international centers like MD Anderson Cancer Center and Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center.

• Medical oncology specialist with expertise in thyroid cancer cases
• Trained in leading cancer centers in the USA and Canada
• Works at Valued Med Hub Hospitals
• Board-certified with extensive medical oncology background

900+ procedures performed – Dr. Yildiz specializes in breast oncology at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• 76 years of experience of experience in oncology
• Published multiple articles in international peer-reviewed journals
• Specializes in gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors
• 4.6-star rating from patients

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

• Specializes in breast and gynecologic cancers
• Associate Professor at the Medical University of Vienna
• Focuses on individualized systemic cancer therapy
• Published research in leading international journals

Dan Fliss is a Professor and Oncologist with deep experience in thyroid cancer, practicing at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov).

• He is a recognized specialist in this field
• He works at a major hospital renowned for oncology
• His academic title reflects senior-level expertise and leadership

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli brings specialized oncology expertise to Istinye Liv University Hospital, focusing on breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers.

• Over a decade of oncology experience across leading Turkish hospitals
• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016 for clinical contributions
• Specializes in comprehensive cancer care at a major university hospital

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).

Prof. Dr. Önder SÜRGİT is a General Surgeon in the General Surgery Clinic. Working hours: 09:00–18:00. Core practice areas include laparoscopic surgery, cancer surgery, and bariatric surgery.

Graduated from Hacettepe Faculty of Medicine in 1995. Academic title: Professor. Served as Instructor Surgeon at ITEM (Advanced Medical Technologies Training Center). Held faculty roles at Turgut Özal University and Atılım University, Faculties of Medicine. Also worked at Ankara Medicana Hospital and Optimed Health Group. Foreign language: English.

Prof. Gul Alco specializes in radiation oncology for thyroid cancer at Istanbul Medipol University, bringing decades of dedicated experience.

• Professor in Radiation Oncology with extensive training and academic roles
• Completed residency at Kadir Has University's radiation oncology department
• Works at Istanbul Medipol University's advanced radiation oncology facility
• Academic focus on precise radiation therapy techniques

Assoc. Prof. Nail Paksoy specializes in thyroid cancer treatment at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, with ESMO Board Certification in Medical Oncology.

• Completed Medical Oncology Fellowship at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Participated in 8 international clinical trials as subinvestigator
• Published multiple studies on cancer treatment outcomes
• ESMO Board Certified in Medical Oncology

Dr. Felix Dobritoiu specializes in minimally invasive and robotic thoracic surgery at Ponderas Academic Hospital, offering faster recovery with small incisions.

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

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.

Specialized in Medical Oncology at Kocaeli University – focusing on personalized cancer treatments.

• Trained at Istanbul University's prestigious Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Over 27 years of experience of experience in Internal Medicine & Oncology
• Works at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital with advanced cancer care facilities

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.

Specializes in advanced laparoscopic and oncological cancer surgery – Muzaffer Al has trained extensively at leading medical institutions.

• Over 16 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Trained at Istanbul University for advanced laparoscopic techniques
• Expertise in minimally invasive oncological cancer surgery

Dr. Alemdar specializes in thyroid cancer treatment with extensive training in medical oncology at Akdeniz University.

• Board-certified in medical oncology since 2018
• Over 20 years of experience of experience in oncology
• Works at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
• Trained at Akdeniz University – a leading medical institution

Professor Kyzas specializes in head and neck surgical oncology, with hundreds of thyroid cancer cases treated using advanced microvascular techniques.

• Completed prestigious UK-wide Training Interface Fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
• Led his unit to become a UK reference center for 3D personalized reconstructive surgery
• Awarded Bronze National Clinical Excellence Award for NHS services
• Principal Investigator for major UK multicenter RCT in head and neck cancer
• Editor in Chief of British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

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.