Page 2 - Best Tonsil cancer doctors: TOP 65 doctors

Professor with 29 years of experience in medical oncology, leading tonsil cancer treatment at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specializes in gastrointestinal oncology – relevant for complex tonsil cases
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society
• Performs ongoing clinical practice at a major JCI-accredited hospital

The doctor graduated from Ankara University Medical School and completed residency training in internal medicine at Ankara GATA Medical School. Specializing in medical oncology and hematology, the doctor completed a clinical fellowship in the USA. A pioneer in Turkey, the doctor was part of the team that performed the first bone marrow transplantation in the country. The doctor has served as a visiting lecturer at prestigious institutions in London and Switzerland. Holding the European Medical Oncology Certificate, the doctor is a founding member of both The Turkish Society of Medical Oncology and the Turkish Oncology Group. The clinical focus includes breast, gastrointestinal, lung cancers, lymphomas, and myeloma.

Professor Zielinski is a global leader in medical oncology and cancer immunotherapy, with over 44 years of experience of shaping modern cancer treatment. He now leads the International Oncology Center at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Former Head of the Clinical Division of Oncology at Vienna General Hospital
• Founded and directed the Comprehensive Cancer Center Vienna (CCC)
• Expert in individualized cancer therapies tailored to a patient's tumor biology
• Served as President of the Central European Cooperative Oncology Group (CECOG)
• Full professor and prominent lecturer in international oncology

Professor Keil specializes in advanced imaging techniques for complex medical interventions, including tonsil cancer diagnostics.

• Graduated with honors from Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
• Deepened expertise at University Hospital of Aachen under renowned professors
• Appointed Chief Physician of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology in Solingen
• Specializes in MRI, CT, and ultrasound for precise diagnostics

Specializes in molecular diagnostics and innovative cancer treatments – Phd Viola Fox leads the Haematology, Oncology, and Palliative Care Clinic at BKZ Solingen.

• 14 years of experience treating tumor diseases including chemotherapy and immunotherapy
• Certified specialist in genetics and haemato-oncology
• Active researcher in molecular biology for cancer treatments
• Member of American Association for Cancer Research

Prof. Elke Jaeger is a top sarcoma specialist and one of Germany's best oncologists according to Focus rating.

• Head of Oncology and Hematology at Nordwest Clinic
• 41 years of experience of experience in oncology
• Specializes in complex cancer cases

As the Acting Director of the Radiotherapy Institute, Dr. Gutfeld leads a major center for cancer treatment within the Sourasky Medical Center.

• Specializes in oncology with extensive experience.
• Graduated from the Hadassah School of Medicine in Jerusalem.
• Completed advanced training in medical oncology at the University of Michigan.
• Performed internships in both medical and radiation oncology at Hadassah Ein Kerem.

Dr. Yildiz has over a decade of experience in oncology with a focus on complex neuroendocrine and gynecological tumors at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Published over 15 peer-reviewed research papers in international journals
• Expertise in diagnosing and managing rare paraneoplastic syndromes
• Co-author on a major multicenter study for diabetes and lipid therapy
• Experience spans thoracic, gastrointestinal, and urogenital cancers

Professor Dan Fliss leads a Head and Neck Tumor Center dedicated exclusively to treating complex cancers like those in the tonsils. He combines his surgical and oncological expertise to offer coordinated, multidisciplinary care.

• Professor and Chairman of the Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
• Directs the Head, Neck and Skull Base Surgery Unit at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
• Specializes in oncologic surgery for head and neck tumors, including the tonsils
• Integrates surgical treatment with advanced cancer therapies

Prof. Köstler is a leading expert in personalized cancer therapies, with over 22 years of experience' experience focusing on breast and gynecologic malignancies.

• Specializes in targeted therapies and immunotherapy
• Associate Professor at Medical University of Vienna
• Published extensively on biomarker development
• Former Deputy Head of Clinical Oncology Division

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli specializes in breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

• Over a decade of experience in oncology
• Worked at Ankara Oncology Clinic and Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital
• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016
• Trained at Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine

Prof. Nail Paksoy specializes in tonsil cancer treatment as an Associate Professor at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, with extensive experience in medical oncology.

• ESMO Board Certified in Medical Oncology
• Involved in 8 international clinical trials on cancer treatments
• Published numerous studies in respected oncology journals

Professor Gul Alco specializes in radiation oncology for tonsil cancer at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, with over 31 years of experience of experience.

• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Professor at Istanbul Medipol University – trains future oncologists
• Expert in advanced radiation therapy techniques

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.

Professor Kyzas specializes in microvascular free tissue transfer for tonsil cancer, leading the UK in successful 3D PSP reconstructive cases.

• Completed prestigious UK-wide Training Interface Fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
• Principal Investigator for international trials on Transoral Laser resection in Head and Neck Cancer
• Clinical Director for all cancer services at ELHT, covering over 1M people
• Awarded Bronze National Clinical Excellence Award for outstanding NHS services
• Editor in Chief of the British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Dr. Mustafa Serkan Alemdar specializes in tonsil cancer treatment with over 20 years of experience of focused oncology experience.

• Trained in medical oncology at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Former roles at Akdeniz University Hospital and Antalya Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the medical team at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
• Extensive experience in diagnosing and treating head and neck cancers

Specializes in tonsil cancer treatment with extensive training in medical oncology at Kocaeli University.

• Trained at Istanbul University's Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Over 27 years of experience of experience in internal medicine and oncology
• Worked at multiple hospitals, gaining broad clinical experience

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).

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.