Best Liver cancer doctors in Germany: TOP 12 doctors

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Plamen Staikov
  • 3.9 Good 14 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Germany, Frankfurt am Main, Sachsenhausen Hospital
    • Dr. Plamen Staikov specializes in liver cancer treatment using surgical resection, ablation, and transplantation.
    • Medical Director at Sachsenhausen Hospital, Germany, with extensive international experience at clinics in Switzerland and Ukraine.
    • Certified Da Vinci surgeon (IRCAD-EITS, France) and hernia surgeon (DHG German Hernia Society).
    • Honorary Professor at V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University and Visiting Professor at Odessa National Medical University.
    • Member of The German Society of Surgery, The Swiss Society of Surgery, and The American College of Surgeons.
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Karl J. Oldhafer
  • 4.5 Good 123 reviews
  • Germany, Hamburg, Asklepios Hospital Barmbek
    • Prof. Dr. med. Karl J. Oldhafer specializes in liver cancer treatment at Asklepios Hospital Barmbek.
    • He is an expert in radio-guided computer-navigated liver surgery, surgery for metastases, and minimally invasive techniques.
    • He employs advanced methods such as ultrasonic knife surgery and hepatobiliary surgery for treating liver cancer.
    • He received training in Germany and collaborates with experts in oncology, gastroenterology, and radiology.
    • As a Senior Consultant, he has extensive experience in surgeries of the liver, gallbladder, and biliary tract.
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Removal of liver cancer
$1,641 - $2,188
Chemotherapy for liver cancer
$3,044 - $4,724
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Boris Pfaffenbach
  • 4.6 Excellent 57 reviews
  • 33 years of experience
  • Germany, Solingen, Medical Center in Solingen
    • Prof. Boris Pfaffenbach, a German expert, specializes in liver cancer treatment using advanced endoscopic techniques.
    • Standard treatment options for liver cancer include surgical resection, liver transplantation, ablation, embolization, and targeted therapy.
    • International training and practice at medical institutions in Germany, including Ruhr University of Bochum and Essen University Hospital.
    • Member of the German Society of Gastroenterology and the European Society of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy.
    • Authored over 130 publications, contributing significantly to gastrointestinal and oncology research.
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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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Radiofrequency ablation of the liver
$12,597 - $12,597
CyberKnife
$8,398 - $14,697
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Bernd Hertenstein
  • 4.2 Good 37 reviews
  • Germany, Bremen, Bremen-Mitte Clinic
  • Dr. Bernd Hertenstein is a highly experienced Clinical Oncologist, specializing in providing chemotherapy, radiotherapy, stem cell transplantation, tumour marker blood tests, and various other treatments for cancer patients. He is also a contributor to numerous publications.
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Sebastian Keil
  • 4.6 Excellent 57 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Germany, Solingen, Medical Center in Solingen
  • Radiologist. Hear of the Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology

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20 top ranked Liver 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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Famous Liver cancer doctors have vast experience, continue education constantly, participate in professional associations and have positive feedback from patients treated.

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Johann Pratschke
  • 3 Good 3 reviews
  • Germany, Berlin, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
  • Prof. Dr. Johann Pratschke is an experienced Surgical Oncologist with a long record of achievements, including awards, publications and membership in boards and societies. He is also an expert in complex laparoscopic operations.

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Phd Viola Fox
  • 4.6 Excellent 57 reviews
  • 13 years of experience
  • Germany, Solingen, Medical Center in Solingen
  • Membership in societies:

    German Society of Oncology and Haemato-oncology GDHO
    German Association of Physicians

    American Association for Cancer Research

    Expert in scientific journals 

    Close collaboration with leading haematologists 

    Involved in molecular biology research on the treatment of haemato-oncological diseases

    Specialization:

    Comprehensive treatment of tumour diseases, in particular chemotherapy, immunotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, radiation therapy molecular diagnostics.

    Work experience:

    2006: Graduation from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Köln

    2011: Specialization ‘Haematologist, Oncologist and Immunologist’

    2011: Deputy Chief Physician of the Pulmonology Clinic Köln, Haematologist, Oncologist and Immunologist. Cologne, Haemato-oncologist and senior palliative care physician

    2016: Qualification as a specialist in genetics

    2021: Chief Physician of the Clinic for Haematology, Oncology and Palliative Care at the certified interdisciplinary cancer centre BKZ Solingen.

    Dr. Fox is also actively involved in molecular biology research to develop and implement innovative treatments for haemato-oncological diseases. Her scientific work in this area has contributed to significant advances in understanding the molecular mechanisms of cancer and the development of effective therapies.

    Dr. Fox specializes in the comprehensive treatment of tumour diseases, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapies, radiation therapy and molecular diagnostics.

    Throughout her career, Dr. Fox has proven herself to be an outstanding specialist, constantly innovating treatment methods and approaches. Her patients receive the most effective and state-of-the-art treatments, which has earned her recognition and respect amongst colleagues and patients alike.

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Professor Simone Marnitz
  • New
  • 21 years of experience
  • Germany, Berlin, Privatpraxis Vosspalais
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Professor Volker Budach
  • New
  • 45 years of experience
  • Germany, Berlin, Privatpraxis Vosspalais
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Doctor Maria Steingraber
  • New
  • 38 years of experience
  • Germany, Berlin, Privatpraxis Vosspalais
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Ullrich Graeven
  • New
  • 39 years of experience
  • Germany, Dusseldorf, Клинический комплекс "Мария Хильф"
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