Oncology Doctors Abroad — Page 11

Dr. Liuying leads the Oncology Ward at Jinshazhou Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine. Clinical focus includes hepatocellular carcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma, and lung and colorectal cancers. Dr. Liuying has special expertise in melanoma and melanoma liver metastasis. Interventional skills include MWA, RFA, cryoablation, and radioactive seed implantation for non-vascular, minimally invasive tumor ablation.

Research: participated in two Guangdong Provincial science and technology projects. Contributed to the 2014 Expert Consensus for Thermal Ablation of Primary and Metastatic Lung Tumors. Published in the Chinese Journal of Lung Cancer. Compiled Selected Cases of Microwave Ablation for Lung Tumors and Selected Cases of Microwave Ablation for Liver Tumors.

Appointments: Standing Committee Member, Youth Committee of Intra-Tumor Brachytherapy Medicine, China Medical Education Association. Standing Committee Member, Minimally Invasive Interventional Medicine Professional Committee, Guangdong Primary Medical Association.

Specializes in VATS (Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery) for precise, minimally invasive thoracic oncology procedures at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex.

• Over 76 years of experience of experience in thoracic surgical oncology
• Fellowship-trained at University of Paris-Sud and Marie-Lannelongu Hospital
• Member of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
• Published 13 international papers on thoracic surgery

Dr. LV Xiao Jun is the Executive Director of the Department of Medical Oncology. He is a national expert in psycho-oncology and has 30 years of clinical experience. He previously served at the First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University. He is a recognized expert in cancer treatment and lung cancer care in Fujian Province.

Clinical focus: comprehensive care for solid tumors, including lung, breast, and gastrointestinal cancers; palliative care in oncology; and screening and treatment for psychological distress.

Appointments: Standing Committee Member (third term), Psycho-Oncology Committee, Chinese Anti-Cancer Association; Standing Committee Member (third term), Lung Cancer Committee, Fujian Anti-Cancer Association.

Professor Cicin specializes in medical oncology with over 29 years of experience of experience, focusing on personalized cancer treatment plans.

• Fellowship-trained in medical oncology at Trakya University
• Professor at Trakya University Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in internal medicine with a strong foundation in oncology
• Practices at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı

Dr. Ozden specializes in medical oncology with a focus on chemotherapy and immunotherapy at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Trained at Istanbul University's prestigious Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Completed medical oncology subspecialty at Kocaeli University
• Over 27 years of experience of experience in internal medicine and oncology
• Expert in personalized treatment plans for complex cases

Dr. Alemdar specializes in medical oncology with extensive training at Akdeniz University – a leader in cancer care. He focuses on complex oncology cases at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Board-certified in medical oncology since 2018
• Over 20 years of experience of experience in internal medicine and oncology
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital with advanced treatment facilities
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Director of Surgical Residency at Hadassah Medical Center, Dr. Pikarsky trains future surgeons in complex colorectal procedures.

• 39 years of experience of experience in surgery and colorectal specialties
• Senior lecturer in surgery at Hebrew University since 2005
• Board-certified in general surgery with subspecialty in colorectal surgery
• Active member of multiple respected surgical associations

Assoc. Prof. Ayşe İrem Yasin, M.D., is a medical oncologist who specializes in solid tumors. Her clinical focus includes breast, lung, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, and urologic cancers. She also treats brain and other CNS tumors, soft tissue sarcomas, head and neck cancers, adenocarcinomas, melanoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, and cancers of unknown primary. She practices at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital (2025–present). She previously worked at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital (2023–2025).

She completed a Medical Oncology fellowship at Bezmialem Vakıf University (2019–2022). This followed an Internal Medicine residency at the same institution (2012–2016). Her international experience includes the Breast Cancer Unit at the University of Piemonte Orientale in Novara (2022). She also trained at Basel University Hospital, Cleveland Clinic, and Harvard Medical School. She holds the ESMO Board Certificate (2022).

Specialized in advanced laparoscopic oncology surgery – trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's top medical institutions.

• Over 16 years of experience of experience in general and oncological surgery
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques for better patient recovery
• Advanced training in laparoscopic bariatric and antireflux surgery
• Performs complex cancer surgeries at BAH International

Recognized as one of the top non-Hodgkin lymphoma specialists – Dr. Weidmann heads the Hematology sector at Nordwest Clinic.

• 36 years of experience focused on blood disorder treatments
• Professor with extensive academic and clinical expertise
• Specializes in complex cases and immunotherapy
• Leads a dedicated hematology team

Dr. Auala Hubert leads the Gastrointestinal Cancer Center at Hadassah Medical Center – specializing in complex digestive cancers with 36 years of experience of experience.

• Board-certified in both oncology and radiotherapy
• Specializes in proton-beam therapy and immunotherapy for GI cancers
• Member of Israel Society of Clinical Oncology and Cancer Association
• Fluent in English and Hebrew for international patients

Harvard-trained spine specialist Prof. Deniz Konya focuses on spinal and brain tumors at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital.

• 76 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Board member of Turkish Spine Society and international spine groups
• Published 47 peer-reviewed papers on spinal treatments
• Performs advanced procedures for spinal fractures and deformities

Associate Professor Babek Tabandeh specializes in minimally invasive cancer surgery at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital, with of experience.

• Fellow of the prestigious American College of Surgeons
• Author of 40+ medical publications
• Faculty member at Bahçeşehir University's School of Medicine
• Member of the Liver Transplantation Society

Professor Gul Alco specializes in precision radiation therapies like CyberKnife and proton-beam therapy at Istanbul Medipol University.

• 31 years of experience of experience in radiation oncology
• Professor at top Turkish medical institutions
• Specializes in gastrointestinal and pancreatic cancers
• Member of the Turkish Radiation Oncology Society
• Trained at Istanbul University – Turkey's leading medical school

Specializes in oncoplastic breast surgery – Dr. Zengel performs skin and breast conserving mastectomies with simultaneous reconstructions.

• Over 12 years of experience of experience in breast surgery
• Expert in ROLL and SNOLL techniques for precise tumor localization
• Associate Professor of General Surgery
• Member of Izmir Breast Diseases Association

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.

Assoc. Prof. Nail Paksoy is an ESMO-certified oncologist specializing in targeted therapies, with participation in 8+ international clinical trials at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Specializes in ALK-positive NSCLC and HER2-positive breast cancer
• Published research on chemotherapy efficacy and immunotherapy outcomes
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Focuses on personalized treatment approaches for complex cases

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.

Assoc. Prof. Atakan Topcu has published over 50 scientific articles focusing on solid tumors and geriatric oncology at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Specializes in lung, breast, and colorectal cancer treatment
• Expert in targeted therapies and immunotherapy approaches
• Member of ESMO and Turkish Society of Medical Oncology
• Editorial Board Member for BMC Cancer journal