Page 2 - Best Brain Cancer doctors: TOP 78 doctors

Dr. Nejat Akalan is a leading neurosurgeon with over 35 years of experience in brain and spine surgery. He specializes in procedures for epilepsy, gliomas, and other complex neurological conditions.

• Performs epilepsy surgery for children as a key specialty
• Uses advanced techniques like the O-arm and iMRI during operations
• Published 117 scientific papers and contributed to a major neurosurgery textbook
• Treats a full spectrum of brain and nerve disorders

Prof. Zvi Ram heads the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) and treats patients at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Expert in image-guided and microsurgical techniques for brain tumor removal
• Research focuses on gene-based therapies and new surgical techniques for brain cancer
• Recipient of prestigious awards, including the Borenstein Award and Goldhirsh Foundation Award
• Specializes in complex brain surgery, including brain mapping and deep brain stimulation
• Advanced training from the European Course in Neurosurgery and fellowships in Greece and Switzerland

Professor Shlomi Constantini specializes in microsurgical operations for brain tumors at Sourasky Medical Center, with international training in advanced techniques.

• Expert in pediatric and adult neurosurgery
• Trained in microneurosurgery and neuro-endoscopy in top European centers
• Recipient of the Mahaly Best Clinical Research Award from AANS
• Active member of 6+ prestigious neurosurgical societies worldwide

Director of Radiation Service for Nervous System Tumors at Tel Aviv Medical Center – specializes in radiosurgery and radiation therapy for brain tumors.

• 14+ years of experience in oncology with a focus on brain and nerve tumors
• Trained in advanced radiation therapy at Duke University Medical Center
• Member of the International Association of Neuro-Oncologists
• Specializes in treating cerebral metastases and primary brain tumors

Univ. Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Köstler is an Austrian authority in individualized cancer treatment and targeted therapies. He serves as a senior consultant at the prestigious Wiener Privatklinik.

• Over 20 years of clinical and research experience
• Focus on biomarker development and resistance mechanisms to targeted drugs
• Associate Professor at the Medical University of Vienna
• Former Deputy Head of the Clinical Division of Oncology
• Active in European oncology networks and clinical trials

Prof. Elke Jaeger is one of Germany's top oncologists according to Focus rating, specializing in sarcomas at Nordwest Clinic.

• 35+ years of experience in oncology and hematology
• Head of Oncology and Hematology at Nordwest Clinic
• Recognized as a top sarcoma specialist

Dr. Tahsin Ozadli is a medical oncologist with expertise in lung, esophageal, and gastric cancers, as well as breast cancer and gastrointestinal surgery.

• Specialized in medical oncology at Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital
• Experience at Ankara Oncology Hospital and Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital
• Graduated from Selcuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine

Associate Professor Dr. Yusuf Acikgoz brings international expertise from Ohio State University to Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital.

• Specializes in Medical Oncology with 8+ years of focused experience
• Participated in Phase III clinical trials for advanced cancer treatments
• Trained at prestigious institutions including Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Member of American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Certified in Good Clinical Practice and human subjects research

Dr. Yildiz is an oncologist focused on research, ensuring his patients benefit from the latest scientific knowledge for complex cases.

• Specializes in treating rare and unusual cancer cases
• Author of 17+ articles on oncology in international journals
• Works at Medipol Mega University Hospital, a major university center

Phd Viola Fox leads the certified cancer center in Solingen, specializing in innovative treatments for brain cancer including immunotherapy and molecular diagnostics.

• 15+ years in hematology and oncology
• Expert in molecular biology research for cancer treatments
• Dual specialization in genetics and oncology
• Member of prestigious societies like AACR and GDHO
• Chief Physician at a certified interdisciplinary cancer center

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

• Experienced in medical oncology at multiple Turkish hospitals
• Previously worked at Ankara Oncology Clinic
• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016

Professor Keil specializes in advanced imaging techniques for brain cancer, with extensive experience in MRI and CT diagnostics at top German hospitals.

• Graduated with honors from Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
• Led Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology Clinic in Aachen
• Current Chief Physician at Academic Hospital Solingen
• Expert in cross-sectional imaging for complex cases

Professor Gul Alco is a radiation oncology expert at Istanbul Medipol University with over 20 years of experience.

• Specializes in radiation oncology for brain cancer
• Professor at Demiroglu Bilim and Medipol Universities
• Graduated from Istanbul University School of Medicine

Specializing in radiotherapy for brain cancer, Dr. Michael Van Kampen offers targeted treatment at Nordwest Clinic.

• Focused expertise in radiotherapy for brain tumors
• Works at Nordwest Clinic – a leading oncology center
• Customizes treatment plans for each patient's needs

Assoc. Prof. Nail Paksoy brings extensive oncology expertise from Istanbul University Oncology Institute and Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• ESMO Board Certified in Medical Oncology
• Participated in 8+ international clinical trials for advanced cancers
• Published 30+ research papers on innovative cancer treatments
• Specializes in targeted therapies and precision oncology approaches

Dr. Salman brings extensive oncology expertise from prestigious institutions like Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Moffitt Cancer Center.

• Over 15 years specializing in medical oncology
• Expert in targeted therapies and immunotherapy
• Board member of Turkish Society of Medical Oncology
• Active in clinical research and experimental treatments
• Treats rare and complex cancer cases

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.

Dr. Muhammed Mustafa Atci is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University, Liv Hospital Topkapı (2025–present). He previously served as Associate Professor and Education Coordinator at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital (2023–2025). He was also a Medical Oncologist there (2018–2021).

He has been a member of ASCO and the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology since 2018. He is the author or co-author of 19 peer-reviewed international papers on colon, breast, gastric, pancreatic, lung, thyroid, sarcoma, and colorectal cancers.

Notable works include a multicentre study on stage IIB colon cancer survival (Journal of Chemotherapy). He also studied the De Ritis ratio for lung metastasis in testicular cancer (Current Urology). His prognostic studies used PET/CT, MSI, lymph node ratio, and metabolic tumor volume.

Dr. Inta Jaunalksne specializes in virotherapy, one of the newest immunology fields, with over 30 years of experience.

• Head of Clinical Immunology Center at Pauls Stradins Clinical University Hospital
• Graduate of Riga Medical Institute with internship in Internal Medicine
• Focuses on innovative immunology treatments for brain cancer

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).