Page 3 - Best Brain Cancer doctors: TOP 95 doctors

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

• Specializes in Medical Oncology with 10 years of experience 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

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

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

• Over 32 years of experience 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

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.

Professor Gul Alco is a radiation oncology expert at Istanbul Medipol University with over 31 years of experience of experience.

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

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. 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).

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.

Dr. Inta Jaunalksne specializes in virotherapy, one of the newest immunology fields, with over 49 years of experience 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. 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.

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

Dr. Yaacov Lawrence, MA, MBBS, MRCP, is Chair of Radiation Oncology at Sheba Medical Center. He has nearly 30 years of experience in precision radiation oncology and neuro-oncology.

He is an expert in advanced radiation therapy and radiosurgery. He performs stereotactic radiosurgery for brain tumors. He leads Sheba’s GI Cancer Program in gastrointestinal oncology. He also provides precision care for lung and prostate cancers. He pioneered celiac plexus radiosurgery for severe pain from pancreatic cancer.

Training and credentials: MA and MBBS (Cambridge and UCLH); MRCP (RCP); Radiation Oncology fellowship (Thomas Jefferson University). Honors include the ASCO Young Investigator Award and Fellow of ASTRO (FASTRO). He has authored over 280 publications. He is Director of the Center for Translational Radiation Oncology and an Associate Professor at Tel Aviv University.

Dr. Jablonski-Perec trained at the world-renowned Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York and became head of oncology at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Over leading oncology departments and treatment centers
• Professor of Oncology at the Hebrew University – one of Israel's top medical schools
• Head of the Breast Cancer Treatment Center since 1998
• Member of several international cancer societies
• Awarded a prestigious scholarship from Hadassah Medical School

Specializes in brain tumor care at Medicalpoint International Hospital, with a strong foundation in oncology from Hacettepe University.

• Experienced in treating various cancers, including brain tumors
• Trained at Hacettepe University – a leading oncology center
• Member of ESMO and the Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Pioneer in paraneoplastic neurological syndromes research – Dr. Graus defined their diagnostic criteria. Works at Hospital Quiron Barcelona.

• 44 years of experience of experience in neuro-oncology
• Specializes in gliomas and primary brain lymphomas
• Former Chief of Neurology at Hospital Clinic
• Founder and past president of EANO
• Honorary Doctorate from Lyon University

Specializes in endoscopic surgeries and brain tumor removal at Samsung Medical Center – one of South Korea's leading hospitals for neurosurgery.

• Treats both pediatric and adult patients
• Expertise in both benign and malignant brain tumors
• Skilled in radiosurgery techniques