Best Chordoma Chordoma: TOP 53 doctors

The doctor is a highly experienced Turkish medical oncologist specializing in sarcoma, lymphoma, pancreatic, lung cancer, and breast cancer. With over 20 years of experience, the doctor focuses on tumor biology, tumor immunology, cancer immunotherapy, and targeted therapies. Since 2019, the doctor has been serving as a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center and previously held leadership roles at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine and GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital. The doctor has authored over 40 publications in cancer research and is a member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and the European Head and Neck Society.

46 years of experience pioneering plastic and reconstructive surgery – Dr. Herrero Jover integrates 3D virtual planning for precision at Centro Médico Teknon.

• Founder of Alma IT Systems – developed patient-specific 3D surgical simulations
• 150+ publications and 350+ international congress presentations
• Former President of CARS – global leader in surgical technology
• Specializes in complex facial reconstruction and revision surgeries

Dr. Oliver is a world-leading neurosurgeon with over 50 years of experience of experience, specializing in the complex skull base surgery needed for chordoma. He is the President of the European Skull Base Society and works at Centro Médico Teknon.

• Performs over 200 advanced surgeries each year
• Pioneer in minimally invasive techniques like endoscopic transnasal surgery
• Completed specialized training at top international centers including Karolinska and Montreal
• Co-founded and directs the Brain Tumor Center and Neuroinstitut Oliver-Ayats
• Author of 150+ scientific publications in neurosurgery

Dr. Eda Tanrikulu, an Anadolu Medical Center oncologist, places in the top three in Turkey on the national medical oncology exam. She has served as a head researcher for multiple international cancer studies.

• Specializes in medical oncology and systemic chemotherapy treatments
• Former head of the medical oncology unit at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Over 21 years of experience of medical training and practice since graduation
• Certified as a specialist in both internal medicine and medical oncology

Dr. Solak specializes in treating rare cancers like Chordoma, with training at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute and MD Anderson Cancer Center.

• Completed fellowship at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Worked at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Experienced in treating various complex cancers
• Specializes in breast, testicular, and gastrointestinal cancers

Dr. Banu Atalar is a board-certified radiation oncologist (Türkiye, 2004). She is a Full Professor at Acibadem MAA University (2018–present) and a clinician at Anadolu Medical Center (2026–present). She trained at Istanbul and Cerrahpaşa. In 2011, she completed a Stanford clinical research fellowship in stereotactic radiosurgery. Her practice focuses on CNS, thoracic, and GI tumors. About 75% of her care involves SRS and MR‑guided adaptive SRS.

Her honors include the ASCO IDEA award (2004), the IASLC International Mentorship Award (2018), and H.FACR (2025). She has 72 international peer‑reviewed publications. Her leadership roles include President of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology (2025–27) and Chair of the ESTRO National Societies Committee (2024–27). She served on the ASCO Resource‑Stratified Guidelines Committee (2013–18) and on RSS meeting and nomination committees. She organized national congresses (2023, 2025) and has been an invited speaker at major meetings.

Prof. Hüseyin Baloğlu is a pathology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze, Kocaeli, Turkey. He focuses on molecular pathology, surgical pathology, and tumour biopsy and diagnostics.

Education and accreditations: MD, GATA Medical School (1986). Pathology specialty training, GATA (1992). Associate Professor (Doçent), GATA (2004). Visiting scholar at Albert Einstein College of Medicine (New York) and Heidelberg University.

Achievements: author of over 600 peer‑reviewed publications. Holds a patent in molecular diagnostics for thyroid cancer. Leads liquid biopsy and precision oncology services.

Leading expert in bone and soft tissue sarcomas – Prof. Merimsky heads the sarcoma department at Sourasky Medical Center.

• 41 years of experience of specialized experience in orthopedic oncology
• Fellowship-trained in sarcoma treatment at Institut Gustave Roussy in Paris
• Member of ESMO Faculty for soft tissue and bone sarcoma
• Published numerous research papers on sarcoma treatments
• Performs complex oncological cases including metastatic lesions

Head of Teaching at Puerto Vallarta Regional Hospital, bringing expertise in minimally invasive procedures and medical education to patient care.

• Medical Assistant in dermatology and surgical procedures
• Certified in Biomagnetism by Higher Institute of Biomagnetism
• Experience with advanced laser treatments and phototherapy
• Trained in weight management and cosmetic procedures

Prof. Sezer Sağlam specializes in gastrointestinal oncology with extensive experience at Istanbul University's Oncology Institute.

• Professor of Medical Oncology since 2016
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University with focus on GI cancers
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society
• Works at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital's Medical Oncology Department

Prof. Dr. Sefik Igdem specializes in radiation oncology, focusing on head and neck cancers and using advanced technologies like Truebeam Stx and Halcyons.

• Years of experience in radiation oncology
• Academic roles at T.R. Demiroğlu Bilim University
• Specializes in conformal treatments for precision
• Works at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

Dr. Hasan Mutlu specializes in targeted cancer therapies and immunotherapy at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Trained in Medical Oncology at Akdeniz University
• Expert in next-generation genetic research for cancer treatment
• Associate Professor title in Medical Oncology
• Experience in complementary medicine approaches

Dr. Altay Aliyev specializes in cancer treatment with extensive training from Istanbul University and Cleveland Clinic.

• Expert in cytotoxic chemotherapy, hormonotherapy, and immunotherapy
• Published multiple papers on thyroid and breast cancer treatments
• Member of research teams at top institutions
• Focuses on early diagnosis and palliative care in cancer

Assoc. Dr. Abdullah Sakin leads the Medical Oncology Department at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, specializing in chordoma and other complex oncological cases.

• Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained in Medical Oncology at İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
• Extensive experience in both academic and clinical settings

Dr. Yuri Goldes is a general surgeon with more than 20 years of clinical experience. He specializes in upper gastrointestinal and oncologic surgery. He is Deputy Director of the Department of General Surgery and Transplantation at Sheba Medical Center in Tel Aviv. He also leads the Upper GI Surgery Unit. He was named to Forbes Israel’s Best Doctors in 2025. He is ranked among Israel’s Best Gastrointestinal Surgeons by Forbes. In 2019, he received the Israeli Ministry of Health “Best Doctor of the Year” award.

He is an expert in advanced minimally invasive and robotic surgery. He treats diaphragmatic hernia, achalasia, GERD, and gallbladder disease. He also performs oncologic surgery for pancreatic, gastric, and esophageal cancers. He uses laparoscopic and robotic techniques.

He pioneered some of Israel’s first robotic oncologic resections of the stomach and pancreas. He is among a small group worldwide who perform minimally invasive Whipple procedures (pancreaticoduodenectomy) using advanced laparoscopy. He applies methods that improve outcomes and speed recovery. He provides personalized care.

Dr. Osama Abdel Mohimen Mohamed is Head of the Hematology Unit at Shefaa Al Orman Oncology Hospitals. He is also a consultant in medical oncology and hematology at Shefa El Orman Hospital (NGO), Luxor (2019–present).

He diagnoses and treats acute and chronic leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes, and myeloproliferative neoplasms. He also manages complications of solid tumors.

Background: He served at the National Cancer Institute, Cairo University, as a medical oncology resident, then demonstrator and assistant lecturer (2008–2022). Earlier, he was a house officer (2006–2007). He also held specialist roles at Al Salam International, Al Molalmen, and BAHEYA Oncology Center (NGO).

Memberships: ESMO (2008–present). American Society of Bone Marrow Transplantation (2009). ASH (2010).

Professor with 29 years of experience in medical oncology – Dr. Saglam specializes in gastrointestinal cancers at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Completed fellowship at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Active member of ESMO and ASCO – follows international protocols
• Former attending physician for gastrointestinal oncology cases

Dr. Ozadli specializes in medical oncology with a strong focus on gastrointestinal and thoracic cancers at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Completed medical oncology specialization at Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital
• Extensive experience in lung, esophageal, and gastric cancers
• Published researcher with work available on Google Scholar
• Practiced at multiple regional oncology centers across Turkey

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 clinical practice
• Specializes in sarcoma treatment

Dr. Yildiz has published extensively on rare endocrine and oncologic conditions, with a focus on neuroendocrine tumors and paraneoplastic syndromes.

• 76 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Specializes in neuroendocrine tumors and complex cancer-related conditions
• Published 17+ peer-reviewed papers in international journals
• Practices at Medipol Mega University Hospital