Best Chordoma Doctors Worldwide — TOP 52

Dr. Bulent Karagoz is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in immunotherapy and targeted therapies for sarcoma, lymphoma, and lung cancer. Dr. Karagoz provides treatment at a facility affiliated with the prestigious Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Authored over 40 research publications focusing on tumor biology and immunology.
• Former Head of Internal Diseases at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine.
• Held leadership roles in medical oncology at GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and 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. 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. 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. Banu Atalar is a professor and radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center. She is an Honorary Fellow of the American College of Radiology (H.FACR). She completed a clinical research fellowship in stereotactic radiosurgery at Stanford University. Stereotactic radiosurgery and MR-guided adaptive SRS make up 75% of her clinical practice.

• President of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology.
• Chair of the ESTRO National Societies Committee.
• Recipient of the ASCO International Development and Education Award.
• Author of over 70 international peer-reviewed publications.

Dr. Huseyin Baloglu is a pathologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Turkey. He leads liquid biopsy and precision oncology services. Dr. Baloglu holds a patent for molecular diagnostics in thyroid cancer treatment. He completed training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Heidelberg University.

• Authored over 600 peer-reviewed publications in molecular and surgical pathology.
• Specializes in tumor biopsy, immunohistochemistry, and genetic mutation testing.
• Treats complex oncological cases, including glioblastoma and rare sarcomas.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

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

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

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

Dr. Osama Abdel Mohimen Mohamed leads the Hematology Unit at Shefaa Al Orman Oncology Hospital. He treats complex blood cancers, including leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. Dr. Mohamed is a member of the European Society for Medical Oncology. He also holds memberships in the American Society of Hematology and ASBMT.

• Specializes in chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and bone marrow transplantation.
• Manages aggressive acute leukemia and chronic blood disorders.
• Treats complications arising from various solid tumors.
• Works at an ESMO-accredited center that handles 6,000 patients annually.

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. Yuri Goldes is the Deputy Director of General Surgery at Sheba Medical Center. He pioneered some of Israel’s first robotic resections for stomach and pancreatic cancers. Forbes Israel named him among the nation’s best gastrointestinal surgeons. In 2019, he received the Best Doctor of the Year award from the Israeli Ministry of Health.

• Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for pancreatic, gastric, and esophageal cancers.
• Performs minimally invasive Whipple procedures, one of the most complex abdominal operations.
• Treats benign conditions including diaphragmatic hernia, achalasia, GERD, and gallbladder disease.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked among the Top 10 hospitals worldwide by Newsweek.

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

Associate Professor at the Medical University of Vienna and Deputy Head of its Clinical Division of Oncology – one of Austria's top cancer research centers.

• Over two decades specializing in medical oncology and internal medicine
• Internationally recognized for expertise in solid tumor targeted therapies
• Focuses on personalized cancer medicine and biomarker-driven treatment
• Contributes to translational research and designs new precision treatment strategies
• Senior consultant for individualized systemic cancer therapy at Wiener Privatklinik

Leads the Metastatic Bone Lesions Department at Ichilov Medical Center, focusing specifically on complex bone cancers like chordoma.

• Orthopedic surgeon specializing in oncological orthopedics
• Professor at Tel Aviv University's Faculty of Medicine
• Educated at Hebrew University of Jerusalem
• Conducted clinical internships in the United States
• Senior doctor at an Israeli oncological orthopedics center

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

• Specializes in Medical Oncology with a focus on clinical trials
• Participated in Phase III studies like CheckMate-649 and Fortitude-101
• Member of American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Certified in Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection

Professor Keil specializes in interventional radiology, performing complex medical interventions using advanced imaging techniques at Medical Center in Solingen.

• Graduated with honors from Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
• Expert in MRI, CT, and ultrasound-guided procedures
• Former leading doctor at University Hospital of Aachen
• Chief Physician at Academic Hospital Solingen since 2022

49 years of experience of experience specializing in virotherapy – one of the newest fields in immunology – at Pallas Clinic.

• Head of Clinical Immunology Center at Pauls Stradins Clinical University Hospital
• Graduate of Riga Medical Institute with internship in Internal Medicine
• Expert in immunological treatments that can be tailored to specific conditions