Page 2 - Best Lung cancer doctors: TOP 127 doctors

Dr. Sinan Karaaslan — Medical Oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center (since 2014). He treats breast, colorectal, and genitourinary cancers; in medical oncology since 2003. Member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, and the Turkish Lung Cancer Society.

Why patients choose and trust Dr. Karaaslan:

• Manages complex cases of breast, colorectal, and genitourinary cancers — applies modern systemic therapy tailored to the tumor type and stage.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, and the Turkish Lung Cancer Society.
• Author of numerous peer-reviewed articles and patient education materials on chemo- and immunotherapy.
• Practices at a center with ESMO Designated Centre status and JCI accreditation, within a strategic collaboration with Johns Hopkins Medicine International — one of the leading U.S. medical institutions. For patients, this means care aligned with U.S. protocols and the use of advanced equipment.

Prof. Şeref Kömürcü has authored 110+ papers on cancer management and specializes in lung cancer at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Over 33 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Board-certified by ESMO and ECFMG
• Professor at Gülhane Military Medical Academy
• Member of The Lung Cancer Organization and ESMO

Professor Yesim Yildirim specializes in lung cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies, combining clinical expertise with academic research at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Authored 80+ publications, including contributions to cancer treatment handbooks
• Member of ESMO and ESO – leading European oncology associations
• Fellowship at Mount Vernon Cancer Center in London for immunooncology
• Professor at Haliç University, training future oncologists

Dr. Ari Raphael leads groundbreaking clinical trials in lung cancer at Sourasky Medical Center, focusing on genomic profiling and immunotherapy.

• PI for innovative T-cell repertoire sequencing studies in NSCLC
• Molecular Tumor Board moderator for Israeli Lung Cancer Society
• Senior researcher in phase I-III trials including intratumoral therapies
• Director of Translational Oncology at leading Israeli hospital
• ESMO and IASLC member with specialty in thoracic malignancies

Specialist in personalized oncology treatments – Dr. Rahib Hasanov integrates immunotherapies, targeted therapies, and smart drugs into lung cancer care.

• Medical Oncology fellowship at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Observership at Houston Methodist Hospital in Texas
• Expertise in both lung and gastrointestinal system tumors
• Treats international patients from Europe and the US

Prof. Sezer Saglam specializes in lung cancer at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, with extensive experience in Medical Oncology.

• Professor of Medical Oncology since 2016
• Fellowship trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and Turkish Medical Oncology Association

900+ lung cancer procedures performed – Prof. Altan Kır is a leading thoracic and robotic surgery specialist at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Trained at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York
• Specializes in robotic lung surgery and airway procedures
• Member of European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
• Published 83 national and international research papers

Dr. Mehmet Doğu Canoğlu is a radiation oncologist. He graduated from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his residency in radiation oncology at Kocaeli University from 2006 to 2012.

He completed his compulsory service at Diyarbakır Training and Research Hospital. He then worked at Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital and at Medipol Mega University Hospital from 2015 to 2017. Since 2017, he has been a radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center.

Prof. Ahmet Bilici is one of Turkey's leading specialists in sarcoma and lung cancer, with over 28 years of experience of oncology experience.

• Professor in the Department of Medical Oncology at Medipol Mega University Hospital
• Specializes in complex sarcoma and lung cancer cases
• Reviews and evaluates patient medical documents personally

1,100+ lung cancer treatments performed – Dr. Ozadli specializes in oncology at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• 23 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Trained at Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital
• Specializes in lung, esophageal, and gastric cancers
• Worked at multiple oncology clinics across Turkey

Prof. Christoph Zielinski is one of Europe's leading oncologists, having shaped modern cancer care for over 44 years of experience. He leads the International Oncology Center at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Has performed approximately 1,100 treatments
• Founded and directed the Comprehensive Cancer Center Vienna
• President of the Central European Cooperative Oncology Group
• Published over 600 scientific articles on cancer treatment
• An educator and researcher in medical oncology and immunotherapy

Prof. Elke Jaeger implements therapeutic individualized anti-tumor vaccines – a pioneering approach in oncology. She's been listed among Germany's best oncologists for 41 years of experience.

• Head of Oncology and Hematology at Nordwest Clinic
• 41 years of experience of experience with 1,100+ procedures performed
• Professor of interdisciplinary oncology at Goethe University
• Member of EORTC's expert commission
• Specializes in sarcoma and lung cancer cases

Prof. Axel Stang is a leading expert in lung cancer treatments, conducting advanced antibody and molecular therapies at Asklepios Barmbek Clinic.

• Head Physician of hematology and oncology since 2010
• Specializes in radiofrequency ablation and liver embolization techniques
• Author of research on metastatic colon cancer treatments
• Member of ESMO and German Cancer Society
• Supervisor at DEGUM for ultrasound in medicine

Dr. Harald Rosen specializes in advanced endoscopic surgery for gastrointestinal cancers, combining surgical precision with internal medicine expertise at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Decades of experience in gastroenterology and minimally invasive procedures
• Expert in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, including complex cancer cases
• Trained at the University of Vienna and major Viennese hospitals
• Focuses on liver disease, reflux, ulcers, IBD, and gastrointestinal malignancies

Nearly 10,000 cryosurgeries performed – Prof. Niu Lizhi leads Fuda Cancer Hospital's minimally invasive oncology program.

• Over 30 years of experience as President and chief surgeon at Fuda Cancer Hospital
• Pioneer in cryosurgery and NanoKnife procedures for cancer treatment
• Vice-President of both Asian and International Societies of Cryosurgery
• Author of 100+ research papers on surgical oncology techniques
• Supervisor at Jinan University, training future oncologists

Dr. Klaus D. Diemel leads the Thoracic Surgery Department at Asklepios Klinik Barmbek, specializing in lung cancer. A fellow of the European Board of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons.

• Head of Thoracic Surgery at Asklepios Klinik Barmbek
• Member of the German Society of Thoracic Surgery and European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
• Extensive experience in thoracic oncology and complex lung surgeries

Dr. Turkan Ozturk Topcu specializes in lung cancer and other advanced oncology cases, with training at MD Anderson and Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center.

• Trained at MD Anderson Cancer Center – a global leader in oncology
• Specialist in medical oncology with focus on complex cancer cases
• Worked at renowned institutions in the US, Canada, and Turkey
• Extensive experience in diagnosing and treating lung cancer

Head of the Thoracic Surgery Department at Asklepios Hospital Barmbek – leading expert in lung cancer surgery.

• Specializes in complex thoracic oncology cases
• Oversees a dedicated thoracic surgery unit
• Focused on surgical precision and patient outcomes