Page 2 - Best Lung cancer doctors: TOP 118 doctors

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

Prof. Dr. Sefik Igdem specializes in radiation oncology with advanced treatments like Truebeam Stx. He brings years of expertise to lung cancer care.

• Professor at T.R. Demiroğlu Bilim University
• Expert in conformal radiation treatments
• Uses cutting-edge Halcyon technology
• Specializes in head and neck cancers
• Practices at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

Leads thoracic cancer trials at Hospital Quiron Barcelona – Professor Felip specializes in lung cancer with over 900 procedures performed.

• 38 years of experience in oncology
• Pioneers new pharmacogenomic and immunotherapy approaches
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and IASLC leadership
• Received ESMO Women for Oncology Award

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. Van Kampen specializes in radiotherapy for lung cancer at Nordwest Clinic.

• Focuses on precise radiation treatment planning
• Works with multidisciplinary oncology teams
• Experienced in modern radiotherapy techniques

Associate Professor of Thoracic Surgery and Head of Mini-Invasive Thoracic Surgery Unit at San Raffaele Institute – specializes in minimally invasive techniques for lung conditions.

• Member of European Board in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
• Author of over 200 scientific publications in thoracic surgery
• Treats lung, pleural, and mediastinal disorders with advanced techniques
• Active member of Italian Society of Thoracic Surgery and Thoracic Endoscopy

Professor Di Muzio leads the Radiotherapy Department at Milan's San Raffaele Hospital, specializing in high-precision radiation techniques.

• Head of Radiotherapy at San Raffaele since 2008
• Italian Coordinator of the Brachytherapy Group since 1999
• Specialized in oncological radiotherapy with 30+ years of experience
• Author of 200+ studies in radiation oncology
• Trained in advanced techniques at University of Madison

Assoc. Prof. Abdullah Sakin leads the Medical Oncology Department at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, specializing in lung cancer treatment.

• Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University
• Specialized in Medical Oncology at Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Over 10 years of experience in oncology
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Head of Radiation Oncology at the German Oncology Center with over a decade of specialized experience in lung cancer treatment.

• Doctoral degree from Johann Wolfgang Goethe University
• Senior physician in Radiation Oncology at Klinikum Offenbach
• Specializes in interventional Radiation Oncology techniques
• Oversees treatment at a dedicated oncology center

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

• Over 20 years 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

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

• 21 years 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

Specializes in lung cancer research and treatment, with publications on prognostic factors like mean platelet volume.

• Member of Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Published research on non-small cell lung cancer outcomes
• Extensive experience in medical oncology since 2017

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

• Specializes in Medical Oncology with 8+ years of focused training
• Participated in Phase III clinical trials for advanced lung cancer treatments
• Trained in immuno-oncology through CECOG's specialized Vienna program
• Certified in Good Clinical Practice and biostatistics for evidence-based care
• Active member of ASCO and Turkish Society of Medical Oncology

Prof. Köstler specializes in targeted cancer therapies, with over two decades of experience in individualized treatment at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Expert in breast and gynecologic malignancies
• Associate Professor at Medical University of Vienna
• Focuses on biomarker development and immunotherapy
• Active in European oncology networks

Professor Ondzhel is a board-certified oncosurgeon and an official Fellow of the American Society of Colorectal Surgeons, leading the surgery department at Medipol.

• Over 25 years of experience in surgery and oncology
• Internationally trained at Cleveland Clinic in the United States
• Holder of a European qualification in coloproctology
• Published author on laparoscopic and multivisceral cancer resection
• Recipient of national awards for scientific contributions to healthcare

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tahsin Ozatli specializes in lung cancer at Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir.

• Associate Professor in oncology since 2016
• Trained at Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Oncology Hospital in Ankara
• Works in medical oncology with focus on gastrointestinal and breast cancers
• Former physician at Ankara Oncology Clinic and Erzurum Regional Training Hospital

Dr. Ozden specializes in medical oncology with a focus on lung cancer, bringing expertise from training at Istanbul University and Kocaeli University.

• Trained in internal medicine and medical oncology subspecialty
• Practiced at leading hospitals including Şırnak State Hospital
• 10+ years of clinical experience in oncology

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. 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).

Prof. Salman specializes in comprehensive genomic profiling for lung cancer at Medicalpoint International Hospital, with extensive experience in targeted therapies and immunotherapy.

• Over 15 years of experience in medical oncology
• Trained at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
• Board member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology
• Member of the European Society of Medical Oncology
• Active in clinical research and experimental treatments