Lung cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud Abdelhakim is a Professor of Radiation Oncology at Cairo University’s National Cancer Institute. He serves as the Head of Radiation Oncology at Shefa al Orman Hospital. Dr. Abdelhakim treats complex cancers, including breast, soft tissue sarcoma, and gynecologic tumors. He is a member of ESTRO and ESMO.

• Performs image-guided brachytherapy and stereotactic radiotherapy.
• Uses IMRT, VMAT, SRS, and SBRT for precise tumor targeting.
• Provides total body and total skin irradiation for bone marrow transplants.
• Practices at ESMO-accredited Shefa al Orman Hospital in Luxor.

Dr. Maha Yahia is a medical and hemato-oncologist at Shefaa Al Orman International Oncology Hospitals. She served as a Lieutenant Colonel physician in the Egyptian Armed Forces Medical Corps. Dr. Yahia specializes in treatment planning for breast, thoracic, and gastrointestinal cancers. She focuses on immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and complex chemotherapy protocols.

• Former Head of the Clinical Research Support Team at Maadi AFMC.
• Trained at the National Cancer Institute, Cairo University, in hemato-oncology.
• Treats genitourinary, gynecologic, and rare cancers alongside hematologic conditions.
• Works at an ESMO-accredited center that treats 6,000 patients annually.

Dr. Jair Bar is a thoracic oncologist and Deputy Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in treating advanced non-small cell lung cancer using personalized immunotherapy and targeted treatments. Dr. Bar holds a PhD in Molecular Biology and leads a research lab focused on immunotherapy resistance.

• Chair of the Israel Lung Cancer Group.
• Board-certified in both Medical Oncology and Radiotherapy Oncology.
• Treats patients at Sheba Medical Center, a top-10 globally ranked hospital.
• Uses molecular and genetic profiling to create precise cancer treatment plans.

Dr. Elkhan Mammadov is a medical oncologist. He focuses on cancer diagnosis and treatment, including cytotoxic chemotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted therapy (smart drugs), and immunotherapy.

Education: Azerbaijan Medical University, MD (2004–2010). Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Internal Medicine training (2014–2019). Istanbul Medipol Mega University Hospital, Medical Oncology subspecialty training (2019–2022).

Experience: 5 years in Internal Medicine. 3 years in Medical Oncology.

Memberships: Turkish Society for Medical Oncology. ESMO (European Society for Medical Oncology). ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology).

Uzm. Dr. Erkan Göcen is a Radiation Oncology Specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital (Optimed Health Group). He graduated from İstanbul University, İstanbul Faculty of Medicine (Çapa) in 2003.

Career: He trained and practiced in Radiation Oncology from 2010 to 2012. He worked in public and private health institutions from 2012 to 2016. He served in the private medical sector as a Radiation Oncology Specialist from 2016 to 2023. He has been at Optimed Hospital since 2024.

Clinical interests: cancers of the brain, head and neck, esophagus, stomach, colorectal, pancreas, prostate, bladder, lung, soft tissues (sarcomas), skin, uterus and cervix, and breast. Affiliations: Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology (TROD) and Tekirdağ Medical Chamber. Languages: English and Turkish.

Dr. Kurt Rasche is the Chief of Pulmonology at Helios University Hospital Wuppertal. He heads the certified Lung Cancer Center and the department of sleep medicine. With decades of clinical practice, he focuses on chronic lung diseases and breathing disorders. Dr. Rasche treats patients at a hospital seeing 150,000 people annually.

• Specialist in internal medicine, pulmonology, allergology, and intensive care.
• Treats complex conditions including COPD, asthma, pneumonia, and lung cancer.
• Performs bronchoscopic balloon dilatation and lung cancer surgery.
• Leads a center certified by the German Cancer Society.

Dr. Yaacov Lawrence is the Chair of Radiation Oncology at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in precision radiation therapy and neuro-oncology. Dr. Lawrence pioneered celiac plexus radiosurgery for pancreatic cancer pain management. He holds the FASTRO designation, one of the highest honors in his specialty.

• Leads the Gastrointestinal Cancer Program at Sheba Medical Center.
• Performs stereotactic radiosurgery for brain tumors and nervous system cancers.
• Authored over 280 scientific publications on personalized radiation protocols.
• Completed radiation oncology fellowship training at Thomas Jefferson University.

Dr. Raanan Berger is the Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center. He was listed in Forbes Israel’s “Best Doctors” in 2025. Dr. Berger specializes in genitourinary oncology and radiates complex prostate tumors. He completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Institute.

• Heads the clinical research unit focusing on molecular oncology.
• Co-authored over 20 peer-reviewed papers on prostate cancer and BRCA mutations.
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
• Performs systemic therapy and radiotherapy at a Top-10 globally ranked hospital.

Dr. Amr Mahmoud Al Demery is a consultant thoracic surgical oncologist at Shefaa Al Orman Hospital. He specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of thoracic cancers. Dr. Al Demery is a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. He holds a Doctorate in Surgical Oncology from the National Cancer Institute.

• Cofounder and member of the Egyptian Society of Respiratory Neoplasms.
• Performs complex lung resections, including lobectomy and pneumonectomy.
• Expert in esophageal cancer surgery and chest wall reconstruction.
• Works at an ESMO-accredited center treating 6,000 patients annually.

Dr. Emad Shash is a medical oncologist who has participated in over 70 oncology clinical trials. He serves as the Medical Director of the Breast Comprehensive Cancer Hospital at NCI. Dr. Shash specializes in systemic therapies, including chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy. He holds a Diploma in Hospital Quality Management and Patient Safety from JCI.

• Serves as an ESMO panel voting member and an ASCO committee member.
• Treats breast, gynecologic, genitourinary, thoracic, gastrointestinal, and rare cancers.
• Former research physician and medical lead at the EORTC in Brussels.
• Works at Shefaa Al Orman, an ESMO-accredited oncology center treating 6,000 patients annually.

Dr. Zalmanova specializes in radiotherapy for lung cancer at Assuta Medical Center.

• Radiotherapist with a focus on lung cancer treatments
• Works at Assuta Medical Center, a leading healthcare facility
• Dedicated to providing personalized treatment plans

Dr. Choi Yong Soo is a dedicated thoracic surgeon at Samsung Medical Center, specializing in lung cancer treatments.

• Specializes in thoracic surgery with a focus on lung cancer
• Works at one of South Korea's leading medical centers
• Committed to providing personalized care for each patient

Dr. Lo Zhunchen has over of experience in respiratory medicine and clinical hematology at Fuda Cancer Hospital.

• Specializes in internal medicine, respiratory medicine, and clinical hematology
• Experienced in chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments
• Focuses on patient comfort and satisfaction
• Committed to evidence-based medicine and patient education

As Deputy Head of the Department of Oncology at Rambam Medical Center, Prof. Bar-Sela brings senior-level leadership to complex lung cancer cases.

• Extensive experience treating lung cancer at a major Israeli medical center
• Specializes in oncology, focusing on developing personalized treatment plans
• Holds a leadership role responsible for advancing cancer care protocols

Specialist in medical oncology and radiotherapy – Dr. Semenisity focuses on lung cancer treatment at Rambam Medical Center.

• Expertise in both medical oncology and radiotherapy
• Works at Rambam Medical Center – a leading healthcare institution
• Dedicated to personalized treatment plans for lung cancer patients

Lael Anson Best is a dedicated Thoracic Surgeon based at the prominent Rambam Medical Center in Haifa.

• Specializes in surgical procedures for lung cancer
• Operates within a major Israeli hospital
• Focuses his practice on thoracic oncology

Dr. Meirovitz brings over of medical experience, specializing in lung cancer care at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Graduated from Technion University's Faculty of Medicine
• Practices at Hadassah – a leading medical center in Israel
• Focused on comprehensive lung cancer management

Head of Breast Cancer Treatment Center with a prestigious Sloan-Kettering fellowship. Tamar Jablonski-Perec brings specialized expertise to lung cancer at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Over of oncology leadership experience
• Professor at Hebrew University's Department of Oncology
• International recognition through cancer community memberships
• Scholarship recipient from Hadassah Medical School

Dr. Raphael Pfeffer is a dual-specialist in oncology and radiology, an ideal combination for creating and overseeing integrated lung cancer treatment plans.

• Provides a holistic, two-in-one perspective on patient care
• Specializes in the planning and delivery of radiotherapy
• Works at Israel's well-known Assuta Medical Center