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Tolga Akman
Urologist
22 years of experience
2.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital

Tolga Akman

Urologist
22 years of experience
A urologist with experience in penis prosthesis, bladder, prostate, and kidney cancer surgery, laparoscopic urology, kidney stone surgery, surgery for urinary incontinence in women, hypospadias surgery, pediatric vesicoureteral reflux, microsurgical varicocele surgery, penis enlargement surgery, and peyronie's disease and penis curvature surgery. Has completed residencies at Istanbul University School of Medicine, Haseki Education and Research Hospital, Bezmialem Vakıf University, Medical Park Bahçelievler, and Ethica Incirli Hospital, and is currently a professor of medicine at Medicana Hospital Bahcelievler.Read more
A urologist with experience in penis prosthesis, bladder, prostate, and kidney cancer surgery, laparoscopic urology, kidney stone surgery, surgery for urinary incontinence in women, hypospadias surgery, pediatric vesicoureteral reflux, microsurgical varicocele surgery, penis enlargement surgery, and peyronie's disease and penis curvature surgery. Has completed residencies at Istanbul University School of Medicine, Haseki Education and Research Hospital, Bezmialem Vakıf University, Medical Park Bahçelievler, and Ethica Incirli Hospital, and is currently a professor of medicine at Medicana Hospital Bahcelievler.
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Kayihan Engin
Radiation oncologist
39 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Bursa
Medicana Bursa Hospital

Kayihan Engin

Radiation oncologist
39 years of experience

Dr. has a medical diploma from Uludağ University Medical College, Bursa, Turkey (1983), post-doctoral fellowship in Thermoradiotherapy from Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA (1990-1994), and residency in Radiation Oncology from Center of Oncology & Nuclear Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey (1990). He has also held positions as professor, chairman, and faculty accreditation coordinator at Uludağ University Medical College (1991-2005), professor and director at Anadolu Medical Center (2004-2017), and director at Ceylan International Hospital and Medicana Bursa Hospital (2017-present).

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Dr. has a medical diploma from Uludağ University Medical College, Bursa, Turkey (1983), post-doctoral fellowship in Thermoradiotherapy from Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA (1990-1994), and residency in Radiation Oncology from Center of Oncology & Nuclear Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey (1990). He has also held positions as professor, chairman, and faculty accreditation coordinator at Uludağ University Medical College (1991-2005), professor and director at Anadolu Medical Center (2004-2017), and director at Ceylan International Hospital and Medicana Bursa Hospital (2017-present).

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Ahmet Cag Cal
Urologist
36 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Bursa
Medicana Bursa Hospital

Ahmet Cag Cal

Urologist
36 years of experience
Dr. X has over 30 years of experience in urology, having worked as a student, urologist, professor, and research assistant in various hospitals and universities in Turkey and the US. Currently, Dr. X is an M.D. Professor of Medicine at Medicana Bursa Hospital, Department of Urology.Read more
Dr. X has over 30 years of experience in urology, having worked as a student, urologist, professor, and research assistant in various hospitals and universities in Turkey and the US. Currently, Dr. X is an M.D. Professor of Medicine at Medicana Bursa Hospital, Department of Urology.
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Elnur Sahibov
Radiation oncologist
8 years of experience
4.2
32 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Emsey Hospital

Elnur Sahibov

Radiation oncologist
8 years of experience

Licensed Radiation Oncologist with 8 years of medical training, including undergraduate studies at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (2004-2011) and Radiation Oncology specialization training at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (2012-2016). Previous education from Sixteen Numbered Shirvan School (Azerbaijan) High School (1998-2004).

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Licensed Radiation Oncologist with 8 years of medical training, including undergraduate studies at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (2004-2011) and Radiation Oncology specialization training at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (2012-2016). Previous education from Sixteen Numbered Shirvan School (Azerbaijan) High School (1998-2004).

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4.2
32 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Chemotherapy for prostate cancer $1500 - $5000
Radiotherapy for prostate cancer $11000
Prostatectomy $13000 - $20000
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Professor Simone Marnitz
Radiation oncologist
20 years of experience

Professor Simone Marnitz

Radiation oncologist
20 years of experience
Germany, Berlin
Privatpraxis Vosspalais
Doctor Maria Steingraber
Clinical oncologist
37 years of experience

Doctor Maria Steingraber

Clinical oncologist
37 years of experience
Germany, Berlin
Privatpraxis Vosspalais
Professor Volker Budach
Radiation oncologist
44 years of experience

Professor Volker Budach

Radiation oncologist
44 years of experience
Germany, Berlin
Privatpraxis Vosspalais
Ilker Tosun
Radiation oncologist
16 years of experience
4.2
5 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
ISU Gaziosmanpasa

Ilker Tosun

Radiation oncologist
16 years of experience

Dr. Özer Akgül is an experienced Turkish Radiation Oncologist, with an MD from Uludag University Medicine School (Bursa) and residency from Ege University Hospital. He has proficiency in overseeing oncology trends, achieving set goals, understanding marketplace needs, and developing strategies. His areas of interest include breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, rectal cancer, head and neck cancers, cervical cancer, gastric cancer, and brain tumors. He has attended courses and conducted research in Nanobiotechnology, Genetics, Medical Oncology, Gynecologic Cancers, Bioinformatics, Bionanotechnological Methods, Clinical Radiobiology, Medical Radio Physics, Evidence-Based Radiation Oncology, Image-Guided Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy, Varian Advanced Techniques Clinical School, Stereotactic Radiotherapy, and Varian Advanced Imaging (IGRT). He is a member of TROD, Turkish Medical Association, MOKAD, and ESTRO.

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Dr. Özer Akgül is an experienced Turkish Radiation Oncologist, with an MD from Uludag University Medicine School (Bursa) and residency from Ege University Hospital. He has proficiency in overseeing oncology trends, achieving set goals, understanding marketplace needs, and developing strategies. His areas of interest include breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, rectal cancer, head and neck cancers, cervical cancer, gastric cancer, and brain tumors. He has attended courses and conducted research in Nanobiotechnology, Genetics, Medical Oncology, Gynecologic Cancers, Bioinformatics, Bionanotechnological Methods, Clinical Radiobiology, Medical Radio Physics, Evidence-Based Radiation Oncology, Image-Guided Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy, Varian Advanced Techniques Clinical School, Stereotactic Radiotherapy, and Varian Advanced Imaging (IGRT). He is a member of TROD, Turkish Medical Association, MOKAD, and ESTRO.

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Sebastian Melchior
Urological surgeon
28 years of experience
4.2
37 reviews
Germany, Bremen
Bremen-Mitte Clinic

Sebastian Melchior

Urological surgeon
28 years of experience
Dr. Sebastian Melchior is a highly experienced urologist and nephrologist who specializes in robotic surgery. He graduated from the Johann Gutenberg Medical University in 1995 and held various posts in the field since then. He is the author of 10 scientific publications and provides remote consultations.Read more
Dr. Sebastian Melchior is a highly experienced urologist and nephrologist who specializes in robotic surgery. He graduated from the Johann Gutenberg Medical University in 1995 and held various posts in the field since then. He is the author of 10 scientific publications and provides remote consultations.
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4.2
37 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Brachytherapy for prostate cancer $7085.36 - $10355.52
Radiotherapy for prostate cancer $8720.44 - $21256.07
Prostatectomy $15260.77 - $20166.02
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Mark Schrader
Urological surgeon
21 years of experience
4.6
84 reviews
Germany, Berlin
Helios Hospital Berlin Buch

Mark Schrader

Urological surgeon
21 years of experience
  • Prof. Mark Schrader specializes in prostate cancer treatment, offering advanced minimally invasive surgeries.
  • Standard treatment options for prostate cancer include robotic-assisted surgery, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, and active surveillance.
  • Prof. Schrader has received international training at medical institutions such as Harvard Medical School and Boston University in the USA.
  • He has been the chief urologist at Helios Klinikum Berlin-Buch since 2014.
  • He is a member of the Berlin Medical Association and The German Society for Ultrasound in Medicine.
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  • Prof. Mark Schrader specializes in prostate cancer treatment, offering advanced minimally invasive surgeries.
  • Standard treatment options for prostate cancer include robotic-assisted surgery, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, and active surveillance.
  • Prof. Schrader has received international training at medical institutions such as Harvard Medical School and Boston University in the USA.
  • He has been the chief urologist at Helios Klinikum Berlin-Buch since 2014.
  • He is a member of the Berlin Medical Association and The German Society for Ultrasound in Medicine.
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Raj Nagarkar
Clinical oncologist
28 years of experience
India, Nashik
HCG Manavata Cancer Centre

Raj Nagarkar

Clinical oncologist
28 years of experience

Dr. Raj is a highly experienced Surgical Oncologist with 19 years of experience and over 50,000 cancer surgeries performed. He is involved in numerous clinical trials and has many international and national publications to his credit. He specializes in Breast and Thoracic Surgical Oncology and serves as a professor for DNB Superspecialty Surgical Oncology and Breast Surgery at the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences. His belief is in "adding life to years" and improving the quality of life, not just adding years to life.

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Dr. Raj is a highly experienced Surgical Oncologist with 19 years of experience and over 50,000 cancer surgeries performed. He is involved in numerous clinical trials and has many international and national publications to his credit. He specializes in Breast and Thoracic Surgical Oncology and serves as a professor for DNB Superspecialty Surgical Oncology and Breast Surgery at the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences. His belief is in "adding life to years" and improving the quality of life, not just adding years to life.

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Dr Saban Secmeler
Clinical oncologist
12 years of experience
4.4
14 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hermes Clinics

Dr Saban Secmeler

Clinical oncologist
12 years of experience
Dr. Saban Secmeler is a medical professional known for his contribution to cancer research, particularly a significant study on the impact of body mass index on the recurrence and survival rates in early-stage colorectal cancer.Read more
Dr. Saban Secmeler is a medical professional known for his contribution to cancer research, particularly a significant study on the impact of body mass index on the recurrence and survival rates in early-stage colorectal cancer.
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Stefan Dresel
Clinical oncologist
33 years of experience
4.6
84 reviews
Germany, Berlin
Helios Hospital Berlin Buch

Stefan Dresel

Clinical oncologist
33 years of experience

Radiation oncologist

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Radiation oncologist

Robert Krempien
Radiologist
23 years of experience
4.6
84 reviews
Germany, Berlin
Helios Hospital Berlin Buch

Robert Krempien

Radiologist
23 years of experience

Chief Physician of Helios Radiant Oncology Department

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Chief Physician of Helios Radiant Oncology Department

Kittinut Kijvikai
4.5
126 reviews
Thailand, Bangkok
Bumrungrad International Hospital
Dr. Kittinut Kijvikai is a specialized urologist with expertise in procedures like Prostatectomy, Nephrectomy, and Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy. His research interests lie in prostate cancer treatment, particularly the efficacy of neoadjuvant androgen deprivation therapy (NADT) and robotic-assisted surgery in bladder cancer treatment.Read more
Dr. Kittinut Kijvikai is a specialized urologist with expertise in procedures like Prostatectomy, Nephrectomy, and Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy. His research interests lie in prostate cancer treatment, particularly the efficacy of neoadjuvant androgen deprivation therapy (NADT) and robotic-assisted surgery in bladder cancer treatment.
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Martin Friedrich
Pediatric urologist
30 years of experience
4.3
42 reviews
Germany, Krefeld
Helios Hospital Krefeld

Martin Friedrich

Pediatric urologist
30 years of experience
Dr. Martin Friedrich is a professor with 30 years of experience in oncology and urology. He provides various surgical procedures such as transurethral resection of the prostate, kidney-sparing surgery, radical post-dilon prostatectomy with nerve preservation, and kidney transplantation. He is also a member of multiple professional organizations including the Professional Association of German Urologists and European Association of Urology.Read more
Dr. Martin Friedrich is a professor with 30 years of experience in oncology and urology. He provides various surgical procedures such as transurethral resection of the prostate, kidney-sparing surgery, radical post-dilon prostatectomy with nerve preservation, and kidney transplantation. He is also a member of multiple professional organizations including the Professional Association of German Urologists and European Association of Urology.
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Morov Oleg
Radiation oncologist
22 years of experience

Morov Oleg

Radiation oncologist
22 years of experience
Russian Federation, Kazan
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Dr Tuncay Tas
Urological surgeon
21 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Safe Urology Clinic

Dr Tuncay Tas

Urological surgeon
21 years of experience

Field of Speciality: Urology
Date of Birth: 1980
School of Medicine:  Istanbul University School of Medicine
Graduate Medical Education: University of Health Sciences Taksim Training & Research Hospital
Fellowship: Urological Oncology and Laparoscopic Urology Department of Urology SLK Kliniken Heilbronn University of Heidelberg, Germany
Foreign Language: English

 

Having graduated from Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine in Istanbul, he pursued Urological Surgery residency at University of Health Sciences Taksim Training & Research Hospital, Istanbul from 2005 to 2010. He subsequently completed fellowship training in Urological Oncology and Laparoscopic Urology at Department of Urology, Heilbronn, Heidelberg University, Germany.Dr. Taş is able to provide patients curative surgery that is extremely precise, preserves sexual function, has minimal blood loss, minimal pain and quick recovery.


Firsts of Safe Urology Clinic in Turkey: Penis injections of:
Cellular derived from adipose tissue
Autologous bone marrow mesenchymal Cellular
Male-Shot

After graduating from Istanbul Medical Faculty in 2004, Dr. Tuncay Taş completed his specialization in Urology at Taksim Training and Research Hospital in 2010. After the training he received in 2006 and 2007 at the “Laparoscopy, Robotics and Oncology Center” of Heildelberg University, Heilbronn SLK Hospital, Germany, he continues to serve his patients in Turkey, especially in the field of Laparoscopic/Robotic Surgery. The majority of Tuncay Taş’s urology practice consists of man sexual health, cancer diagnosis and treatments

His sexual health and wellness practice offers cutting-edge technologies and treatment options for men. Dr Tas offers unique training and clinical protocols for practitioners who want to implement   Penile Implants , Penile Enhancement , SafeFill and MaleShot  into their practice. Dr Taş and his team presented the results of combined P.R.P (MALE-P-SHOT) and SVF application to the penis for the first time in Turkey at the scientific congress and shared the clinical results of these applications. It is also one of the first 5 centers in the world to publish the results of P.R.P (P.SHOT) applications. Dr Taş is one of the urology instructors at ISSCA who is fully involved in regenerative medicine.

(Source: At the congress organized by İHA International Cellular Therapies Association, Dr. Tuncay Taş shared his cell research in clinical regenerative medicine and erectile dysfunction. 2019, Sexual Medicine-Original Research2021, Apr;9(2):100313.doi:10.1016/j.esxm.2020.100313. Epub 2021 30 January.)

Recently Dr. Tas has developed a safe and effective treatment to improve penile circumference and has conducted training with a UK-based certification programme. This novel technique has been shown to have impressive and durable cosmetic results.

OTHER AREAS OF FOCUS

Robotic prostatectomy, Radical prostatectomy, HoLEP, Donor nephrectomy, Nephrectomy, Robotic surgery, Laparoscopic surgery, Prostate cancer, Kidney cancer, Bladder cancer, Testicular cancer, Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection for testicular cancer, Erectile dysfunction, Sexual dysfunction, Male infertility, Varicocelectomy, Male hypogonadism, Penile implant insertion, Urethroplasty, Penile reconstruction, Penile enlargement, Urethral reconstruction, Artificial urinary sphincter implantation, Bladder botox injection, Urodynamic testing, Bladder augmentation, Urinary diversion, Urethral stricture, Ureteral obstruction, HIPEC, Reconstructive surgery, Laparoscopic surgery, Fertility preservation, Minimally invasive surgery, Hypospadias

 

Membership of Scientific Organizations


Turkish Association of Urology
Turkish Medical Association
Association of Endourology
European Association of Urology
International Society for Stem Cells Applications

• Publications
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=CA59D8UAAAAJ&hl=en

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Field of Speciality: Urology
Date of Birth: 1980
School of Medicine:  Istanbul University School of Medicine
Graduate Medical Education: University of Health Sciences Taksim Training & Research Hospital
Fellowship: Urological Oncology and Laparoscopic Urology Department of Urology SLK Kliniken Heilbronn University of Heidelberg, Germany
Foreign Language: English

 

Having graduated from Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine in Istanbul, he pursued Urological Surgery residency at University of Health Sciences Taksim Training & Research Hospital, Istanbul from 2005 to 2010. He subsequently completed fellowship training in Urological Oncology and Laparoscopic Urology at Department of Urology, Heilbronn, Heidelberg University, Germany.Dr. Taş is able to provide patients curative surgery that is extremely precise, preserves sexual function, has minimal blood loss, minimal pain and quick recovery.


Firsts of Safe Urology Clinic in Turkey: Penis injections of:
Cellular derived from adipose tissue
Autologous bone marrow mesenchymal Cellular
Male-Shot

After graduating from Istanbul Medical Faculty in 2004, Dr. Tuncay Taş completed his specialization in Urology at Taksim Training and Research Hospital in 2010. After the training he received in 2006 and 2007 at the “Laparoscopy, Robotics and Oncology Center” of Heildelberg University, Heilbronn SLK Hospital, Germany, he continues to serve his patients in Turkey, especially in the field of Laparoscopic/Robotic Surgery. The majority of Tuncay Taş’s urology practice consists of man sexual health, cancer diagnosis and treatments

His sexual health and wellness practice offers cutting-edge technologies and treatment options for men. Dr Tas offers unique training and clinical protocols for practitioners who want to implement   Penile Implants , Penile Enhancement , SafeFill and MaleShot  into their practice. Dr Taş and his team presented the results of combined P.R.P (MALE-P-SHOT) and SVF application to the penis for the first time in Turkey at the scientific congress and shared the clinical results of these applications. It is also one of the first 5 centers in the world to publish the results of P.R.P (P.SHOT) applications. Dr Taş is one of the urology instructors at ISSCA who is fully involved in regenerative medicine.

(Source: At the congress organized by İHA International Cellular Therapies Association, Dr. Tuncay Taş shared his cell research in clinical regenerative medicine and erectile dysfunction. 2019, Sexual Medicine-Original Research2021, Apr;9(2):100313.doi:10.1016/j.esxm.2020.100313. Epub 2021 30 January.)

Recently Dr. Tas has developed a safe and effective treatment to improve penile circumference and has conducted training with a UK-based certification programme. This novel technique has been shown to have impressive and durable cosmetic results.

OTHER AREAS OF FOCUS

Robotic prostatectomy, Radical prostatectomy, HoLEP, Donor nephrectomy, Nephrectomy, Robotic surgery, Laparoscopic surgery, Prostate cancer, Kidney cancer, Bladder cancer, Testicular cancer, Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection for testicular cancer, Erectile dysfunction, Sexual dysfunction, Male infertility, Varicocelectomy, Male hypogonadism, Penile implant insertion, Urethroplasty, Penile reconstruction, Penile enlargement, Urethral reconstruction, Artificial urinary sphincter implantation, Bladder botox injection, Urodynamic testing, Bladder augmentation, Urinary diversion, Urethral stricture, Ureteral obstruction, HIPEC, Reconstructive surgery, Laparoscopic surgery, Fertility preservation, Minimally invasive surgery, Hypospadias

 

Membership of Scientific Organizations


Turkish Association of Urology
Turkish Medical Association
Association of Endourology
European Association of Urology
International Society for Stem Cells Applications

• Publications
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=CA59D8UAAAAJ&hl=en

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Emrah Eraslan
Clinical oncologist
19 years of experience
Turkey, Ankara
Private Koru Ankara Hospital

Emrah Eraslan

Clinical oncologist
19 years of experience

Associate Professor Dr. Emrah Eraslan graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 2005. From 2006 to 2011, he worked as a research assistant in the Department of Internal Medicine at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine and became an internal medicine specialist in 2011. Between 2011 and 2013, he worked as an internal medicine specialist and chief physician at Dr. Nafiz Körez Sincan State Hospital and Palu District State Hospital. From 2013 to 2016, he received medical oncology training at Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Education and Research Hospital and worked there until 2021. In 2023, he became an associate professor and contributed to his field with his publications throughout his career. He currently serves his patients at Koru Ankara Hospital. His medical interests include:

Breast Cancer

Prostate Cancer

Lung Cancer

Colorectal Cancer

Stomach Cancer

Ovarian Cancer

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Associate Professor Dr. Emrah Eraslan graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 2005. From 2006 to 2011, he worked as a research assistant in the Department of Internal Medicine at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine and became an internal medicine specialist in 2011. Between 2011 and 2013, he worked as an internal medicine specialist and chief physician at Dr. Nafiz Körez Sincan State Hospital and Palu District State Hospital. From 2013 to 2016, he received medical oncology training at Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Education and Research Hospital and worked there until 2021. In 2023, he became an associate professor and contributed to his field with his publications throughout his career. He currently serves his patients at Koru Ankara Hospital. His medical interests include:

Breast Cancer

Prostate Cancer

Lung Cancer

Colorectal Cancer

Stomach Cancer

Ovarian Cancer

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Armando Santoro
Clinical oncologist
44 years of experience
Italy, Milan
HUMANITAS RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Armando Santoro

Clinical oncologist
44 years of experience

Professor Santoro is heavily involved in research, with interest in many topics, such as the development of new cancer drugs and new biological therapies, interests for solid and haematological tumours, and not only he treats cancer survivors but also patients with comorbidities.

He has worked in Humanitas Research Hospital for 22 years. Professor Santoro’s post-graduate research was carried out at the Unité de Development Therapeutique (Institut de Cancerologie et d’Immunogenetique, Villejuif of Paris) from 1974 to 1975, and in the Division of Medical Oncology of the National Cancer Institute of Milan from 1976 to 1977. 

In 1977, he specialized in Clinical and Laboratory Haematology at University of Rome. In 1979, he completed his fellowship post-graduate work in the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center of New York and later, at Stanford University. In 1980, he specialized in oncology at the University of Genoa. 

Current Teaching Activity: Professor Santoro worked as Contract Professor at the Specialization School in Clinical Pathology ad Pavia University from 1992 to 1997. Also, from 1993 to 2002 he has been President of the Rare Tumour Group. Now he is full professor at Humanitas University. 

Current Positions

  • .Since 1997, he is the Director of the Department of Medical Oncology and Haematology, at Istituto Clinico Humanitas, Milan. Also, he is Member of the Ethics Committee of Istituto Clinico Humanitas and Director of Clinical Research in the same Institute since 2007.
  • - Since 2008, he is Member of the Planning Committee, Ministry of Work and of Health and Social Politics, Rome, Italy.
  • - Since October 2008, Professor Santoro is Counsellor of the Board of Directors of the Fondazione Humanitas for Research of Rozzano, Italy.
  • - Since November 2008, he is Expert Member of the National Centre for the Prevention and Control of Disease, Ministry of Work and of Health and Social Politics (Rome, Italy).
  • - Since February 2009, he is National Representative preparatory actions for the "European Partnership for Action against Cancer" Ministry of Work and of Health and Social Politics (Rome, Italy).
  • - Since February 2009, Professor Santoro is member of National Italian Committee on the Research Network in Oncology, Ministry of Work and of Health and Social Politics (Rome, Italy).
  • - Since May 2009, he is Coordinator of the Oesophageal-Stomach Cancer Group Coordinator of the Liver and Biliary Tree Cancer Group, Regional Oncology Commission – Lombardy Oncology Network.

 

In addition, Professor Santoro’s unique expertise was recognized through numerous awards, such as the Managing Doctor of the Year award (2013), the City of Siena S. Caterina d’Oro Award (2013, Serra Association Award for scientific research) and social and healthcare commitment (Salerno, 2009). 

 

 

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Professor Santoro is heavily involved in research, with interest in many topics, such as the development of new cancer drugs and new biological therapies, interests for solid and haematological tumours, and not only he treats cancer survivors but also patients with comorbidities.

He has worked in Humanitas Research Hospital for 22 years. Professor Santoro’s post-graduate research was carried out at the Unité de Development Therapeutique (Institut de Cancerologie et d’Immunogenetique, Villejuif of Paris) from 1974 to 1975, and in the Division of Medical Oncology of the National Cancer Institute of Milan from 1976 to 1977. 

In 1977, he specialized in Clinical and Laboratory Haematology at University of Rome. In 1979, he completed his fellowship post-graduate work in the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center of New York and later, at Stanford University. In 1980, he specialized in oncology at the University of Genoa. 

Current Teaching Activity: Professor Santoro worked as Contract Professor at the Specialization School in Clinical Pathology ad Pavia University from 1992 to 1997. Also, from 1993 to 2002 he has been President of the Rare Tumour Group. Now he is full professor at Humanitas University. 

Current Positions

  • .Since 1997, he is the Director of the Department of Medical Oncology and Haematology, at Istituto Clinico Humanitas, Milan. Also, he is Member of the Ethics Committee of Istituto Clinico Humanitas and Director of Clinical Research in the same Institute since 2007.
  • - Since 2008, he is Member of the Planning Committee, Ministry of Work and of Health and Social Politics, Rome, Italy.
  • - Since October 2008, Professor Santoro is Counsellor of the Board of Directors of the Fondazione Humanitas for Research of Rozzano, Italy.
  • - Since November 2008, he is Expert Member of the National Centre for the Prevention and Control of Disease, Ministry of Work and of Health and Social Politics (Rome, Italy).
  • - Since February 2009, he is National Representative preparatory actions for the "European Partnership for Action against Cancer" Ministry of Work and of Health and Social Politics (Rome, Italy).
  • - Since February 2009, Professor Santoro is member of National Italian Committee on the Research Network in Oncology, Ministry of Work and of Health and Social Politics (Rome, Italy).
  • - Since May 2009, he is Coordinator of the Oesophageal-Stomach Cancer Group Coordinator of the Liver and Biliary Tree Cancer Group, Regional Oncology Commission – Lombardy Oncology Network.

 

In addition, Professor Santoro’s unique expertise was recognized through numerous awards, such as the Managing Doctor of the Year award (2013), the City of Siena S. Caterina d’Oro Award (2013, Serra Association Award for scientific research) and social and healthcare commitment (Salerno, 2009). 

 

 

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