Page 2 - Best Thymoma doctors: TOP 49 doctors

Professor Ondzhel specializes in oncosurgery with a focus on colorectal and rectal cancers, performing complex procedures at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Trained at Cleveland Clinic – a leader in colorectal surgery
• European Commission-certified proctologist with 24 years of experience of experience
• Published research on rectal adenocarcinoma and multivisceral cancer resection
• Head of Surgery Department at Istanbul Medipol University
• Founding member of the Eurasian Colorectal Technologies Association

Prof. Walter Klepetko pioneered Austria's first lung transplants and built one of Europe's leading thoracic surgery programs at the Medical University of Vienna.

• 48 years of experience specializing in complex thoracic oncology and lung transplantation
• Former Head of Thoracic Surgery at Medical University of Vienna
• Developed advanced minimally invasive techniques for thoracic tumors
• Renowned for handling high-risk cases and complex resections

Univ. Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Köstler is a leading expert in targeted cancer therapies, with over two decades of experience in medical oncology.

• Specializes in breast cancer and gynecologic malignancies
• Deputy Head of the Clinical Division of Oncology at Medical University of Vienna
• Focuses on individualized systemic cancer therapy and immunotherapy
• Published research on biomarker development and tumor biology

Professor Keil specializes in advanced imaging techniques for precise thymoma diagnosis at Medical Center in Solingen.

• Graduated with honors from Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
• Expert in MRI, CT, and ultrasound diagnostics
• Chief Physician of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology since 2022
• Trained under renowned radiologists in Germany
• Offers full range of interventional radiology services

Assoc. Prof. Nail Paksoy brings expertise from Istanbul University Oncology Institute and Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, with a focus on thymoma and other thoracic malignancies.

• ESMO Board Certified in Medical Oncology since 2022
• Authored research on rare thoracic cancers published in international journals
• Participated in 8 international clinical trials for novel cancer therapies
• Specializes in immunotherapy and targeted therapy approaches

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).

Assoc. Prof. Atakan Topçu, M.D., is a medical oncologist at Medipol University and Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, colorectal, gastric, and neuroendocrine cancers. His work also covers targeted therapies, immunotherapy, geriatric oncology, and cancer-related malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia.

He has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed papers. Recent work includes a 2024 Frontiers in Medicine study on geriatric syndromes and a 2023 Future Oncology paper on sarcopenia and anxiety in lung cancer. He has also published on the CONUT score in breast cancer and on malnutrition in HER2-negative metastatic gastric cancer.

Dr. Topçu serves on the Editorial Board of BMC Cancer. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, ESMO, and the Turkish Geriatrics Society. Education and training: M.D., Uludağ University; residency in Internal Medicine, Marmara University; fellowship in Medical Oncology, Bezmialem Vakıf University.

Dr. Felix Dobritoiu uses cutting-edge minimally invasive techniques like robotic surgery (da Vinci Xi) and uniportal VATS for thymoma treatment at Ponderas Academic Hospital.

• Specialized in thoracic surgery with expertise in complex mediastinal resections
• Uses small incisions for faster recovery and reduced post-op pain
• Performs procedures without postoperative pleural drainage when possible
• Trained in advanced techniques including the Nuss procedure

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.

49 years of experience of experience in immunology – Dr. Jaunalksne specializes in virotherapy, a cutting-edge field for thymoma treatment.

• Head of Clinical Immunology Center at Pauls Stradins Clinical University Hospital
• Graduate of Riga Medical Institute with internship in Internal Medicine
• Focuses on innovative immunological approaches

Dr. Erkan Karatas brings extensive international training to his work at Atlas University Hospital, with specialized expertise in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery.

• Trained at prestigious institutions worldwide, including the University of Munich and The Ohio State University
• Specializes in cochlear implants and endoscopic approaches with Medel Company training
• Member of multiple professional societies including the American Academy of Otolaryngology
• Completed advanced studies in otology and neurotology in Germany and the US

Assoc. Prof. Ayşe İrem Yasin, M.D., is a medical oncologist who specializes in solid tumors. Her clinical focus includes breast, lung, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, and urologic cancers. She also treats brain and other CNS tumors, soft tissue sarcomas, head and neck cancers, adenocarcinomas, melanoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, and cancers of unknown primary. She practices at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital (2025–present). She previously worked at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital (2023–2025).

She completed a Medical Oncology fellowship at Bezmialem Vakıf University (2019–2022). This followed an Internal Medicine residency at the same institution (2012–2016). Her international experience includes the Breast Cancer Unit at the University of Piemonte Orientale in Novara (2022). She also trained at Basel University Hospital, Cleveland Clinic, and Harvard Medical School. She holds the ESMO Board Certificate (2022).

Dr. Topcu trained at MD Anderson Cancer Center and specializes in thymoma treatment at Biruni University Hospital.

• Board-certified in medical oncology with extensive training in the US and Canada
• Member of ESMO and ASCO – follows international treatment protocols
• Works with a wide range of cancers, including rare thoracic tumors

Specialized in radiation oncology at Marmara University – trained specifically for precision cancer treatments.

• Graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed specialization training in radiation oncology
• Practices at Emsey Hospital

Dr. Mehmet Ozek is a highly respected neurosurgeon with 45 years of experience of experience, specializing in complex neurosurgical procedures.

• Specializes in endoscopic skull base surgery and functional neurosurgery
• Recipient of multiple prestigious awards, including Prof. Dr. Mahir Tevruz 2013 Scientific Research Award
• Published 47 articles in SCI international journals and presented papers at 33 international scientific meetings
• Member of AANS (American Association of Neurological Surgeons) and other leading neurosurgical societies

Dr. Sridhar P.S. specializes in radiotherapy for thymoma at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre, with extensive training in radiation oncology.

• Board-certified in radiotherapy with over 30 years of experience of experience
• Member of the Association of Radiation Oncology of India
• Trained at Banaras Hindu University and National Board Of Examination
• Active in the Society for Neuro-Oncology and Bangalore Oncology Group