Best Cryotherapy Doctors Worldwide — TOP 38

Chief physician and professor. Grade 1 Expert at the Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University (ranked No. 2 in China). Completed a postdoctoral fellowship in interventional radiology at the Chinese PLA General Hospital. Leads multidisciplinary team (MDT) care for complex tumors. Expert in minimally invasive interventional oncology for liver, lung, and pancreatic cancers.

Accreditations: Council Member, WATA. Member of CACA and CMDA committees on intervention, ablation, radioactive seeds, and pain. In 2023, inaugural director member, Palliative Care Committee, Sichuan MDA. Editorial board member of the Chinese Journal of Interventional Imaging and Therapy. Editorial board member of the Chinese Journal of Pain Medicine.

Leads 2 provincial S&T projects and 2 NSFC projects. Has 40+ papers, with 30+ as first or corresponding author. Highest impact factor: 10.73. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cohort: TACE + lenvatinib vs TACE + sorafenib. OS 18.97 vs 10.77 months. PFS 10.6 vs 5.4 months. ORR 66.8% vs 33.3%.

Associate Professor Muhammet Derda Ozer specializes in ophthalmic conditions requiring cryotherapy, with advanced training from Wills Eye Institute.

• Completed ophthalmic oncology observership at prestigious Wills Eye Institute in the US
• International Council of Ophthalmology fellowship in vitreo-retinal surgery
• Active researcher with multiple presentations on ocular surface treatments
• Associate professor at Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Ari Raphael leads groundbreaking clinical trials in oncology, including innovative cryotherapy applications at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Senior lecturer with extensive research in genomics and biomedical informatics
• Primary investigator for multiple oncology clinical trials, including intra-tumoral injections
• Recognized as outstanding teacher by Tel-Aviv University's medical faculty
• Member of prestigious organizations including ESMO and IASLC
• Specializes in thoracic malignancies and advanced treatment protocols

Prof. Merimsky heads the Soft Tissue and Bone Oncology Unit at Sourasky Medical Center, specializing in cryotherapy for complex cases.

• Over 41 years of experience of experience in orthopedic oncology
• Fellowship-trained in sarcoma treatment at Institut Gustave Roussy, Paris
• Member of ESMO Sarcoma group faculty
• Published extensive research on bone and soft tissue tumors

Professor Luo Xiaoping is a nationally recognized interventional radiologist and a leading authority in Western China. He began pioneering vascular interventions in the early 1990s. He helped found the Interventional Group at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University.

He has completed over 100,000 interventional procedures, including about 4,000 complex cases. His key skills include TACE for hepatocellular carcinoma, Budd–Chiari interventions, TIPS, and single-stage bilateral stenting for hilar biliary obstruction, with success rates near 100%. He has been a master’s supervisor since 2007. He has trained many physicians, guided complex cases at more than 40 major hospitals across Western China, and helped build interventional programs. He has published 32 papers as first or corresponding author (22 CSCD core, 4 Chinese core, 6 CSCD extended).

Dr. He Weibing is a pioneer of argon-helium cryoablation in China with more than 20 years of frontline practice. He was a founding member of Fuda Cancer Hospital (Guangzhou). He co-founded its Minimally Invasive Tumor Treatment Center and served as Executive Deputy Director. He also helped found the Ablation Group of the China Anti-Cancer Association. He has been the primary operator in more than 10,000 procedures.

He specializes in tumor cryoablation and is proficient in 125I seed brachytherapy, with a focus on liver and lung cancers. He proposed ten argon-helium techniques. Key co-authored data include: lung cryotherapy n=508; NSCLC n=120 (CR 25.5%, PR 41.8%, 6/12/24-month survival 64%/55%/36%); pancreatic cancer n=38 (median survival 12 months). He served on editorial boards in 2008 and 2010. He has been a national trainer for Varian and Boston Scientific since 2001.

Specializes in Robotic Surgery and Laparoscopic procedures – Dr. Keseroglu performs highly precise techniques for urological conditions.

• Expert in Robotic Radical Prostatectomy, including Retzius-Sparing Method
• Skilled in HOLEP Surgery and stone-related endourological procedures
• Member of İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı specializing in minimally invasive surgeries

Professor Xiao Yueyong is Chief Physician in the Department of Radiological Diagnosis at the Chinese PLA General Hospital. He is a leading expert in minimally invasive interventional oncology. He serves as the inaugural President of WATA (2025–). He is President of the International (2020–) and Asian (2012–) Societies of Cryotherapy. He is also Deputy Head of the NHC Expert Group on tumour ablation regulations (2009–).

He has performed over 100,000 CT/MRI‑guided minimally invasive procedures. His work covers chemical ablation, RFA, MWA, cryoablation, and NanoKnife (IRE). He introduced and advanced NanoKnife ablation in China. He led the first national standards for tumour cryoablation and NanoKnife.

Honors include the National Special Contribution Award (Lifetime Honorary). He received First Prize from the Chinese Medicine Education Association (2021). He received two Second Prizes for Military Medical Achievements (2016, 2018) and two Second Prizes from the China Anti‑Cancer Association (2019, 2022). He was named Asian Ablation Master. His research record includes 13 Chinese patents. He is the principal investigator for four NSFC projects and one MOST subject. He has published over 200 papers, with over 110 as first or corresponding author and over 40 in SCI journals. He has led over 10 ablation guidelines or consensus statements.

Dr. Mustafa Solak specializes in cryotherapy for various cancers, trained at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute and Sisli Etfal Research Hospital.

• Expertise in breast, testicular, ovarian, and lung cancers
• Fellowship-trained at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Worked at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Handles complex cases with cryotherapy

Dr. Dror Levin is a leading expert in treating bone cancer (sarcoma) in children, with specialized training from Italy's top orthopedic center.

• Director of pediatric hematology oncology at Sourasky Medical Center
• Specializes in bone and soft tissue sarcomas
• Trained at Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute – a world leader in oncology
• Member of ISPHO (Israel's pediatric hemato-oncology association)

Nearly 10,000 cryosurgery procedures performed – Prof. Niu Lizhi leads Fuda Cancer Hospital's pioneering cryotherapy program.

• President of Fuda Cancer Hospital with 30 years of experience in oncology
• Vice-President of the Asian and International Societies of Cryosurgery
• Specialist in combining cryotherapy with NanoKnife techniques
• Recipient of World Cancer Congress award for cryosurgery advances
• Author of 100+ research papers on minimally invasive cancer treatments

Dr. Seehirunwong is a diagnostic radiologist with extensive training in interpreting medical imaging and performing imaging-guided procedures at Intrarat Hospital.

• Specializes in diagnostic radiology and interventional radiology techniques
• Holds a certificate from the Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University
• Expert in comparing imaging results with other diagnostic tests
• Provides comprehensive consultations for test results and treatment options

Dr. Christiane Thallinger specializes in skin cancer treatments, including cryotherapy, with over 27 years of experience of experience at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Expert in melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma
• Trained in dermoscopy and digital mole mapping for precise diagnostics
• Focuses on dermatologic side effects of cancer therapies
• Member of the Medical University of Vienna's oncology collaborations

Dr. Mustafa Serkan Alemdar specializes in medical oncology with a robust background in internal medicine.

• Completed medical oncology training at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Extensive experience across various renowned hospitals in Turkey
• Focuses on delivering personalized oncology treatments

Specialist in dermatology with focused expertise in cryotherapy – trained at St John’s Institute of Dermatology, a leader in skin cancer treatment.

• Senior Skin Cancer Fellow at Guy’s and St Thomas’ hospitals
• Taught skin cancer topics at King’s College London
• Member of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
• Experienced in clinical settings across the UK and Israel

The doctor is a highly experienced urology specialist serving as the Head of the Urology Department at Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja since 2017. With a medical degree and specialization from Johannes Gutenberg University in Germany, the doctor has extensive clinical experience dating back to 2007. The doctor's expertise encompasses oncological urology, prostate diseases, and complex urinary tract conditions.

A key focus of the doctor's practice is robotic urological surgery, specifically utilizing the Da Vinci surgical system for prostate cancer procedures. The doctor has contributed to academic literature, including chapters in Differentialdiagnose Urologie, and maintains a strong focus on providing high-quality care for both local and international patients.