Best Da Vinci Robotic System Doctors Worldwide — TOP 60

Dr. Ilker Tinay is an urological oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center. He sits on the Executive Board of the Association of Urooncology. Dr. Tinay specializes in minimally invasive surgery and neo-bladder reconstruction. He works at Anadolu, a Top 10 global hospital according to MTQUA. The center is also affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Member of the American College of Surgeons and European Association of Urology.
• Secretary of the Bladder Tumours Research Group.
• Winner of the Urooncology Association Scientific Research Award.
• Performs complex procedures including robotic da Vinci prostatectomy and nephrectomy.

Specializes in robotic-assisted cancer surgeries, trained at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute and MD Anderson Cancer Center.

• Handles complex cases including breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Fellowship-trained in oncology at prestigious institutions
• Works at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental – a leading medical facility

Dr. Jan Dolezel is a prominent onco-urologist at the Robotic Surgery Center in St. Zdislava Hospital. He is a primary specialist for Da Vinci robotic surgery in the Czech Republic. Dr. Dolezel specializes in robotic prostatectomy, nephrectomy, and kidney-sparing procedures. He received specialized robotic and laparoscopic training at the University of Strasbourg in France.

• Published over 100 scientific papers in medical journals.
• Maintains active membership in the European Society of Urology.
• Treats complex conditions like adenocarcinoma and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
• Practices at the largest robotic surgery center in the Czech Republic.

Prof. Ido Nachmany heads the Second Surgical Department at Sheba Medical Center in Israel. He was recognized by Forbes as one of the country's top physicians. Prof. Nachmany specializes in robotic surgery for the liver, pancreas, and bile ducts. He focuses on treating gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors using minimally invasive techniques.

• Board certified in General Surgery, HPB Surgery, and Abdominal Organ Transplantation.
• Completed surgical fellowships at the prestigious Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute.
• Performs complex Whipple procedures and robotic low anterior resections.
• Author of numerous surgical oncology studies in journals like Cancer Research.

Over 23 years of experience specializing in minimally invasive gynecological surgeries – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ozbasli is a certified da Vinci robotic surgeon since 2013.

• Academic background as associate professor at Acıbadem University
• Trained medical students and OBGYN specialists in genital aesthetics
• Published in respected international scientific journals
• Fluent in English with TOEFL score of 600

Dr. Buhl, a leading neurosurgeon, specializes in complex brain and spinal cord surgeries using advanced robotic systems. His expertise combines clinical practice with groundbreaking research.

• Author of 47 scientific papers on neuropathology
• Founder of a fund dedicated to brain tumor research
• Expert in minimally invasive and endoscopic neurosurgery
• Recognized for treating brain metastases and vascular anomalies

Prof. Merimsky leads the Unit of Soft Tissue and Bone Oncology at Sourasky Medical Center, specializing in sarcoma treatment with the Da Vinci Robotic System.

• Over 41 years of experience of experience in orthopedic oncology
• Fellowship-trained at Institut Gustave Roussy in Paris for sarcoma treatment
• Member of ESMO Faculty for soft tissue and bone sarcoma
• Published numerous papers on oncology outcomes and treatments
• Head of Oncology Outpatient Clinic at Sourasky Medical Center

Specialist in digestive tract surgery with a focus on minimally invasive techniques – trained in laparoscopic procedures at the University of Navarre.

• Expert in minimally invasive surgery including robotic-assisted methods
• Associate Clinical Lecturer at the University of Navarre School of Medicine
• Member of the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery and Spanish Society of Obesity Surgery

35+ years pioneering bone marrow transplants at Sheba Medical Center – world-renowned for complex blood disorder treatments.

• Founder of Israel's first public cord blood bank
• Former Chair of EBMT's Acute Leukemia Working Party
• Stanford-trained in hematology & transplant techniques
• Authored numerous publications in Blood and Leukemia journals

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%.

3,500+ robotic surgeries performed – Dr. Tvaruzek is a leading certified expert by Intuitive Surgical, the producer of Da Vinci robots.

• Heads the Center of Robotic Surgery at St. Zdislava Hospital
• Specializes in prostatectomy with preservation of erectile function
• Member of Association of Aesthetic Medicine and Bariatric Surgery
• Performs transoral surgeries for tumors in nasopharynx, larynx, and trachea

38 years of experience specializing in uro-oncology at Teknon Medical Center – Dr. Alcaraz focuses on robotic-assisted prostate cancer treatments.

• Performed 500+ urogenital surgeries, many with minimally invasive techniques
• Head of Urology & Kidney Transplantation at Teknon Medical Center
• Expert in Da Vinci robotic system for prostate cancer
• Member of European Urological Society and American Urological Confederation

Dr. Almog Ben-Yaacov has performed 200+ HIPEC procedures since 2018 – a high-volume specialist in complex oncological surgeries at Sheba Medical Center.

• Board-certified in general surgery and surgical oncology
• Trained in robotic-assisted surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering
• Expert in cytoreductive surgery with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy
• Completed ESSO-certified HIPEC training in Hamburg
• Specializes in minimally invasive techniques for gastrointestinal cancers

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.

Assoc.Prof. Altan Kır specializes in thoracic and robotic surgery, focusing on lung cancer at Anadolu Medical Center since 2007.

• Member of the Turkish Thoracic Surgery Society
• Affiliated with the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
• Recognized among top lung cancer doctors
• Over 42 years of experience of experience in thoracic surgery

Professor Dan Grisaro is a leading expert in gynecological cancer surgery, specializing in robotic-assisted procedures at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Senior physician in gynecological oncology at Ichilov Sourasky
• Trained in gynecology oncology at the University of Toronto
• Author of 83 scientific articles on gynecologic cancers
• Member of the American Society of Gynecologic Oncology

Professor Shlomi Constantini is a leading expert in pediatric neurosurgery and microsurgical operations at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Trained in microneurosurgery in Switzerland and advanced neuro-endoscopy in Germany
• Specializes in treating brain and spine tumors in children with reconstructive interventions
• Recipient of the Mahaly Best Clinical Research Award from AANS
• Member of multiple prestigious neurosurgical organizations including ESPN and ISPN

Director of oncology hospitalization at Tel Aviv Medical Center – Dr. Stepfansky leads a specialized oncology team at Ichilov.

• Over 26 years of experience of experience in oncology
• Primary researcher in multiple clinical oncology trials
• Trained in internal medicine and oncology
• Works at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)

Dr. Joseph Klauzner is one of Israel's top Whipple surgeons with 42 years of experience of experience. He chairs the Surgery Department at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Specializes in colorectal, pancreatic, and gastrointestinal surgery
• Expert in complex abdominal procedures
• Leader in surgical innovation at a major Israeli hospital

Prof. Jack Baniel specializes in robotic prostatectomy and nerve-sparing cancer surgeries at Rabin Medical Center. A leading expert in uro-oncology with over 100 published articles.

• Chief of Urology at Rabin Medical Center
• Founder of oncourological Department at Beilinson Hospital
• Member of European Association of Urology
• Participates in global-scale clinical research
• Board member of international uro-oncology research organizations

Dr. Fox specializes in haemato-oncological diseases and develops innovative treatments through molecular biology research.

• Chief Physician at BKZ Solingen, a certified cancer center
• Specializes in chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies
• Qualified specialist in genetics, enhancing personalized treatment approaches
• Active in molecular diagnostics and research