PET/CT Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Professor Wolfgang Köstler is the Deputy Head of Oncology at the Medical University of Vienna. He uses PET/CT for individualized cancer treatment plans.

• Trained in specialized oncology at Memorial Sloan–Kettering Cancer Center in the USA
• Refines cancer screenings using precision oncology strategies tailored to patient biology
• Senior Consultant at Wiener Privatklinik – a leading private hospital in Austria
• Earned a degree in molecular biology from the Weizmann Institute of Science
• Published research on tumor biology and drug resistance in international journals

The doctor is a highly skilled radiation oncologist with extensive experience in treating a wide range of cancers using advanced radiation therapy techniques. They have a proven track record in improving patient outcomes through personalized treatment plans and cutting-edge technology.

Board certified in radiation oncology, the doctor has contributed to numerous clinical trials and research studies, enhancing the understanding and effectiveness of radiation treatments. They are committed to continuous learning and have attended multiple international conferences to stay abreast of the latest developments in the field.

Dr. Viola Fox is the Chief Physician at the Clinic for Oncology in Solingen. She is a leading expert in drug therapy for tumors in Germany and Europe. Dr. Fox holds a qualification in specialist genetics and conducts molecular biology research. She treats complex cases at a certified interdisciplinary cancer center.

• Member of the American Association for Cancer Research.
• Specializes in immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and molecular diagnostics.
• Treats hematological diseases, including lymphoma, leukemia, and myeloma.
• Works at Städtisches Klinikum Solingen, a clinic ranked among the top in Germany.

Dr. Tahsin Ozatli is an associate professor of oncology at Istinye University Hospital. He uses PET/CT imaging to evaluate and treat diverse cancer cases.

• Specializes in breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancer diagnostics
• Promoted to associate professor in recognition of his clinical expertise
• Trained at the Ankara Oncology Clinic, a major cancer center
• Former physician at Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on internal medicine to support cancer treatment plans

Professor Sebastian Keil is the Chief Physician of Radiology at Academic Hospital Solingen. He specializes in cross-sectional imaging using CT and MRI for oncological conditions.

• Graduated with honors from Julius-Maximilians-University Würzburg
• Offers detailed PET/CT imaging for tumor characterization and early cancer detection
• Trained under Professor Rolf W. Günther, a pioneer in interventional radiology
• Performs cancer screenings for brain, lung, stomach, and liver malignancies
• Expert in cross-sectional imaging for all body regions to guide treatments

Dr. Cemil Bilir is a professor of medical oncology at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in immunotherapy and chemotherapy for lung, breast, and prostate cancers. A former research fellow at Northeastern University in Boston, he focused on pharmaceutical biotechnology and nanomedicine. Dr. Bilir works at a JCI-accredited facility where academic physicians provide around-the-clock care.

• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and ESMO.
• Completed a specialized clinical rotation at the Cleveland Clinic in the U.S.
• Treats complex oncological cases, including stage 4 lung cancer and sarcoma.
• Current Ph.D. student in inorganic chemistry at Sakarya University.

Dr. Liuying is the Director of the Oncology Ward at Jinshazhou Hospital. She specializes in using PET/CT imaging for cancer diagnosis and treatment planning.

• Contributor to national expert consensus for thermal ablation of lung tumors
• Expert in identifying hepatocellular carcinoma and lung cancer via imaging
• Published research in the Chinese Journal of Lung Cancer regarding tumor diagnostics
• Compiled standardized medical textbooks for microwave ablation and liver tumor cases
• Member of the China Medical Education Association for brachytherapy medicine

Dr. Murat Atay is a breast and general surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He completed specialized training in sentinel node mapping at the MDA Cancer Center in Texas. Dr. Atay also held several surgical roles at Lille University Hospital in France. He focuses on breast and thyroid surgery as well as oncological procedures.

• Performs mastectomy, lumpectomy, and lymphadenectomy.
• Treats conditions such as breast cancer and fibrocystic breast disease.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited smart hospital that treats 300,000 patients annually.
• Uses PET-MRI and mammography for precise diagnosis and monitoring.

Dr. Ercan Ozden is a medical oncologist and internal medicine specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik. He provides treatment for a wide range of cancers, including breast, lung, and colon cancer. Dr. Ozden trained at Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine. He later completed a medical oncology subspecialty at Kocaeli University.

• Specializes in immunotherapy, target therapy, and chemotherapy for complex cases.
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited hospital in Istanbul.
• Performs staging and biopsies for liver, lung, and pancreatic tumors.
• Provides targeted immunotherapy using medications like Keytruda.

Dr. Mustafa Serkan Alemdar is a clinical oncologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in treating complex solid tumors and blood cancers. Dr. Alemdar completed his medical degree and oncology fellowship at Akdeniz University. He is an active member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.

• Treats a wide range of cancers including breast, lung, and prostate.
• Expert in hematology-oncology for conditions like leukemia, myeloma, and lymphoma.
• Performs systemic therapies such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted biological therapy.
• Works at a facility that houses specialized oncology-bone marrow units and LINAC technology.

Dr. Gul Alco is a radiation oncologist and Professor at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. She excels in treating complex cases, including stage 4 lung and liver cancers. Dr. Alco utilizes the CyberKnife and Da Vinci robotic systems for precise tumor targeting. She works at a JCI-accredited facility known for its high safety standards.

• Specializes in brachytherapy and high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU).
• Performs radiofrequency ablation and proton-beam therapy for various malignancies.
• Treats pancreatic, breast, ovarian, and brain cancers using targeted radiation.
• Expert in nuclear medicine diagnostics, including PET-CT with Gallium 68.

Dr. Baha Zengel is a general surgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital. He specializes in oncoplastic breast surgery and thyroid diseases. He holds a doctorate in Basic Oncology from Dokuz Eylül University. Dr. Zengel serves as a founding board member of the Basic Oncology Association. He works at a JCI-accredited facility in İzmir.

• Performs breast-conserving mastectomy and simultaneous reconstructions.
• Expert in ROLL and SNOLL localization techniques for non-palpable lesions.
• Treats patients using laparoscopic cholecystectomy for gallbladder diseases.
• Former board member of the Aegean Region Surgery Association.

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).

Dr. Felix Dobritoiu is a thoracic surgeon at Ponderas Academic Hospital in Bucharest. He performs robotic thoracic surgery using the da Vinci Xi system. Dr. Dobritoiu treats both adults and children. He focuses on small-incision techniques to ensure faster patient recovery. His hospital holds JCI accreditation and acts as a Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence.

• Specializes in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) including uniportal techniques.
• Performs complex lung resections, mediastinoscopy, and bronchoscopy.
• Treats lung cancer, thymoma, thyroid cancer, and adenocarcinoma.
• Offers sternochondroplasty for chest wall deformities using 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.

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. Ayse Irem Yasin is an ESMO-certified medical oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. She uses PET/CT imaging to stage and monitor a wide range of solid tumors.

• Holds a European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Board Certificate
• Completed a breast cancer observership at Maggiore della Carita Hospital in Italy
• Trained in internal medicine at Cleveland Clinic and Basel University Hospital
• Investigates cancers of unknown primary origin using advanced imaging
• Specializes in evaluating breast, lung, and gastrointestinal malignancies

Professor Shixin Liu, MD, PhD, is the Discipline Leader of the Oncology Center. He is the former President of Jilin Provincial Cancer Hospital and former Director of the Cancer Prevention and Treatment Research Institute. He is a second-level professor and doctoral supervisor. He has received the State Council Special Government Allowance, the 4th National Famous Doctor (Outstanding Contribution) award, and the Model of Medical Ethics honor.

He specializes in the comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of malignant tumors. His focus is precision radiotherapy for thoracic and abdominal cancers. He is skilled in IMRT, VMAT, and SBRT for lung, esophageal, breast, and rectal cancers.

His leadership roles include Vice Chair of CMA Radiation Oncology, CACA Radiotherapy, and CACA Particle Therapy. He serves on the CSCO Standing Committee and as Vice Chair of the CSCO Radiation Oncology Expert Committee. He is Vice Chair of CPAM Radiation Oncology and a Standing Committee member of CSMEA. He chairs the Jilin Medical Association Radiation Oncology branch. He is on the editorial boards of the Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology and the Practical Journal of Cancer.

Dr. LV Xiao Jun is the Executive Director of the Department of Medical Oncology. He is a national expert in psycho-oncology and has 30 years of clinical experience. He previously served at the First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University. He is a recognized expert in cancer treatment and lung cancer care in Fujian Province.

Clinical focus: comprehensive care for solid tumors, including lung, breast, and gastrointestinal cancers; palliative care in oncology; and screening and treatment for psychological distress.

Appointments: Standing Committee Member (third term), Psycho-Oncology Committee, Chinese Anti-Cancer Association; Standing Committee Member (third term), Lung Cancer Committee, Fujian Anti-Cancer Association.

Professor Yan Zhi Ping leads the radiology department at Xiamen Humanity Hospital. He specializes in identifying early-stage lung cancer and brain tumors using PET/CT technology.

• Published over 30 academic papers on imaging and diagnostic accuracy
• Served as Vice Chairman of the Xiamen Radiological Society
• Expert in CT and MR diagnosis for the central nervous system
• Awarded provincial prizes for advancements in science and technology
• Deputy Director at the Xiamen Radiology Quality Control Center