PET/CT Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Dr. Yaacov Lawrence is the Chair of Radiation Oncology at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in precision radiation therapy and neuro-oncology. Dr. Lawrence pioneered celiac plexus radiosurgery for pancreatic cancer pain management. He holds the FASTRO designation, one of the highest honors in his specialty.

• Leads the Gastrointestinal Cancer Program at Sheba Medical Center.
• Performs stereotactic radiosurgery for brain tumors and nervous system cancers.
• Authored over 280 scientific publications on personalized radiation protocols.
• Completed radiation oncology fellowship training at Thomas Jefferson University.

Dr. Eytan Aharon Ben-Ami leads the Oncology Division at Sheba Medical Center in Israel. He specialized in sarcoma and bone oncology at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Dr. Ben-Ami founded the Sheba Clinical Research Organization to advance cancer studies. He treats rare bone tumors and soft tissue sarcomas with personalized protocols.

• Heads the Early-Phase Clinical Trials Unit for innovative cancer therapies.
• Authored over 40 scientific publications on molecular mechanisms and early detection.
• Leads Phase I trials in targeted therapy and immunotherapy for rare cancers.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, a top-10 hospital globally per Newsweek.

Dr. Joseba Rebollo Liceaga is a clinical oncologist at Quirónsalud Alicante. He focuses on personalized cancer treatments and gene-based therapies for metastatic breast cancer. Dr. Rebollo Liceaga teaches as a professor of Multidisciplinary and Personalized Oncology. He treats various conditions, including prostate, colon, and thyroid cancers.

• Former Head of Oncology at Clínica San Miguel and Hospital General de Villalba.
• Researches electrochemotherapy and multidisciplinary approaches for complex cases.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Quirónsalud Torrevieja, a leading center in southeastern Spain.
• Expert in diagnostics using PET-CT, mammography, and tumor marker blood tests.

Dr. Ercan Kocakoc is a prize-winning radiologist at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He won 1st Prize at the 2009 ESGAR congress for clinical cases. Dr. Kocakoc specializes in interventional radiology and advanced body imaging. He completed a research fellowship at the University Hospital of Cleveland in the USA.

• Performs liver chemoembolization and radioembolization for cancer patients.
• Treats urological conditions through procedures like varicocele embolization.
• Held former chairmanship roles at Bezmialem Vakif and Yeditepe Universities.
• Fellow of the European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology.

Dr. Zohar Dotan heads the urology department at Sheba Medical Center. He uses PET/CT diagnostics to plan precise surgeries for prostate and kidney cancers.

• Trained in uro-oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York
• Former head of the Israeli Uro-Oncology Society
• Recipient of awards from the American Association of Clinical Surgery
• Author of over 50 scientific publications on cancer treatment and research
• Assistant professor at the Tel Aviv University School of Medicine

Dr. Jair Bar is a thoracic oncologist and Deputy Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in treating advanced non-small cell lung cancer using personalized immunotherapy and targeted treatments. Dr. Bar holds a PhD in Molecular Biology and leads a research lab focused on immunotherapy resistance.

• Chair of the Israel Lung Cancer Group.
• Board-certified in both Medical Oncology and Radiotherapy Oncology.
• Treats patients at Sheba Medical Center, a top-10 globally ranked hospital.
• Uses molecular and genetic profiling to create precise cancer treatment plans.

Uzm. Dr. Erkan Göcen is a Radiation Oncology Specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital (Optimed Health Group). He graduated from İstanbul University, İstanbul Faculty of Medicine (Çapa) in 2003.

Career: He trained and practiced in Radiation Oncology from 2010 to 2012. He worked in public and private health institutions from 2012 to 2016. He served in the private medical sector as a Radiation Oncology Specialist from 2016 to 2023. He has been at Optimed Hospital since 2024.

Clinical interests: cancers of the brain, head and neck, esophagus, stomach, colorectal, pancreas, prostate, bladder, lung, soft tissues (sarcomas), skin, uterus and cervix, and breast. Affiliations: Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology (TROD) and Tekirdağ Medical Chamber. Languages: English and Turkish.

Dr. Erkan Karatas is an ENT and maxillofacial surgeon at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in skull base surgery and cochlear implant placement. Dr. Karatas has contributed to over 100 medical articles. He completed specialized training at prestigious centers in the US, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.

• Member of 11 professional associations, including the American Academy of Otolaryngology.
• Expert in complex surgeries for thyroid, tongue, and larynx cancers.
• Performs specialized procedures like stapedectomy, tympanoplasty, and orthognathic surgery.
• Works at an AACI-accredited hospital that treats 565,000 patients annually.

15,000+ surgical procedures performed – Dr. de Lacy Fortuny leads surgical innovation at Hospital Quiron Barcelona.

• President of the Association of Surgeons-Endoscopists in Europe
• Developed the TaTME technique for high-precision rectal cancer surgery
• Uses PET/CT results for planning minimally invasive gastrointestinal cancer treatments
• Pioneered the removal of organs through natural body openings
• Speaks globally on advanced robotic and laparoscopic surgical methods

Professor Lee specializes in pancreatobiliary disorders at Samsung Medical Center. He uses PET/CT imaging to evaluate pancreatic, bile duct, and gallbladder cancers.

• Trained at Seoul National University and the University of California
• Expert in managing complex abdominal oncology cases
• Performs advanced surgeries like the Whipple procedure
• Member of the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
• Treats patients at a facility serving presidential standards in South Korea

Dr. Lee specializes in gastrointestinal oncology at Samsung Medical Center. He focuses on diagnosing and treating pancreatic, bile duct, and gallbladder cancers.

• Trained at Stanford University School of Medicine in the United States
• Uses PET/CT scans to evaluate pancreatic and colon cancer cases
• Professor of Gastroenterology at a leading South Korean medical faculty
• Member of the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
• Completed advanced clinical training at Kyoto Second Red Cross Hospital

Dr. Seung Jae Huh is an oncologist at Samsung Medical Center. He utilizes PET/CT imaging for precise cancer detection and treatment planning.

• Practices at Samsung Medical Center – a leading hospital for oncology in South Korea
• Focuses on oncologic imaging for accurate tumor staging
• Works within a specialized oncology department for complex cancer cases

Dr. Lee Jeong Won is an oncogynecologist at Samsung Medical Center. He uses tools like PET/CT to detect and track gynecological cancers.

• Specializes in oncogynecology – the diagnosis and treatment of female reproductive cancers
• Practices at Samsung Medical Center – a top-tier hospital in South Korea
• Uses medical imaging to identify tumor locations and spread in the body

Professor Kim Tae Joong is a specialist in gynecologic oncology at Samsung Medical Center. He uses PET/CT imaging to detect and stage cancers of the female reproductive system.

• Focuses on identifying tumors and tracking treatment progress using advanced imaging
• Expert in oncogynecological care at one of South Korea's top-ranked hospitals
• Serves as a professor at the Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine
• Member of the Korean Society of Gynecologic Oncology

Dr. Choi Han Yong leads the Urology Department at Samsung Medical Center. He uses PET/CT imaging to guide surgical planning for complex urological cancers.

• Serves as the Head of Urology at one of South Korea's top-ranked hospitals
• Specializes in oncosurgery for prostate, kidney, and bladder cancers
• Provides expert interpretation of imaging for precise tumor localization
• Member of leading international urological and oncological societies

Dr. Karen Drumea is an oncology and radiotherapy specialist at Rambam Medical Center. She uses PET/CT imaging to guide cancer care and treatment planning.

• Specializes in radiotherapy – uses radiation to treat various cancer types
• Works at Rambam Medical Center – a major Israeli government hospital
• Expert in clinical oncology for tumor diagnosis and staging

Dr. Jacob Cohen is a senior gynecologist at Assuta Medical Center. He specializes in laparoscopic and endoscopic procedures during PET/CT evaluations.

• Performs minimally invasive surgery to treat gynecological conditions
• Specialist in endoscopically assisted diagnostics
• Practices at Assuta – Israel's largest private medical center

Professor Yoram Kluger is a leading oncosurgery specialist at Rambam Medical Center. He uses PET/CT imaging to guide complex surgical planning for cancer patients.

• Heads the Department of General Surgery at Rambam Health Care Campus
• Specializes in pancreatic and hepatobiliary surgery – operations on the liver and gallbladder
• Professor at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology medical school
• Regularly incorporates molecular imaging into high-stakes oncological care

Dr. Ella Tepper is the Chief Physician at the Assuta Medical Center Oncology Center. She directs large-scale cancer care where PET/CT is a vital tool for diagnosis.

• Lead oncologist at Israel's largest private hospital
• Specializes in diagnosing and treating various tumor types
• Oversees complex cancer cases requiring detailed medical imaging
• Coordinates advanced oncology protocols for patient care at Assuta

Dr. Fuad Nurili completed a fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. He is an expert in interventional radiology and interventional oncology. Dr. Nurili treats cancer and obesity using minimally invasive image-guided techniques. He currently practices at Menfis Health Novimaj in Istanbul.

• Trained at the world-renowned Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
• Researched intra-arterial injection techniques for treating pancreatic cancer.
• Published original findings on postmortem biopsies in major medical journals.
• Expert in PET/CT, MRI area scans, and complex tumor marker analysis.