Best Radiofrequency ablation of the liver Doctors Worldwide — TOP 40

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%.

Dr. Eda Tanrikulu specializes in medical oncology and chemotherapy at Anadolu Medical Center, with extensive training and experience in cancer treatment.

• Graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialized in Internal Medicine at Istanbul University
• Completed Medical Oncology training at Marmara University
• Served as head researcher in international clinical studies

Dr. Murat Dokdok is a specialized interventional radiologist at Anadolu Medical Center. He completed an interventional neuroradiology fellowship at the University Hospital of Zurich. Dr. Dokdok also held a fellowship at Harvard Medical School. He focuses on neurological therapy and imaging for conditions like cerebral aneurysms and liver cancer. Dr. Dokdok works at Anadolu, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Holds over 100 national and international scientific publications and presentations.
• Certified by the European Society of Neuroradiology.
• Member of the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Society of Europe.
• Performs radiofrequency ablation and chemoembolization for oncology patients.

Leading oncologist at Sourasky Medical Center, specializing in cutting-edge treatments like radiofrequency ablation for liver tumors, backed by extensive research in genomics and immunotherapy.

• Senior Lecturer with a strong academic background in computational biology and genomics
• Primary investigator for multiple clinical trials, including those focusing on NSCLC and T-cell therapies
• Member of prestigious organizations like ESMO and IASLC, highlighting expertise in thoracic malignancies
• Recipient of teaching honors and research grants, recognized for contributions to medical education and oncology

Dr. Pelles Sharon specializes in liver cancer treatments, including radiofrequency ablation, at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Extensive experience in various cancer treatments
• Conducted clinical research on oncologic patient attitudes
• Offers a range of surgical and non-surgical options
• Part of a respected oncology team

Prof. Merimsky is a leading expert in liver tumor ablation, with decades of specialized experience at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Over 41 years of experience of focused oncology practice
• Specialized in sarcoma and bone tumor treatments
• Fellowship at Institut Gustave Roussy in Paris
• Member of ESMO and ASCO professional societies
• Published extensively on innovative cancer therapies

Professor Arnon Nagler pioneered reduced-intensity bone marrow transplants and founded Israel's first public cord blood bank at Sheba Medical Center.

• 35+ years specializing in hematology and stem cell transplantation
• Former Chair of EBMT's Acute Leukemia Working Party –786–top transplant research body
• Performed Israel's first cord blood transplantations
• Published extensively in journals like Blood and Leukemia

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.

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).

Specializes in minimally invasive liver tumors ablation – Dr. Ben Yaacov trained in microwave liver ablation at Reims, France.

• Senior surgeon at Sheba Medical Center
• Trained at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
• ESSO-certified in HIPEC procedures
• Board-certified in surgical oncology

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 radiofrequency ablation of the liver, having trained at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute and MD Anderson Cancer Center.

• Completed residency at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital
• Expert in treating various cancers including gastrointestinal cancers
• Fellowship at the prestigious Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Worked at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Dr. Eda Tanrikulu is a clinical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. She ranked 3rd nationally in Turkey's minor specialty medical exam. Dr. Tanrikulu specializes in chemotherapy and individualized cancer treatments. She works at a facility affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Served as the head of the medical oncology unit at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital.
• Participated in global training at Oxford University and ESMO in Manchester.
• Treats gastrointestinal, urological, lung, and breast cancers.
• Member of the American and European Societies of Medical Oncology.

Fellowship-trained in interventional radiology with 21 years of experience of experience – Gürhan Adam specializes in minimally invasive liver procedures at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Trained at Ege University and Bursa Uludag University
• Member of the Turkish Society of Interventional Radiology
• Specializes in diagnostic and interventional radiology
• Works with advanced ablation techniques

Over 32 years of experience of surgical experience – Dr. Menahem Ben-haim specializes in liver and pancreatic cancer treatments at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Expert in Whipple surgery for gastrointestinal cancers
• Highly experienced in liver cancer interventions
• Top specialist at one of Israel's leading medical centers

Phd Viola Fox leads a certified cancer center in Solingen, specializing in innovative therapies for tumor diseases.

• 14 years of experience treating cancer with chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies
• Chief Physician at BKZ Solingen's Hematology and Oncology Clinic
• Qualified specialist in genetics since 2016
• Member of the American Association for Cancer Research
• Actively involved in molecular biology research for cancer treatments

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli specializes in gastrointestinal cancers and performs radiofrequency ablation at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

• Oncology experience across multiple Turkish hospitals
• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016
• Trained at Selcuk University's Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Mustafa Serkan Alemdar specializes in medical oncology with strong training in liver-directed therapies, including radiofrequency ablation.

• Dual specialization in internal medicine and medical oncology
• Performs procedures at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
• 20 years of experience experience across multiple hospitals
• Trained at Akdeniz University – one of Turkey's top medical schools

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.