Best Thyroid biopsy Doctors Worldwide — TOP 141

Professor Bulent Karagoz is a medical oncology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center. He previously served as the Head of Medical Oncology at GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital.

• Specializes in tumor biology to guide precise thyroid biopsy and diagnostic decisions
• Appointed as a Professor at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine
• Authored over 40 scientific publications focused on cancer research and immunology
• Former Head of the Medical Ethics Committee at Istanbul Okan University
• Member of the European Head and Neck Society for thyroid and neck cancers

Dr. Esra Tustas Haberal is an obstetrician-gynecologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. She won the Schering German First Prize for her research on reproductive health. Dr. Haberal specializes in managing high-risk pregnancies and treating infertility. She also performs pelvic floor and genital aesthetic surgeries.

• Expertise in laparoscopic and hysteroscopic minimally invasive procedures.
• Treats reproductive conditions including endometriosis, polycystic ovaries, and uterine fibroids.
• Performs gynecological surgeries such as myomectomy and hysterectomy.
• Works at JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital, which serves 500,000+ patients annually.

Dr. Mustafa Solak is a clinical oncologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He worked at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA.

• Trained at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute – one of the leading cancer centers in Turkey
• Specializes in thyroid cancer and other head and neck malignancies
• Performs radioiodine therapy to treat advanced thyroid disorders and cancer
• Expert in providing systemic treatments for solid tumors and complex hematological conditions
• Completed a minor specialization in medical oncology to treat advanced cancer cases

Dr. Andreas Sesterhenn is the Chief Physician of Otolaryngology and Plastic Surgery at Solingen Clinic. He specializes in tumor removal for the head, neck, and upper airways. Dr. Sesterhenn uses robotic systems for interventions through incisions as small as 1 cm. Developed expertise in surgical medicine through training in the USA and Germany.

• Performs endoscopic operations through the nose to treat complex tumors.
• Author of over 75 scientific publications in the field of head and neck surgery.
• Treats larynx, thyroid, and tongue cancer using tumor-sparing techniques.
• Works at Solingen Clinic, ranked among the top hospitals in Germany by Focus magazine.

Professor Zielinski is the Medical Director of the International Oncology Center at Wiener Privatklinik. His specialty in tumor biology supports accurate diagnosis through thyroid biopsy for glandular cancers.

• Author of over 600 scientific papers on cancer diagnostics and personalized medicine
• Chairman of the Vienna Cancer Center and founder of the Comprehensive Cancer Center
• Former Head of Oncology at Vienna General Hospital – the city's largest university clinic
• President of the Central European Cooperative Oncology Group and ESMO board member
• Recipient of the Grand Decoration of Honour in Silver for medical services

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%.

Professor Onder Surgit is a senior surgeon at Optimed Health Group. He specializes in cancer surgery and advanced laparoscopic techniques.

• Graduated from Hacettepe Faculty of Medicine - a top-tier Turkish medical school
• Serves as an instructor surgeon at the Advanced Medical Technologies Training Center
• Held faculty positions at Atilim University and Turgut Ozal University
• Broad expertise includes complex abdominal procedures and cancer-related diagnostics
• Performs thyroid biopsy using precise surgical methods for accurate tissue sampling

Dr. Sezer Sağlam is a medical oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in gastrointestinal oncology and the treatment of liver cancer. Dr. Sağlam was nominated for the International Best Researcher Award for his work on liver-transplanted patients. He has served as a professor of medical oncology since 2016.

• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
• Member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (ENETS).
• Works at JCI-accredited facility with advanced PET-MRI and radiology departments.

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).

Professor Amit Tirosh leads the neuroendocrine tumor service at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in endocrine oncology and hereditary syndromes that affect the thyroid and other glands.

• Trained at the National Institutes of Health in the United States
• Works within the Endocrine Institute to provide specialized thyroid biopsy evaluations
• Author of over 40 medical papers in journals like JAMA and Radiology
• Member of the American Endocrine Society and European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society
• Professor at Tel Aviv University medical faculty

Dr. Jaume Mora Graupera is the Scientific Director of Hematology and Oncology at SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital. He completed elite fellowships at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

• Specializes in pediatric tumor pathology to ensure accurate thyroid biopsy results
• Recipient of the Young Investigator Award from the American Society of Clinical Oncology
• Directs the Developmental Tumors Laboratory focusing on molecular cancer research
• Member of the International Society of Pediatric Oncology (SIOP)
• Authored over 70 scientific papers on childhood cancer and complex tumors

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. Sinan Karaaslan is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center. He specializes in diagnosing and treating malignancies, including tumor evaluation through thyroid biopsy.

• Previously served as an oncology expert at the Gülhane Military Medical Academy
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical institutions
• Uses immunotherapy and targeted therapy to treat complex cancer cases
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Society
• Specializes in soft tissue and bone cancers like Ewing's sarcoma

Dr. Juan Ybarra Munoz is an oncologist and gastroenterologist at Centro Médico Teknon. He provides specialized medical oversight for thyroid biopsy procedures at this top-ranked Spanish clinic.

• Specializes in oncology – focuses on identifying and treating cancerous growths
• Works at Centro Médico Teknon – a premier hospital in Barcelona
• Has expertise in gastroenterology – managing conditions of the digestive system
• Part of a multidisciplinary team providing highly accurate diagnostic testing

Professor Yesim Yildirim is an ESMO-certified medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center. She specializes in targeted therapies and immunotherapy for various cancer types.

• Performed advanced training at Rambam Medical Center and Mount Vernon Cancer Center
• Authored over 80 scientific publications on cancer care and thyroid health
• Founded the Turkish Gastrointestinal Oncology Network to improve treatment standards
• Maintains an ESMO certification, ensuring her thyroid biopsy protocols meet European standards
• Completed a specialized immunology course at the European School of Oncology

Dr. Suleyman Hilmi Aksoy is an Assistant Professor at Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty. He specializes in interventional radiology at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Performs thyroid biopsy using imaging guidance for precision
• Expert in interventional radiology – uses imaging to perform minimally invasive procedures
• Member of the Turkish Society of Interventional Radiology
• Member of the European Society of Radiology (ESR)
• Presented research at 13 national and international medical congresses

Dr. Erdem Turemen specializes in thyroid biopsy at the JCI-accredited Anadolu Medical Center. He uses ultrasound to guide needle sampling for high precision.

• Authored over 25 papers in national and international medical journals
• Focuses on diagnosing thyroid cancer and neuroendocrine tumors
• Expert in managing complex hormonal disorders and metabolic syndrome
• Member of the endocrinology team at a top Turkish hospital
• Trained at Trakya University and Cerrahpaşa Medical School