Best Whole-body MRI Doctors Worldwide — TOP 49

Professor Bulent Karagoz is an oncology expert at Anadolu Medical Center. He specializes in mapping complex tumors using diagnostic tools like whole-body MRI.

• Former Head of Internal Diseases and Medical Oncology at Istanbul Okan University
• Published over 40 scientific papers focusing on tumor biology and cancer research
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and European Head and Neck Society
• Trained in tumor biology and ethical clinical research at top medical institutions

Prof. Amos Toren, MD, PhD, MHA, is a pediatric hemato-oncologist and BMT specialist. He served as Director of Pediatric Hemato-Oncology and BMT at Sheba Medical Center.

He is board certified in Pediatrics, Pediatric Hemato-Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplantation. He holds a PhD in Human Genetics. He was Head of the Hematology Division at Tel Aviv University for two terms. He is a member of ASH, COG, ESPHI, EBMT, and CIBMTR. He also serves on the Ministry of Health Cord Blood Committee.

He led one of Israel’s most advanced pediatric oncology and BMT programs. The program treated children and young adults. His focus includes leukemia and lymphoma, immunodeficiencies, and rare cancers. He specializes in BMT and CAR T-cell therapy.

His translational research covers CAR T cells, cytokine-induced killer cells, pediatric brain tumors, and targeted therapies. He has worked with St. Anna, the NIH, and St. Jude. His publications include studies on pediatric SCT prophylaxis and PARP resistance.

Full time doctor at PrimeCare Bangkok who is also currently pursing a masters degree and research in anti-aging 

Education

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University,2023

Certifications

Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, Dhurakij Pundit University Bangkok (DPU)

Languages spoken: English and Thai

Dr. Hana Golan, MD, heads the Pediatric Hemato-Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT) Division at Sheba Medical Center. She specializes in childhood cancers, with a focus on neuroblastoma and other high-risk solid tumors.

She leads one of the region’s most advanced pediatric oncology programs. She manages complex, high-risk cases and practices at a hospital ranked in the global top 10.

She is the principal investigator of the High-Risk Neuroblastoma ESIOP protocol. She serves as an investigator in international Phase I/II trials and as the national coordinator of multicenter oncology protocols. She led the development of computerized chemotherapy protocols and patient databases to improve safety.

She earned her MD from the Technion. She completed residencies in pediatrics and pediatric hemato-oncology at Sheba. She conducted advanced research in transplantation immunology at the Weizmann Institute. She is board-certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology-Oncology. She is a Senior Lecturer at the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University. Her research focuses on cancer stem cells, targeted therapies, treatment-resistant malignancies, and cannabinoid-related oncology.

Professor Onder Surgit is a senior surgeon at Optimed International Hospital. He uses whole-body MRI to guide cancer surgery and laparoscopic procedures.

• Graduated from Hacettepe Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Instructor surgeon at the Advanced Medical Technologies Training Center
• Specializes in cancer surgery and laparoscopic – minimally invasive – techniques
• Maintains academic influence as a medical faculty member at Atilim University

Professor Amit Tirosh heads the neuroendocrine tumor service at Sheba Medical Center. He uses whole-body MRI to track hereditary conditions and endocrine cancers.

• Specializes in hereditary syndromes like von Hippel–Lindau disease and MEN1
• Author of over 40 peer-reviewed research papers in journals like Radiology
• Part of an international expert panel creating clinical guidelines for VHL disease
• Completed advanced training at the National Institutes of Health in the United States
• Leads the endocrine oncology bioinformatics lab at Sheba Medical Center

Dr. Einat Shacham‑Shmueli is a senior medical oncologist at the Gastrointestinal Clinic, Cancer Center, Sheba Medical Center. She treats cancers of the colon, stomach, and pancreas. She also manages metastatic disease. She uses precision diagnostics and biomarkers, systemic therapies, and radiotherapy. Care is provided within a multidisciplinary team.

She has authored more than 25 peer‑reviewed papers on GI oncology, tumor biology, and new treatments. Her work includes studies on stenting for malignant colonic obstruction. She serves as an investigator in international programs, including the NCI, the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group, and the Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program.

Education: MD, Tel Aviv University. Oncology residency, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center. Advanced training in GI oncology, UCSF. Accreditations: Board certified in Oncology and Gastroenterology. Member, Israel Society of Oncology and Radiotherapy.

Dr. Suleyman Hilmi Aksoy is an Assistant Professor at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty. He performs whole-body MRI at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specializes in interventional radiology using imaging for minimally invasive procedures
• Member of the European Society of Radiology (ESR)
• Presented at 13 national and international medical congresses
• Chief Assistant at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty
• Expert in teleradiology for remote and precise diagnostic analysis

Dr. Oktay Karadeniz specializes in advanced magnetic resonance imaging at Anadolu Medical Center. He completed his specialty training at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital.

• Focuses on oncologic imaging to detect and monitor cancer throughout the body
• Expert in musculoskeletal imaging – evaluates bones, joints, and soft tissues
• Provides cardiovascular imaging to assess heart and blood vessel health
• Certified specialist in neuroradiology – images the brain and nervous system
• Member of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine

Dr. Rahib Hasanov is a medical oncologist. He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (1999–2005). He completed an internal medicine residency (2009–2013) and a medical oncology fellowship at Marmara University (2015–2018). He also completed an observership at Houston Methodist Hospital (2006–2007).

He focuses on personalized oncology. His treatments include immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and novel agents. His clinical interests include gastrointestinal, breast, lung, and genitourinary cancers.

He attends national and international conferences. He welcomes patients from Turkey, Azerbaijan, Montenegro, Georgia, Uzbekistan, the Middle East, Europe, and the United States.

Dr. Canoglu specializes in advanced oncologic imaging and radiation therapy at Anadolu Medical Center. He uses Whole-body MRI to guide high-precision cancer treatments.

• Expert in MR Linac – combines real-time MRI scans with radiation delivery
• Trained at Kocaeli University in the radiation oncology department
• Experienced in CyberKnife and Varian TrueBeam for targeted screening and therapy
• Former specialist at high-volume Turkish training and research hospitals

Professor Oren Shebolet heads the Liver Unit at Sourasky Medical Center. He uses detailed imaging to manage complex liver and gastrointestinal conditions.

• Directs the Liver Unit at one of Israel's largest medical centers
• Focuses on diagnostics for chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, and genetic liver diseases
• Presented over 100 reports at international medical congresses
• Author of 60 scientific publications in professional medical journals
• Member of the European Association for the Study of the Liver

Dr. Orit Golan directs the Mammography Department at Tel Aviv Medical Center. She is a radiology specialist with advanced training from the Curie Institute in Paris.

• Specializes in MRI of the mammary gland and advanced breast visualization
• Uses molecular breast imaging to detect small tumors at early stages
• Trained at the Gustave Roussy Cancer Center in France
• Senior physician in the Institute of Visualization at Sourasky Medical Center
• Member of the North American Society of Radiology

Professor Johannes Grisar leads rheumatology at the Medical University of Vienna. He uses whole-body MRI to image and monitor systemic inflammation in autoimmune disorders.

• Senior Consultant at Wiener Privatklinik – a leading private medical facility in Austria
• Professor at the Medical University of Vienna – one of Europe’s oldest medical schools
• Researches inflammation biomarkers to improve diagnostic accuracy for systemic diseases
• Member of European rheumatology networks that set international standards for patient care
• Specializes in diagnosing rheumatoid arthritis and lupus through advanced medical imaging

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.

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. Zuhal Cakmak Peksen is a Family Medicine Specialist since 2017. She earned her MD from Çukurova University in 2010. She completed specialty training at Yüzüncü Yıl University between 2013 and 2017. She is currently studying for a bachelor’s degree in Health Management at Anadolu University (2024–present).

She has 15 years of clinical practice (2010–2025) across 8 institutions. Her experience includes research in Family Medicine (2013–2017) and work at several Family Health Centers. Since 2020, she has served at TOKİ Avrupa Family Health Center in Gaziosmanpaşa, Istanbul.

Associate Professor Ayse Irem Yasin is an ESMO-certified oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. She uses whole-body MRI to stage complex cancers and monitor patient recovery.

• Holds a European Society for Medical Oncology certificate from Paris
• Completed training at Bezmialem Vakif University – a leading Turkish medical institution
• Gained international experience at the Cleveland Clinic and Harvard Medical School
• Expert in identifying spread in breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Specializes in soft tissue sarcomas and rare malignant melanomas

Dr. Yan Zhi Ping leads the radiology department at Xiamen Humanity Hospital. He specializes in MRI diagnosis for brain tumors and abdominal diseases.

• Graduated from the First Military Medical University
• Published over 30 academic papers on medical imaging
• Won the Fujian Provincial Science and Technology Progress award
• Serves as Vice Chairman of the Xiamen Radiological Society
• Expert in identifying early-stage lung cancer using CT and MRI scans