Page 5 - Best Chemotherapy doctors: TOP 152 doctors

Forbes named Dr. Tabernero one of Spain's 5 most influential cancer leaders. Former President of the European Society for Medical Oncology.

• Director of the Vall d’Hebrón Institute of Oncology
• Specializes in molecular targeted therapies and personalized cancer treatments
• Author of over 70 papers on innovative cancer treatments
• Conducts clinical trials for new colon cancer therapies

Dr. Alemdar specializes in medical oncology with extensive training at Akdeniz University – a leading institution in Turkey.

• Board-certified in medical oncology since 2018
• Over 20 years of experience of experience in internal medicine and oncology
• Works at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association

Associate Professor Tarik Salman specializes in personalized cancer treatments at Medicalpoint International Hospital, including comprehensive genomic profiling.

• Over 32 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Trained at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
• Board member of multiple oncology associations
• Expert in targeted therapies and immunotherapy

Dr. Ivetta Danylesko specializes in chemotherapy at Sheba Medical Center, bringing expert care tailored to individual patient needs.

• Specializes in chemotherapy protocols
• Practices at Sheba Medical Center, a top-tier facility
• Focuses on personalized treatment approaches

Dr. Mariam Mohammed Hussein Abu Zeid is a clinical oncologist. She treats solid tumors and hematologic cancers. She earned her MBBCh from Ain Shams University in 2007 (Excellent). She completed a Master’s in Clinical Oncology and Nuclear Medicine in 2011 (Very Good). She received a Ph.D. in 2018 and an ESMO Certificate in 2015.

She leads and monitors clinical trials. Her work includes data collection and analysis. She administers chemotherapy and manages treatment toxicities. She also plans care with multidisciplinary teams. Her experience includes Ain Shams University Hospitals (2009–2012), the International Medical Center (2012–2014), and Wadi El Nile Hospital (2015–2019). Her roles covered diagnosis and staging, supportive care, quality improvement, and screening. She educates patients and families about the diagnosis, treatment options, and palliative care.

Dr. Emad Shash, M.B.B.Ch, MSc, M.D., is a medical oncologist. He is the Medical Director of the Breast Comprehensive Cancer Hospital at NCI. He leads the Medical Oncology Department and is the Breast Program Director at Shifaa Al Orman Cancer Hospital in Luxor. His clinical focus includes breast, gynecologic, genitourinary, thoracic, gastrointestinal, and rare cancers. He specializes in systemic therapy, including chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy.

He served as coordinating research physician and medical lead at the EORTC from 2011 to 2015. Since 2008, he has contributed to more than 70 international oncology trials as a coordinator, sub-investigator, principal investigator, and sponsor medical monitor. Credentials include M.B.B.Ch (2004), MSc (2010), MD (2015), and the EORTC Certificate of Excellence (2015). He also holds a Diploma in Hospital Quality Management & Patient Safety (JCI/57357, 2017). He is a Fellow of the EIO. He is a member of ESMO (panel voting), ESGO, and ASCO (IAC), and serves on the ECRIN board.

Assoc. Prof. Ayse Irem Yasin specializes vergewis in medical oncology with extensive experience treating various cancers at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Board-certified in medical oncology with ESMO certification
• Specializes in breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Trained internationally at prestigious institutions like Cleveland Clinic and Harvard Medical School
• Completed fellowship in medical oncology at Bezmialem Vakif University

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Iyikesici specializes in metabolically supported chemotherapy – a tailored approach combining traditional methods with metabolic therapies at Central Hospital.

• Focuses on breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Pioneers metabolic therapies like ketogenic diet in treatment plans
• Published peer-reviewed research on cancer treatment outcomes
• Offers hyperthermia and hyperbaric oxygen as complementary therapies

Prof. Avichai Shimoni, MD, is Director of Bone Marrow Transplantation at Sheba Medical Center. He is a hemato-oncologist with over 30 years of experience in bone marrow transplantation, cellular therapies, and advanced blood cancer care.

He leads a high-volume program for complex, high-risk blood cancers. He performs allogeneic and autologous transplants. He also provides CAR T-cell therapy for leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. He completed a bone marrow transplantation fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center.

He is Chairman of Hematology at Tel Aviv University and a Professor of Hematology. He has authored more than 250 scientific papers. His research focuses on CAR T-cell therapy and stem cell transplantation. He is often listed among Israel's Best Doctors (Forbes 2025 and 2026).

Dr. Maha Yahia is a medical oncologist and hemato-oncologist. She provides assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. Her treatments include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy. She cares for patients with breast, genitourinary, gynecologic, thoracic, gastrointestinal, and rare cancers.

Education: M.B.B.Ch, Kasr El-Aini, Cairo University (1997–2003). Master in Hemato-oncology, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University (2008). Doctoral Degree in Hemato-oncology, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University (2015).

Experience: Resident in Medical Oncology, Maadi AFMC (2005–2010). Visitor Resident, NCI Cairo (2008–2009). Consultant Assistant, Prof. Hussein Khaled Clinic (2010–2017). Specialist, International Medical Center (2011–2012), Wadi El Nile Hospital (2013–2014), and Maadi AFMC (2011–2018). Head, Clinical Research Support Team, Maadi AFMC (2016–2018). Major (2014–2016) and Lt. Colonel Doctor (2016–2018), Egyptian Armed Forces. Lecturer of Clinical Research, AFCM (2019–2021).

With over 20 years of oncology expertise, Dr. Lucía González Cortijo leads Quironsalud Madrid's oncology department and specializes in breast and gynecologic cancers.

• Focuses on personalized treatments, including immunotherapy and targeted therapies
• Principal investigator in 20+ clinical trials for breast cancer
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and GEICAM research groups
• Founder of 'Corre en Rosa' to support cancer patients through physical activity
• Trained at MD Anderson Cancer Center Madrid

Prof. Ben Boursi leads research on microbiome prognostic factors in cancer therapies – merging cutting-edge science with clinical oncology at Sheba Medical Center.

• Specializes in gastrointestinal cancers with focused training at University of Pennsylvania and MD Anderson
• Founder of ECOG-ACRIN Microbiome Working Group – pioneering microbial modulation treatments
• Develops predictive models for colorectal and pancreatic cancers undergoing clinical trials
• Board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology by Israeli medical boards
• Teaches host-microbiome interactions at Tel Aviv University's medical school

Dr. Abraham Avigdor, MD, is Director of the Institute of Hematology and Co‑Director of the Hematology & Bone Marrow Transplantation Division at Sheba Medical Center. He is an international leader in lymphoma, CAR‑T, and advanced hemato‑oncology with more than 35 years of experience. His clinical focus includes lymphomas, multiple myeloma, and complex blood cancers.

He is a pioneer in CAR‑T integration. He leads cellular therapy and bone marrow transplantation programs (autologous and allogeneic). He also advances stem cell therapies and precision diagnostics, including PET/CT‑based prognostics. His work includes immunotherapy and targeted regimens and the development of innovative, data‑driven protocols.

He collaborates with LYSA, EMCL, and international PET groups. He has authored more than 130 publications. Key roles include Founder and President of the Israeli Lymphoma Working Group, former Chair of the Israeli Lymphoma Study Group, and Senior Lecturer at Tel Aviv University. Education: MD, Ben‑Gurion University; residency, Sheba Medical Center; postdoctoral fellowship, Weizmann Institute. Awards include the Knesset Prize, the Israeli Ministry of Health Award, and the Sackler Prize.

Associate Professor Muhammed Mustafa Atci leads the Medical Oncology program at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı, with extensive research in chemotherapy outcomes.

• Specializes in medical oncology with a focus on chemotherapy protocols
• Published multiple studies on chemotherapy efficacy in peer-reviewed journals
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Education Coordinator for Medical Oncology Sub-Branch

Professor Raanan Berger, MD PhD, is a medical oncologist and radiotherapist. He is Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center and heads its clinical research unit. He was listed in Forbes Israel’s “Best Doctors” (2025). He leads the genitourinary oncology program with a focus on prostate cancer. His care includes systemic therapy and radiotherapy in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered model.

He is board-certified in oncology. He earned his MD and PhD at Tel Aviv University and completed his clinical training at Sheba. He then completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Dana-Farber/Harvard, focusing on prostate cancer with Dr. Philip Kantoff and molecular oncology in Dr. William C. Hahn’s lab. He is a member of ESMO and ASCO. He has co-authored more than 20 peer-reviewed papers, including studies on outcomes in high- versus very high-risk prostate cancer and on BRCA1/2 in large cohorts.

Dr. Yuri Goldes is a general surgeon with more than 20 years of clinical experience. He specializes in upper gastrointestinal and oncologic surgery. He is Deputy Director of the Department of General Surgery and Transplantation at Sheba Medical Center in Tel Aviv. He also leads the Upper GI Surgery Unit. He was named to Forbes Israel’s Best Doctors in 2025. He is ranked among Israel’s Best Gastrointestinal Surgeons by Forbes. In 2019, he received the Israeli Ministry of Health “Best Doctor of the Year” award.

He is an expert in advanced minimally invasive and robotic surgery. He treats diaphragmatic hernia, achalasia, GERD, and gallbladder disease. He also performs oncologic surgery for pancreatic, gastric, and esophageal cancers. He uses laparoscopic and robotic techniques.

He pioneered some of Israel’s first robotic oncologic resections of the stomach and pancreas. He is among a small group worldwide who perform minimally invasive Whipple procedures (pancreaticoduodenectomy) using advanced laparoscopy. He applies methods that improve outcomes and speed recovery. He provides personalized care.

Clinical Director of a Multidisciplinary Breast Unit with 322 peer-reviewed publications – Dr. Kuemmel leads breast cancer research at Kliniken Essen-Mitte.

• Executive Board Member of the AGO (Arbeitsgemeinschaft Gynäkologische Onkologie)
• ESMO Faculty member for Breast Cancer
• Global PI and head of 27 clinical investigations and trials
• Member of multiple prestigious oncology societies including ESMO and ASCO

Professor Jair Bar, MD, PhD, is a thoracic oncologist and Deputy Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center. He leads the Thoracic Oncology Unit. He treats lung cancer, including advanced non-small cell cases. His care includes medical oncology, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy.

He runs a translational research lab focused on resistance to immunotherapy. He has published on exhaled-breath cancer metabolism and on angiogenesis inhibition in lung cancer.

He has chaired the Israel Lung Cancer Group since 2003. He is a member of the Israel Society of Clinical Oncology and Radiotherapy, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the American Association for Cancer Research. He is board-certified in Medical Oncology and Radiotherapy Oncology. He is a Senior Lecturer at Tel Aviv University.

Dr. Hila Magen, MD, leads the Multiple Myeloma and Amyloidosis Unit at Sheba Medical Center. She is a hemato-oncologist with over 35 years of experience. She is a leading Israeli expert in multiple myeloma and plasma cell disorders.

She runs a program that provides personalized care and early access to clinical trials. This includes CAR-T therapy for high-risk and relapsed or refractory myeloma and amyloidosis. Dr. Magen is a principal investigator in point-of-care CAR-T studies. She brings new immunotherapies into routine care.

Training: Fellowships in Multiple Myeloma (UAMS) and Lymphocytic Leukemia (MD Anderson). Academic: Instructor, Tel Aviv University. Research: Author of 100+ publications, contributor to landmark myeloma studies, and reviewer for international journals.