Best Immunotherapy Doctors Abroad

Prof. Amit Tirosh leads the Neuroendocrine Tumors Service at Sheba Medical Center, specializing in complex hereditary syndromes.

• Expert in Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT)
• Head of the Endocrine Oncology Bioinformatics Laboratory
• Affiliated with NIH for MEN1 syndrome research
• Author of 40+ publications on neuroendocrine tumors
• Part of international expert panels on VHL disease

Dr. Graupera heads the Hematology Oncology Department at Sant Joan De Déu – one of Europe's top children's hospitals. His research focuses on pediatric cancer treatments.

• Trained at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in the USA
• Developed a radiation-free treatment for spinal cord gliomas
• Recipient of multiple prestigious oncology awards
• Published 70+ papers on pediatric cancer treatments

Dr. Yuri Goldes is the Deputy Director of General Surgery at Sheba Medical Center. He pioneered some of Israel’s first robotic resections for stomach and pancreatic cancers. Forbes Israel named him among the nation’s best gastrointestinal surgeons. In 2019, he received the Best Doctor of the Year award from the Israeli Ministry of Health.

• Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for pancreatic, gastric, and esophageal cancers.
• Performs minimally invasive Whipple procedures, one of the most complex abdominal operations.
• Treats benign conditions including diaphragmatic hernia, achalasia, GERD, and gallbladder disease.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked among the Top 10 hospitals worldwide by Newsweek.

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 specializes in breast, colorectal, and urogenital cancers at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Over 29 years of experience in medical oncology
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University's Cerrahpaşa Medical School
• Member of Turkish Medical Oncology and Lung Cancer Societies
• Works at one of Turkey's leading cancer treatment centers

Dr. Serkan Keskin specializes in immunotherapy at Memorial Şişli Hospital, with 25 years of oncology experience.

• Awarded Best Poster at the 19th National Cancer Congress
• Ranked 1st in Turkey in the Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam
• Member of ASCO and ESMO, ensuring adherence to global standards
• Completed specialized training at Istanbul University Institute of Oncology

Dr. Mustafa Solak specializes in immunotherapy for various cancers at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, trained at top institutions like Hacettepe University and MD Anderson Cancer Center.

• Fellowship-trained in oncology at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Handled numerous cases of breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Worked at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Dr. Mehmet Akif Ozturk is a medical oncology specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He currently serves as a faculty member at Üsküdar University. Dr. Ozturk previously held a faculty position at Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital. He treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility known for its high organ transplant success rates.

• Specializes in clinical oncology for local and international patients.
• Practices at Memorial Şişli, the first hospital in Turkey to earn JCI accreditation.
• Serves as a medical oncology specialist in Istanbul since 2018.
• Held specialist roles at several major Turkish medical centers throughout his career.

Dr. Mustafa Ozdogan is a professor and medical oncology specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital. He is the current President of the Antalya Breast Cancer Association. Dr. Ozdogan previously led oncology departments at Memorial Antalya and Medstar Antalya hospitals. He focuses on a multidisciplinary approach to complex cancer care.

• Sits on the board of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.
• Maintains active membership in ESMO and ASCO.
• Co-chairs the national working group for head and neck cancers.
• Works at Memorial Göztepe, which features MR Linac and robotic surgery systems.

Professor Yesim Yildirim specializes in cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies, with over 80 publications in the field.

• Member of European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Expert in breast, gastrointestinal, and lung cancers
• Professor at Haliç University, Istanbul
• Completed advanced training in melanoma and kidney cancer at Mount Vernon Cancer Center

Dr. Seref Komurcu is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in treating breast, lung, colorectal, and solid cancers. Dr. Komurcu holds both ECFMG and ESMO certifications. He previously served as a professor at Gülhane Military Medical Academy.

• Published over 110 scientific papers on cancer management.
• Provides immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy treatments.
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
• Works at a clinic affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Heves Sürmeli is a specialist in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology. She received her medical degree (M.D.) from Eskişehir Osmangazi University in 2004. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul (2005–2010). She then completed subspecialty training in Medical Oncology at the same hospital (2014–2017).

At the same center, she served as a Medical Oncology Specialist (2017–2023). She then worked as Administrative and Clinical Director (2023–2026). Her clinical interests include breast, lung, gynecologic, gastrointestinal, and urologic cancers.

She has published many articles in international peer‑reviewed journals. She has presented at national and international conferences. She is active in professional societies. She has received several awards.

Prof. Mustafa Özdoğan heads the Medical Oncology Department at Memorial Antalya Hospital with over 26 years of experience in cancer treatment.

• Specializes in medical oncology with a focus on immunotherapy
• Authored over 40 articles on cancer treatment
• Member of the European Medical Oncology Association
• Holds professorships and associate professorships in medical oncology

Dr. Tugba Akin Telli specializes in immunotherapy at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, with training from top institutions worldwide.

• Completed clinical research fellowships at Institut Jules Bordet and MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Holds a Medical Oncology Fellowship from Marmara University
• Specializes in medical oncology with a focus on advanced treatments
• Member of renowned medical institutions across Europe and the US

Dr. Ali Irfan Emre Tekgunduz is a hematologist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in bone marrow transplants and the treatment of complex blood diseases. Dr. Tekgunduz formerly served as the Deputy Head of Hematology at Ankara Oncological Hospital. He completed his medical training at Istanbul Medical University and Trakya University.

• Specialist in stem cell transplantation and internal medicine.
• Maintains membership in the European Hematological Association.
• Active member of the Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility, a US standard for patient safety.

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.

Prof. Sadi Kerem Okutur has authored 20+ papers on medical oncology and received the prestigious Oncology Research Award.

• Over 20 years of experience in medical oncology
• Specializes in immunotherapy and immuno-oncology treatments
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology
• Holds an associate professorship in medical oncology

Dr. Necdet Uskent is a medical oncologist and hematologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He was part of the pioneering team that performed Turkey's first bone marrow transplant. Dr. Uskent holds the European Medical Oncology Certificate and focuses on breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. He works at a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Founder of the Turkish Oncology Group (TOG).
• A founding member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.
• Served as a visiting lecturer at Royal Free and University College Hospital in London.
• Treats complex hematological conditions including lymphomas and myeloma.

Dr. Ozadli specializes in medical oncology with a strong focus on immunotherapy for lung, esophageal, and gastric cancers at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Board-certified in medical oncology after training at Ankara Oncology Hospital
• Expertise in treating lung, esophageal, gastric, and breast cancers
• Active researcher with publications in oncology