Best Lung Biopsy Doctors Abroad

Professor Altan Kir is an expert thoracic surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. He performs lung biopsy and complex airway surgery within a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Trained at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York for advanced clinical training
• Holds a specialty certification from the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
• Completed advanced thoracic training at the London Royal Brompton Hospital in the UK
• Specializes in robotic lung surgery using the Da Vinci surgical system
• Experienced in treating lung cancer cases including advanced stage four tumors

Dr. Erhun Eyüboğlu trained at Johns Hopkins University in the USA. He is a senior surgical expert who performs lung biopsy procedures at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Lecturer at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Specializes in complex cancer surgeries to identify and treat tumors
• Holds a professorship at one of Turkey's oldest medical schools
• Leads scientific work in oncology through international research collaborations

Professor Necdet Uskent is a founding member of the Turkish Oncology Group. He specializes in lung cancers at the JCI-accredited Anadolu Medical Center.

• Holds the European Medical Oncology Certificate from ESMO
• Member of the Lung Cancers Society focused on tumor diagnostics
• Clinical experience includes lung biopsy for staging solid tumors
• Fellowship trained in molecular medicine at the Wadley Institutes in the USA
• Uses immunotherapy and targeted treatments to manage complex cancer cases

Professor Walter Klepetko performed Austria's first lung transplant. He directs the Department of Thoracic Surgery at the Medical University of Vienna.

• Specializes in thoracic oncology – the study and treatment of chest tumors
• Focuses on lung biopsy and minimally invasive techniques for lung cancer
• Heads the lung transplant program at Vienna General Hospital
• Trained at Harvard's Massachusetts General Hospital and Toronto General Hospital
• Co-developed ECMO technology – a system that supports heart and lung function

Professor Wolfgang Köstler is the Deputy Head of Oncology at the Medical University of Vienna. He specializes in personalized medicine for lung and gastrointestinal malignancies at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Trained at Memorial Sloan–Kettering Cancer Center – a world leader in cancer care
• Integrates molecular oncology to select biopsy targets based on specific biomarkers
• Completed molecular biology studies at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel
• Leads clinical trials to develop new targeted therapies for lung cancer and solid tumors
• Member of European oncology networks focused on advancing precision medicine and translational research

Dr. Sezer Saglam is a medical oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating gastrointestinal and breast cancers. His research on rectal cancer timing has influenced global treatment protocols. Dr. Saglam develops personalized therapy plans using targeted medicine and precision techniques.

• Nominated for the International Best Researcher Award for work on liver cancer.
• Leads clinical trials focused on targeted therapies and precision oncology.
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
• Certified by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).

Dr. Viola Fox is the Chief Physician at the Clinic for Oncology in Solingen. She is a leading expert in drug therapy for tumors in Germany and Europe. Dr. Fox holds a qualification in specialist genetics and conducts molecular biology research. She treats complex cases at a certified interdisciplinary cancer center.

• Member of the American Association for Cancer Research.
• Specializes in immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and molecular diagnostics.
• Treats hematological diseases, including lymphoma, leukemia, and myeloma.
• Works at Städtisches Klinikum Solingen, a clinic ranked among the top in Germany.

Dr. Saban Sec is a medical oncologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He treats breast, lung, gastrointestinal, and rare tumors. Dr. Sec currently represents specialist physicians in the Turkish Medical Oncology Association. He conducted a significant clinical study involving 138 patients with HER2-positive gastric cancer.

• Expertise covers colorectal, prostate, urogenital, head, neck, and salivary gland cancers.
• Authored over 10 peer-reviewed articles on cancer prognosis and survival rates.
• Member of the Istanbul Medical Chamber and the Turkish Medical Oncology Association.
• Treats patients at a clinic holding the International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

Dr. Hughes Hyun is a board-certified surgeon at Sourasky Medical Center. He specializes in minimally invasive and robotic techniques for lung biopsy procedures.

• Expert in minimally invasive methods to reduce recovery time
• Board-certified surgeon with high clinical standards
• Uses robotic surgery for precise tissue sampling
• Practices at Sourasky Medical Center in Israel

Dr. Yusuf Acikgoz is a medical oncologist at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital. He specializes in treating complex cancers, including lung, breast, and liver malignancies. He completed a fellowship at Ohio State University in the United States. Dr. Acikgoz manages treatments like chemotherapy, radioembolization, and immunotherapy.

• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
• Assistant Investigator for Phase III clinical trials, including the CheckMate-649 study.
• Certified in Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection at Ohio State University.
• Performs diagnostic procedures like biopsy, gastroscopy, and tumor marker testing.

Dr. Jack Baniel is the Chief of Urology at Rabin Medical Center. He specializes in bladder reconstruction and nerve-preserving cancer surgeries. He founded the oncourological department at Beilinson Hospital. Dr. Baniel is a Professor of Urology with over 100 published scientific articles.

• Performs robotic prostatectomy using the Da Vinci surgical system.
• Treats prostate, bladder, kidney, and testicular cancers.
• Sits on boards of international research organizations for uro-oncology.
• Member of the American and European Associations of Urology.

Dr. Cemil Bilir is a professor of medical oncology at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in immunotherapy and chemotherapy for lung, breast, and prostate cancers. A former research fellow at Northeastern University in Boston, he focused on pharmaceutical biotechnology and nanomedicine. Dr. Bilir works at a JCI-accredited facility where academic physicians provide around-the-clock care.

• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and ESMO.
• Completed a specialized clinical rotation at the Cleveland Clinic in the U.S.
• Treats complex oncological cases, including stage 4 lung cancer and sarcoma.
• Current Ph.D. student in inorganic chemistry at Sakarya University.

Dr. Felix Dobritoiu is a thoracic surgeon at Ponderas Academic Hospital in Bucharest. He performs robotic thoracic surgery using the da Vinci Xi system. Dr. Dobritoiu treats both adults and children. He focuses on small-incision techniques to ensure faster patient recovery. His hospital holds JCI accreditation and acts as a Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence.

• Specializes in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) including uniportal techniques.
• Performs complex lung resections, mediastinoscopy, and bronchoscopy.
• Treats lung cancer, thymoma, thyroid cancer, and adenocarcinoma.
• Offers sternochondroplasty for chest wall deformities using the Nuss procedure.

Ranked by Forbes as a top leader in oncology, Dr. Tabernero directs the Vall d’Hebron Institute of Oncology. He specializes in personalized medicine for complex cancer cases requiring a lung biopsy.

• Trained at MD Anderson Cancer Center during a clinical internship
• Former President of the European Society for Medical Oncology
• Heads the Digestive and Endocrine Tumour Unit at Hospital Quirónsalud Barcelona
• Leads clinical trials for new medicines and molecular targeted therapies
• Published over 70 scientific papers on innovative cancer treatments

Dr. Mustafa Serkan Alemdar is a clinical oncologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in treating complex solid tumors and blood cancers. Dr. Alemdar completed his medical degree and oncology fellowship at Akdeniz University. He is an active member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.

• Treats a wide range of cancers including breast, lung, and prostate.
• Expert in hematology-oncology for conditions like leukemia, myeloma, and lymphoma.
• Performs systemic therapies such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted biological therapy.
• Works at a facility that houses specialized oncology-bone marrow units and LINAC technology.

Dr. Ercan Ozden is a medical oncologist and internal medicine specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik. He provides treatment for a wide range of cancers, including breast, lung, and colon cancer. Dr. Ozden trained at Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine. He later completed a medical oncology subspecialty at Kocaeli University.

• Specializes in immunotherapy, target therapy, and chemotherapy for complex cases.
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited hospital in Istanbul.
• Performs staging and biopsies for liver, lung, and pancreatic tumors.
• Provides targeted immunotherapy using medications like Keytruda.

Dr. Muhammed Mustafa Atci is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating colon, breast, gastric, and lung cancers. He previously served as the Education Coordinator at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital. Dr. Atci is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

• Author of 19 peer-reviewed papers on gastrointestinal, thoracic, and endocrine cancers.
• Published studies on survival outcomes for stage IIB colon cancer in the Journal of Chemotherapy.
• Researches prognostic biomarkers using PET/CT scans and metabolic tumor volume.
• Treats complex oncological cases at the university-affiliated İstinye University clinic.

Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating complex cancers, including glioblastoma, lung cancer, and pancreatic tumors. He serves as a professor at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Cicin previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force.

• Performs systemic therapies such as immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy.
• Treats a wide range of conditions including gynecologic, orthopedic, and neuro-oncology cases.
• Expert in HIPEC and chemoembolization for liver and abdominal malignancies.
• Works at a 300-bed university hospital with 33 medical departments.

Dr. Hasan Mutlu is a medical oncologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in immunotherapy, targeted cancer therapies, and genetic research in cancer treatment. Dr. Mutlu received his medical degree from Hacettepe University. He holds the title of Professor of Medicine. Dr. Mutlu focuses on organ tumor diagnosis and chemotherapy.

• Specializes in both medical and pediatric oncology cases.
• Treats complex conditions including neuroblastoma, Wilms tumor, and Ewing's sarcoma.
• Performs biological therapies and stays active in next-generation genetic research.
• Works at the Mediterranean region’s largest private hospital with PET-CT and LINAC technology.