Page 2 - Best Lung cancer surgery doctors: TOP 50 doctors

Prof. Selin Kapan brings over 31 years of experience of surgical expertise to lung cancer procedures at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Professor of General Surgery with extensive thoracic experience
• Author of 50+ publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Member of Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association
• Trained at Istanbul University's prestigious Cerrahpaşa Faculty

Specializes in minimally invasive robotic thoracic surgery – Dr. Dobritoiu performs precision lung procedures at Ponderas Academic Hospital.

• Expert in robotic surgery using da Vinci Xi system
• Performs uniportal VATS for quicker recovery times
• Skilled in complex pulmonary and mediastinal resections
• Offers procedures without postoperative pleural drainage

Prof. Dr. Önder SÜRGİT is a General Surgeon in the General Surgery Clinic. Working hours: 09:00–18:00. Core practice areas include laparoscopic surgery, cancer surgery, and bariatric surgery.

Graduated from Hacettepe Faculty of Medicine in 1995. Academic title: Professor. Served as Instructor Surgeon at ITEM (Advanced Medical Technologies Training Center). Held faculty roles at Turgut Özal University and Atılım University, Faculties of Medicine. Also worked at Ankara Medicana Hospital and Optimed Health Group. Foreign language: English.

Dr. Amr Mahmoud Al Demery is a consultant thoracic surgical oncologist with 12 years of experience. He holds an M.B.B.Ch from Kasr El-Aini, Cairo University (2007). He earned a Master’s in Surgical Oncology in 2014 and a Doctorate in Surgical Oncology in 2019 from the National Cancer Institute, Cairo University. He is a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (MRCS, 2014). He speaks English and Arabic.

His practice includes the assessment, diagnosis, and surgical treatment of thoracic cancers. He performs bronchoscopy, thoracoscopy, and mediastinoscopy. He carries out lung resections, including wedge resection, lobectomy, bilobectomy, and pneumonectomy. He also performs esophageal resection with reconstruction and pleural decortication. His work includes thymectomy and mediastinal lymph node dissection. He performs chest wall and diaphragmatic tumor resection with reconstruction.

He served as Resident, Assistant Lecturer, and Lecturer of Surgical Oncology at the National Cancer Institute, Cairo University. He is a consultant in thoracic surgical oncology at Dar El-Salam, Tanta, Damanhour, and Shefaa Al Orman Cancer Centers. He is a member of the Egyptian Society of Surgical Oncology. He is a cofounder and member of the Egyptian Society of Respiratory Neoplasms.

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. Yaacov Lawrence, MA, MBBS, MRCP, is Chair of Radiation Oncology at Sheba Medical Center. He has nearly 30 years of experience in precision radiation oncology and neuro-oncology.

He is an expert in advanced radiation therapy and radiosurgery. He performs stereotactic radiosurgery for brain tumors. He leads Sheba’s GI Cancer Program in gastrointestinal oncology. He also provides precision care for lung and prostate cancers. He pioneered celiac plexus radiosurgery for severe pain from pancreatic cancer.

Training and credentials: MA and MBBS (Cambridge and UCLH); MRCP (RCP); Radiation Oncology fellowship (Thomas Jefferson University). Honors include the ASCO Young Investigator Award and Fellow of ASTRO (FASTRO). He has authored over 280 publications. He is Director of the Center for Translational Radiation Oncology and an Associate Professor at Tel Aviv University.

Dr. Best specializes in thoracic surgery at Rambam Medical Center, focusing on lung cancer procedures.

• Board-certified in thoracic surgery
• Performs minimally invasive lung cancer surgeries
• Works at a leading medical center in Israel

Specializes in lung cancer surgery at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital, with a focus on precise thoracic procedures.

• Trained at Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Center
• Member of the Turkish Society of Thoracic Surgery and Turkish Lung Cancer Society
• Expert in surgical treatments for bronchiectasis and pleural effusion

Professor Dr. Kurt Rasche is a German pulmonologist with more than 40 years of clinical experience. He is Chief of Pulmonology at Helios University Hospital Wuppertal. He leads the departments of pulmonology, sleep medicine, and ventilation therapy. He also heads the certified Lung Cancer Center.

He is certified in internal medicine, pulmonology, allergology, sleep medicine, and intensive care. His clinical work focuses on diagnosing and treating chronic lung diseases, lung cancer, and sleep-related breathing disorders. He works closely with specialists from other fields to provide coordinated care.

Dr. Choi Yong Soo specializes in thoracic surgery at Samsung Medical Center, a leading institution for lung cancer treatment.

• Expert in minimally invasive lung cancer surgeries
• Works at one of South Korea's top medical centers
• Focuses on precision techniques for optimal patient outcomes

Performs thoracoscopic and robotic minimally invasive lung cancer surgeries at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul – a leader in advanced thoracic techniques.

• Over 36 years of experience of thoracic surgery experience
• Specializes in lung cancer, trachea surgery, and lung transplantation
• Trained at University of Zurich in thoracic surgery and lung transplantation
• Member of the European Board of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

Professor Sinem Iliaz specializes in lung cancer surgery at Biruni University Hospital, with a PhD in Chest Diseases from Istanbul University.

• Over 19 years of experience of experience in chest diseases and thoracic surgery
• Member of the European Respiratory Society and Turkish Thoracic Society
• Multiple awards for research in thoracic diseases
• Specializes in lung cancer, interstitial lung disease, and pulmonary embolism

Dr. Aydogan specializes in interventional bronchoscopy, including advanced EBUS techniques for lung cancer diagnosis and treatment at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Expert in pulmonary diseases with a focus on complex lung conditions
• Trained at Gülhane Military Medical Academy – one of Turkey's leading institutions
• Published multiple research papers on lung diseases in international journals
• Author of medical guidebooks on tuberculosis and pulmonary conditions

Prof. Dr. med. Christian Witt heads the Department of Pulmonology at Charité University Hospital – one of Europe's top medical centers.

• Over of experience as a pulmonology professor
• Specializes in multimodal therapy for lung cancer cases
• Expert in early diagnosis of lung cancer
• Performs endoscopic lung volume reduction procedures

Specialist in endocrine and thoracic surgery – Dr. Bal focuses on complex thoracic procedures at Fortis Gurgaon.

• Experienced in lung cancer surgeries
• Skilled in both endocrine and thoracic surgical techniques
• Works at a leading healthcare facility in Gurgaon

Dr. Shaunak presented research on stomach cancer at the elite Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium by ASCO. He specializes in the molecular basis of cancer and targeted therapies.

• Completed DNB in Medical Oncology from Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
• Senior Residency in Internal Medicine at Shyam Shah Medical College
• Registrar in Medical Oncology at Jawaharlal Nehru Cancer Hospital
• Delivered lectures at International Winter School of Oncology

Professor Cemalettin Ertekin brings over 44 years of experience of surgical expertise in pancreatico-biliary and gastroenterology surgery at Istanbul University.

• National Scientific Patent Award winner in 2017
• Member of ESTES and National Surgical Association
• Specializes in trauma and emergency surgery
• Professor at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine since 1999

Dr. Nagarkar has performed 50,000+ cancer surgeries over 30 years of experience, specializing in breast and thoracic surgical oncology at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• Trained at Tata Memorial Hospital and Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh
• Involved in 200+ clinical trials, contributing to advanced treatment protocols
• Professor for DNB Superspecialty Surgical Oncology and Breast Surgery at MUHS
• Focuses on improving patients' quality of life post-surgery