Best MR Linac Doctors Worldwide — TOP 13

Professor Banu Atalar specializes in MR-guided adaptive radiation therapy and radiosurgery. She currently leads clinical radiation oncology initiatives at the Anadolu Medical Center.

• Focuses 75% of her clinical practice on MR Linac and precision radiosurgery
• Fellowship trained in stereotactic radiosurgery at Stanford University School of Medicine
• President of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology starting in March 2025
• Authored 72 international peer-reviewed publications on advanced cancer treatment techniques
• Honorary Fellow of the American College of Radiology for her professional contributions

Professor Arnon Nagler is a leading hematology expert at Sheba Medical Center. He uses MR Linac technology to support precise treatment for blood-related cancers.

• Director Emeritus of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation at Sheba Medical Center
• Fellowship trained in hematology at Stanford University Hospital in the USA
• Pioneered reduced-intensity transplant protocols for malignant and non-malignant blood disorders
• Former Chair of the Acute Leukemia Working Party for the EBMT
• Founder of the first public cord blood bank in Israel

Professor Onder Surgit is a senior surgeon at Optimed International Hospital. He uses his expertise in cancer surgery to guide MR Linac treatments.

• Graduated from Hacettepe Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkeys most prestigious medical schools
• Serves as an instructor surgeon at the Advanced Medical Technologies Training Center
• Held faculty positions at Turgut Ozal University and Atilim University
• Expert in laparoscopic and bariatric surgery for complex abdominal cases

Professor Amit Tirosh heads the neuroendocrine tumor service at Sheba Medical Center. He uses MR Linac to treat complex endocrine tumors with high precision.

• Trained at the National Institutes of Health in the United States
• Leads the endocrine oncology bioinformatics laboratory at Sheba Medical Center
• Authored 40+ peer-reviewed articles in journals like Radiology and Cancer
• International expert for von Hippel-Lindau disease and MEN1 syndrome
• Member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumors Society

Dr. Canoglu is a radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center. He specializes in MR Linac technology to treat tumors with high precision.

• Completed specialist training in radiation oncology at Kocaeli University
• Experienced in multiple advanced platforms including CyberKnife and Varian TrueBeam
• Practices at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medicine
• Expert in using real-time MRI guidance during radiation therapy sessions
• Formerly served at major Turkish public and private university hospitals

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. 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.

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. 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. Yaacov Lawrence is the Chair of Radiation Oncology at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in precision radiation therapy and neuro-oncology. Dr. Lawrence pioneered celiac plexus radiosurgery for pancreatic cancer pain management. He holds the FASTRO designation, one of the highest honors in his specialty.

• Leads the Gastrointestinal Cancer Program at Sheba Medical Center.
• Performs stereotactic radiosurgery for brain tumors and nervous system cancers.
• Authored over 280 scientific publications on personalized radiation protocols.
• Completed radiation oncology fellowship training at Thomas Jefferson University.

Dr. Nir Kleinmann directs the Endourology and Kidney Stones Unit at Sheba Medical Center. He is a pioneer in kidney-sparing laser surgery for complex tumors. Forbes and ResultMed named him among Israel’s Best Doctors for 2025 and 2026. Dr. Kleinmann uses a unique dual-laser system to preserve organ function during cancer treatment.

• Completed urological fellowships at Thomas Jefferson University and McMaster University.
• Expert in minimally invasive treatments for UTUC, kidney stones, and prostate cancer.
• Served as a researcher in the OLYMPUS trial for non-surgical chemoablation.
• Fellow of the American Endourology Society with over 60 scientific publications.

Dr. Emre Merdan Fayda is a radiation oncologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Turkey. He is a Professor of Medicine with a focus on MR Linac and 4D radiotherapy. Dr. Fayda completed specialized training in thoracic oncology and stereotactic radiotherapy in the USA. He works at a JCI-accredited facility recognized as a Center of Excellence for robotic surgery.

• Specializes in three-dimensional brachytherapy and IMRT for breast and lung cancers.
• Treats complex tumors of the central nervous system, head, neck, and skin.
• Maintains a consulting role for radiation oncology at international medical centers.
• Held academic and clinical leadership positions at Istanbul University Oncology Institution.