118 Best Breast Cancer Surgery Doctors Abroad

Dr. Bulent Karagoz is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in immunotherapy and targeted therapies for sarcoma, lymphoma, and lung cancer. Dr. Karagoz provides treatment at a facility affiliated with the prestigious Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Authored over 40 research publications focusing on tumor biology and immunology.
• Former Head of Internal Diseases at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine.
• Held leadership roles in medical oncology at GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and European Head and Neck Society.

Dr. Agusti Barnadas Molins is the chief breast cancer specialist at Teknon Oncology Institute in Barcelona. He has directed more than 70 research projects on breast cancer and gynecological oncology. Dr. Barnadas Molins treats tumors using chemotherapy, gland therapy, and immunotherapy. He practices at JCI-accredited Centro Médico Teknon.

• Authored over 130 original scientific articles on clinical oncology.
• Served as General Secretary of the Spanish Medical Oncology Society.
• Former President of the Catalan-Balearic Oncology Society.
• Founder and Vice President of the Spanish Breast Cancer Research Group.

Dr. Manuela Seifert is the head of the Breast Cancer Center at the Academic Hospital Solingen. She is a double-qualified specialist in breast oncology and reconstructive plastic surgery. Dr. Seifert focuses on preserving the breast by using aesthetic-sparing surgical techniques. She treats patients at a clinic recognized by the German Cancer Society.

• Specializes in 3D mammography, high-precision biopsy, and breast cancer diagnostics.
• Performs breast-conserving operations and post-operative plastic reconstruction.
• Is a member of the German Society of Senology and the Endourological Society.
• Coordinates multidisciplinary care with oncology and radiotherapy departments.

Dr. Kemal Rasa is a general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He is an editorial board member of the British Journal of Surgery. Dr. Rasa focuses on breast, pancreatic, and thyroid cancer surgeries. He also manages surgical infections and glucose metabolism disorders. His clinic partners with Johns Hopkins Medicine for American treatment standards.

• Former President of the Surgical Infection Society – Europe.
• Secretary of the World Surgical Infection Society board of directors.
• Authored over 65 national and international medical publications.
• Performs thyroidectomy, pancreatic enucleation, and breast cancer surgery.

Prof. Joan Carles Galceran leads the Genitourinary, CNS, Sarcoma, and Unknown Origin Tumors Unit at Vall d'Hebron University Hospital – one of Spain's top oncology centers.

• 39 years specializing in genitourinary cancers and sarcomas
• Authored 120+ peer-reviewed articles on cancer therapy
• Co-founder of Spanish Group for Genitourinary Tumors (SOGUG)
• Member of ASCO, ESMO, and SEOM

Dr. Ari Raphael leads groundbreaking genomic research in breast cancer at Sourasky Medical Center, Israel's top hospital.

• Senior lecturer at Tel Aviv University's Faculty of Medicine
• PI for multiple clinical trials on genomic predictors of treatment response
• Moderates Israel's Molecular Tumor Board for lung cancer
• Winner of ISCORT research grant for oncology studies
• ESMO and IASLC member with focus on thoracic malignancies

Dr. Jordi Antoni Vives is a specialist in gynecology and obstetrics at Teknogin (Centro Médico Teknon, Barcelona). He focuses on gynecologic oncology surgery, complex uterine and pelvic pathology, and tumor board coordination. He has led Obstetrics at Hospital CIMA since 2015. He has been a consultant physician at Parc Taulí since 1990.

Education/accreditations: Degree in Medicine and Surgery, University of Barcelona (1983). MIR residency in Gynecology and Obstetrics (1990). European University Diploma in Operative Endoscopy in Gynecology, advanced level (2000). Da Vinci robotic surgery accreditation (2010). Training stays at Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale (1994 and 1999).

Leadership/memberships/awards: Coordinator and president of the Functional Unit of Gynecologic Oncology and the Tumor Committee at Parc Taulí. Member of the Spanish, Catalan, and European Societies of Gynecology and Obstetrics, and of the GEICO Cervical Cancer Committee. President of the collegiate section of Gynecology and Obstetrics at the Official College of Physicians of Barcelona. Professional Excellence Award (2015) and Top Doctors Awards 2016.

Prof. Merimsky leads the Soft Tissue and Bone Oncology Unit at Sourasky Medical Center, specializing in complex breast cancer cases.

• Over 41 years of experience in oncology
• Fellowship in sarcoma at Institut Gustave Roussy, Paris
• Member of ESMO Sarcoma Faculty and ASCO
• Published research on breast cancer and sarcoma treatments

Over 5,000 breast cancer surgeries performed – Dr. Gentilini specializes in breast-conserving techniques at San Raffaele Hospital.

• Heads the Breast Unit at San Raffaele Hospital
• Expert in preserving breasts and lymph nodes
• Focuses on high genetic risk cases
• Author of 100+ papers on breast cancer treatment
• Fellowship-trained at NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital

The doctor is a specialist in General Surgery and Surgical Oncology with over 28 years of clinical experience. A graduate of the Medical University of Łódź, the doctor earned a PhD in Medical Sciences in 2003 and completed a postgraduate program in Oncological, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Breast Surgery at the Autonomous University of Barcelona.

The doctor focuses on the comprehensive surgical management of breast cancer, utilizing advanced reconstructive techniques to restore symmetry and function. Expertise includes breast reconstruction, reduction, reshaping, and augmentation. The doctor has refined these skills through international fellowships at institutions such as the European Institute of Oncology in Milan and Institut Gustave Roussy in Paris.

Associate Professor Soykan Barlas specializes in breast cancer surgery with advanced laparoscopic training from Scotland. He combines surgical precision with academic expertise.

• Over 24 years of experience in general surgery and transplants
• Published more than 20 articles in national and international journals
• Academic lecturer at Demiroğlu Science University since 2017
• Recipient of 'Certificate of Appreciation' from the Turkish Ministry of Health

Trained in breast surgery and transplantation at Northwestern University – Dr. Kaptanoglu brings specialized expertise to complex breast cancer cases.

• 34 years of surgical experience
• Member of the Breast Surgery Association
• Performed fellowships in both transplant and general surgery
• Associate professor in general surgery

Dr. Sinan Karaaslan is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in treating breast, colorectal, and urogenital system cancers. Dr. Karaaslan brings clinical expertise from major institutions, including Medical Park and Gülhane Military Medical Academy. He works at a hospital affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Holds personal certification from the European Society for Medical Oncology.
• Treats complex conditions, including stage 4 colon and lung cancers.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology and Turkish Lung Cancer societies.
• Performs systemic therapies such as immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy.

Dr. Solak specializes in breast cancer surgery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, with training at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute.

• Completed fellowship at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Experienced in treating various cancers including breast, ovarian, and lung cancers
• Specialized in gastrointestinal and head & neck cancers

Dr. Orhan Shencan is a clinical oncologist at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He attained an associate professorship in medical oncology in 2009. Dr. Shencan treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul. He completed his medical oncology training at Ankara University.

• Served as a medical oncology specialist at the Bahrain Oncology Center.
• Held a former associate professor role at Fatih University Faculty of Medicine.
• Practiced at several major Turkish institutions, including Acıbadem Maslak Hospital.
• Works at a clinic that treats over 10,000 patients every year.

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.