PET/CT Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Professor Schoppmann leads the Upper GI Surgery Unit at the Medical University of Vienna. He uses PET/CT imaging to guide robotic and minimally invasive cancer treatments.

• Specializes in treating esophageal and gastric cancer with robotic precision
• Integrates molecular cancer research into clinical surgery for better staging
• Contributes to global treatment guidelines for gastrointestinal cancers
• Member of the European Society of Surgical Oncology

Dr. Hossein Taghizadeh is an internal medicine specialist and hematologist-oncologist at Wiener Privatklinik in Vienna. He specializes in treating solid tumors and blood cancers. He integrates modern systemic cancer therapies with individualized patient care. Dr. Taghizadeh earned his medical degree from the Medical University of Vienna.

• Specializes in gastrointestinal, pancreatic, biliary, and genitourinary cancers.
• Expert in systemic therapies including targeted therapy and immunotherapy.
• Treats hematologic malignancies and manages complex palliative medicine cases.
• Practices at Wiener Privatklinik, ranked among the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek.

Professor Wolfgang Köstler is the Deputy Head of Oncology at the Medical University of Vienna. He uses PET/CT for individualized cancer treatment plans.

• Trained in specialized oncology at Memorial Sloan–Kettering Cancer Center in the USA
• Refines cancer screenings using precision oncology strategies tailored to patient biology
• Senior Consultant at Wiener Privatklinik – a leading private hospital in Austria
• Earned a degree in molecular biology from the Weizmann Institute of Science
• Published research on tumor biology and drug resistance in international journals

Dr. Tahsin Ozatli is an associate professor of oncology at Istinye University Hospital. He uses PET/CT imaging to evaluate and treat diverse cancer cases.

• Specializes in breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancer diagnostics
• Promoted to associate professor in recognition of his clinical expertise
• Trained at the Ankara Oncology Clinic, a major cancer center
• Former physician at Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on internal medicine to support cancer treatment plans

Dr. Liu Shi Xin is the Vice Chairman of the Radiation Oncology Branch of the Chinese Medical Association. He serves as the Discipline Leader of the Oncology Center at Xiamen Humanity Hospital. Dr. Liu specializes in precision radiotherapy for thoracic and abdominal cancers. He is a recipient of the State Council Special Government Allowance for his medical contributions.

• Highly proficient in IMRT, VMAT, and SBRT for lung and esophageal cancers.
• Former President of Jilin Provincial Cancer Hospital.
• Awarded the National Famous Doctor honor for outstanding contributions to oncology.
• Holds leadership roles in the Chinese Anti-Cancer Association particle therapy committee.

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. Baha Zengel is a general surgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital. He specializes in oncoplastic breast surgery and thyroid diseases. He holds a doctorate in Basic Oncology from Dokuz Eylül University. Dr. Zengel serves as a founding board member of the Basic Oncology Association. He works at a JCI-accredited facility in İzmir.

• Performs breast-conserving mastectomy and simultaneous reconstructions.
• Expert in ROLL and SNOLL localization techniques for non-palpable lesions.
• Treats patients using laparoscopic cholecystectomy for gallbladder diseases.
• Former board member of the Aegean Region Surgery Association.

Dr. Liuying is the Director of the Oncology Ward at Jinshazhou Hospital. She specializes in using PET/CT imaging for cancer diagnosis and treatment planning.

• Contributor to national expert consensus for thermal ablation of lung tumors
• Expert in identifying hepatocellular carcinoma and lung cancer via imaging
• Published research in the Chinese Journal of Lung Cancer regarding tumor diagnostics
• Compiled standardized medical textbooks for microwave ablation and liver tumor cases
• Member of the China Medical Education Association for brachytherapy medicine

Dr. LV Xiao Jun is a national expert in psycho-oncology. He serves as the Executive Director of Medical Oncology at Xiamen Humanity Hospital. Dr. LV focuses on lung, breast, and gastrointestinal cancer care. He integrates psychological distress screening into tumor therapy.

• Sits on the Standing Committee for the Chinese Anti-Cancer Association’s psycho-oncology branch.
• Expert in lung cancer management for the Fujian Anti-Cancer Association.
• Practices at a tertiary hospital treating 1,000,000 patients every year.
• Treats solid tumors using comprehensive methods and palliative care techniques.

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.

Professor Yan Zhi Ping leads the radiology department at Xiamen Humanity Hospital. He specializes in identifying early-stage lung cancer and brain tumors using PET/CT technology.

• Published over 30 academic papers on imaging and diagnostic accuracy
• Served as Vice Chairman of the Xiamen Radiological Society
• Expert in CT and MR diagnosis for the central nervous system
• Awarded provincial prizes for advancements in science and technology
• Deputy Director at the Xiamen Radiology Quality Control Center

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. 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. 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. 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.

Dr. Elkhan Mammadov is a medical oncologist. He focuses on cancer diagnosis and treatment, including cytotoxic chemotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted therapy (smart drugs), and immunotherapy.

Education: Azerbaijan Medical University, MD (2004–2010). Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Internal Medicine training (2014–2019). Istanbul Medipol Mega University Hospital, Medical Oncology subspecialty training (2019–2022).

Experience: 5 years in Internal Medicine. 3 years in Medical Oncology.

Memberships: Turkish Society for Medical Oncology. ESMO (European Society for Medical Oncology). ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology).

Uzm. Dr. Erkan Göcen is a Radiation Oncology Specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital (Optimed Health Group). He graduated from İstanbul University, İstanbul Faculty of Medicine (Çapa) in 2003.

Career: He trained and practiced in Radiation Oncology from 2010 to 2012. He worked in public and private health institutions from 2012 to 2016. He served in the private medical sector as a Radiation Oncology Specialist from 2016 to 2023. He has been at Optimed Hospital since 2024.

Clinical interests: cancers of the brain, head and neck, esophagus, stomach, colorectal, pancreas, prostate, bladder, lung, soft tissues (sarcomas), skin, uterus and cervix, and breast. Affiliations: Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology (TROD) and Tekirdağ Medical Chamber. Languages: English and Turkish.