Radiotherapy Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. David Kuczer is a radiation oncologist at Amethyst Radiotherapy in Vienna. He specializes in precise cancer treatment for tumors of the prostate, breast, and brain. Dr. Kuczer presents every patient case to an interdisciplinary tumor board. This ensures each person receives a validated treatment plan from a team of experts.

• Uses the Elekta Versa HD linear accelerator for precise tumor targeting.
• Treats complex conditions including glioblastoma, lung cancer, and meningioma.
• Coordinates care within a clinic ranked among Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals 2026.
• Provides IMRT, VMAT, and stereotactic radiosurgery for high-accuracy radiation.

Prof. Tirosh heads the Neuroendocrine Tumors Service at Sheba Medical Center, specializing in hereditary syndromes linked to NETs.

• Expert in Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT)
• Collaborates with NIH on MEN1 syndrome research
• Author of 40+ publications on endocrine oncology
• Leads a multidisciplinary VHL clinic
• Trained at National Institutes of Health in endocrine tumor genetics

Professor Xiao Yueyong is Chief Physician in the Department of Radiological Diagnosis at the Chinese PLA General Hospital. He is a leading expert in minimally invasive interventional oncology. He serves as the inaugural President of WATA (2025–). He is President of the International (2020–) and Asian (2012–) Societies of Cryotherapy. He is also Deputy Head of the NHC Expert Group on tumour ablation regulations (2009–).

He has performed over 100,000 CT/MRI‑guided minimally invasive procedures. His work covers chemical ablation, RFA, MWA, cryoablation, and NanoKnife (IRE). He introduced and advanced NanoKnife ablation in China. He led the first national standards for tumour cryoablation and NanoKnife.

Honors include the National Special Contribution Award (Lifetime Honorary). He received First Prize from the Chinese Medicine Education Association (2021). He received two Second Prizes for Military Medical Achievements (2016, 2018) and two Second Prizes from the China Anti‑Cancer Association (2019, 2022). He was named Asian Ablation Master. His research record includes 13 Chinese patents. He is the principal investigator for four NSFC projects and one MOST subject. He has published over 200 papers, with over 110 as first or corresponding author and over 40 in SCI journals. He has led over 10 ablation guidelines or consensus statements.

Dr. Yuri Goldes is the Deputy Director of General Surgery at Sheba Medical Center. He pioneered some of Israel’s first robotic resections for stomach and pancreatic cancers. Forbes Israel named him among the nation’s best gastrointestinal surgeons. In 2019, he received the Best Doctor of the Year award from the Israeli Ministry of Health.

• Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for pancreatic, gastric, and esophageal cancers.
• Performs minimally invasive Whipple procedures, one of the most complex abdominal operations.
• Treats benign conditions including diaphragmatic hernia, achalasia, GERD, and gallbladder disease.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked among the Top 10 hospitals worldwide by Newsweek.

Dr. Gorkem Turkkan is a radiation oncologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He has successfully completed over 2,500 radiotherapy sessions using MR-Linac technology. Dr. Turkkan focuses on MRI-guided radiotherapy and stereotactic treatments for various cancers. He conducted clinical research on proton therapy at the MAASTRO Clinic in the Netherlands.

• Specializes in prostate, breast, lung, and head and neck cancer treatments.
• Uses VMAT and IMRT techniques to target tumors with precision.
• Maintains membership in the European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital serving 500,000+ patients annually.

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. Serkan Keskin is a medical oncologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He ranked first in Turkey in the 2012 Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam. Dr. Keskin treats over 25 types of cancer, including breast, lung, and stomach cancers. He works at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for excellence in oncology.

• Secured second place in Turkey in the 2009 Minor Specialty Certificate Examination.
• Maintains membership in both the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and ESMO.
• Uses chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy to treat complex tumors.
• Winner of the Best Poster Award at the 19th National Cancer Congress.

Dr. Zuleyha Akgun is a radiation oncology specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. She focalizes on cancer treatment using targeted radiation therapy. Dr. Akgun has practiced at some of Turkey’s most active medical institutions since 2003. She serves patients at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for its high medical safety standards.

• Practices at Memorial Şişli Hospital, the first Turkish hospital to earn JCI accreditation.
• Completed a research residency at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine.
• Treats patients in a specialized oncology center that attracts international cases from 160+ countries.
• Previously served as a specialist at Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital.

Dr. Solak specializes in radiotherapy for various cancers, trained at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute and MD Anderson Cancer Center.

• Expert in breast, testicular, ovarian, lung, and head-neck cancers
• Completed fellowship at prestigious Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Worked at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Residency at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital

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.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Oguzhan Babacan specializes in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, with 28 years of experience in Bone Marrow Transplantation.

• Expert in treating leukemia, lymphoma, and solid tumors in children
• Performs Allogeneic, Autologous, and Haploidentical hematopoietic stem cell transplants
• Associate Professor in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
• Special interest in Healthy Baby Monitoring and vaccinations

Specializes in advanced radiotherapy techniques at Anadolu Medical Center, including MR Linac and CyberKnife for precise tumor targeting.

• 12+ years of experience in radiation oncology
• Trained at Kocaeli University's Department of Radiation Oncology
• Uses Varian TrueBeam and Trilogy systems for treatment
• Works at JCI-accredited Anadolu Medical Center

Dr. Sefik Igdem is a radiation oncologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in prostate, head, and neck cancer treatments. Dr. Igdem uses intensity-modulated and image-guided radiotherapy. He completed a significant retrospective analysis of 600 breast cancer cases. This study focused on postoperative radiotherapy and tamoxifen treatment.

• Specializes in 3D conformal radiation therapy and novel oncology technologies.
• Completed residency at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine.
• Trained at the University of Bonn and University of Vienna.
• Works at a JCI-accredited "Smart-and-Green" hospital facility.

Head of Medical Oncology Division at Sourasky Medical Center – Dr. Wolf brings extensive clinical and leadership expertise to radiotherapy cases.

• Specializes in medical oncology with a focus on comprehensive cancer care
• Graduated from Ben Gurion University with training in internal medicine
• Experienced in both civilian and military medical units

Dr. Michael Shapira specializes in Bone Marrow Transplantation at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov), bringing over two decades of expertise to patient care.

• Graduated from Hebrew University Medical School in 1999
• Specialized in internal medicine at Hadassah Medical Center
• Senior physician in Bone Marrow Transplantation department at Hadassah
• Fluent in English and Hebrew for seamless patient communication

Director of Neuro-oncology Service with over 30 years of specialized experience – Dr. Blumental leads the Oncology Institute at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Trained in neuro-oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
• Former director of Neuro-oncology Service at Huntsman Cancer Institute
• Senior neuro-oncologist since 1998

Dr. Dror Levin specializes in pediatric hematology and oncology, with a strong focus on bone cancer (sarcoma) in children at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Director of children's hematology oncology department at Sourasky Medical Center
• Specialized in pediatric hematology and oncology at Schneider Children's Medical Center
• Member of the Israel Society of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology (ISPHO)
• Studied bone and soft tissue oncology at Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute in Italy

Director of oncology hospitalization at Ichilov – Dr. Stepfansky leads radiotherapy programs integrating the latest clinical research.

• 26 years dedicated to oncology at Tel Aviv Medical Center
• Primary researcher in multiple oncology clinical trial phases
• Specialized training in internal medicine and oncology at Ichilov
• Over two decades of medical practice in Israel and Belarus