Best Whole-body MRI Doctors Worldwide — TOP 65

Professor Bulent Karagoz is an oncology expert at Anadolu Medical Center. He specializes in mapping complex tumors using diagnostic tools like whole-body MRI.

• Former Head of Internal Diseases and Medical Oncology at Istanbul Okan University
• Published over 40 scientific papers focusing on tumor biology and cancer research
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and European Head and Neck Society
• Trained in tumor biology and ethical clinical research at top medical institutions

Dr. Amos Toren is a pediatric hemato-oncologist at Sheba Medical Center. He served as Director of the Pediatric Hemato-Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant Division. Dr. Toren holds a PhD in Human Genetics. He specializes in CAR T-cell therapy and bone marrow transplantation for children. Forbes Israel has recognized his expertise in hematology.

• Served as the Head of the Hematology Division at Tel Aviv University.
• Treats complex cases of leukemia, lymphoma, and rare pediatric cancers.
• Member of the American Society of Hematology and European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation.
• Collaborates on research with the NIH and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Chief physician and professor. Grade 1 Expert at the Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University (ranked No. 2 in China). Completed a postdoctoral fellowship in interventional radiology at the Chinese PLA General Hospital. Leads multidisciplinary team (MDT) care for complex tumors. Expert in minimally invasive interventional oncology for liver, lung, and pancreatic cancers.

Accreditations: Council Member, WATA. Member of CACA and CMDA committees on intervention, ablation, radioactive seeds, and pain. In 2023, inaugural director member, Palliative Care Committee, Sichuan MDA. Editorial board member of the Chinese Journal of Interventional Imaging and Therapy. Editorial board member of the Chinese Journal of Pain Medicine.

Leads 2 provincial S&T projects and 2 NSFC projects. Has 40+ papers, with 30+ as first or corresponding author. Highest impact factor: 10.73. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cohort: TACE + lenvatinib vs TACE + sorafenib. OS 18.97 vs 10.77 months. PFS 10.6 vs 5.4 months. ORR 66.8% vs 33.3%.

Professor Onder Surgit is a senior surgeon at Optimed International Hospital. He uses whole-body MRI to guide cancer surgery and laparoscopic procedures.

• Graduated from Hacettepe Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Instructor surgeon at the Advanced Medical Technologies Training Center
• Specializes in cancer surgery and laparoscopic – minimally invasive – techniques
• Maintains academic influence as a medical faculty member at Atilim University

Dr. Hana Golan heads the Pediatric Hemato-Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Division at Sheba Medical Center. She specializes in high-risk pediatric tumors and complex childhood cancers. Dr. Golan serves as the principal investigator for the High-Risk Neuroblastoma ESIOP protocol. She practices at a hospital ranked among the global top 10 by Newsweek.

• National coordinator of multicenter oncology protocols and international Phase I/II clinical trials.
• Performs bone marrow transplants and CAR T-cell therapy for pediatric patients.
• Expert in neuroblastoma, leukemia, and treatment-resistant malignancies.
• Senior Lecturer at the Sackler Faculty of Medicine at Tel Aviv University.

Professor Luo Xiaoping is a nationally recognized interventional radiologist and a leading authority in Western China. He began pioneering vascular interventions in the early 1990s. He helped found the Interventional Group at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University.

He has completed over 100,000 interventional procedures, including about 4,000 complex cases. His key skills include TACE for hepatocellular carcinoma, Budd–Chiari interventions, TIPS, and single-stage bilateral stenting for hilar biliary obstruction, with success rates near 100%. He has been a master’s supervisor since 2007. He has trained many physicians, guided complex cases at more than 40 major hospitals across Western China, and helped build interventional programs. He has published 32 papers as first or corresponding author (22 CSCD core, 4 Chinese core, 6 CSCD extended).

Dr. Ayshe Okumush is a radiation oncologist at Private NeoLife Medical Center. She earned her MD from Karadeniz Technical University in 2003. She completed a residency in radiation oncology at Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital from 2006 to 2011.

She served as a specialist at Diyarbakir Uckuyular Training and Research Hospital from 2011 to 2013 and at Sisli Etfal from 2013 to 2016. She then worked at Yeni Yuzyil University Private Gaziosmanpasa Hospital from 2016 to 2026. She joined NeoLife in 2026.

Memberships: Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology (TROD) and the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO). Clinical focus: SRS, SRT, SBRT; VMAT, IMRT; radiotherapy for head and neck, lung, and brain tumors; SGRT, TBI, and 3D brachytherapy.

Dr. Einat Shacham Shmueli is a senior medical oncologist at Sheba Medical Center. She specializes in gastrointestinal cancers, treating the colon, stomach, and pancreas. Dr. Shacham Shmueli holds dual board certifications in oncology and gastroenterology. She trained at UCSF in the United States. Her clinic at Sheba Medical Center is ranked among the top 10 hospitals worldwide.

• Authored over 25 peer-reviewed publications on tumor biology and new treatments.
• Serves as an investigator for the National Cancer Institute (NCI) programs.
• Manages metastatic disease using precision diagnostics and specialized biomarkers.
• Member of the Israel Society of Oncology and Radiotherapy.

Professor Amit Tirosh heads the neuroendocrine tumor service at Sheba Medical Center. He uses whole-body MRI to track hereditary conditions and endocrine cancers.

• Specializes in hereditary syndromes like von Hippel–Lindau disease and MEN1
• Author of over 40 peer-reviewed research papers in journals like Radiology
• Part of an international expert panel creating clinical guidelines for VHL disease
• Completed advanced training at the National Institutes of Health in the United States
• Leads the endocrine oncology bioinformatics lab at Sheba Medical Center

Dr. Mehmet Salih Iyikesici is a medical oncologist. His work focuses on metabolically supported chemotherapy (MSCT), ketogenic diet–supported cancer care, hyperthermia, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and insulin potentiation therapy. He emphasizes care for breast, pancreatic, and gastric cancers.

He is a Medical Oncology Specialist at Neolife Medical Center (2026–present). He previously served at Private Bahçelievler Medical Park (2013–2026), Medicana Beylikdüzü (2010–2013), Silivri Anadolu (2009–2010), Diyarbakır Training and Research (2008–2009), and Bursa Çekirge State (2006–2008). Earlier, he worked as an Internal Medicine Specialist (1997–2003). He was an Assistant Professor at Altınbaş University (2014–2026).

Training: Medical Oncology subspecialty, Marmara University (2003–2006). Internal Medicine, Istanbul Haydarpaşa Numune (1992–1996). Medicine, Uludağ University (1985–1990). Member, Medical Oncology Association (since 2004). His recent research (2019–2020) covers gastric, breast, pancreatic, and lung cancers. Topics include long‑term survival in metastatic pancreatic cancer and feasibility in metastatic non‑small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

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. Suleyman Hilmi Aksoy is an Assistant Professor at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty. He performs whole-body MRI at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specializes in interventional radiology using imaging for minimally invasive procedures
• Member of the European Society of Radiology (ESR)
• Presented at 13 national and international medical congresses
• Chief Assistant at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty
• Expert in teleradiology for remote and precise diagnostic analysis

Dr. Oktay Karadeniz specializes in advanced magnetic resonance imaging at Anadolu Medical Center. He completed his specialty training at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital.

• Focuses on oncologic imaging to detect and monitor cancer throughout the body
• Expert in musculoskeletal imaging – evaluates bones, joints, and soft tissues
• Provides cardiovascular imaging to assess heart and blood vessel health
• Certified specialist in neuroradiology – images the brain and nervous system
• Member of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine

Dr. Canoglu specializes in advanced oncologic imaging and radiation therapy at Anadolu Medical Center. He uses Whole-body MRI to guide high-precision cancer treatments.

• Expert in MR Linac – combines real-time MRI scans with radiation delivery
• Trained at Kocaeli University in the radiation oncology department
• Experienced in CyberKnife and Varian TrueBeam for targeted screening and therapy
• Former specialist at high-volume Turkish training and research hospitals

Professor Johannes Grisar leads rheumatology at the Medical University of Vienna. He uses whole-body MRI to image and monitor systemic inflammation in autoimmune disorders.

• Senior Consultant at Wiener Privatklinik – a leading private medical facility in Austria
• Professor at the Medical University of Vienna – one of Europe’s oldest medical schools
• Researches inflammation biomarkers to improve diagnostic accuracy for systemic diseases
• Member of European rheumatology networks that set international standards for patient care
• Specializes in diagnosing rheumatoid arthritis and lupus through advanced medical imaging

Dr. Ege Sinan Torun is a rheumatologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He has over a decade of clinical experience at Istanbul University. Dr. Torun focuses on internal medicine, immunology, and rheumatology. He also conducts research in hematology and nephrology. He treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility in Turkey.

• Specializes in treating complex conditions like systemic lupus erythematosus.
• Performs diagnostic procedures including whole-body MRI and bone density scans.
• Provides medication therapy for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.
• Holds a Ph.D. and serves as a research assistant at Istanbul University.

Professor Oren Shebolet heads the Liver Unit at Sourasky Medical Center. He uses detailed imaging to manage complex liver and gastrointestinal conditions.

• Directs the Liver Unit at one of Israel's largest medical centers
• Focuses on diagnostics for chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, and genetic liver diseases
• Presented over 100 reports at international medical congresses
• Author of 60 scientific publications in professional medical journals
• Member of the European Association for the Study of the Liver

Dr. Orit Golan directs the Mammography Department at Tel Aviv Medical Center. She is a radiology specialist with advanced training from the Curie Institute in Paris.

• Specializes in MRI of the mammary gland and advanced breast visualization
• Uses molecular breast imaging to detect small tumors at early stages
• Trained at the Gustave Roussy Cancer Center in France
• Senior physician in the Institute of Visualization at Sourasky Medical Center
• Member of the North American Society of Radiology

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.