Medici di Oncologia all'estero — Pagina 14

Professor Dr. Kurt Rasche is a German pulmonologist with more than 40 years of clinical experience. He is Chief of Pulmonology at Helios University Hospital Wuppertal. He leads the departments of pulmonology, sleep medicine, and ventilation therapy. He also heads the certified Lung Cancer Center.

He is certified in internal medicine, pulmonology, allergology, sleep medicine, and intensive care. His clinical work focuses on diagnosing and treating chronic lung diseases, lung cancer, and sleep-related breathing disorders. He works closely with specialists from other fields to provide coordinated care.

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.

Dr. Chen Binglai is a biological immunology expert (MD). He holds a PhD in Medicine from Central South University, with a focus on genetics and integrated TCM and Western medicine. He completed postdoctoral training at New York University and the University of Bologna. He is a visiting professor at Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University.

He is affiliated with the Shanghai Pujiang Talent Program and the Yangpu District 3310 Talent Program. He leads the innovation project “Cancer Treatment Based on Cell Culture Technology,” supported by the Pujiang Program.

He has years of oncology practice and extensive experience in treating malignant tumors. His work focuses on the clinical use and research of CAR-T, NK cell, and stem cell therapies. He uses the Lecheng pilot program to advance clinical translation in China and to offer personalized treatment plans.

Dr. Rafał Marszałek is a general, oncologic, and bariatric surgeon. He specializes in minimally invasive and laparoscopic techniques. He leads the General Surgery Department at the Hospital in Legionowo, affiliated with the Military Medical Institute. He has many years of clinical experience from leading centers in Warsaw and the region.

As department head, he applies current treatment standards and advances modern surgical practice. The unit performs a high volume of procedures each year and provides full perioperative care. His key focus is bariatric surgery. He manages patient qualification, selects tailored laparoscopic methods, and provides postoperative monitoring. The goal is durable weight loss and reduced obesity‑related risk. His work also includes hernia repair, gallbladder surgery, thyroid and parathyroid surgery, breast surgery, and oncologic procedures.

Specializations

Cancer Surgery

Pancreatic Surgery

Bile Duct Surgery

Bariatric Metabolic Surgery

Oncological Surgery

Breast Surgery

Gastric cancer

Colon cancer

Thyroid Cancer

Obesity Surgery

Diabetes Surgeries

Dr. Erkan Karatas is an ENT and maxillofacial surgeon at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in skull base surgery and cochlear implant placement. Dr. Karatas has contributed to over 100 medical articles. He completed specialized training at prestigious centers in the US, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.

• Member of 11 professional associations, including the American Academy of Otolaryngology.
• Expert in complex surgeries for thyroid, tongue, and larynx cancers.
• Performs specialized procedures like stapedectomy, tympanoplasty, and orthognathic surgery.
• Works at an AACI-accredited hospital that treats 565,000 patients annually.

Dr. Nuria Martínez Moreno is a radiation oncologist at Hospital Ruber Internacional in Madrid. She has treated over 7,000 patients using Gamma Knife radiosurgery. Dr. Martínez Moreno specializes in complex brain pathologies, including tumors and functional disorders. She works within a multidisciplinary team alongside world-renowned neurosurgery specialists.

• Member of the International Gamma Knife Consortium led by the University of Pittsburgh.
• Treats benign and malignant brain tumors, vascular malformations, and refractory epilepsy.
• Professor of the International Master of Radiosurgery at the Complutense University of Madrid.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Hospital Ruber Internacional, ranked among Spain's top six hospitals.

Dr. Heinz Gisslinger pioneered interferon therapy for myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) in the 1980s. He is a hematologist and internal oncologist at Confraternität Private Clinic Josefstadt. He founded the Laboratory for Myeloproliferative Neoplasms in Vienna. Dr. Gisslinger serves as the Program Director for MPNs.

• Specializes in polycythemia vera, chronic myeloid leukemia, and multiple myeloma.
• Leads clinical and translational research for blood-related cancers.
• Treats patients at one of Vienna's oldest private hospitals, founded in 1729.
• Expertise includes essential thrombocythemia and primary myelofibrosis.

Dr. Cagatay Arslan is a clinical oncologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He holds certification from the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO). Dr. Arslan specializes in treating breast cancer, brain tumors, and gastrointestinal malignancies. He trained at the Ankara University Faculty of Medicine and Hacettepe University.

• Certified as a full member of the European Society for Medical Oncology.
• Treats complex conditions including sarcomas, lymphoma, and malignant melanoma.
• Full member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital featuring a dedicated Robotic Surgery Center.

Dr. Klaus Novak is a neurosurgeon at Döbling Private Hospital in Vienna. He introduced intraoperative motor evoked potential monitoring to Austria. This technique improves patient safety during complex nerve surgeries. Dr. Novak specializes in spine surgery and brain tumor treatment. He completed clinical research at Beth Israel Hospital in the United States.

• Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary Movement Disorder Board at MedUni Vienna.
• Treats epilepsy, hydrocephalus, movement disorders, and neuromodulation.
• Practices at an ISO-certified facility ranked among the top private hospitals in Vienna.
• Consults patients in German, English, Spanish, French, and Italian.

Dr. Mustafa Emiroglu is a general surgery specialist at Memorial Bodrum Hospital. He holds international training from the Europe Senology Academia in Germany. Dr. Emiroglu focuses on oncoplastic breast surgery, thyroid diseases, and proctologic conditions. He is an active member of the Turkish Society of Surgery and the Endocrine Surgery Association.

• Specializes in hemorrhoidal diseases and proctologic surgery.
• Completed medical training at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine.
• Member of the Colorectal Surgery Association and the Izmir Breast Diseases Association.
• Practices at Memorial Bodrum Hospital, a private facility with 26 medical departments.

Dr. Nivit Karla is an interventional cardiologist and cardiac surgeon at PrimeCare Bkk in Bangkok. He specializes in minimally invasive heart procedures and bypass surgery. Dr. Karla trained at Siriraj Medical School and Rajavithi Hospital. He provides bilingual care in English and Thai for adult and pediatric heart conditions.

• Performs coronary angiography, angioplasty, and cardiac valve plastic surgery.
• Treats complex cases using radiofrequency ablation and heart cryoablation.
• Offers stem cell therapy for heart failure and pulmonary hypertension.
• Conducts heart check-ups and diagnostic imaging at a multi-specialty medical center.

Dr. Gerald Raphael Tur is an osteopath and regenerative medicine specialist at Vega Clinic in Bangkok. He serves as the official Phuket representative for the Osteopathy Chronic Pain Clinics of Canada. Dr. Tur is certified by the Union of Thai Traditional Medicine Society. He also holds acupuncture certification from the Chinese Republic.

• Uses Gonstead Chiropractic techniques and knee-chest table procedures.
• Treats neurological and orthopedic conditions with umbilical cord stem cell therapy.
• Member of the Swiss Medical Register and the International Osteopathic Association.
• Certified in Chinese pharmacology, nutrition, and psychiatric protocols.

Dr. Aaron Popovcer is the Director of the Oncology Department at Hadassah Medical Center. He specializes in head and neck tumors and thyroid cancer treatment. Dr. Popovcer completed a specialized radiosurgery fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. Forbes magazine recognized him as one of Israel's Top Doctors.

• Served as Chairman of the Israeli Head and Neck Cancer Association.
• Treats recurrent cancer and spinal metastases using biological and immunotherapy.
• Completed a multidisciplinary cancer treatment fellowship at the University of Michigan.
• Member of the International Head and Neck Oncology Association.

Dr. Luna Kaduri is a senior oncologist and head of the Oncogenetics Unit at Hadassah Medical Center. She specializes in breast cancer treatment and oncogenetics. Dr. Kaduri conducted research on the genesis of cancer at The Royal Marsden Hospital in England. She works at Hadassah Medical Center, which Newsweek ranked among the world’s best hospitals.

• Winner of the Landau Prize for Excellence in Cancer Research.
• Authored numerous peer-reviewed articles on BRCA1/2 mutations and tumor markers.
• Received the Judith Segal Award for achievements in cancer research.
• Active member of the Israeli Society of Clinical Oncology.

Dr. Ercan Kocakoc is a prize-winning radiologist at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He won 1st Prize at the 2009 ESGAR congress for clinical cases. Dr. Kocakoc specializes in interventional radiology and advanced body imaging. He completed a research fellowship at the University Hospital of Cleveland in the USA.

• Performs liver chemoembolization and radioembolization for cancer patients.
• Treats urological conditions through procedures like varicocele embolization.
• Held former chairmanship roles at Bezmialem Vakif and Yeditepe Universities.
• Fellow of the European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology.

Dr. Manuel Sureda González is a oncologist at Quirónsalud Torrevieja in Spain. He pioneered personalized anti-tumor vaccines and molecular-guided chemotherapy in Spain. Dr. Sureda González completed a fellowship in immunotherapy at the Cleveland Clinic. He focuses on RNA microarrays and pharmacogenomics for tailored cancer care.

• Authored over 120 scientific papers on cancer immunotherapy and drug personalization.
• Former Director of the Cancer Institute at the General Hospital of Catalonia.
• Performs high-dose interleukin-2 therapy and intraoperative chemotherapy (HIPEC).
• Member of ASCO, ASH, and the American Association for Cancer Research.