Best Nasopharyngeal cancer oncologists in Germany: TOP 18 doctors

Prof. Ralf Buhl is world famous neurosurgeon with over 20 years of experience. Doctor Buhl heads the Neurosurgery Department at Solingen Klinikum. His reputation reaches China and the US where he provides neurosurgical lectures.

Specialty

Dr. Buhl specializes in non-invasive methods treatment of disc herniation, brain and spinal cord tumors. The doctor provides treatment of peripheral nervous system disorders and performs computer-assisted navigation microsurgeries.

Dr. Ralf Buhl has provided over 4,000 successful neurosurgeries. Among his patients are famous politicians, businessmen, musicians, actors. In 2015, a Hollywood star George Clooney had severe back pain and was treated by Professor Buhl.

Scientific activity

Dr. Buhl conducts scientific work and researches in intracranial cavernomas treatment, surgical treatment for brain metastases and other neurosurgery areas.

Рrofessor Buhl has cofound the Fund devoted to the study of brain tumors.

• Specializes in nasopharyngeal cancer treatment using chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and targeted therapy.
• Head of Oncology and Hematology at Nordwest, Germany.
• Has international experience at medical institutions in Germany and other European countries.
• Ranked among the best German oncologists by Focus magazine.
• 35+ years of experience in oncology and hematology.

• Dr. Sebastian Keil specializes in nasopharyngeal cancer treatment at the Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology.
• Treatment methods include radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy.
• Dr. Keil has experience practicing at medical institutions in Germany, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
• Certified by the European Board of Radiology and a member of the Radiological Society of North America.
• Fluent in English and German, which facilitates effective communication with patients.

• Expert in nasopharyngeal cancer treatment: Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy, Targeted Therapy, Molecular Diagnostics.
• The doctor has experience of international practice at medical institutions in Germany and the USA.
• Chief Physician at BKZ Solingen Cancer Center since 2021.
• Member of Deutsche Gesellschaft für Onkologie und Hämato-Onkologie GDHO, American Association for Cancer Research.
• Specialized as Hematologist, Oncologist, and Immunologist since 2010.

She completed her training at the Charité in Berlin and has been a specialist in radiotherapy for 20 years. She worked as a senior physician in all departments of the Charité in Berlin, and from 2007 to 2015 she was a senior physician and deputy director of the Charité clinic in Berlin. In 2015, she was appointed head of the department of radiotherapy at the University Hospital of Cologne and very successfully headed the clinic there until 2022. Since the end of 2022, she has been heading the private radiotherapy clinic "RadioOnkologie Vosspalais". Clinical areas include radioimmunotherapy, high-precision therapy, multimodal therapy of gynecological tumors and prostate carcinoma.

Professor Dr. Marnitz is a member of the German and European Guidelines for the Therapy of Endometrial Carcinoma. She is also an independent external expert of the European Council for the Therapy of Carcinoma of the Cervical, Vulvar and Vaginal Cancer. Professor Dr. Marnitz is a member of the German and European Guidelines for the Therapy of Endometrial Carcinoma. She is also an independent external expert of the European Council for the Therapy of Carcinoma of the Cervical, Vulvar and Vaginal Cancer. Several randomized clinical trials have been conducted under her leadership.

Professor Dr. Marnitz is an honorary member of the Russian Society of Gynecological Oncology, a member of the professional societies DEGRO, ESTRO, ASTRO. In 2024, Professor Dr. Marnitz will be the president of the congress of the annual conference of the German Society of Radiation Oncology.

Prof. Dr. med. Volker Budach *Prof. Dr.med. Volker Budach

He completed his medical studies at the University of Essen and was appointed to the Department of Radiotherapy at the Charité Hospital in Berlin in 1993. He successfully headed this department until 2022, with almost 40 years of professional and 30 years of managerial experience. Under the direction of Prof. Dr. Budach, numerous clinical studies were conducted, especially in the therapy of head and neck tumors. Along with other tumors such as sarcomas, bronchial carcinomas and breast carcinomas, which are his clinical and scientific focus. Prof. Dr. Budach founded and for many years jointly directed the comprehensive cancer center at the Charité. In addition to his function as director of the clinic, he also headed the Charité Center 14, which combined the topics of imaging and oncology. Prof. Budach was President of the German Society for Radiation Oncology (DEGRO) and President of its congress. At the EORTC, he headed the head and neck tumour group for many years. He is the author of numerous important papers on the optimisation of radiotherapy and chemotherapy in the treatment of head and neck tumours. After 30 years of leading the clinic, Prof. Dr. Budach decided to transfer his experience in radiation oncology to the RadioOnkologie Vosspalais clinic. Prof. Dr. Budach is a member of the professional associations DEGRO, ESTRO, ASTRO.

She received her medical education in Russia. After completing her residency in Berlin, Dr. Steingraeber worked as a specialist and senior physician at the Charité, the Neukölln Hospital in Berlin and in the practice of radiooncology. Dr. Steingraeber speaks fluent Russian. Her clinical specialization includes bronchial carcinoma and breast carcinoma.

Membership/Committee Service:

DEGRO, ARO, DKG, AGSMO

Member of interdisciplinary committees for the development of guidelines:

Esophageal carcinoma

Anal carcinoma

Oropharyngeal/hypopharyngeal carcinoma

Supportive therapy in oncology

Professor, Dr. med. Jochen Windfuhr

Head of the Clinic of Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery and Allergology

Director of the Certified Head and Neck Tumor Center

Head of the Department of Cochlear Implants

Specialization:

Head and Neck Oncology: Diagnosis and treatment of head and neck tumors using modern techniques, including minimally invasive surgery, radiochemotherapy and innovative immunotherapy.

Rhinology and endoscopic surgery: endoscopic surgery of the paranasal sinuses, plastic and aesthetic rhinoplasty, microsurgery of the salivary glands and larynx, treatment of swallowing disorders (especially Zenker's diverticulum)

Performing complex surgical procedures, including microsurgical reconstructions, robotic surgeries and minimally invasive techniques.

Sleep medicine: diagnosis and surgical treatment of obstructive sleep apnea using integrated approaches, including CPAP therapy and surgical techniques.

Pediatric otolaryngology: treatment of ENT diseases in children, including surgical interventions to eliminate airway obstruction.

Awards and achievements:

Doctor of the Year in Otolaryngology, awarded by the German Association of Physicians for his contribution to the development of head and neck surgery.

Research Prize of the German Society of Otolaryngology for outstanding research in the field of ENT oncology.

European Prize for Innovation in Medical Technology - for the development of robotic systems for head and neck surgery.

The International Society of Head and Neck Surgery Lifetime Achievement Award for the introduction of new surgical techniques.

Award of the European Academy of Otology and Neurotology for contribution to the development of otology and neurotology.

Young Investigator of the Year Award from the American Academy of Otolaryngology for work in the field of ear microsurgery.

Clinical studies:

Head of clinical research for the development and testing of new methods for the treatment of head and neck tumors.

Scientific innovations:

Participation in the development and implementation of robotic and navigation systems for use in otolaryngology.

Membership in professional societies:

German Society for Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery: Member of the scientific committee, responsible for organizing scientific events and conferences.

European Academy of Otology and Neuro-otology: Executive Board Member responsible for developing clinical guidelines.

Association of German Cancer Centers: participation in interdisciplinary projects to standardize the treatment of head and neck cancers.

American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery: Developing Global Standards for the Treatment of ENT Diseases.

International Federation of Societies of Otorhinolaryngology: representative of Germany in international scientific initiatives.

German Cancer Society: development of standards and clinical guidelines for the treatment of cancer diseases.

Publications:

Author of over 100 publications in international peer-reviewed journals on otolaryngology, including topics such as ENT oncology, innovative surgical techniques, research in the field of otology and rhinology.

Co-author of textbooks and guidelines on head and neck surgery, including publications on modern surgical techniques and an interdisciplinary approach to tumor treatment.

Member of the editorial board of specialized journals, including the Journal of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery and Laryngoscope.