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Best Kidney cancer oncologists: TOP 152 doctors

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Bülent Karagöz
Clinical oncologist
32 years of experience
4.6
481 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Anadolu Medical Center

Bülent Karagöz

Clinical oncologist
32 years of experience
  • Dr. Bülent Karagöz specializes in kidney cancer treatment using surgery, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies.
  • He has over 20 years of experience in oncology, with international experience at medical institutions in NATO and Cyprus.
  • Dr. Karagöz is a member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association, which bolsters his professional credibility.
  • He has authored over 40 publications in cancer research, making significant contributions to the field.
  • Dr. Karagöz has been a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center since 2019.
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  • Dr. Bülent Karagöz specializes in kidney cancer treatment using surgery, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies.
  • He has over 20 years of experience in oncology, with international experience at medical institutions in NATO and Cyprus.
  • Dr. Karagöz is a member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association, which bolsters his professional credibility.
  • He has authored over 40 publications in cancer research, making significant contributions to the field.
  • Dr. Karagöz has been a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center since 2019.
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4.6
481 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
CyberKnife $8500 - $14000
Gamma Knife
Da Vinci Robotic System $18000 - $25000
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Yesim Yildirim
Clinical oncologist
21 years of experience
4.6
481 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Anadolu Medical Center

Yesim Yildirim

Clinical oncologist
21 years of experience
  • Specializes in kidney cancer treatment using immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and advanced diagnostics.
  • The doctor has experience of international practice at medical institutions in Israel, the UK, and Turkey.
  • Certified by the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO).
  • Member of ESMO and the European School of Oncology (ESO).
  • Languages: English, Russian (B1 level), Turkish.
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  • Specializes in kidney cancer treatment using immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and advanced diagnostics.
  • The doctor has experience of international practice at medical institutions in Israel, the UK, and Turkey.
  • Certified by the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO).
  • Member of ESMO and the European School of Oncology (ESO).
  • Languages: English, Russian (B1 level), Turkish.
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4.6
481 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
CyberKnife $8500 - $14000
Gamma Knife
Da Vinci Robotic System $18000 - $25000
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Mustafa Solak
Clinical oncologist
19 years of experience
4.5
146 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Mustafa Solak

Clinical oncologist
19 years of experience
  • Mustafa Solak, M.D. specializes in kidney cancer treatment using surgery, radiation, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy.
  • He completed his medical education at Hacettepe University and his residency at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital.
  • He received international training at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA.
  • His professional memberships include the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology and the European Society for Medical Oncology.
  • He is fluent in Turkish and English, which facilitates effective communication and comprehensive care for patients.
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  • Mustafa Solak, M.D. specializes in kidney cancer treatment using surgery, radiation, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy.
  • He completed his medical education at Hacettepe University and his residency at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital.
  • He received international training at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA.
  • His professional memberships include the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology and the European Society for Medical Oncology.
  • He is fluent in Turkish and English, which facilitates effective communication and comprehensive care for patients.
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Serkan Keskin
Clinical oncologist
24 years of experience
4.6
304 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Memorial Şişli Hospital

Serkan Keskin

Clinical oncologist
24 years of experience
Dr. Serkan Keskin is a highly experienced oncologist specializing in chemotherapy. He has numerous achievements in his field, including being ranked first in the Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam in Turkey in 2012. He is an active member of various prestigious oncology societies, and has a strong academic profile with 42 articles published in international journals.Read more
Dr. Serkan Keskin is a highly experienced oncologist specializing in chemotherapy. He has numerous achievements in his field, including being ranked first in the Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam in Turkey in 2012. He is an active member of various prestigious oncology societies, and has a strong academic profile with 42 articles published in international journals.
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4.6
304 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
CyberKnife $4750 - $6450
Nephrectomy $7000 - $12000
Proton-beam therapy
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Djuran Bogdan
Urological surgeon
29 years of experience
4.8
18 reviews
Ukraine, Kyiv
Dievo Surgery Center

Djuran Bogdan

Urological surgeon
29 years of experience

Surgical treatment: all types of operations in urology.

General management of the medical service. Polyclinic reception of patients. Participation in councils. "Second opinion" in difficult cases, expert assessment of clinical situations. Organization and holding of master classes, workshops, webinars.

 

Techniques that the doctor possesses:

TUIP of the prostate and TOIP of the formations of the urinary bladder.

Laser enucleation of the prostate, laser dissection of bladder tumors.

Laser vaporization of the prostate gland.

Laser incision of urethral strictures

Contact laser uretero- , pyelo- and cystolithotripsy

Percutaneous (mini) nephrolithotripsy

Intrarenal retrograde and antegrade surgery (RIRS and AIRS) Operation Boari.

Plastic surgery of the urethra in case of injury or stricture

Transvesical access prostatectomy

Cystostomy - open and trocar

Nephrostomy

Radical nephrectomy (including laparoscopic)

Suturing of the rupture of the kidney

Pyelolithotomy

Ureterolithotomy

Pelvic-ureteral plastic surgery (laparoscopic)

Removal of kidney cysts (Cystectomy) (laparoscopic)

Ureterocystoneostomy

Ureterocutaneostomy

Operations for intra-abdominal and retroperitoneal ruptures of the urinary bladder

Orchectomy

Epididymectomy

Bergmann and Winckelmann operations

Revision of organs of the portico due to injuries and inflammatory diseases

Operation of Ivanisevich and Marmar for varicocele, circumcision, percutaneous nephrostomy, nephrolithotripsy

Puncture of kidney cysts

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Surgical treatment: all types of operations in urology.

General management of the medical service. Polyclinic reception of patients. Participation in councils. "Second opinion" in difficult cases, expert assessment of clinical situations. Organization and holding of master classes, workshops, webinars.

 

Techniques that the doctor possesses:

TUIP of the prostate and TOIP of the formations of the urinary bladder.

Laser enucleation of the prostate, laser dissection of bladder tumors.

Laser vaporization of the prostate gland.

Laser incision of urethral strictures

Contact laser uretero- , pyelo- and cystolithotripsy

Percutaneous (mini) nephrolithotripsy

Intrarenal retrograde and antegrade surgery (RIRS and AIRS) Operation Boari.

Plastic surgery of the urethra in case of injury or stricture

Transvesical access prostatectomy

Cystostomy - open and trocar

Nephrostomy

Radical nephrectomy (including laparoscopic)

Suturing of the rupture of the kidney

Pyelolithotomy

Ureterolithotomy

Pelvic-ureteral plastic surgery (laparoscopic)

Removal of kidney cysts (Cystectomy) (laparoscopic)

Ureterocystoneostomy

Ureterocutaneostomy

Operations for intra-abdominal and retroperitoneal ruptures of the urinary bladder

Orchectomy

Epididymectomy

Bergmann and Winckelmann operations

Revision of organs of the portico due to injuries and inflammatory diseases

Operation of Ivanisevich and Marmar for varicocele, circumcision, percutaneous nephrostomy, nephrolithotripsy

Puncture of kidney cysts

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4.8
18 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Nephrectomy $1400 - $3000
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Orhan Tanriverdi
Urological surgeon
32 years of experience
4.5
221 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Liv Hospital Ulus

Orhan Tanriverdi

Urological surgeon
32 years of experience

Dr. Kemal Raşa is a highly experienced General Surgeon specializing in Modern Thyroidology & Laparoscopic Surgery with 23 years of experience. He is affiliated with several medical associations and has published several papers in his field.

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Dr. Kemal Raşa is a highly experienced General Surgeon specializing in Modern Thyroidology & Laparoscopic Surgery with 23 years of experience. He is affiliated with several medical associations and has published several papers in his field.

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20 top ranked Kidney cancer doctors in the world are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.

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Murat Elli
Pediatric hematologist
24 years of experience
4.5
463 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Mega University Hospital

Murat Elli

Pediatric hematologist
24 years of experience
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Ofer Merimsky
Clinical oncologist
40 years of experience
4.4
141 reviews
Israel, Tel Aviv
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)

Ofer Merimsky

Clinical oncologist
40 years of experience

Dr. Ofer Merimsly is the best sarcoma, lymphoma, and lung cancer doctor within Israel and in the world. Also specializes in Whipple surgery treatment for patients with pancreatic cancer. Head of the National Center for sarcomas of bone and soft tissues of the Tel Aviv Medical Center Sourasky (Ichilov).

Specialty:

  • Treatment of all types of lung cancer and thoracic organs
  • Treatment of all types of sarcomas of bone and soft tissue
  • Treatment stromal tumors of the gastrointestinal tract

Education and specialization:

  • Higher medical education, graduated the Medical Faculty of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel
  • Residency in General Oncology and Radiotherapy
  • Training in the field of radiotherapy and brachytherapy at New York Hospital, USA
  • Special refresher course for the treatment of tumors of the skeleton and soft tissues, Paris. France

Membership:

  • President of the Society of oncologists and radiotherapists Israel
  • The American Scientific Cancer Society
  • European scientific medical organization
  • European Society of Oncology of the musculoskeletal system
  • International Society for the treatment of tumors of the connective tissue
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Dr. Ofer Merimsly is the best sarcoma, lymphoma, and lung cancer doctor within Israel and in the world. Also specializes in Whipple surgery treatment for patients with pancreatic cancer. Head of the National Center for sarcomas of bone and soft tissues of the Tel Aviv Medical Center Sourasky (Ichilov).

Specialty:

  • Treatment of all types of lung cancer and thoracic organs
  • Treatment of all types of sarcomas of bone and soft tissue
  • Treatment stromal tumors of the gastrointestinal tract

Education and specialization:

  • Higher medical education, graduated the Medical Faculty of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel
  • Residency in General Oncology and Radiotherapy
  • Training in the field of radiotherapy and brachytherapy at New York Hospital, USA
  • Special refresher course for the treatment of tumors of the skeleton and soft tissues, Paris. France

Membership:

  • President of the Society of oncologists and radiotherapists Israel
  • The American Scientific Cancer Society
  • European scientific medical organization
  • European Society of Oncology of the musculoskeletal system
  • International Society for the treatment of tumors of the connective tissue
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Elnur Sahibov
Radiation oncologist
9 years of experience
4.2
32 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Emsey Hospital

Elnur Sahibov

Radiation oncologist
9 years of experience

Licensed Radiation Oncologist with 8 years of medical training, including undergraduate studies at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (2004-2011) and Radiation Oncology specialization training at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (2012-2016). Previous education from Sixteen Numbered Shirvan School (Azerbaijan) High School (1998-2004).

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Licensed Radiation Oncologist with 8 years of medical training, including undergraduate studies at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (2004-2011) and Radiation Oncology specialization training at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (2012-2016). Previous education from Sixteen Numbered Shirvan School (Azerbaijan) High School (1998-2004).

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Andreas Gross
Urological surgeon
4.5
123 reviews
Germany, Hamburg
Asklepios Hospital Barmbek

Andreas Gross

Urological surgeon
  • Prof. Andreas Gross specializes in kidney cancer treatment using methods like laparoscopic partial resection. Note that HIFU and TUR are not standard treatments for kidney cancer and have been removed from the list.
  • He is the Chief Physician at the Urology Department in Barmbek Asklepios Hospital, Germany.
  • Prof. Gross has international training and practice experience at medical institutions in Germany and other countries.
  • He is recognized by leadingmedicineguide as a top specialist in urology and nephrology.
  • He holds professional memberships in esteemed organizations, which underscores his commitment to high medical standards.
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  • Prof. Andreas Gross specializes in kidney cancer treatment using methods like laparoscopic partial resection. Note that HIFU and TUR are not standard treatments for kidney cancer and have been removed from the list.
  • He is the Chief Physician at the Urology Department in Barmbek Asklepios Hospital, Germany.
  • Prof. Gross has international training and practice experience at medical institutions in Germany and other countries.
  • He is recognized by leadingmedicineguide as a top specialist in urology and nephrology.
  • He holds professional memberships in esteemed organizations, which underscores his commitment to high medical standards.
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4.5
123 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Gamma Knife $9321.11 - $11392.47
Da Vinci Robotic System $18642.22 - $22784.94
Nephrectomy $10356.79
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David Sarid
Clinical oncologist
37 years of experience
4.4
141 reviews
Israel, Tel Aviv
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)

David Sarid

Clinical oncologist
37 years of experience

Dr. David Sarid is a specialist in oncology and radiotherapy based in Israel with expertise in chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and biological cancer therapy. He has been educated in the UK, Israel, and Georgia and has written over 30 articles devoted to cancer treatment. He is a lecturer at Tel Aviv University and a member of several medical organizations.

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Dr. David Sarid is a specialist in oncology and radiotherapy based in Israel with expertise in chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and biological cancer therapy. He has been educated in the UK, Israel, and Georgia and has written over 30 articles devoted to cancer treatment. He is a lecturer at Tel Aviv University and a member of several medical organizations.

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Dr Saban Secmeler
Clinical oncologist
13 years of experience
4.4
14 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hermes Clinics

Dr Saban Secmeler

Clinical oncologist
13 years of experience
Dr. Saban Secmeler is a medical professional known for his contribution to cancer research, particularly a significant study on the impact of body mass index on the recurrence and survival rates in early-stage colorectal cancer.Read more
Dr. Saban Secmeler is a medical professional known for his contribution to cancer research, particularly a significant study on the impact of body mass index on the recurrence and survival rates in early-stage colorectal cancer.
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Jaroslav Tvaruzek
General surgeon
35 years of experience
4.5
61 reviews
Czech Republic, Velke Mezirici
Robotic Surgery Center in St. Zdislava Hospital

Jaroslav Tvaruzek

General surgeon
35 years of experience

Dr. Jaroslav Tvaruzek is a specialist in robotic surgery. Dr. Tvaruzek is a leading certified expert by Intuitive Surgical - the American produced of the original Da Vinci robots. The doctor is a member of Association of Aesthetic Medicine and Association of Bariatric Surgery.

Dr. Tvaruzek heads the Center of Robotic Surgery located in the St. Zdislava Hospital (the Czech Republic). The doctor has performed over 3,500 robotic surgeries for his practice. Among them are:

  • prostatectomy with preservation of the erectile function
  • transoral surgeries (removal tumors of the nasopharynx, larynx, trachea, mouth)
  • thyroidectomy
  • nephrectomy
  • bariatric surgeries (surgical treatment of obesity).
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Dr. Jaroslav Tvaruzek is a specialist in robotic surgery. Dr. Tvaruzek is a leading certified expert by Intuitive Surgical - the American produced of the original Da Vinci robots. The doctor is a member of Association of Aesthetic Medicine and Association of Bariatric Surgery.

Dr. Tvaruzek heads the Center of Robotic Surgery located in the St. Zdislava Hospital (the Czech Republic). The doctor has performed over 3,500 robotic surgeries for his practice. Among them are:

  • prostatectomy with preservation of the erectile function
  • transoral surgeries (removal tumors of the nasopharynx, larynx, trachea, mouth)
  • thyroidectomy
  • nephrectomy
  • bariatric surgeries (surgical treatment of obesity).
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4.5
61 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Laparoscopic nephrectomy $6006.94
Nephrectomy with Da Vinci Robot $7042.62
Da Vinci Robotic System $6731.91
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Kittinut Kijvikai
4.5
126 reviews
Thailand, Bangkok
Bumrungrad International Hospital
Dr. Kittinut Kijvikai is a specialized urologist with expertise in procedures like Prostatectomy, Nephrectomy, and Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy. His research interests lie in prostate cancer treatment, particularly the efficacy of neoadjuvant androgen deprivation therapy (NADT) and robotic-assisted surgery in bladder cancer treatment.Read more
Dr. Kittinut Kijvikai is a specialized urologist with expertise in procedures like Prostatectomy, Nephrectomy, and Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy. His research interests lie in prostate cancer treatment, particularly the efficacy of neoadjuvant androgen deprivation therapy (NADT) and robotic-assisted surgery in bladder cancer treatment.
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Sebastian Melchior
Urological surgeon
29 years of experience
4.2
37 reviews
Germany, Bremen
Bremen-Mitte Clinic

Sebastian Melchior

Urological surgeon
29 years of experience
Dr. Sebastian Melchior is a highly experienced urologist and nephrologist who specializes in robotic surgery. He graduated from the Johann Gutenberg Medical University in 1995 and held various posts in the field since then. He is the author of 10 scientific publications and provides remote consultations.Read more
Dr. Sebastian Melchior is a highly experienced urologist and nephrologist who specializes in robotic surgery. He graduated from the Johann Gutenberg Medical University in 1995 and held various posts in the field since then. He is the author of 10 scientific publications and provides remote consultations.
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Elke Jaeger
Clinical oncologist
40 years of experience
4.4
52 reviews
Germany, Frankfurt am Main
Nordwest Clinic (Krankenhaus)

Elke Jaeger

Clinical oncologist
40 years of experience
  • Prof. Elke Jaeger specializes in kidney cancer treatment with over 35 years of experience.
  • Head of Oncology and Hematology at Nordwest, Germany.
  • Utilizes advanced treatments: surgery, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and radiation therapy.
  • The doctor has experience of international practice at medical institutions in Germany and other European countries.
  • Ranked among Germany's top oncologists by Focus.
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  • Prof. Elke Jaeger specializes in kidney cancer treatment with over 35 years of experience.
  • Head of Oncology and Hematology at Nordwest, Germany.
  • Utilizes advanced treatments: surgery, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and radiation therapy.
  • The doctor has experience of international practice at medical institutions in Germany and other European countries.
  • Ranked among Germany's top oncologists by Focus.
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Mark Schrader
Urological surgeon
22 years of experience
4.6
84 reviews
Germany, Berlin
Helios Hospital Berlin Buch

Mark Schrader

Urological surgeon
22 years of experience
  • Prof. Mark Schrader specializes in kidney cancer treatment using surgery, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy.
  • Received international training in cardiovascular and general surgery at Harvard Medical School and Boston University.
  • Chief urologist at Helios Klinikum Berlin-Buch since 2014, leading initiatives in kidney cancer treatment.
  • Member of the Berlin Medical Association and The German Society for Ultrasound in Medicine.
  • Speaks German and English, facilitating effective communication with patients.
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  • Prof. Mark Schrader specializes in kidney cancer treatment using surgery, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy.
  • Received international training in cardiovascular and general surgery at Harvard Medical School and Boston University.
  • Chief urologist at Helios Klinikum Berlin-Buch since 2014, leading initiatives in kidney cancer treatment.
  • Member of the Berlin Medical Association and The German Society for Ultrasound in Medicine.
  • Speaks German and English, facilitating effective communication with patients.
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Raj Nagarkar
Clinical oncologist
29 years of experience
India, Nashik
HCG Manavata Cancer Centre

Raj Nagarkar

Clinical oncologist
29 years of experience

Dr. Raj is a highly experienced Surgical Oncologist with 19 years of experience and over 50,000 cancer surgeries performed. He is involved in numerous clinical trials and has many international and national publications to his credit. He specializes in Breast and Thoracic Surgical Oncology and serves as a professor for DNB Superspecialty Surgical Oncology and Breast Surgery at the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences. His belief is in "adding life to years" and improving the quality of life, not just adding years to life.

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Dr. Raj is a highly experienced Surgical Oncologist with 19 years of experience and over 50,000 cancer surgeries performed. He is involved in numerous clinical trials and has many international and national publications to his credit. He specializes in Breast and Thoracic Surgical Oncology and serves as a professor for DNB Superspecialty Surgical Oncology and Breast Surgery at the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences. His belief is in "adding life to years" and improving the quality of life, not just adding years to life.

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Doctor's visit price on request
Laparoscopic nephrectomy $5200 - $8500
Nephrectomy with Da Vinci Robot $5500 - $7000
Nephrectomy $5500 - $6500
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Fatih Oruc
Radiation oncologist
25 years of experience
3.5
3 reviews

Fatih Oruc

Radiation oncologist
25 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Istanbul Oncology Hospital
3.5
3 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Gamma Knife $4000 - $4500
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Francesco Montorsi
Urological surgeon
33 years of experience
4.5
59 reviews
Italy, Milan
San Raffaele

Francesco Montorsi

Urological surgeon
33 years of experience

Prof. Montorsi is one of the top Italian experts in Urology and Andrology, with numerous scientific awards and 8,000+ urology/andrology surgeries. He directs the Urological Research Institute (URI) in Italy, is recognized among the most influential researchers of the past decade, and has developed his vein patching method to correct occlusive vein dysfunction. He is an Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and has written over 1,000 papers. He is a member of various medical organizations.

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Prof. Montorsi is one of the top Italian experts in Urology and Andrology, with numerous scientific awards and 8,000+ urology/andrology surgeries. He directs the Urological Research Institute (URI) in Italy, is recognized among the most influential researchers of the past decade, and has developed his vein patching method to correct occlusive vein dysfunction. He is an Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and has written over 1,000 papers. He is a member of various medical organizations.

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