Medical Oncologist
Yahyo Ziyayev
Palliative care specialist
Professional summary
Dr. Yahyo Ziyaev is Chief of the Palliative Care Department at the National Cancer Center of Uzbekistan, leading the development of palliative and hospice care services, clinical programs, and health policy initiatives. His expertise encompasses palliative medicine, cancer care systems, service delivery models, and workforce development. He advocates for patient- and family-centered care that integrates symptom management, psychosocial support, and dignity throughout the continuum of illness.
Areas of expertise
- Leading palliative care services with a focus on improving quality of life for patients with serious illnesses
- Evidence-based symptom management and psychosocial support
- Research and innovation in palliative care
- Early integration of palliative care alongside disease-directed treatment
- Patient-centered care reflecting individual goals, values, and priorities
- Development of cancer care systems and service delivery models
Education & training
2016 – NCI Summer Curriculum Course and Molecular Oncology Course, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Washington DC, USA
2017 – Aspects of Palliative Surgery in Colorectal Patients, Liv Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
2018 – HIFU Therapy in Palliative Care Patients, Chongqing, China
2019 – Lungcard RISE Project Horizon 2020, Lisbon, Portugal
2025 – Lee Jong Wook Fellowship Program in Healthcare Management, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
Certifications & licenses
2015 – Certificate as Medical Oncologist
Achievements & research
Stipend of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan (2009, 2012)
Best Young Oncologist of Uzbekistan (2011)
The History and the Structure of Hospices in Uzbekistan – European Journal of Medical and Health Research (2024)
Evaluation of Colorectal Cancer Early Detection Status in Uzbekistan – Annals of Oncology
Comparison of Breast Cancer and Cervical Cancer in Uzbekistan and Korea: The First Report of the Uzbekistan–Korea Oncology Consortium
The Impact of Pesticides on Cancer Incidence Among Children in Uzbekistan: A Survey Study