Oncology Doctors in Turkey — Page 10

Prof. Dr. Abdullah Sakin is a professor of medical oncology. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecologic, head and neck cancers, and melanoma.

He delivers personalized, evidence-based care. His treatments include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, and precision oncology. He has authored more than 200 scientific publications and takes part in international clinical research. This work advances patient-centered cancer care.

Prof. Dr. Ali Aydın Yavuz is a radiation oncology professor. He graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1989. He completed his specialty training in radiation oncology in 1996. He led the Department of Radiation Oncology at Karadeniz Technical University from 1997 to 2006. He served as an associate professor at Karadeniz Technical University and Başkent University from 2004 to 2009. He was Head of Radiation Oncology at Başkent University. He also served as Chief Physician of Başkent University Adana Kışla Campus for three years. He became a professor at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine in 2009 and remained on the faculty until 2018.

Internationally, he delivered Turkey’s first oral presentations at ASCO in 1999 and at ASTRO in 2000. In 2008 he gained experience at MD Anderson Cancer Center. He has authored many international publications. He now practices at Koru Ankara Hospital. His clinical focus includes lung, head and neck, brain, breast, gastrointestinal, urologic, gynecologic, skin, and soft tissue tumors.

Professor Gunluoglu is a leading thoracic surgeon at Medipol Mega University Hospital specialising in complex lung and oesophageal cancer treatments.

• Performs esophagectomies to remove tumours from the food pipe
• Expert in lobectomies, removing specific sections of the lung with precision
• Works within a multidisciplinary team for comprehensive cancer care
• Focuses on managing postoperative recovery to improve patient outcomes

Dr Sumeyye Altintas Kaksi focuses on melanoma treatment and skin surgery at Medipol Mega University Hospital. She integrates specialist dermatological expertise into the clinics oncology programme.

• Specialises in diagnosing and managing melanoma and other skin-related malignancies
• Performs skin surgery to remove cancerous lesions with a patient-centred approach
• Practices at a major university hospital equipped for complex dermatological cases
• Focuses on achieving optimal outcomes through precise diagnosis of skin conditions

Dr Kaplan is a leading radiation oncologist at Medipol Mega University Hospital specialising in CyberKnife and targeted radiation therapy.

• Uses CyberKnife – robotic radiation that hits tumours with pinpoint accuracy while sparing healthy tissue
• Expert in managing breast, liver, and bladder cancers with personalised radiation protocols
• Focuses on gastrointestinal oncology including colorectal, stomach, and gallbladder cancer cases
• Delivers targeted radiotherapy for head and neck cancers to minimise side effects

Dr. Abut Kebudi is an oncological surgeon at Istanbul Okan University Hospital. He specializes in laparoscopic and oncoplastic breast surgery. Dr. Kebudi trained at the University of California, Los Angeles. He holds a certificate in oncoplastic breast surgery from the European Breast Cancer Center.

• Authored over 250 scientific publications in oncological surgery.
• Holder of the European Board of Surgery Certificate.
• Member of the American College of Surgeons.
• Former professor at the Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine.

Surgeon, oncologist, specialist in the field of digestive system surgery and breast oncology.

25 years old

• Worked in clinics in the USA and Great Britain.
• Board Certified in Gastrointestinal Surgery by Johns Hopkins Institute, USA
• Certified as a specialist in laparoscopic surgery by the Port de Choisy Medical Center, France.
• Director of the American College of Surgeons for students from Turkey.