Oncology Doctors in Turkey — Page 11

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin leads the Medical Oncology Department at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital. He has steered oncology departments at major university and research hospitals across Turkey.

• Specialises in immunotherapy and hormone therapy for complex organ-based tumours
• Former Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, a premier Turkish oncology centre
• Expert in managing rare cases including chordoma, sarcomas, and neuroendocrine tumours
• Senior member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)

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

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

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.