Esophageal cancer Doctors in Turkey — Page 4

Dr. Mustafa Bashli is a dentist and implantologist at Smile & Holiday Dental Clinic in Fethiye. He performs restorative and aesthetic procedures, including All-on-6 dental implants and smile makeovers. He works at a facility with Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation.

• Performs full-arch restorations and complex dental implant placements.
• Treats patients at a clinic certified by ISO 9001.
• Works within a team of 12 dental specialists in Turkey.
• Follows protocols for international patients seeking aesthetic dental surgery.

Professor Kayihan Engin is a US-trained radiation oncologist and the Director of Oncological Sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital, where he leads the cancer treatment programme.

• Completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia focusing on thermoradiotherapy
• Former Research Fellow at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in the United States
• Previously served as the Chairman of Radiation Oncology at Uludağ University Medical College
• Recognised as a Professor of oncology, specialising in high-precision radiation for complex tumours

Professor Ersin Ozturk is a surgical oncology specialist at Medicana Bursa Hospital, holding a PhD in physiology alongside his surgical credentials.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal surgery for tumours of the digestive tract
• Uses laparoscopic surgery, a minimally invasive approach resulting in smaller scars and faster recovery
• Completed a research fellowship at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic in the USA
• Former Associate Professor at Uludag University School of Medicine
• Highly skilled in managing complex cases within a multidisciplinary surgical oncology team

Associate Professor Ugur Ekici leads gastrointestinal surgery at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital, focusing on complex cancers of the digestive tract.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery using small incisions to promote faster recovery and less scarring
• Manages surgical oncology for tumours of the esophagus, stomach, and pancreas
• Performs minimally invasive procedures for both malignant and benign gastrointestinal conditions
• Publishes research on surgical outcomes in international peer-reviewed journals
• Trained at Sisli Etfal Hospital, a major surgical centre in Istanbul

Ezgi Sevic graduated from Hacettepe University as an honour student and specialises in medical nutrition for oncology at Medical Park Izmir.

• Provides clinical nutrition support for patients with cancer and chronic illnesses
• Trained in total parenteral nutrition – intravenous feeding for patients unable to swallow or digest food
• Member of the nutrition team at Hacettepe University Oncology Hospital
• Completed specialised training in bariatric and metabolic nutrition
• Expertise in managing weight and dietary needs during illness

Dr. Hamza Ugur Bozbey is a clinical oncologist at Uniqacare Clinic in Istanbul. He treats malignancies including glioblastoma, sarcoma, and stage 4 lung cancer. He manages solid tumors and hematological cancers such as leukemia and lymphoma, as well as rare conditions like chordoma and neuroendocrine tumors.

• Treats gynecologic, orthopedic, and neurological cancers.
• Uses chemotherapy and targeted therapy for stage 4 metastatic disease.
• Works at Uniqacare Clinic, which serves over 430,000 patients annually.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Alandag Celal is a clinical oncologist at Medicana Sivas Hospital in Turkey. He performs medicinal therapies for malignancies, including chemotherapy and immunotherapy. Dr. Celal treats conditions ranging from lung and breast cancer to sarcomas. He works at a hospital that treats over 113,000 patients every year.

• Expertise includes hormone therapy and chemotherapy for kidney and testicular cancers.
• Treats gastrointestinal malignancies like pancreatic, stomach, and colon cancers.
• Manages immunotherapy protocols for lung and prostate cancer.
• Treats neurological tumors, including glioblastoma and medulloblastoma.

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin is the former Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University. He currently leads oncology services at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

• Specialises in medical oncology for gastrointestinal conditions including oesophageal tumours
• Served as a Clinical Education Officer at Prof Dr Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital
• Directs multidisciplinary treatment plans involving chemotherapy and targeted biological therapies
• Fellow of the Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital in Istanbul