Glioma Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Dr Elnur Sahibov specialises in radiation oncology at Emsey Hospital, focusing on targeted therapies for brain tumours.

• Completed specialist residency training at the prestigious Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on precise radiation delivery to treat glioma while protecting healthy brain tissue
• Provides care at Emsey Hospital, a major multidisciplinary medical centre in Turkey
• Delivers treatment in English, ensuring clear communication for international patients

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. Gül Alço is a radiation oncologist with about 27 years of experience. She treats breast, lung, prostate, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, central nervous system, head and neck, soft tissue, and bone cancers with radiotherapy.

Her expertise includes adaptive radiotherapy and radiosurgery. She uses advanced radiation techniques to provide personalized, evidence-based care in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered setting.

Professor Engin is a seasoned radiation oncologist who completed a post-doctoral fellowship in thermoradiotherapy at Thomas Jefferson University in the United States.

• Specialises in radiation oncology for brain tumours at Medicana Bursa Hospital
• Served as Director of Oncological Sciences and Head of Radiation Oncology
• Held a research scholarship at the US National Cancer Institute (NCI)
• Uses thermoradiotherapy – a technique combining heat and radiation to treat tumours
• Provides expertise drawn from clinical leadership at Anadolu Medical Center

Dr. Mehmet Ozek is a neurosurgeon at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic. He specializes in endoscopic skull base surgery and functional neurosurgery. He focuses on movement disorders and spinal conditions like herniated discs. Dr. Ozek completed fellowships at Yale University and Florida University.

• Winner of the Prof. Dr. Mahir Tevruz Scientific Research Award.
• Authored over 40 articles in SCI international journals.
• Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
• Works at JCI-accredited Acibadem Altunizade, a modern surgical facility in Istanbul.

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin is the former Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University, where he led the department in treating complex tumours.

• Treats high-grade gliomas using chemotherapy and targeted biological therapies
• Former Education Officer at Prof Dr Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital, training next-generation oncologists
• Specialises in systemic treatments that target cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology
• Active researcher in oncology with multiple published clinical studies