Pancreatic cancer Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin is the Head of Medical Oncology at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, where he leads the department in managing complex gastrointestinal malignancies.

• Specialises in medical oncology for tumours of the digestive system
• Former Education Officer at Prof Dr Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital
• Previously served as Head of Department at Yüzüncü Yıl University
• Expertise includes targeted therapies and endocrine-related cancer care
• Fellowship trained in internal medicine at Haseki Training Hospital

Associate Professor Emrah Eraslan is a senior medical oncologist at Private Koru Ankara Hospital specialising in gastrointestinal tumours. He previously served at the Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Education and Research Hospital – a major national centre for cancer treatment.

• Manages complex cases of pancreatic and stomach cancers
• Specialises in medical oncology, focusing on tailored drug therapies
• Holds a senior academic rank of Associate Professor
• Published extensive research on gastrointestinal and internal medicine
• Fellowship trained at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Ersin Ozturk is a specialist in surgical oncology who completed a research fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic, one of the world's top-ranked hospitals.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal surgery for tumours of the pancreas and digestive tract
• Uses laparoscopic surgery – a minimally invasive approach with smaller incisions and faster recovery times
• Holds a PhD in physiology which provides deep insight into how the body recovers from major surgery
• Former Associate Professor at Uludag University School of Medicine where he trained future surgeons
• Experienced in complex surgical oncology cases at Medicana Bursa Hospital

Dr. Ahmet Cag Cal is a urologist at Medicana Bursa Hospital. He holds the rank of Professor of Medicine. Dr. Cal completed several training programs in the United States. He worked as an observer at Memorial Sloan-Kettering and the Mayo Clinic. He also served as a research assistant at UCLA.

• Uses the Da Vinci robotic system for prostatectomy procedures.
• Performs laparoscopic nephrectomy and transurethral resection of the prostate.
• Treats urological cancers, kidney cysts, and prostate hyperplasia.
• A former Vice Dean at the Izmir University of Economics.

Professor Kayihan Engin is a pioneer in oncological sciences and currently serves as the Director of Oncological Sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital.

• Completed a research scholarship at the National Cancer Institute in the US
• Post-doctoral fellow at Thomas Jefferson University focusing on thermoradiotherapy
• Former Chairman of Radiation Oncology at Uludag University Medical College
• Specialises in combining heat-based treatments with radiation for pancreatic tumours
• Expertise in managing cancer risks and complex treatment protocols

Associate Professor Ugur Ekici is an expert general surgeon at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital. He focuses on complex abdominal cancer surgery using laparoscopic techniques.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery – uses small incisions to reduce post-operative pain and recovery time
• Leads the surgical oncology team for complex gastrointestinal and pancreatic cases
• Senior academic background as an Associate Professor at leading medical institutions
• Regularly contributes research to international peer-reviewed journals on surgical outcomes

Dr. Ezgi Sevic is a nutrition and diet specialist at Medical Park İzmir Hospital. She graduated as an honor student from Hacettepe University. Dr. Sevic focuses on bariatric nutrition and chronic disease management. She works at a JCI-accredited hospital that serves 1,200 international patients annually.

• Completed the Bariatric Nutrition Course and Innovations in Obesity Course.
• Specializes in nutrition plans for post-metabolic and bariatric surgery patients.
• Treats patients with diabetes, cancer, and congenital metabolic diseases.
• Conducts nutritional counseling for child and adolescent weight control.