Stomach cancer Doctors in Turkey — Page 4

Associate Professor Ugur Ekici is an expert general surgeon at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital. He specialises in cancer surgery using laparoscopic techniques for stomach and abdominal tumours.

• Performs laparoscopic stomach surgery – uses small incisions for less pain and faster healing
• Holds an academic post as Associate Professor – ensures treatment follows current clinical evidence
• Specialises in surgical oncology for complex cancers of the digestive system
• Published research in international peer-reviewed journals on surgical outcomes and techniques

Professor Ersin Ozturk is a specialist surgical oncologist at Medicana Bursa Hospital, focusing on gastrointestinal cancer care. He holds a PhD in physiology, giving him a deep understanding of how the digestive system functions during recovery.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery using small incisions for less pain and faster healing
• Completed a research fellowship at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic in the USA
• Former Associate Professor at Uludag University School of Medicine
• Expertise covers complex surgical oncology and gastrointestinal procedures
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques for treating tumours of the digestive tract

Professor Engin is a specialist in radiation oncology who completed a prestigious post-doctoral fellowship in thermoradiotherapy at Thomas Jefferson University.

• Serves as the Director of Oncological Sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital
• Specialises in precise radiation therapy for gastrointestinal and stomach tumours
• Former Chairman of the Department of Radiation Oncology at Uludağ University
• Trained at the National Cancer Institute (NIH) in the United States
• Uses thermoradiotherapy to enhance the effectiveness of radiation via heat-based treatment

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

• Specialises in medical oncology, focusing on stomach cancer and gastrointestinal tumours
• Former Education Officer at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital
• Directs patient care using modern chemotherapy and targeted drug protocols
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and ESMO

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.

Ezgi Sevic is a clinical dietitian at Medical Park Izmir Hospital, where she specialises in medical nutrition therapy for cancer patients and post-surgery recovery.

• Graduated as an honour student from Hacettepe University, a top-tier medical training institution
• Provides specialised nutrition plans for stomach cancer cases to prevent muscle loss during treatment
• Qualified in bariatric and metabolic nutrition for patients undergoing digestive system surgeries
• Trained at Hacettepe Oncology Hospital in managing clinical nutrition for complex inpatient cases
• Focuses on nutrition for chronic diseases and congenital metabolic disorders