Thymoma Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Dr. Erkan Karatas is an ENT and maxillofacial surgeon at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in skull base surgery and cochlear implant placement. Dr. Karatas has contributed to over 100 medical articles. He completed specialized training at prestigious centers in the US, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.

• Member of 11 professional associations, including the American Academy of Otolaryngology.
• Expert in complex surgeries for thyroid, tongue, and larynx cancers.
• Performs specialized procedures like stapedectomy, tympanoplasty, and orthognathic surgery.
• Works at an AACI-accredited hospital that treats 565,000 patients annually.

Dr. Turkan Ozturk Topcu is a clinical oncologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She maintains professional ties with the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA. She specializes in the treatment of breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. Dr. Topcu is a member of both ESMO and ASCO.

• Completed a fellowship at the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center Breast Clinic in Canada.
• Treats a wide range of conditions including liver, pancreatic, and gynecological cancers.
• Held clinical roles at major institutions like Moffitt Cancer Center in the USA.
• Works at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Turkey.

Dr Elnur Sahibov was trained at the Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, one of Turkey's premier medical institutions for oncology.

• Specialises in radiation oncology for managing thoracic tumours like thymoma
• Uses targeted radiation to treat tumours while protecting healthy lung tissue
• Completed rigorous clinical training in English at a university teaching hospital
• Focuses on precision-based radiotherapy protocols for complex oncology cases

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 Emrah Eraslan is a senior medical oncologist at Koru Ankara Hospital who specialises in managing complex malignancies and solid tumours.

• Trained at Ankara Oncology Education and Research Hospital – one of Turkey's largest specialist cancer centres
• Achieved the academic rank of Associate Professor – a title reflecting high-level clinical research and expertise
• Expertise includes systemic therapy for lung and thoracic tumours like thymoma
• Focuses on personalised treatment protocols using the latest medical oncology research and evidence-based medicine