Thyroid cancer Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

Professor Turkan Ozturk Topcu is an oncology specialist at Biruni University Hospital with international training from the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA.

• Maintains active membership in the American Society of Medical Oncology (ASCO)
• Practises at Biruni University Hospital, a top-tier Turkish academic medical centre
• Specialises in medical oncology for various endocrine and solid tumours
• Holds European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) certification
• Trained at the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center in Canada

Professor Elnur Sahibov is a radiation oncology expert at Emsey Hospital. He provides targeted treatment for thyroid malignancies using precise radiation protocols.

• Trained at Marmara University – one of Turkey's leading medical faculties
• Specialises in radiation oncology for head and neck cancers
• Manages complex cases requiring targeted radiotherapy
• Educated through an English-language medical curriculum

Dr. Emrah Eraslan is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. He specializes in the treatment of breast, prostate, and lung cancers. Dr. Eraslan has contributed extensively to oncology research through various scientific publications. He currently treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility in Ankara.

• Expertise in managing colorectal, stomach, and ovarian cancers.
• Performs chemotherapy and radiotherapy for complex oncological cases.
• Served as Chief Physician at Dr. Nafiz Körez Sincan State Hospital.
• Works at a clinic that treats over 350,000 patients every year.

Associate Professor Ugur Ekici leads general surgery at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital, bringing senior clinical leadership to complex endocrine cases.

• Specialises in thyroid and parathyroid surgery for benign and malignant conditions
• Uses laparoscopic surgery techniques – performing procedures through small incisions for less scarring
• Contributes to international medical journals specifically on surgical outcomes and techniques
• Trained at Sisli Etfal Hospital – one of Turkey's major surgical training centres

Professor Ersin Ozturk is a senior surgical oncologist at Medicana Bursa Hospital, specialising in complex tumour removals and endocrine surgery.

• Holds a PhD in physiology, providing a deep understanding of glandular and hormonal functions
• Completed a high-level research fellowship at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic
• Specialises in surgical oncology for managing benign and malignant endocrine growths
• Serves as a Professor of Medicine, training the next generation of specialist surgeons
• Uses laparoscopic techniques for minimally invasive access and reduced surgical scarring

Professor Kayihan Engin is a pioneer in radiation oncology who completed his post-doctoral fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University in the USA.

• Serves as the Director of Oncological Sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital – a major private medical centre
• Specialises in radiation therapy for thyroid malignancies to target cancer cells precisely
• Former Chairman of Radiation Oncology at Uludağ University – one of Turkey's top medical faculties
• Recipient of a research scholarship from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in America
• Uses thermoradiotherapy to improve how effectively radiation destroys tumours