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

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.

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.

Dr. Abdullah Sakin is a medical oncologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating complex cancers, including lung, breast, and gastrointestinal malignancies. Dr. Sakin previously served as the Head of the Medical Oncology Department at Yüzüncü Yıl University. He also held a leadership role at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital.

• Provides immunotherapy, biological therapy, and hormone treatments for various cancer types.
• Treats rare and difficult conditions like thymoma, chordoma, and Ewing's sarcoma.
• Performs PET-CT scans and comprehensive oncological check-ups for men and women.
• Uses JCI-accredited facilities with systems like TrueBeam STx and Halcyon for treatment.

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