Best Immunotherapy With Keytruda (pembolizumab) Doctors in Turkey for Australians

The doctor is a highly experienced Turkish medical oncologist specializing in sarcoma, lymphoma, pancreatic, lung cancer, and breast cancer. With over 20 years of experience, the doctor focuses on tumor biology, tumor immunology, cancer immunotherapy, and targeted therapies. Since 2019, the doctor has been serving as a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center and previously held leadership roles at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine and GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital. The doctor has authored over 40 publications in cancer research and is a member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and the European Head and Neck Society.

The doctor is a highly regarded oncologist at the Anadolu Medical Center, specializing in medical oncology and chemotherapy. After obtaining a medical degree from Ankara University in 2005, the doctor completed specialty training in internal medicine at Istanbul University and further specialized in medical oncology at Marmara University by 2017. The doctor has led the medical oncology unit at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital and has participated in numerous international clinical studies. The doctor focuses on a wide range of cancers, including breast, urological, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers, among others.

The doctor is a member of several prestigious oncology societies, including the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, the European Society of Medical Oncology, and the American Society of Medical Oncology. The doctor has participated in advanced training programs globally, including programs at Oxford University and ESMO.

The doctor graduated from the School of Medicine at Hacettepe University and completed residency at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, followed by a fellowship at the Hacettepe University Cancer Institute.

Specializing in oncology, the doctor has extensive experience in treating various cancers, including breast, testicular, ovarian, lung, head and neck, and gastrointestinal cancers.

The doctor has worked at prestigious institutions such as The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Hitit University Corum Training Hospital, and Medical Park Hospital.

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin is the former Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine and currently leads medical oncology at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Specialises in internal medicine and medical oncology with a focus on advanced cancer therapies
• Served as Education Officer at the Prof Dr Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital medical oncology clinic
• Contributes to clinical research and the education of future oncology specialists
• Recognised for managing complex cases within Turkish university and training hospital systems

The doctor specializes in managing breast cancer, colorectal, and urogenital system cancers. With extensive experience since 2014 at Anadolu Medical Center, the doctor has previously served at Medical Park Hospital, Kocaeli Derince Education and Research Hospital, and Erzurum Regional Education and Research Hospital. The doctor's military service included a role as a Medical Oncology specialist at Gülhane Military Medical Academy.

Educational achievements include a degree in general medicine from Istanbul University and specializations in internal medicine and medical oncology. The doctor is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Medical Oncology Society, and the Turkish Lung Cancer Society.

Prof. Yeşim (Yesim) Yıldırım — Medical Oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center (since 2011). ESMO-certified specialist, Professor since 2021, author of 80+ scientific publications. Trained at top centers — Rambam (Israel) and Mount Vernon (UK). Treats breast, lung, and gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, as well as melanoma and sarcomas; uses immunotherapy and targeted therapy.

Why patients choose Dr. Yeşim Yıldırım:

• 20+ years of clinical practice; Professor of Medical Oncology since 2021.
• 80+ peer-reviewed publications in tumor biology, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy — treatment plans are based on up-to-date evidence.
• ESMO certification — from Europe’s leading oncology society — confirms high qualification and continuous training to international standards.

The doctor is an ECFMG and ESMO-certified medical and breast oncologist with over 20 years of experience, specializing in solid cancer, breast cancer, colorectal, and lung cancer treatment. Since 2016, the doctor has been a medical oncology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center.

The doctor graduated from Gülhane Military Medical Academy with a degree in general medicine and completed specialties in internal and medical oncology. The doctor has been a professor and associate professor at Gülhane Military Medical Academy, contributing significantly to medical education.

With over 110 papers on cancer management, the doctor is a member of several prestigious oncology organizations.

The doctor graduated from Ankara University Medical School and completed residency training in internal medicine at Ankara GATA Medical School. Specializing in medical oncology and hematology, the doctor completed a clinical fellowship in the USA. A pioneer in Turkey, the doctor was part of the team that performed the first bone marrow transplantation in the country. The doctor has served as a visiting lecturer at prestigious institutions in London and Switzerland. Holding the European Medical Oncology Certificate, the doctor is a founding member of both The Turkish Society of Medical Oncology and the Turkish Oncology Group. The clinical focus includes breast, gastrointestinal, lung cancers, lymphomas, and myeloma.

Education and Expertise

Selcuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education

Dr.Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Anakara Oncology Training and Research Hospital Medical Oncology Specialization

Experience

Malatya State Hospital Internal Diseases Clinic

Ankara Oncology Hospital Medical Oncology Clinic

Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital Medical Oncology Clinic


AREAS OF INTEREST

Lung cancer

esophageal cancer

Gastric cancer

breast cancer

Gastrointestinal surgery

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The doctor is an oncologist specializing in the treatment of breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. Currently, the doctor practices at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

With a career spanning multiple esteemed institutions, the doctor has served as an Internal Medicine Specialist at Malatya State Hospital, a physician at Ankara Oncology Clinic, and a member of the Oncology Department at Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital.

The doctor graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Selcuk University and achieved the title of Associate Professor in 2016.

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is a Board Certified medical oncologist who specialises in immunotherapy and advanced cancer clinical trials.

• ESMO Board Certified in Medical Oncology, recognised by the professional body for oncology in Europe
• Serves as a Sub-Investigator for multiple international clinical trials involving Pembrolizumab (Keytruda)
• Completed a specialised fellowship in Allergy and Immunology, providing deep insight into immune system responses
• Associate Professor at Medipol University, where he contributes to the next generation of cancer specialists

Professor Mustafa Serkan Alemdar is a medical oncology specialist at Medical Park Antalya with deep roots in academic medicine at Akdeniz University.

• Triple-specialised in medicine, internal medicine, and medical oncology
• Served as a senior specialist at Akdeniz University Hospital for over a decade
• Expertise includes modern immunotherapy protocols for complex solid tumours
• Active researcher in the field of clinical oncology and patient outcomes

Professor Irfan Cicin is a senior medical oncologist and academic lead at Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, where he oversees complex cancer treatment protocols.

• Specialised in medical oncology at Trakya University, focusing on modern drug therapies
• Holds the title of Professor of Medical Oncology, the highest academic rank in Turkey
• Served as a physician for the Turkish Air Force Command at Etimesgut Military Hospital
• Practises at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı, a major centre for oncology research
• Expertise includes managing targeted immunotherapy regimes for various solid tumour types

Professor Ercan Ozden is a dual-qualified specialist in internal medicine and medical oncology at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Completed the English Medical Programme at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in medical oncology subspecialty focusing on targeted systemic therapies
• Manages complex treatment plans involving immunotherapy for various solid tumours
• Trained at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine in advanced oncological care

Associate Professor Ayse Irem Yasin is an ESMO-certified board oncologist who specialises in immunotherapy targets for solid tumours at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Holds a European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Board Certificate from Paris
• Completed a specialised breast cancer unit residency at Maggiore della Carita Hospital in Italy
• Gained clinical experience at world-leading institutions including Harvard Medical School and Cleveland Clinic
• Expertise covers complex immunotherapy applications for lung, gastrointestinal, and gynaecological cancers

Associate Professor Muhammed Mustafa Atci is a leading medical oncologist at İstinye University Liv Hospital with a strong focus on advanced immunotherapy protocols.

• Coordinates medical oncology education for the Ministry of Health – teaching the next generation of specialists
• Expert in treating residual triple-negative breast cancer with targeted chemotherapy and immunotherapy combinations
• Active researcher in BRCA mutation profiles and hereditary cancer risks
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) since 2018
• Published extensive research on survival impacts of emerging treatments in international peer-reviewed journals

The doctor graduated from Hacettepe Medical School in 1985 and became an Internal Medicine Specialist at Ege University in 1990. Furthering expertise, the doctor specialized in hematology and completed a Ph.D. at Japan Mie Medical School in 1995. By 1997, the doctor had advanced to Assistant Professor and then Professor of Hematology at Ege University. In 2003, the doctor continued as a Professor of Hematology at Karadeniz Technical University. With over 65 scientific articles, 112 meeting papers, and 34 conference presentations, the doctor is recognized for contributions to hematology and bone marrow transplantation.

The doctor graduated from Ankara University Medical Faculty in 1992 and became a Specialist in Medicine at Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Child Diseases. In 2002, the doctor served as an Assistant Professor in Pediatric Hematology at the same institution.

The doctor specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of childhood cancers, leukemia (lymphoma), childhood bleeding diseases, vascular occlusion, anemia treatments, and deficiencies in iron and vitamins.

With a strong academic background, the doctor has published 15 articles in international refereed journals, presented 9 full texts at international scientific meetings, authored 3 books or book chapters, and published 8 articles in local refereed journals.

Prof. Dr. Osman İLHAN graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1978. After completing his internal medicine residency at the same faculty in 1982, he served as a senior resident at the GATA Hematology Clinic during his military service. After completing his mandatory service at SSK Ulus Hospital, he returned to Ankara University Faculty of Medicine for a subspecialty. In 1990, he became an associate professor of hematology. He worked in Genoa, Italy to increase his knowledge and experience in leukemia. He was part of the team that performed the first bone marrow stem cell transplant in Turkey. In 1996, he went to the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA to work on "Stem Cell Mobilization, Cryopreservation, and Transplantation." In 1996, he became a professor of hematology. In 1999, he was elected as the regional president of ESFH (European Society for Hemapheresis). Dr. İlhan, who was the founder and president of the Hemapheresis Society in 2000, joined the World Apheresis Association (WAA) in 2001. He became the President of the Turkish Hematology Association in October 2001. Dr. İlhan, who is an active member of the European Hematology Association (EHA), was a member of the accreditation committee (ECAH) for education. He played a role in the accreditation of Turkish hematologists in CME credits by participating in the accreditation of congresses and courses held in Turkey as a Provider Status. He served as the founding president of the Cellular Therapy and Regenerative Medicine Association established in 2008. He became the founding president of the Geriatric Hematology Association in 2011. He is the Honorary President of the World Apheresis Congress (WAA) held in 2012. Dr. İlhan, who previously served on drug licensing and ethics committees at the Ministry of Health, has also served as the Chairman of the Photopheresis-Apheresis Commission and the Scientific Committee for Bone Marrow Transplantation, as well as the Chairman of the National Organ Tissue Cell Coordination Board, the Scientific Board of Cord Blood, and the Stem Cell Research Board. He is the founding president of the STEM CELL FOUNDATION and has played an important role in the establishment of TURKOK (Turkish Stem Cell Donor Bank). Dr. İlhan has over 300 publications in journals registered in PubMed and more than 5000 citations. He holds the Platinum CME certificate from the European Hematology Association. He owns four brands/patents named “Kökten Çözüm (Deep Solution), Telehematoloji (Telehematology), Hemaferez (Hemapheresis), Kanser Kök Hücresi (Cancer Stem Cell)”. He is currently the President of the Ankara Medical Association. Prof. Dr. Osman İlhan, who served at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine for 50 years, began working at Özel Koru Ankara Hospital as of January 1, 2023.

His medical interests include:

Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (Autologous, Allogeneic)

Acute Leukemia

Chronic Leukemia Treatments

Hodgkin Lymphoma

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatments

Multiple Myeloma Treatments, MDS

Aplastic Anemia

ITP

TTP Treatments

Hypercoagulability

Hereditary Thrombophilia Treatments

Therapeutic Apheresis

Photopheresis

Geriatric Hematology Diseases.