Oncology Doctors Abroad — Page 10

Professor Turker Kilic was the first Turkish doctor trained in radiosurgery at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden – the birthplace of Gamma Knife technology.

• Specialises in Gamma Knife radiosurgery – a precise, non-surgical treatment that uses radiation beams to destroy brain tumours
• Completed a neuro-oncology research fellowship at Harvard Medical School and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
• Recipient of the EANS Aesculap Research Prize for his work on tumour growth inhibitors
• Member of the International Meningioma Society and the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies
• Focuses on skull base surgery and treating glioblastoma using targeted therapies

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli has performed over 1,100 oncology procedures and leads complex cancer care at Istinye University Liv Hospital.

• Specialises in treating breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Earned the academic rank of Associate Professor in 2016 for clinical excellence
• Trained at the Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Oncology Hospital in Ankara
• Experienced in systemic therapies including personalised chemotherapy and immunotherapy

Dr Tuncer is a specialist in orthopaedic oncology at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital. He has completed multiple tiers of dedicated training for bone and soft tissue tumours at Acıbadem Medical School.

• Treats both malignant and benign bone and soft tissue tumours
• Uses extremity reconstruction to help patients maintain limb function
• Uses Ilizarov methods for complex bone reconstruction and lengthening
• Member of the Association of Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors
• Trained in bone resection techniques at Ibn-I Sina Hospital

Professor Bilir is a leading medical oncologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital with prestige training from the Cleveland Clinic and Northeastern University in the US.

• Specialises in immunotherapy and targeted therapies for complex breast, lung, and urogenital cancers
• Holds a PhD in Inorganic Chemistry, focusing on nanomedicine to improve how cancer drugs are delivered
• Active member of ASCO and ESMO, ensuring his patients receive treatment following modern global guidelines
• Serves as a Professor at Sakarya University, where he trains the next generation of oncology specialists

Professor Haciibrahimoglu is a leading specialist in thoracic oncological surgery at Medical Park Göztepe, specialising in keyhole techniques for chest and lung cancers.

• Uses VATS – a minimally invasive video-assisted technique that reduces pain and speeds up recovery
• Completed a high-level fellowship at the University of Paris-Sud in France
• Expert in complex procedures involving the lungs, trachea, and mediastinum
• Member of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
• Formerly an observer at Vienna Medical School in Austria

Dr Ercan Ozden is a medical oncology specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital who focuses on delivering targeted chemotherapy and immunotherapy protocols.

• Completed his subspecialty training in medical oncology at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• Graduate of the prestigious English Medical Program at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Creates personalised treatment plans for lung, breast, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Professor Irfan Cicin is a leading academic in medical oncology who currently teaches future specialists as a Professor at Trakya University.

• Specialises in advanced immunotherapy and targeted treatments for kidney, lung, and breast cancers
• Performs HIPEC – a heated chemotherapy wash used during surgery to treat abdominal cancers
• Fellowship-trained in medical oncology with years of research into complex chemotherapy protocols
• Active member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Professor Muzaffer Al is a specialist in advanced laparoscopic surgical oncology, having completed elite training at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

• Performs minimally invasive keyhole surgery for stomach, colon, and liver cancers
• Specialises in laparoscopic Whipple procedures and complex oesophageal surgery
• Uses keyhole techniques to reduce surgical trauma and speed up patient recovery
• Trained in advanced laparoscopic oncological surgery at Turkey's top medical schools
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association

Associate Professor Tarik Salman trained at the world-renowned Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and specialises in personalised cancer care at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Provides comprehensive genomic profiling to match specific tumour DNA with the most effective drugs
• Expert in immunotherapy and cancer vaccines to trigger the body's immune response
• Specialises in treating rare cancers and complex gastrointestinal or breast cases
• Uses targeted therapies that attack cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Member of the European Society of Medical Oncology and American Society of Clinical Oncology

Dr Taylan Bükülmez is a specialist in radiation oncology at Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir. He delivers precisely targeted radiotherapy to treat complex tumour sites while sparing healthy tissue.

• Focuses on breast, prostate, lung, oesophageal and rectal cancers
• Practises at a major university hospital centre in Istanbul
• Trained at the specialist Akdeniz University Radiation Oncology Clinic
• Designs tailored treatment plans using precision radiation techniques
• Completed medical training at the Faculty of Medicine at Pamukkale University