Oncology Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Professor Saglam is a leading medical oncologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who has performed over 1,100 cancer treatments. He was nominated for the International Best Researcher Award for his work with liver transplant patients.

• Leads the Medical Oncology Department with a focus on gastrointestinal cancers
• Fellowship-trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Specialises in neuroendocrine tumours and targeted precision medicine
• Active member of global oncology bodies including ASCO, ESMO, and ENET

Dr Erdem Turemen is a specialist endocrinologist at Anadolu Medical Center with a focus on thyroid cancer and glandular disorders.

• Specialises in thyroid cancer treatment and long-term hormonal management
• Treats diseases of the pituitary and adrenal glands
• Member of the medical team at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medicine
• Published more than 25 research papers in national and international medical journals
• Expertise includes metabolic conditions like diabetes and obesity which often impact oncology recovery

Professor Eyüboğlu is a leading surgical oncologist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital with a remarkable record of over 900 Whipple procedures performed.

• Specialises in complex surgical treatments for pancreatic and stomach cancers
• Refined his surgical skills at Johns Hopkins University in the United States
• Performs the Whipple procedure – a highly intricate surgery to treat pancreatic tumours
• Serves as a lecturer at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Leads scientific research and clinical work in the field of pancreatic surgery

Professor Sadi Kerem Okutur has performed over 1,100 treatments at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, one of Turkey's leading healthcare centres.

• Awarded the Oncology Research Award by the Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Expert in immuno-oncology – using the body's immune system to fight cancer cells
• Manages complex lung, breast, prostate, and gastrointestinal cancer cases
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Authored over 20 scientific papers and 10 book chapters on medical oncology

Dr Keerapat Phiromkraiphakdi is a specialist plastic surgeon who brings global training from the United States to his work at ID Clinic Bangkok. He holds dual degrees in general and plastic surgery from the prestigious Vajira and Ramathibodi Hospitals.

• Furthered his expertise at major US centres including UTHSC and PACES Plastic Surgery
• Serves as a Medical Professor at Srinakharinwirot University – training the next generation of surgeons
• Member of the Thai Society of Plastic Surgeons
• Expert in reconstructing aesthetic form following surgical procedures

Dr Ayhan Erdemir is a leading pancreatic cancer specialist at Anadolu Medical Center. He uses robotic-assisted techniques to perform precise surgeries for complex abdominal cancers.

• Specialises in da Vinci robotic surgery for smaller incisions and faster recovery
• Performs cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC – a heated chemotherapy wash for abdominal tumours
• Former Assistant Professor at Maltepe University Medical School
• Maintains the Turkish Surgery Qualification through regular peer recertification
• Trained in general surgery at Dr Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital

Professor Duman completed a elite fellowship at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center – a global leader in oncology. He leads reconstructive efforts at Anadolu Medical Center for patients recovering from cancer.

• Specialises in micro-reconstruction after skin tumour removal and melanoma
• Expert in maxillofacial surgery to rebuild facial structures after surgery
• Performs complex microsurgery for adult and paediatric oncology patients
• Authored 60+ scientific papers on advanced reconstructive techniques
• Member of the World Society For Reconstructive Microsurgery

Dr Nuri Ceydeli is a specialist in gynaecologic oncology at Anadolu Medical Center, focusing on surgical treatments for women's cancers.

• Specialises in minimally invasive gynaecologic surgery for faster recovery and less scarring
• Member of the Turkish Gynecologic Oncology Society
• Affiliated with AAGL – a leading global organisation for laparoscopic and robotic-assisted techniques
• Expertise in urogynecology, managing complex conditions affecting the pelvic floor
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical School – one of Turkey's top medical institutions

Dr Kezban Nur Pilanci is a leading medical oncology specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. She brings deep expertise from some of Turkey's most prestigious training and research institutions.

• Specialises in internal medicine and medical oncology protocols
• Conducted clinical research at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty
• Held specialist roles at Haseki Training and Research Hospital
• Trained at Istanbul Science University, a hub for oncology education
• Focuses on evidence-based medical treatments for cancer patients

Professor Fazilet Oner Dincbas is a radiation oncology specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital with more than three decades of experience at top-tier Turkish medical institutions.

• Specialises in radiation therapy for treating various cancer types
• Professor at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty
• Previously served as a specialist at Memorial Sisli Hospital
• Expert in targeting tumours while protecting surrounding healthy tissue
• Trained at one of the country's oldest and most prestigious medical faculties

Professor Altan Kir is one of Turkey's top lung cancer surgeons, having performed over 900 successful thoracic procedures.

• Specialises in robotic-assisted airway and lung surgery at Anadolu Medical Center
• Trained at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York
• Uses robotic techniques for lobectomy to ensure smaller incisions and faster recovery
• Fellowship trained at the Royal Brompton Hospital in London
• Published 83 research papers on thoracic oncology and surgical outcomes

Professor Okmen holds a Cardio–Oncology Certification from the European Society of Cardiology. He leads the Oncocardiology Department at Anadolu Medical Center – a specialized unit he founded to protect cancer patients' heart health.

• Treats cardiovascular complications caused by chemotherapy and radiotherapy
• Focuses on interventional cardiology and managing heart failure in oncology patients
• Completed heart failure and transplant training at Johns Hopkins Medicine
• Conducted clinical research at the Texas Heart Institute on heart assist devices
• Honorary Member of the International Cardioncology Society (ICOS)