Oncology Doctors Abroad — Page 8

Dr Nuri Kaydihan is a radiation oncology specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, where he focuses on precise radiation therapy protocols.

• Treats various cancers using targeted radiation to destroy tumour cells
• Previously served at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty
• Specialises in radiation oncology for complex cancer cases
• Practises at a major JCI-accredited hospital in Istanbul

Assistant Professor Ozadli has performed over 1,100 cancer treatments and trained at Turkey's premier oncology research hospital.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal and thoracic cancers, including lung, stomach, and oesophageal cases
• Uses targeted therapy and immunotherapy to hunt cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Expertise includes managing complex cases of gliomas, sarcomas, and breast cancer
• Published researcher with significant academic contributions to oncology treatment protocols

Professor Sefik Igdem lead radiation oncology efforts at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He focuses on targeted radiation therapies for prostate, head, and neck cancers.

• Specialises in conformal radiation treatments to protect healthy tissue
• Analysed outcomes for 600 breast cancer cases for his surgical thesis
• Trained at the University of Vienna in paediatric oncology
• Researches new radiation technologies to improve treatment accuracy

Dr Murat Atay is a breast and thyroid surgical specialist who completed prestigious training in lymphatic mapping at the MDA Cancer Center in Houston.

• Specialises in sentinel node biopsy to track cancer spread with high precision
• Performs minimally invasive procedures for breast cysts and tumours during breastfeeding
• Completed surgical training at Lille University Hospital in France
• Member of the American Cancer Centre focusing on breast surgery protocols

Professor Necmettin Akdeniz is a senior dermatology specialist at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital with a focus on skin-related oncology and complex dermatological disorders.

• Former Head of Department and Lecturer at Istanbul Medeniyet University
• Served as a Visiting Scholar at the University of Pittsburgh in the USA
• Specialises in identifying and treating skin tumours and related cancers
• Previous Director of the Institute of Health Sciences in Istanbul
• Published academic researcher in the field of clinical dermatology

Associate Professor Yusuf Acikgoz brings high-level international expertise from Ohio State University to the oncology department at Lokman Hekim University.

• Specialises in medical oncology with a focus on gastrointestinal, lung, and breast cancers
• Serves as an assistant investigator for major Phase III clinical trials like CheckMate-649
• Completed specialised immuno-oncology training through the CECOG programme in Vienna
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) since 2022
• Holds multiple certifications in clinical research and patient protection from Ohio State