Oncology Doctors Abroad — Page 8

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

Dr Alemdar is a board-certified medical oncologist at Medical Park Antalya with specialized training from Akdeniz University – one of Turkey's premier research institutions for digestive and complex cancers.

• Specialises in precise therapies including CyberKnife and selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT)
• Experienced in bone marrow transplantation and advanced immunotherapy protocols like Keytruda
• Expert in gastrointestinal oncology, managing complex stomach, colon, and pancreatic cases
• Uses a multidisciplinary approach to coordinate care for rare sarcomas and metastatic cancers

Dr Saban Sec is a leading medical oncologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who has performed over 900 lung cancer treatments. He serves as the specialist representative for the Turkish Medical Oncology Association, where he helps set standards for cancer care.

• Specialises in high-risk breast cancer and BRCA mutation profiles
• Focuses on gastrointestinal cancers, including stomach, colon, and liver cases
• Uses research-backed protocols for urogenital and bladder cancer management
• Expert in rare tumours, head and neck cancers, and sarcomas
• Published academic research on predictive biomarkers to improve treatment responses

Associate Professor Omer Uslukaya is a surgical oncology expert at Memorial Atasehir Hospital. He is a prolific researcher who has published 50 scientific papers on surgical outcomes.

• Specialises in breast surgery and endocrine oncology treatments
• Completed neck dissection training at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Centre
• Expert in laparoscopic splenectomy, using small incisions for spleen removal
• Focuses on surgical wound healing and pancreatitis management
• Former faculty member at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine

Associate Professor Hasan Mutlu leads innovative oncology care at Medical Park Antalya, having completed extensive medical oncology training in the USA.

• Specialises in targeted therapies and immunotherapy for aggressive and advanced organ tumours
• Uses next-generation genetic research to develop personalised treatment plans for each patient
• Expert in CyberKnife treatments – non-invasive robotic radiosurgery for precise tumour targeting
• Integrates complementary medicine with conventional chemotherapy to support patient wellbeing
• Former faculty member at Akdeniz University with a focus on advanced cancer research

Dr Ferhat Ferhatoglu is a medical oncology specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who focuses on the systemic treatment of complex gland and skin cancers.

• Specialises in managing thyroid, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Extensively published in systemic treatment outcomes for thyroid carcinoma
• Expert in carboplatin desensitisation – a method helping patients with allergies continue their chemotherapy
• Research focus includes late recurrence in breast cancer and melanoma survival rates
• Trained at Istanbul University – a leading medical education centre

Dr. Turkan Ozturk Topcu is a surgical oncologist at Medicana Hospital and Valued Med Hub in Istanbul. She trained at the MD Anderson Cancer Center and Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center. Dr. Topcu treats complex malignancies, including lung, breast, and gastrointestinal cancers.

• Completed specialized clinical training at the Moffit Cancer Center in the USA.
• Treats a broad spectrum of conditions including sarcomas and gynecological cancers.
• Practices at Valued Med Hub, an institution certified by the Turkish Medical Association.
• Specializes in both internal medicine and medical oncology treatment protocols.

Associate Professor Ozlem Ercelep is a senior medical oncology specialist at Memorial Atasehir Hospital. She has contributed to over 100 presentations at international and national medical congresses.

• Specialises in internal medicine and medical oncology protocols
• Published 63 articles in international medical journals
• Lead author on 11 major international oncology research papers
• Associate Professor at Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital
• Co-edited specialist medical books on modern cancer treatments

Associate Professor Bulent Citgez is a senior general surgical specialist at Memorial Atasehir Hospital with international expertise from St Mary Hospital in the USA.

• Specialises in surgical oncology for breast, thyroid, and endocrine tumours
• Senior academic title of Associate Professor at Istanbul Science University
• Broad experience managing complex oncological cases across major Istanbul hospitals
• Focuses on precise surgical techniques for tumour removal and organ preservation
• Qualified in general surgery from Sisli Hamidiye Etfal training hospital