Bladder cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Sinan Karaaslan is a specialist medical oncologist at the JCI-accredited Anadolu Medical Center, where he leads the medical management of urogenital system cancers.

• Specialises in treating urothelial carcinoma – the most common form of bladder cancer
• Fellowship trained in medical oncology at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty
• Consults as part of a multidisciplinary uro-oncology team for complex cases
• Active member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Society and Turkish Lung Cancer Society

Professor Keskin ranked first in Turkey's national oncology proficiency exam and leads the oncology department at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Specialises in immunotherapy and targeted therapy to attack cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Uses personalised medicine protocols for patients with advanced or complex bladder tumours
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Awarded for clinical research at the National Cancer Congress
• International expert in coordinating systemic treatments with surgical teams

Dr. Mustafa Solak is a clinical oncologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He completed a fellowship at the prestigious Hacettepe University Cancer Institute. Dr. Solak previously practiced at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. He treats a variety of complex cancers, including lung, breast, and gastrointestinal malignancies.

• Specializes in the treatment of testicular, ovarian, and head and neck cancers.
• Performs oncology procedures including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy.
• Trained at Hacettepe University and Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training Hospital.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility that treats over 500,000 patients annually.

Professor Yesim Yildirim is a leading medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center, specialising in immunotherapy and targeted treatments for malignant tumours.

• Trained at the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre in London specifically in immuno-oncology
• Holds an ESMO attestation certificate, the gold standard for European medical oncology expertise
• Contributed to major textbooks on precision medicine and advanced cancer care protocols
• Member of the European School of Oncology and the European Society of Medical Oncology

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Heves Sürmeli is a specialist in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology. She received her medical degree (M.D.) from Eskişehir Osmangazi University in 2004. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul (2005–2010). She then completed subspecialty training in Medical Oncology at the same hospital (2014–2017).

At the same center, she served as a Medical Oncology Specialist (2017–2023). She then worked as Administrative and Clinical Director (2023–2026). Her clinical interests include breast, lung, gynecologic, gastrointestinal, and urologic cancers.

She has published many articles in international peer‑reviewed journals. She has presented at national and international conferences. She is active in professional societies. She has received several awards.

Dr. Seref Komurcu is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in treating breast, lung, colorectal, and solid cancers. Dr. Komurcu holds both ECFMG and ESMO certifications. He previously served as a professor at Gülhane Military Medical Academy.

• Published over 110 scientific papers on cancer management.
• Provides immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy treatments.
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
• Works at a clinic affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Dr. Eda Tanrikulu is a clinical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. She ranked 3rd nationally in Turkey's minor specialty medical exam. Dr. Tanrikulu specializes in chemotherapy and individualized cancer treatments. She works at a facility affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Served as the head of the medical oncology unit at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital.
• Participated in global training at Oxford University and ESMO in Manchester.
• Treats gastrointestinal, urological, lung, and breast cancers.
• Member of the American and European Societies of Medical Oncology.

Dr. Mehmet Dogu Canoglu is a radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in precise tumor targeting using MR Linac and CyberKnife technologies. Dr. Canoglu trained at Kocaeli University. He previously served at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He treats various cancers, including complex brain, prostate, and lung tumors.

• Expert in Varian TrueBeam and Trilogy radiation delivery systems.
• Performs stereotaxic radiosurgery and targeted radiotherapy for sarcomas.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.
• Treats patients at a clinic ranked among the world's top 10 for medical tourism.

Dr. Necdet Uskent is a medical oncologist and hematologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He was part of the pioneering team that performed Turkey's first bone marrow transplant. Dr. Uskent holds the European Medical Oncology Certificate and focuses on breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. He works at a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Founder of the Turkish Oncology Group (TOG).
• A founding member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.
• Served as a visiting lecturer at Royal Free and University College Hospital in London.
• Treats complex hematological conditions including lymphomas and myeloma.

Professor Sezer Saglam is a leading medical oncologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with senior expertise in managing complex tumour cases.

• Specialises in medical oncology at one of Turkey's premier JCI-accredited hospitals
• Expert in gastrointestinal oncology, focusing on cancers affecting the urinary and digestive systems
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Maintains active membership with the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute, a major centre for cancer research

Saban Sec serves as the specialist physician representative for the Turkish Medical Oncology Association, leading the way in urogenital cancer care.

• Specialises in medical oncology for bladder and other urogenital cancers
• Expert in managing chemotherapy and targeted immunotherapy protocols
• Published researcher in prognostic factors for complex tumour cases
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and Istanbul Medical Chamber