Brain Cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Yesim Yildirim is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center. She specializes in immunotherapy and targeted therapy for breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. Dr. Yildirim is ESMO-certified and holds the rank of Professor. She completed training at Mount Vernon in the UK and Rambam Medical Center.

• Authored over 80 scientific publications on tumor biology and precision medicine.
• Treats complex cases including melanoma, sarcomas, and stage 4 lung cancer.
• Member of ASCO and the International Society of Gastrointestinal Oncology.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Dr. Rahib Hasanov is a medical oncologist. He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (1999–2005). He completed an internal medicine residency (2009–2013) and a medical oncology fellowship at Marmara University (2015–2018). He also completed an observership at Houston Methodist Hospital (2006–2007).

He focuses on personalized oncology. His treatments include immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and novel agents. His clinical interests include gastrointestinal, breast, lung, and genitourinary cancers.

He attends national and international conferences. He welcomes patients from Turkey, Azerbaijan, Montenegro, Georgia, Uzbekistan, the Middle East, Europe, and the United States.

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.

Professor Mustafa Özdoğan leads the Medical Oncology Department at Memorial Antalya Hospital, bringing senior leadership to complex brain cancer cases.

• Coordinates systemic therapies for brain tumours within a multidisciplinary hospital setting
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Authored over 40 scientific articles on advanced cancer treatment protocols
• Maintains professional standing with the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Former academic at Akdeniz University specialising in internal medicine and oncology

Dr. Mehmet Doğu Canoğlu is a radiation oncologist. He graduated from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his residency in radiation oncology at Kocaeli University from 2006 to 2012.

He completed his compulsory service at Diyarbakır Training and Research Hospital. He then worked at Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital and at Medipol Mega University Hospital from 2015 to 2017. Since 2017, he has been a radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center.

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.

Dr. Sezer Saglam is a medical oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating gastrointestinal and breast cancers. His research on rectal cancer timing has influenced global treatment protocols. Dr. Saglam develops personalized therapy plans using targeted medicine and precision techniques.

• Nominated for the International Best Researcher Award for work on liver cancer.
• Leads clinical trials focused on targeted therapies and precision oncology.
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
• Certified by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).

Professor Nejat Akalan is a world-renowned neurosurgeon who specializes in treating complex brain tumours and gliomas at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Uses intraoperative MRI (iMRI) to view the brain in real-time – ensures maximum tumour removal while protecting healthy tissue
• Employs the O-arm Imaging System for high-precision navigation during surgery – reducing risks and complication rates
• Co-authored 'Advances and Technical Standards in Neurosurgery' – a key textbook used by surgeons globally
• Published 117 scientific papers on nervous system disorders and surgical techniques

Professor Tahsin Ozadli specialises in medical oncology with a focus on advanced-stage digestive and gastrointestinal cancers at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Trained at the Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital
• Specialises in chemotherapy and targeted therapies for complex oncological cases
• Conducts clinical research into cancer outcomes published via Google Scholar
• Former consultant at the Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital oncology clinic

Dr. Ozcan Yildiz is an oncologist and hematologist at Medipol Mega University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating complex neuroendocrine tumors and gynecological cancers. Dr. Yildiz has published numerous studies in prestigious journals like Medical Oncology and International Journal of Cardiology. He works at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for its bone marrow transplant expertise.

• Expertise in treating lung, breast, and gastrointestinal cancers.
• Treats hematological conditions including idiopathic thrombocytopenia.
• Published research on thyroid therapy and steroid synthesis safety.
• Performs specialized procedures like leukemia chemotherapy and tumor biopsies.

Associate Professor Yusuf Acikgoz brings global expertise to brain cancer care following his tenure at the Ohio State University – one of the premier oncology research centres in the United States.

• Treats complex brain tumours using the latest medical oncology protocols
• Served as an investigator for major Phase III clinical trials
• Maintains active membership in the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Completed specialised immuno-oncology training through the Central European Cooperative Oncology Group in Vienna

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli is a medical oncology specialist at Istinye University Liv Hospital, focusing on targeted drug therapies.

• Earned his Associate Professor title in 2016 for research excellence in oncology
• Expert in systemic treatments including chemotherapy and immunotherapy protocols
• Practised at the Ankara Oncology Clinic, one of Turkey's major cancer centres
• Specialises in treating solid tumours with focus on gastrointestinal and lung malignancies
• Trained at Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine with extensive clinical research background