Brain Cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Professor Turkan Ozturk Topcu is an accomplished medical oncologist who brings global expertise from prestigious North American cancer institutions to Biruni University Hospital.

• Completed training at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA
• Refined clinical protocols at Canada's Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre
• Specialises in managing brain tumours and secondary brain cancers
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Professor Karacetin is the Head of Radiation Oncology at Biruni University Hospital and trained at the world-renowned Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto.

• Treats primary and metastatic brain tumours using precision radiation to spare healthy tissue
• Uses intraoperative radiotherapy to deliver targeted treatment during surgical procedures
• Specialises in brachytherapy – placing radioactive sources directly near tumours for higher dose accuracy
• Former Head of Department at major Health Sciences University faculties across Turkey
• Holds a masters degree in phytotherapy for integrating supportive herbal-based care

Dr. Atakan Topcu is a medical oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating solid tumors including lung, breast, and colorectal cancers. Dr. Topcu is an Associate Professor with over 50 peer-reviewed scientific publications. He sits on the Editorial Board of the medical journal BMC Cancer.

• Expertise in immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and geriatric oncology care.
• Treats cancer-related malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia.
• Maintains active membership in the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital specializing in advanced oncology treatments.

Dr. Ayşe İrem Yasin is a medical oncologist at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital in Istanbul. She holds a prestigious ESMO Board Certificate. Dr. Yasin specializes in solid tumors, including breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. She treats complex cases such as Merkel cell carcinoma and cancers of unknown primary.

• Trained at Harvard Medical School, Cleveland Clinic, and Basel University Hospital.
• Completed a clinical observership at the Breast Cancer Unit in Novara, Italy.
• Treats brain and CNS malignancies, soft tissue sarcomas, and urologic cancers.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility equipped with the da Vinci robotic system.

Dr. Nail Paksoy is an associate professor of medical oncology at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital. He is board-certified by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO). Dr. Paksoy specializes in lung, breast, and gastrointestinal cancers. He uses modern immunotherapy and targeted therapy protocols. His clinic is JCI-accredited for high safety standards.

• Served as a subinvestigator in over 8 international clinical trials for Roche and Pfizer.
• Authored over 40 research articles in journals indexed by SCI and SSCI.
• Completed dual fellowships in allergy-immunology and medical oncology.
• Treats complex sarcomas and renal cell carcinomas with systemic therapies.

Dr Elnur Sahibov is a radiation oncology specialist at Emsey Hospital who focuses on high-precision radiotherapy for treating brain tumours.

• Trained at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Specialises in radiation oncology for malignant and benign brain tumours
• Part of a multidisciplinary surgical team for complex neurological oncology cases
• Experienced in English-speaking clinical environments from his medical training

Dr. Mehmet Ozek is a neurosurgeon at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic. He specializes in endoscopic skull base surgery and functional neurosurgery. He focuses on movement disorders and spinal conditions like herniated discs. Dr. Ozek completed fellowships at Yale University and Florida University.

• Winner of the Prof. Dr. Mahir Tevruz Scientific Research Award.
• Authored over 40 articles in SCI international journals.
• Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
• Works at JCI-accredited Acibadem Altunizade, a modern surgical facility in Istanbul.

Dr Shruti Kate is a highly trained medical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre who formerly served as a consultant at the world-renowned Tata Memorial Hospital.

• Specialises in immunotherapy and metronomic therapy for managing advanced-stage tumours
• Expertise in treating solid tumours and a wide range of paediatric cancers
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Recognised with a travel award for research presented at the World Conference on Lung Cancer
• Completed specialist training at Maulana Azad Medical College and Tata Memorial Hospital

Dr Shaunak Valame specialises in targeted therapies at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre – a focus that uses precise drugs to attack specific proteins in brain tumours.

• Trained in medical oncology at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital – a top-tier multi-specialty facility
• Expertise in molecular oncology – uses genetic markers to match patients with the most effective treatments
• Presented stomach cancer research at the American Society of Clinical Oncology symposium in San Francisco
• Focuses on precision medicine to reduce treatment side effects for patients with advanced tumours

Dr. Raj Nagarkar has performed over 50,000 cancer surgeries at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He specializes in breast and thoracic surgical oncology. Dr. Nagarkar trained at the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai. He is a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh.

• Participated as a lead investigator in more than 200 clinical trials.
• Serves as a professor for DNB Superspecialty Surgical Oncology.
• Expert in complex procedures including mastectomy and thoracic resections.
• Founder of Curie Manavata Cancer Centre, a major regional treatment hub.

The doctor is an experienced nuclear medicine specialist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre with 12 years in the field. The doctor specializes in various nuclear scans, PET-CT scans, and nuclear cardiology services, demonstrating proficiency in radioiodine and Lu-177 RN therapies. Over the course of their career, the doctor has managed more than 30,000 PET scans and treated over 1,000 thyroid cancer patients. Additionally, the doctor has contributed to the field through published papers in various medical journals.