Nasopharyngeal cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 2

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 head and neck tumours.

• Specialises in systemic therapy for nasopharyngeal cancer using modern chemo-immunotherapy protocols
• Appointed Professor of Medical Oncology, the highest academic rank in Turkey
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Trained at the Istanbul University Oncology Institute, a premier cancer research centre
• Focuses on neuroendocrine tumour management and gastrointestinal oncology research

Assistant Professor Tahsin Ozadli has managed over 1,100 cancer cases at Valued Med Hub Hospitals using evidence-based protocols.

• Trained at the Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Hospital, a major regional cancer centre
• Coordinates multidisciplinary care for oesophageal and upper respiratory tract tumours
• Highly active in clinical research with a dedicated Google Scholar profile of publications
• Practices at Valued Med Hub Hospitals, focusing on personalised medical oncology plans

Professor Mustafa Serkan Alemdar is a medical oncology specialist at Medical Park Antalya with deep expertise in managing complex head and neck malignancies.

• Trained at Akdeniz University in both internal medicine and medical oncology
• Focuses on targeted therapy and immunotherapy for nasopharyngeal cancer cases
• Served at Antalya Training and Research Hospital, a major regional specialist centre
• Member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology
• Experienced in managing chemotherapy protocols for advanced-stage cancer patients

Professor Ercan Ozden is a specialist medical oncologist at VM Medical Park Pendik who trained at Istanbul University's prestigious English Medical Programme.

• Treats nasopharyngeal cancer using targeted drug therapies and chemical-based treatments
• Subspecialised in medical oncology at Kocaeli University's Faculty of Medicine
• Completed a rigorous internal medicine residency at Cerrahpasa Hospital
• Manages complex chemotherapy regimes to shrink tumours before further treatment
• Focuses on evidence-based protocols to manage side effects and improve patient comfort

Dr. Muhammed Mustafa Atci is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating colon, breast, gastric, and lung cancers. He previously served as the Education Coordinator at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital. Dr. Atci is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

• Author of 19 peer-reviewed papers on gastrointestinal, thoracic, and endocrine cancers.
• Published studies on survival outcomes for stage IIB colon cancer in the Journal of Chemotherapy.
• Researches prognostic biomarkers using PET/CT scans and metabolic tumor volume.
• Treats complex oncological cases at the university-affiliated İstinye University clinic.

Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating complex cancers, including glioblastoma, lung cancer, and pancreatic tumors. He serves as a professor at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Cicin previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force.

• Performs systemic therapies such as immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy.
• Treats a wide range of conditions including gynecologic, orthopedic, and neuro-oncology cases.
• Expert in HIPEC and chemoembolization for liver and abdominal malignancies.
• Works at a 300-bed university hospital with 33 medical departments.