Cervical cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Uzm. Dr. Erkan Göcen is a Radiation Oncology Specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital (Optimed Health Group). He graduated from İstanbul University, İstanbul Faculty of Medicine (Çapa) in 2003.

Career: He trained and practiced in Radiation Oncology from 2010 to 2012. He worked in public and private health institutions from 2012 to 2016. He served in the private medical sector as a Radiation Oncology Specialist from 2016 to 2023. He has been at Optimed Hospital since 2024.

Clinical interests: cancers of the brain, head and neck, esophagus, stomach, colorectal, pancreas, prostate, bladder, lung, soft tissues (sarcomas), skin, uterus and cervix, and breast. Affiliations: Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology (TROD) and Tekirdağ Medical Chamber. Languages: English and Turkish.

Professor Lee Jeong Won is a specialist oncogynecologist at Samsung Medical Center, focusing on surgical and medical care for gynaecological malignancies.

• Practices at one of South Korea's top-ranked hospitals for oncology
• Specialises in managing complex gynaecological cancers including cervical cases
• Focuses on fertility-sparing surgery for younger patients
• Utilises robotic-assisted surgical techniques for faster recovery

Professor Kim Tae Joong is a leading oncogynecologist at Samsung Medical Centre – one of South Korea's most prestigious hospitals for oncology.

• Specialises in treating gynaecological malignancies including cervical and ovarian cancers
• Expert in oncogynecology focusing on surgical management and targeted therapy
• Practises at a major medical hub known for high-volume cancer surgery
• Part of a multi-disciplinary team providing comprehensive oncological care

Professor Lee Kwang Beom is a leading oncogynecologist at Gachon University Gil Medical Center, specialising in surgical treatments for female reproductive cancers.

• Specialises in laparoscopic operations – uses small incisions to reduce pain and speed up recovery
• Serves as a Professor at Gachon University – one of South Korea's premier medical training institutions
• Focuses on oncogynecology, managing both routine and complex cervical cancer cases
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques that preserve healthy tissue while removing tumours

Professor Turkan Ozturk Topcu is a senior medical oncologist at Biruni University Hospital with international training from the world-renowned MD Anderson Cancer Centre.

• Specialises in gynaecological oncology including medical management of cervical cancer
• Holds a research fellowship from the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre in Canada
• Recognised member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• International expertise in immunotherapy and targeted treatment protocols
• Expertise backed by research at the Moffitt Cancer Centre in the USA

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.

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is a board-certified medical oncologist who specialises in immunotherapy and targeted clinical protocols at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

• Holds ESMO Board Certification in Medical Oncology, an international mark of excellence from the European Society for Medical Oncology
• Active sub-investigator in international clinical trials for immunotherapy drugs like pembrolizumab and dostarlimab
• Specialises in desensitisation protocols, helping patients safely continue essential chemotherapy despite previous allergic reactions
• Published researcher on the efficacy of novel drug combinations for advanced solid tumours

Dr. Mustafa Ondzhel is a professor of oncosurgery and proctology at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He spent five years as a practicing surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic in the USA. Dr. Ondzhel specializes in treating bowel cancer and complex rectal disorders. He is a founder of the Eurasian Colorectal Technologies Association.

• Holds a proctology qualification certificate from the European Commission on Coloproctology.
• Received the Most Successful Scientist of the Year award in the healthcare category.
• Performs Whipple surgery and distal pancreatectomy for gastrointestinal cancers.
• Confirmed as an Official International Fellow of the American Society of Colorectal Surgeons.

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.

Professor Senem Karabulut is a leading medical oncologist at Biruni University Hospital, specialising in molecular oncology and targeted drug therapies for gynaecological cancers.

• Holds a PhD in molecular oncology, focusing on the genetic drivers of tumour growth
• Certified by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) board
• Expert in immunotherapies that help the immune system identify and destroy cancer cells
• Serves as a full member of the Forensic Medicine Specialisation Board for oncology
• Completed clinical observations at University Hospital Newark in the USA

Dr Elnur Sahibov is a specialist radiation oncologist at Emsey Hospital who focuses on treating genital tumours using targeted radiation therapy.

• Specialises in radiation oncology for gynaecological cancers including cervical cases
• Completed specialist registrar training at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Presented seven scientific posters at international medical conferences
• Practises at the JCI-accredited Emsey Hospital in Istanbul
• Expertise includes managing both genital and head and neck tumours