Colon cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 3

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. Tahsin Ozadli is a medical oncologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in the treatment of lung, breast, and gastrointestinal cancers. Dr. Ozadli holds a specialization from the Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital. He works at a center authorized by the Turkish government for international health tourism.

• Administers immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy for multiple cancer types.
• Treats complex conditions including sarcoma, medulloblastoma, and nasopharyngeal cancer.
• Performs diagnostic procedures including liver biopsies, thyroid biopsies, and cancer screenings.
• Utilizes PET/CT and MRI for precise abdominal and pelvic tumor tracking.

Dr Turkan Ozturk Topcu is an expert medical oncologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who brings international expertise from leading cancer centres in the USA and Canada.

• Trained at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA, a world leader in oncology care
• Completed specialized clinical training at the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center Breast Cancer Clinic in Canada
• Focuses on gastrointestinal system cancers including colon, rectum, and stomach tumours
• Qualified medical oncology specialist from Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine
• Manages complex chemotherapy and targeted therapy protocols for abdominal malignancies

Associate Professor Mustafa Serkan Alemdar is a medical oncology specialist at the Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex – a leading private hospital group in Turkey.

• Completed specialist oncology training at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on systemic therapies for colon cancer management
• Expert in managing internal medicine complications during cancer care
• Former medical oncologist at Antalya Training and Research Hospital

Saban Sec leads as a representative for the Turkish Medical Oncology Association, where he advocates for best-practice standards in gastrointestinal cancer care.

• Specialises in stage II and III colon cancer with a focus on how tumour location affects long-term survival
• Researched the impact of body mass index on recurrence rates in colorectal cancer patients
• Expert in third-line therapies for metastatic cases, including regorafenib and 5-fluorouracil rechallenge protocols
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and Istanbul Medical Chamber

Associate Professor Yusuf Acikgoz is a specialist medical oncologist at Lokman Hekim University who recently completed a clinical fellowship at Ohio State University in the United States.

• Specialises in medical oncology at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital
• Investigator in Phase III clinical trials for immunotherapy and targeted cancer drugs
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Practised at major Turkish training centres including Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Holding CITI certification in human subjects protection and clinical research

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli is a specialist oncologist at Istinye University Liv Hospital with a focus on gastrointestinal cancers.

• Specialises in managing colon and rectal tumours within a multidisciplinary oncology team
• Earned a promotion to Associate Professor in 2016 for his academic and clinical contributions
• Gained extensive expertise at the Ankara Oncology Clinic treating diverse cancer stages
• Focuses on systemic therapies to target gastrointestinal malignancies effectively
• Former lead physician in the oncology department at Erzurum Regional Training Hospital

Professor Ozden is a medical oncology specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital with deep expertise in managing advanced gastrointestinal malignancies.

• Completed subspecialty training in medical oncology at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on systemic therapies including targeted treatment and immunotherapy for bowel cancers
• Expertise in managing complex internal medicine cases alongside oncological care
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa – one of Turkey's oldest and most prestigious medical schools

Professor Tarik Salman is a leading medical oncologist at Medicalpoint International who previously completed clinical training at the world-renowned Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

• Specialises in colon cancer using comprehensive genomic profiling to create individualised treatment plans
• Uses immuno-oncology and targeted therapies to attack cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Completed a clinical visitor programme at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Florida
• Former board member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology
• Active member of the European Society of Medical Oncology since 2012