Esophageal cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Associate Professor Duygu Derin is a leading medical oncologist at Liv Hospital Ulus with a major focus on gastrointestinal malignancies. She is recognised across Europe for her expertise in managing complex cancers of the digestive system.

• Specialises in medical oncology for gastrointestinal tract and stomach tumours
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Authored over 30 scientific papers on international malignancy treatment protocols
• Promoted to Associate Professor for her academic contributions to oncology
• Former oncologist at the specialist Neolife Medical Centre

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is an ESMO board-certified medical oncologist specialising in drug-based therapies for gastrointestinal cancers at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

• Specialises in the FLOT chemotherapy regimen – an effective drug combination used before and after surgery
• Board-certified by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) in Paris
• Served as a researcher for international clinical trials with major global pharmaceutical companies
• Expert in managing chemotherapy side effects and immune-related reactions

Dr Elnur Sahibov is a radiation oncology specialist at the JCI-accredited Emsey Hospital, where he focuses on precision radiotherapy for gastrointestinal cancers.

• Trained at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, a premier Turkish institution
• Uses intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) to target tumours while sparing healthy tissue
• Member of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology
• Specialises in treating advanced-stage oesophageal tumours with high-dose precision radiation

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.

Professor Gul Alco is a leading radiation oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, specialising in precisely targeted radiation therapies for complex tumours.

• Holds the rank of Professor at Istanbul Medipol University's radiation oncology department
• Uses focused radiation to shrink tumours before surgery or treat unresectable cases
• Specialises in techniques that protect surrounding healthy tissue and organs
• Brings senior academic expertise to the multidisciplinary cancer care team

Dr Nagender Sharma leads medical oncology at Medanta Hospital, focusing on personalised drug therapies for gastrointestinal and ठोस organ tumours.

• Holds a DM in Medical Oncology from the prestigious Cancer Institute (WIA) in Chennai
• Member of the Connective Tissue Oncology Society and the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society
• Specialises in immunotherapy and targeted therapy to attack cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Member of the American Head and Neck Society, contributing to global oncology standards

Professor Ashok Vaid serves as the Chairman of Medical Oncology at Medanta – one of India’s most prestigious multi-specialty medical centres.

• Treats solid tumours including oesophageal and gastrointestinal cancers
• Specialises in medical oncology and bone marrow transplantation
• Former Senior Resident at Tata Memorial Hospital – India’s premier cancer research institution
• Leads the Division of Medical and Paediatric Oncology and Haematology
• Awarded the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honours for medical service

Professor Ajit Pai is a senior surgical oncologist at Apollo Hospital who focuses on complex digestive tract malignancies. He leads surgical interventions for esophageal cases within a high-volume gastrointestinal cancer programme.

• Specialises in esophageal resection – surgical removal of the esophagus to treat cancer
• Focuses on gastrointestinal oncology including gastric and colorectal cancer surgeries
• Performs oncogynaecological procedures for uterine and cervical cancer cases
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams at Apollo Hospital Indraprastha