Gallbladder cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Professor Turkan Ozturk Topcu is an oncology specialist at Biruni University Hospital with international training from the prestigious MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal cancers including complex gallbladder and bile tract cases
• Gained clinical experience at North American centres like the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Fellow of the American Society of Medical Oncology (ASCO)
• Focuses on targeted medical treatments for digestive system tumours

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is an ESMO-certified medical oncologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital, specialising in targeted therapies and immunotherapy for gastrointestinal cancers.

• Served as a sub-investigator on major international clinical trials for targeted cancer drugs
• Expert in Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT) – a molecular treatment that delivers radiation directly to tumour cells
• Board-certified by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Published research on drug desensitisation protocols to help patients manage treatment reactions

The doctor completed specialization training in Radiation Oncology at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine from 2012 to 2016. Prior to this, the doctor completed an undergraduate degree in Medicine, taught in English, at the same institution from 2004 to 2011. The doctor has a strong foundation in medical education, beginning with high school education at Sixteen Numbered Shirvan School in Azerbaijan from 1998 to 2004.

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. 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 Yongyut Sirivatanauksorn leads the surgical team at Bumrungrad International Hospital, specialising in complex gastrointestinal oncology and hepatobiliary surgery.

• Focuses on surgical removal of tumours in the gallbladder and bile ducts
• Uses liver resection techniques to ensure clear margins for advanced cases
• Expert in hepatobiliary surgery – managing cancer affecting the liver and gall system
• Senior academic at Mahidol University – one of Thailand's premier medical institutions

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin is a leading medical oncologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with a background in managing complex gastrointestinal malignancies.

• Former Head of Department of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in systemic therapies for advanced gallbladder and bile duct tumours
• Served as an Education Officer at Prof Dr Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital training other specialists
• Published clinical research focusing on multidisciplinary oncology outcomes
• Expertise in integrating immunotherapy and targeted treatments into patient care

Professor Raj Nagarkar has performed over 50,000 cancer surgeries and holds a prestigious fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh.

• Trained in surgical oncology at Tata Memorial Hospital – a world-leading cancer institution
• Leads clinical trials for new cancer therapies as a lead investigator
• Specialises in thoracic surgical oncology for complex tumours in the chest and abdomen
• Serves as a Professor of Surgical Oncology for the Delhi National Board
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) in Edinburgh