Glioblastoma Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Professor Do Hyun Nam leads the neuro-oncology team at Samsung Medical Center, specialising in surgical removal of brain tumours in both adults and children.

• Maintains a high volume of cases for malignant and benign brain tumours
• Specialises in endoscopic brain surgery – uses small incisions for less trauma and faster recovery
• Performs stereotactic radiosurgery for precise, non-invasive tumour treatment
• Serves as a Professor at Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine

Professor Akalan is an internationally recognised neurosurgeon with an extensive publication record on complex brain conditions. He currently treats patients at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Specialises in glioma surgery using intraoperative MRI (iMRI) for precise tumour removal
• Uses the O-arm imaging system to increase accuracy during delicate brain procedures
• Co-authored 'Advances and Technical Standards in Neurosurgery', a key text for specialists
• Expert in paediatric neurosurgery and managing difficult movement disorders
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and a published academic researcher

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.

Dr Elnur Sahibov is a specialist radiation oncologist at Emsey Hospital who focuses on targeted treatment for brain tumours.

• Trained at Marmara University – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical faculties
• Specialises in radiation therapy to treat aggressive brain tumours like glioblastoma
• Uses precise radiation techniques to target tumours while protecting healthy brain tissue
• Consults in English for international patients seeking specialised oncological care

Dr. Nail Paksoy is an associate professor of medical oncology at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital. He is board-certified by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO). Dr. Paksoy specializes in lung, breast, and gastrointestinal cancers. He uses modern immunotherapy and targeted therapy protocols. His clinic is JCI-accredited for high safety standards.

• Served as a subinvestigator in over 8 international clinical trials for Roche and Pfizer.
• Authored over 40 research articles in journals indexed by SCI and SSCI.
• Completed dual fellowships in allergy-immunology and medical oncology.
• Treats complex sarcomas and renal cell carcinomas with systemic therapies.