Liver cancer stage 4 Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Sinan Karaaslan is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in treating breast, colorectal, and urogenital system cancers. Dr. Karaaslan brings clinical expertise from major institutions, including Medical Park and Gülhane Military Medical Academy. He works at a hospital affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Holds personal certification from the European Society for Medical Oncology.
• Treats complex conditions, including stage 4 colon and lung cancers.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology and Turkish Lung Cancer societies.
• Performs systemic therapies such as immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy.

Professor Serkan Keskin ranked first in Turkey's national medical oncology proficiency exam and has managed over 900 cancer cases at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Specialises in targeted therapy and immunotherapy to treat complex liver cancers
• Directs personalised treatment plans by personally evaluating patient pathology and scans
• Published 42 articles in international journals on oncology outcomes
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the European Society of Medical Oncology

Professor Mustafa Solak brings international expertise to the management of advanced gastrointestinal malignancies after training at the MD Anderson Cancer Center – globally recognised as a top-tier cancer institution.

• Specialises in treating gastrointestinal cancers, focusing on complex cases involving the liver and digestive system
• Completed a high-level fellowship at the Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Expertise covers systemic therapies for metastatic tumours and advanced-stage disease management
• Experienced in coordinating multidisciplinary care for patients with metabolic or digestive tract complications

Professor Yesim Yildirim is a leading medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center, specialising in targeted therapies and immunotherapy for gastrointestinal malignancies.

• Co-authored the 'Handbook of Advanced Cancer Care Treatment' and 'Precision Medicine in Cancer'
• Member of the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) with gold-standard certification
• Trained in immunotherapy at the Mount Vernon Cancer Center in London
• Coordinates precision medicine protocols for complex gastrointestinal and liver cases
• Published over 80 international research papers on oncology and clinical outcomes

Professor Kivanc Derya Peker is a specialist in hepatopancreatobiliary surgery who trained at the world-leading Mayo Clinic in the USA.

• Performed 200+ liver surgeries and 400+ pancreatic and gastric cancer procedures
• Completed a PhD in medical biology to specialise in cancer biology and stem cells
• Founded the hepatopancreatobiliary unit at Bakirkoy Dr Sadi Konuk Training Hospital
• Specialises in gastroenterology surgery, focusing on complex digestive tract and liver conditions
• Member of the Turkish Hepatopancreatobiliary Association, training next-generation surgical specialists

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Heves Sürmeli is a specialist in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology. She received her medical degree (M.D.) from Eskişehir Osmangazi University in 2004. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul (2005–2010). She then completed subspecialty training in Medical Oncology at the same hospital (2014–2017).

At the same center, she served as a Medical Oncology Specialist (2017–2023). She then worked as Administrative and Clinical Director (2023–2026). Her clinical interests include breast, lung, gynecologic, gastrointestinal, and urologic cancers.

She has published many articles in international peer‑reviewed journals. She has presented at national and international conferences. She is active in professional societies. She has received several awards.

Dr. Seref Komurcu is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in treating breast, lung, colorectal, and solid cancers. Dr. Komurcu holds both ECFMG and ESMO certifications. He previously served as a professor at Gülhane Military Medical Academy.

• Published over 110 scientific papers on cancer management.
• Provides immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy treatments.
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
• Works at a clinic affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Dr. Eda Tanrikulu is a clinical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. She ranked 3rd nationally in Turkey's minor specialty medical exam. Dr. Tanrikulu specializes in chemotherapy and individualized cancer treatments. She works at a facility affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Served as the head of the medical oncology unit at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital.
• Participated in global training at Oxford University and ESMO in Manchester.
• Treats gastrointestinal, urological, lung, and breast cancers.
• Member of the American and European Societies of Medical Oncology.

Dr. Mehmet Dogu Canoglu is a radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in precise tumor targeting using MR Linac and CyberKnife technologies. Dr. Canoglu trained at Kocaeli University. He previously served at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He treats various cancers, including complex brain, prostate, and lung tumors.

• Expert in Varian TrueBeam and Trilogy radiation delivery systems.
• Performs stereotaxic radiosurgery and targeted radiotherapy for sarcomas.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.
• Treats patients at a clinic ranked among the world's top 10 for medical tourism.

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.

Professor Sezer Saglam is a leading specialist in gastrointestinal oncology at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He focuses on managing advanced tumours of the digestive system.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal oncology – focuses on liver and digestive cancers
• Member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (ENETS)
• Holds a professorship in medical oncology since 2016
• Trained at the Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Associate Professor Yusuf Acikgoz recently enhanced his expertise at Ohio State University, focusing on the latest immunotherapy protocols for advanced gastrointestinal malignancies.

• Investigated CheckMate-649 trials, which tested new immunotherapy combinations for digestive system cancers
• Holds American Society of Clinical Oncology membership, ensuring access to global treatment standards
• Specialises in medical oncology for managing advanced liver and stomach cancer stages
• Trained at Health Sciences University with specific focus on immuno-oncology education in Vienna