Pancreatic cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Professor Dong Wook Choi is a leading hepato-biliary-pancreatic specialist at the JCI-accredited Samsung Medical Center. He completed high-level training at both Seoul National University and the University of Pittsburgh.

• Specialises in surgical resection for pancreatic and liver cancers
• Trained at the University of Pittsburgh – a world leader in transplant and pancreatic care
• Member of the International Association of Hepato Biliary Pancreatic Surgery
• Fellowship graduate from one of the top surgical programmes in the United States
• Active researcher and member of the Korean Pancreas Surgery Club

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.

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is a prominent medical oncologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital who specialises in managing complex gastrointestinal malignancies.

• ESMO Board Certified in Medical Oncology, meeting the highest European standards for cancer care
• Investigates new treatment protocols as a subinvestigator for major clinical trials with Roche and Amgen
• Researching the effectiveness of FOLFIRINOX versus gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel combinations
• Expert in Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT) – targeted radiation for neuroendocrine tumours

Professor Gul Alco is a leading radiation oncologist at Medipol Hospital who specialises in using high-precision radiotherapy to treat complex internal tumours.

• Holds the rank of Professor at Istanbul Medipol University's radiation oncology department
• Focuses on precision-targeted radiation to shrink tumours while protecting healthy surrounding tissue
• Member of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology and specialised medical circles
• Experienced in managing advanced-stage gastrointestinal and pancreatic cases with multidisciplinary care

Professor Turkan Ozturk Topcu is an internationally trained oncologist with significant experience at global institutes including the MD Anderson Cancer Center. She specialises in medical oncology for gastrointestinal system cancers and complex tumours.

• Completed training at Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center Breast Cancer Clinic in Canada
• Conducted clinical work at the Moffitt Cancer Center in the USA
• Specialises in managing pancreatic and biliary tract cancers with evidence-based protocols
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) and ASCO

Dr Elnur Sahibov was trained at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, a leading research institution where he specialised in radiation oncology.

• Treats pancreatic cancer using targeted radiation therapy to shrink tumours
• Member of a multidisciplinary oncology team at Emsey Hospital
• Completed medical training in English at a high clinical level
• Provides precision radiotherapy to help control advanced-stage gastrointestinal cancers

Dr. Mustafa Ondzhel is a professor of oncosurgery and proctology at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He spent five years as a practicing surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic in the USA. Dr. Ondzhel specializes in treating bowel cancer and complex rectal disorders. He is a founder of the Eurasian Colorectal Technologies Association.

• Holds a proctology qualification certificate from the European Commission on Coloproctology.
• Received the Most Successful Scientist of the Year award in the healthcare category.
• Performs Whipple surgery and distal pancreatectomy for gastrointestinal cancers.
• Confirmed as an Official International Fellow of the American Society of Colorectal Surgeons.