Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli is a senior oncologist at Istinye University Liv Hospital, specialising in complex gastrointestinal cancers and tumours of the digestive tract.

• Coordinates care for patients with Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumours (pNETs) within a multidisciplinary team
• Recognised as an Associate Professor for his contribution to oncological medicine
• Trained at the Ankara Oncology Clinic, one of Turkey's major specialist cancer centres
• Manages targeted therapy and chemotherapy protocols for hormonal and non-hormonal tumours

Professor Muzaffer Al is a lead surgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospital with high-level training in oncological cancer surgery from Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialises in laparoscopic pancreatic surgery – uses small incisions for quicker recovery and less scarring
• Completed postgraduate training in metabolic and oncological surgery at Istanbul University
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques for treating tumours of the digestive tract
• Fellow of the Turkish Surgical Association with extensive surgical volume in complex cases

Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating complex cancers, including glioblastoma, lung cancer, and pancreatic tumors. He serves as a professor at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Cicin previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force.

• Performs systemic therapies such as immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy.
• Treats a wide range of conditions including gynecologic, orthopedic, and neuro-oncology cases.
• Expert in HIPEC and chemoembolization for liver and abdominal malignancies.
• Works at a 300-bed university hospital with 33 medical departments.

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is a highly regarded medical oncologist who specialises in targeted systemic therapies for complex tumours at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

• Published research on the efficacy of Capecitabine and Temozolomide for neuroendocrine tumours
• Holds ESMO Board Certification in Medical Oncology, an international gold standard for cancer care
• Investigates peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) – a molecular treatment that delivers radiation directly to tumour cells
• Served as a subinvestigator in international clinical trials for pancreatic and gastrointestinal cancers

Dr. Muhammed Mustafa Atci is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating colon, breast, gastric, and lung cancers. He previously served as the Education Coordinator at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital. Dr. Atci is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

• Author of 19 peer-reviewed papers on gastrointestinal, thoracic, and endocrine cancers.
• Published studies on survival outcomes for stage IIB colon cancer in the Journal of Chemotherapy.
• Researches prognostic biomarkers using PET/CT scans and metabolic tumor volume.
• Treats complex oncological cases at the university-affiliated İstinye University clinic.

Professor Alco is a leading radiation oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with high-level academic expertise in treating complex tumours.

• Specialises in precise radiation therapy to target neuroendocrine tumours while sparing healthy tissue
• Holds the rank of Professor at Istanbul Medipol University's Department of Radiation Oncology
• Fellow of the Department of Radiation Oncology at Demiroglu Bilim University
• Trained at Istanbul School of Medicine, one of Turkey's premier medical institutions

Professor Mustafa Serkan Alemdar is a dual-qualified specialist in internal medicine and medical oncology at the Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Specialises in medical oncology at Akdeniz University – a leading Turkish centre for complex cancer care
• Manages systemic treatments for neuroendocrine cases, including hormone-based therapies and chemotherapy
• Experienced in multidisciplinary care for pancreatic tumours at major training and research hospitals
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility, ensuring high standards for international healthcare protocols

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.

Specializations

Cancer Surgery

Pancreatic Surgery

Bile Duct Surgery

Bariatric Metabolic Surgery

Oncological Surgery

Breast Surgery

Gastric cancer

Colon cancer

Thyroid Cancer

Obesity Surgery

Diabetes Surgeries