Breast Cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Personal information

Title: Professor Doctor

Branch: Radiation Oncology

Work History:

1 GATA Military Medical Faculty

2 Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

3 T.R. Demiroğlu Bilim University \ Associate Professor

4 T.R Demiroğlu Bilim University \ Professor

Medical Specialties and Subspecialties:

1 Head and Neck Cancers

2 Radiation Oncology

Priority treatments:

1 Prostate cancer

2 Conformal treatments

Special advanced health technologies:

1 Truebeam Stx Technology

2 Halcyons

Education

1991 - Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

1996 - Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Radiation

Oncology Specialization Training

Professor Yahya Ozel is a senior oncological surgeon who trained at the prestigious Tokyo University Hospital in Japan under world-renowned experts.

• Specialises in oncological surgery for tumours of the endocrine and glandular systems
• Uses laparoscopic and robotic surgery – minimally invasive techniques that result in smaller scars and faster recovery
• Holds the Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate in surgical endoscopy
• Former academic faculty member at Dogus University – one of Turkey's established private medical institutions

Prof. Dr. Önder SÜRGİT is a General Surgeon in the General Surgery Clinic. Working hours: 09:00–18:00. Core practice areas include laparoscopic surgery, cancer surgery, and bariatric surgery.

Graduated from Hacettepe Faculty of Medicine in 1995. Academic title: Professor. Served as Instructor Surgeon at ITEM (Advanced Medical Technologies Training Center). Held faculty roles at Turgut Özal University and Atılım University, Faculties of Medicine. Also worked at Ankara Medicana Hospital and Optimed Health Group. Foreign language: English.

Associate Professor Emine Yildirim is a leading specialist in breast oncology, recognised for her research into neoadjuvant chemotherapy and breast-conserving surgery.

• Specialises in triple-negative and HER2-positive breast cancer management
• Expert in nipple-sparing mastectomy and implant-based breast reconstruction
• Performs oncoplastic surgery to achieve the best cosmetic results after tumour removal
• Fellowship-trained in free flap reconstruction and complex breast surgery
• Published researcher on using MRI and ultrasound for accurate cancer staging

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin is the former Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University. He currently leads the oncology team at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Specialises in medical oncology for complex breast cancer cases
• Served as a clinic education officer at Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital
• Managed clinical protocols as a department head at a major university
• Expert in internal medicine and targeted cancer therapies
• Extensive academic background in medical oncology research

Professor Sinan Karaaslan is a senior medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center, where he provides expert opinions for complex breast cancer cases.

• Specialises in treating breast cancer using targeted therapy and immunotherapy to attack cancer cells with precision
• Uses hormone therapy and chemotherapy protocols tailored to the specific subtype of the tumour
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Society and the Turkish Lung Cancer Society
• Trained at Istanbul University’s Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, one of the nation's most prestigious medical schools

Professor Serkan Keskin is a pioneer in genetic mapping, using NGS analysis of over 600 genes to personalise breast cancer treatment at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Ranked first in Turkey in the 2012 Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam
• Uses targeted therapy and immunotherapy to treat breast cancer subtypes
• Has published 42 research articles in major international medical journals
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Recipient of the Best Poster Award at the National Cancer Congress

Professor Yesim Yildirim has been a medical oncology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center since 2011, making her a senior choice for breast cancer care.

• Specialises in immunotherapy and targeted therapy to treat breast cancers with high precision
• Co-author of the 'Handbook of Advanced Cancer Care Treatment' and precision medicine books
• Member of the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) and European School of Oncology
• Trained at the Mount Vernon Cancer Center Immunooncology Clinic in London

Professor Seref Komurcu is a highly published medical oncologist who has authored over 110 scientific papers on cancer management and supportive care.

• Holds a European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) certificate in medical oncology
• Member of the Breast Diseases Association focusing on targeted treatment plans
• Specialises in medical oncology for solid tumours at the Anadolu Medical Center
• Recognised with the Gülhane Military Medical Academy Outstanding Service Award
• Certified by the ECFMG for international medical standards and practice

Dr Rahib Hasanov provides personalised oncology care at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, focusing on targeted therapies and smart drugs for breast cancer treatment.

• Trained at Houston Methodist Hospital in Texas to master modern oncological practices
• Specialises in immunotherapy – using the body's immune system to fight cancer cells
• Expert in targeted therapies that attack specific proteins on breast cancer cells
• Experienced in treating international patients from Europe and the United States
• Completed his medical oncology fellowship at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Sezer Saglam is a leading medical oncologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with a record of over 1,100 successful treatments.

• Specialises in HER2-positive breast cancer cases with peer-reviewed research in biological markers
• Holds the title of Professor of Medical Oncology at Istanbul University
• Maintains active membership in the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Fellowship-trained in medical oncology at the prestigious Istanbul Medical Faculty
• Recognised for research excellence with an International Best Researcher Award nomination

The doctor has been a general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center since 2006, specializing in pancreatic cancer. He completed his medical education at Fırat University Medical Faculty and further specialized in general surgery at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar KEAH in Istanbul in 2003. With experience in various health centers and hospitals, he has also served as an assistant professor and assistant coordinator at Maltepe University Medical School. The doctor has participated in advanced courses, including the Cytoreductive Surgery & Hipec Course and the da Vinci Robotic Surgery Training Program.

Professor Sadi Kerem Okutur is an award-winning oncologist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, recognised for his research by the Turkish Medical Oncology Association.

• Specialises in medical oncology at a JCI-accredited hospital centre
• Regulated member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Focuses on immuno-oncology, using the immune system to fight cancer
• Contributed to over 10 textbooks on oncology and chemotherapy protocols
• Active member of the Turkish Association for Cancer Research and Control

Dr. Mehmet Doğu Canoğlu is a radiation oncologist. He graduated from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his residency in radiation oncology at Kocaeli University from 2006 to 2012.

He completed his compulsory service at Diyarbakır Training and Research Hospital. He then worked at Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital and at Medipol Mega University Hospital from 2015 to 2017. Since 2017, he has been a radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center.