Lung Cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Serkan Keskin is a multi-award-winning medical oncologist who has performed over 1,100 procedures at the JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Ranked first in Turkey in the Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam in 2012
• Specialises in targeted therapy and immunotherapy to treat tumours precisely
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Uses personalized programs to manage complex chemotherapy and clinical cases
• Awarded Best Poster at the National Cancer Congress for his clinical research

Professor Yesim Yildirim is a leading medical oncologist at the Johns Hopkins-affiliated Anadolu Medical Center, specialising in immunotherapy and targeted biologics for lung cancer.

• Trained at the Mount Vernon Cancer Center Immunooncology Clinic in London
• Co-authored 'Precision Medicine', an essential text on tailoring treatments to genetic profiles
• Holds European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) certification for high standards in oncology
• Member of the European School of Oncology with focus on immunology
• Published over 80 international research papers on lung and gastrointestinal cancers

Professor Seref Komurcu holds prestigious certifications from both the USA and Europe and leads the oncology team at the Anadolu Medical Center.

• Holds ECFMG certification from the USA and ESMO certification from Europe
• Member of the Lung Cancer Organization and the Turkish Oncology Group
• Published over 110 scientific papers on evidence-based cancer management
• Awarded for outstanding service and teaching success at the Gulhane Military Medical Academy
• Affiliated with both the American and European Societies for Medical Oncology

Dr Rahib Hasanov is an oncology specialist at Hisar Hospital who focuses on personalised lung cancer care through targeted therapies and immunotherapy.

• Trained at Istanbul University's prestigious English medical programme
• Completed an observership at Houston Methodist Hospital in the USA
• Specialises in 'smart drugs' that target specific cancer cell mutations
• Uses immunotherapies to help the immune system identify and destroy tumours
• Focuses on gastrointestinal and urogenital system tumours alongside lung cancer

Professor Altan Kir has performed 900+ thoracic procedures and is a leading lung surgery specialist at the JCI-accredited Anadolu Medical Center.

• Specialises in robotic lung surgery using minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery
• Trained at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre in New York
• Completed a fellowship at the Royal Brompton Hospital in London
• Published 80+ research papers on thoracic and airway surgery outcomes
• Member of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Professor Sezer Saglam is a leading medical oncologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specialises in systemic treatments for lung tumours, including both small cell and non-small cell varieties.

• Holds a professorship in medical oncology from Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Maintains active memberships in the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Uses targeted drug therapies to attack cancer cells with minimal healthy tissue damage
• Experienced in managing gastrointestinal oncology cases alongside respiratory malignancies

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

• Specialises in medical oncology at a JCI-accredited centre in Istanbul
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Focuses on immuno-oncology, using the body's immune system to target cancer
• Authored over 10 book chapters on modern oncology 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.

The doctor graduated from Ankara University Medical School and completed residency training in internal medicine at Ankara GATA Medical School. Specializing in medical oncology and hematology, the doctor completed a clinical fellowship in the USA. A pioneer in Turkey, the doctor was part of the team that performed the first bone marrow transplantation in the country. The doctor has served as a visiting lecturer at prestigious institutions in London and Switzerland. Holding the European Medical Oncology Certificate, the doctor is a founding member of both The Turkish Society of Medical Oncology and the Turkish Oncology Group. The clinical focus includes breast, gastrointestinal, lung cancers, lymphomas, and myeloma.

Dr Tahsin Ozadli is a dedicated clinical oncologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who has performed over 1,100 cancer treatments.

• Specialises in medical oncology at leading Turkish cancer research centres
• Focuses on lung cancer and malignancies of the digestive system
• Trained at the specialist Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital
• Maintains an active research profile in clinical oncology outcomes
• Expertise includes managing gastric and oesophageal cancer cases

Professor Ahmet Bilici leads medical oncology at Medipol Mega University Hospital, where he is recognised as a specialist in managing lung cancer and sarcomas.

• Specialises in medical oncology – uses drug-based therapies like chemotherapy and immunotherapy to target tumours
• Serves as a Professor at Medipol Mega – a major JCI-accredited university hospital and research centre
• Expertly reviews complex patient records to design personalised treatment protocols
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and internal medicine societies

Professor Ozcan Yildiz is a senior medical oncologist at Medipol Mega University Hospital with a focus on identifying rare presentations of small cell lung cancer.

• Specialises in system-wide drug therapies for both small cell and non-small cell lung cancers
• Published international research on managing thymoma and neuroendocrine tumours involving the chest
• Expert in identifying paraneoplastic syndromes, which are secondary conditions triggered by an immune response to lung cancer
• Focuses on multidisciplinary care for complex metastatic cases requiring systemic intervention