Esophageal Cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Yahya Ozel holds a fellowship in hepatobiliary surgery from Tokyo University Hospital, where he trained in stomach and oesophageal oncology under global leaders.

• Specialises in oncological surgery using advanced laparoscopic and robotic-assisted techniques
• Uses surgical endoscopy – allowing for internal imaging and tissue sampling without large incisions
• Holds the Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate for high standards in surgical practice
• Former academic faculty member at Dogus University training future specialist surgeons
• Maintains expertise in endocrine and hepatobiliary systems for complex cancer cases

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

Associate Professor Hasan Mutlu leads the medical oncology department at Medical Park Antalya, focusing on targeted therapies for gastrointestinal malignancies.

• Specialises in targeted cancer therapies that attack specific cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Uses immunotherapy to boost the immune system's natural ability to fight tumours
• Provides next-generation genetic research to identify the most effective medication for each case
• Completed research at Akdeniz University – a top-tier Turkish medical institution
• Expert in managing complex chemotherapy protocols and complementary medicine

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

• Specialises in medical oncology for gastrointestinal conditions including oesophageal tumours
• Served as a Clinical Education Officer at Prof Dr Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital
• Directs multidisciplinary treatment plans involving chemotherapy and targeted biological therapies
• Fellow of the Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital in Istanbul

The doctor specializes in managing breast cancer, colorectal, and urogenital system cancers. With extensive experience since 2014 at Anadolu Medical Center, the doctor has previously served at Medical Park Hospital, Kocaeli Derince Education and Research Hospital, and Erzurum Regional Education and Research Hospital. The doctor's military service included a role as a Medical Oncology specialist at Gülhane Military Medical Academy.

Educational achievements include a degree in general medicine from Istanbul University and specializations in internal medicine and medical oncology. The doctor is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Medical Oncology Society, and the Turkish Lung Cancer Society.

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

• Co-authored the 'Handbook of Advanced Cancer Care Treatment' on precision medicine protocols
• Completed specialist immunooncology training at the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre in London
• Holds an ESMO attestation certificate from the European Society of Medical Oncology
• Manages complex esophageal cases using precision medicine to match treatments to tumour genetics
• Published over 80 research papers on gastrointestinal oncology and modern cancer diagnostics

Dr Rahib Hasanov is a specialist medical oncologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental who focuses on gastrointestinal system tumours, including complex cancers of the oesophagus.

• Completed a medical fellowship at Houston Methodist Hospital in Texas, USA
• Specialises in immunotherapy and targeted therapies for oesophageal cancer cases
• Focuses on personalised oncology, tailoring 'smart drug' treatments to each patient
• Fellowship-trained in medical oncology at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the American-trained observership programme for modern oncological practices

The doctor is an ECFMG and ESMO-certified medical and breast oncologist with over 20 years of experience, specializing in solid cancer, breast cancer, colorectal, and lung cancer treatment. Since 2016, the doctor has been a medical oncology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center.

The doctor graduated from Gülhane Military Medical Academy with a degree in general medicine and completed specialties in internal and medical oncology. The doctor has been a professor and associate professor at Gülhane Military Medical Academy, contributing significantly to medical education.

With over 110 papers on cancer management, the doctor is a member of several prestigious oncology organizations.

Professor Sezer Saglam is a specialist medical oncologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with a dedicated focus on gastrointestinal cancers.

• Specialised in gastrointestinal oncology at the Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Maintains active memberships in ESMO and the American Society of Clinical Oncology
• Expert in managing cancer of the digestive tract and neuroendocrine tumours
• Collaborates with general surgeons for a multidisciplinary approach to treatment

Professor Sadi Kerem Okutur has performed over 1,100 oncology treatments and holds the prestigious Oncology Research Award from the Turkish Medical Oncology Association.

• Specialises in medical oncology at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Authored 10 book chapters regarding cancer treatment protocols
• Focuses on immuno-oncology – using the immune system to fight tumours
• Previously worked at Florence Nightingale and Acibadem hospital groups

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.