Pancreatic Cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Yahya Ozel trained in hepato-biliary-pancreatic surgery at Tokyo University Hospital under some of the world's leading experts. He specialises in treating pancreatic tumours using advanced techniques honed at prestigious international institutions.

• Performed intensive subspecialty training in pancreatic and artificial organ surgery in Japan
• Uses laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgery for smaller incisions and faster recovery
• Holds the Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate for high standards in surgical care
• Former academic faculty member involved in training the next generation of surgeons
• Expert in ERCP, a scope-based technique to treat blocked bile ducts

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 Abdullah Sakin is the Head of Medical Oncology at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, where he leads the department in managing complex gastrointestinal malignancies.

• Specialises in medical oncology for tumours of the digestive system
• Former Education Officer at Prof Dr Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital
• Previously served as Head of Department at Yüzüncü Yıl University
• Expertise includes targeted therapies and endocrine-related cancer care
• Fellowship trained in internal medicine at Haseki Training Hospital

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 Serkan Keskin is a pioneer in cancer genetics who applies Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) to map over 600 genes for personalised cancer therapy.

• Ranked 1st in Turkey's Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam
• Uses genetic mapping to identify targeted drugs for complex tumours
• Performed 900+ oncology procedures including targeted chemotherapy
• Published 42 articles in international medical journals
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

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

• Focuses on precision medicine – using genetic profiling to select drugs that specifically target pancreatic cancer cells
• Completed advanced oncology training at the Rambam Medical Centre, a major international research hub
• Published 80+ scientific works and co-authored expert handbooks on managing complex cancer cases
• Recognised as a certified expert by the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)

Dr Rahib Hasanov is a medical oncology specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental who focuses on gastrointestinal tumours, including pancreatic and oesophageal cancers.

• Trained at the Houston Methodist Hospital in the USA via an observership programme
• Uses targeted therapies – 'smart drugs' that attack cancer cells with less damage to healthy tissue
• Provides immunotherapies – treatments that help the body's own immune system fight tumours
• Specialised in personalised oncology – tailoring treatment plans to the specific biology of the tumour
• Completed his medical oncology fellowship at the Marmara University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Sezer Saglam is a senior medical oncologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with deep expertise in gastrointestinal cancers. He has served as a dedicated specialist in the field since 2005.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal oncology, focusing on tumours of the digestive system and pancreas
• Member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (ENET) for specialised tumour cases
• Held a fellowship in medical oncology at the prestigious Istanbul University
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Full Professor of Medical Oncology since 2016 at a leading Turkish clinical centre

Professor Ayhan Erdemir is a high-volume general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center, specialising in surgical oncology and complex abdominal procedures.

• Performs robotic-assisted surgery using the da Vinci system for smaller incisions
• Specialises in cytoreductive surgery to remove visible abdominal tumours
• Administers HIPEC, a heated chemotherapy treatment applied directly during operation
• Holding a Turkish Surgery Qualification Certificate for verified surgical standards
• Former Assistant Physician-in-Chief at Maltepe University Medical School

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

• Specialises in immuno-oncology, using the immune system to target cancer cells
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Author of over 20 scientific papers and 10 book chapters on oncology
• Focused on personalised drug therapies and modern chemotherapy protocols
• Active member of the Turkish Association for Cancer Research and Control