Rectal Cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Professor Turkan Ozturk Topcu is a specialist medical oncologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals with extensive international training from top-tier North American cancer centres.

• Trained at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA, a global leader in oncology
• Specialises in managing gastrointestinal malignancies, including lower bowel and rectal cases
• Completed a clinical placement at the Moffitt Cancer Center in the USA
• Fellowship experience at the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center in Canada
• Recognised specialist in both internal medicine and medical oncology

Professor Ozcan Yildiz is a specialist medical oncologist at Medipol Mega University Hospital, where he applies over a decade of research into neuroendocrine and gastrointestinal tumours.

• Specialises in medical oncology for rectal and colon cancer cases
• Published significant research on the management of gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumours
• Focuses on coordinated care for complex metastatic cases and rare paraneoplastic syndromes
• Active member of the international medical research community with over 15 peer-reviewed publications

Associate Professor Yusuf Acikgoz brings high-level expertise from The Ohio State University to treating gastrointestinal cancers at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital.

• Specialises in medical oncology with a focus on targeted drug therapies
• Assistant Investigator for major international Phase III clinical trials
• Completed immuno-oncology training with the Central European Cooperative Oncology Group
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Hold certifications in Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli is a specialist oncologist at Istinye University Liv Hospital with a focus on gastrointestinal cancers.

• Specialises in treating rectal tumours and other digestive system malignancies
• Previously served at the Ankara Oncology Clinic, a major Turkish cancer centre
• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016 for his academic and clinical contributions
• Managed complex oncology cases at Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital

Professor Muzaffer Al specializes in laparoscopic oncological surgery at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals – using keyhole techniques to remove rectal tumours with less pain.

• Trained in laparoscopic cancer surgery at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Uses minimally invasive methods for faster recovery and smaller surgical scars
• Focuses on oncological procedures for complex gastrointestinal malignancies
• Completed residency at the prestigious KTÜ Faculty of Medicine Farabi Hospital
• Specialises in laparoscopic gastrointestinal interventions for improved patient comfort

Professor Gul Alco is a leading radiation oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with extensive academic credentials in cancer care.

• Specialises in radiation oncology for managing gastrointestinal and rectal tumours
• Holds the title of Professor at Istanbul Medipol University School of Medicine
• Focuses on precision radiotherapy to target tumours while sparing healthy tissue
• Member of prestigious oncology societies including ESTRO and ASTRO
• Trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's oldest medical institutions

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is an ESMO board-certified medical oncologist specialising in advanced systemic therapies for gastrointestinal and colorectal cancers.

• Serves as a sub-investigator for major international clinical trials, including AMGEN research into colorectal cancer treatments
• Expert in the FLOT chemotherapy regimen – an intensive drug combination used to shrink tumours before surgery
• Specialises in immunotherapy and targeted agents, including Atezolizumab and Regorafenib for complex cancer cases
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) with international board certification

Education and Specialization

• 2006: Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• 2014: Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Internal Medicine
• 2018: Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Oncology

Experience

• 2006 - 2008: Konya Derebucak District Hospital
• 2009 - 2015: Akdeniz University Hospital
• 2015: Antalya Kaş State Hospital
• 2015 - 2016: İnönü University Faculty of Medicine
• 2016 - 2021: Akdeniz University Hospital
• 2021 - 2023: Antalya Training and Research Hospital

Professor Ercan Ozden is a specialist medical oncologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital with deep roots in Istanbul's top medical institutions.

• Specialises in internal medicine and medical oncology subspecialties
• Trained at the Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in Istanbul
• Expertise in managing drug protocols for various cancer stages
• Focuses on evidence-based medical oncology in clinical practice
• Experienced in treating complex cases in high-volume specialist units