Sarcoma Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli is a senior oncologist at Istinye University Liv Hospital who brings high-level academic expertise to complex cancer cases.

• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016 for his clinical and academic contributions
• Trained at the Ankara Oncology Clinic specializing in tumour management
• Held senior oncology roles at the Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on systemic therapies for various solid tumours including gastrointestinal cases

Dr. Atakan Topcu is a medical oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating solid tumors including lung, breast, and colorectal cancers. Dr. Topcu is an Associate Professor with over 50 peer-reviewed scientific publications. He sits on the Editorial Board of the medical journal BMC Cancer.

• Expertise in immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and geriatric oncology care.
• Treats cancer-related malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia.
• Maintains active membership in the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital specializing in advanced oncology treatments.

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is a highly regarded medical oncologist specializing in complex sarcoma care at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

• ESMO Board Certified specialist with advanced training in medical oncology and immunology
• Expert in managing Ewing's Sarcoma using high-dose chemotherapy for better patient outcomes
• Specialises in treating resistant desmoid tumours and metastatic osteosarcoma with targeted therapies
• Sub-investigator for major international clinical trials involving NTRK-fusion positive solid tumours
• Extensively published researcher on salvage therapies for heavily pretreated sarcoma cases

Dr. Muhammed Mustafa Atci is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating colon, breast, gastric, and lung cancers. He previously served as the Education Coordinator at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital. Dr. Atci is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

• Author of 19 peer-reviewed papers on gastrointestinal, thoracic, and endocrine cancers.
• Published studies on survival outcomes for stage IIB colon cancer in the Journal of Chemotherapy.
• Researches prognostic biomarkers using PET/CT scans and metabolic tumor volume.
• Treats complex oncological cases at the university-affiliated İstinye University clinic.

Professor Alemdar is a dual-specialised medical oncologist at Medical Park Antalya, focusing on systemic treatments for soft tissue and bone tumours.

• Specialises in chemotherapy and immunotherapy for complex sarcoma cases
• Qualified in both internal medicine and medical oncology from Akdeniz University
• Former specialist at Antalya Training and Research Hospital, a major regional centre
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Focuses on precision medicine to target specific tumour markers

Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating complex cancers, including glioblastoma, lung cancer, and pancreatic tumors. He serves as a professor at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Cicin previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force.

• Performs systemic therapies such as immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy.
• Treats a wide range of conditions including gynecologic, orthopedic, and neuro-oncology cases.
• Expert in HIPEC and chemoembolization for liver and abdominal malignancies.
• Works at a 300-bed university hospital with 33 medical departments.

Dr. Erkan Karatas is an ENT and maxillofacial surgeon at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in skull base surgery and cochlear implant placement. Dr. Karatas has contributed to over 100 medical articles. He completed specialized training at prestigious centers in the US, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.

• Member of 11 professional associations, including the American Academy of Otolaryngology.
• Expert in complex surgeries for thyroid, tongue, and larynx cancers.
• Performs specialized procedures like stapedectomy, tympanoplasty, and orthognathic surgery.
• Works at an AACI-accredited hospital that treats 565,000 patients annually.

Professor Arslan is a medical oncology specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who trained at Hacettepe University – Turkey's most prestigious medical institution for cancer care.

• Treats soft tissue and bone sarcomas using systemic therapy protocols
• Holds full membership with the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Specialised in medical oncology at Hacettepe University Oncology Hospital
• Active member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Manages complex cases within a multidisciplinary hospital setting

Professor Lim Do Hoon leads the Radiation Oncology Department at Samsung Medical Center, one of Asia's most prestigious treatment facilities.

• Specialises in radiation therapy for sarcoma and central nervous system tumours
• Primary focus includes treating paediatric tumours and complex haematologic cancers
• Completed residency at Seoul National University Hospital – South Korea's premier medical institution
• Trained at Seoul National University College of Medicine to handle high-complexity cases