Sigmoid adenocarcinoma Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Yesim Yildirim is a leading medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center, specialising in targeted therapies and immunotherapy for gastrointestinal cancers. She is an internationally recognised expert who has authored over 80 scientific publications on precision medicine.

• Certified ESMO specialist – holds the prestigious European Society for Medical Oncology accreditation
• Completed an Orazio Rudell Fellowship focused specifically on colorectal cancer in London
• Specialises in targeted therapies – drugs that attack specific cancer cells with fewer side effects
• Uses cancer immunotherapy to help the immune system recognise and destroy tumour cells
• Co-author of international handbooks regarding precision medicine and healthcare management

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Heves Sürmeli is a specialist in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology. She received her medical degree (M.D.) from Eskişehir Osmangazi University in 2004. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul (2005–2010). She then completed subspecialty training in Medical Oncology at the same hospital (2014–2017).

At the same center, she served as a Medical Oncology Specialist (2017–2023). She then worked as Administrative and Clinical Director (2023–2026). Her clinical interests include breast, lung, gynecologic, gastrointestinal, and urologic cancers.

She has published many articles in international peer‑reviewed journals. She has presented at national and international conferences. She is active in professional societies. She has received several awards.

Dr. Seref Komurcu is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in treating breast, lung, colorectal, and solid cancers. Dr. Komurcu holds both ECFMG and ESMO certifications. He previously served as a professor at Gülhane Military Medical Academy.

• Published over 110 scientific papers on cancer management.
• Provides immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy treatments.
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
• Works at a clinic affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Dr Ayhan Erdemir is a robotic surgery specialist at Anadolu Medical Center – a facility affiliated with the prestigious Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Performs robotic-assisted surgery with the da Vinci system for more precise bowel resections
• Specialises in cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC – a heated chemotherapy rinse delivered directly into the abdomen
• Served as Assistant Professor at Maltepe University Medical School training future surgeons
• Holds the Turkish Surgery Qualification Certificate for high standards in surgical practice

Dr. Eda Tanrikulu is a clinical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. She ranked 3rd nationally in Turkey's minor specialty medical exam. Dr. Tanrikulu specializes in chemotherapy and individualized cancer treatments. She works at a facility affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Served as the head of the medical oncology unit at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital.
• Participated in global training at Oxford University and ESMO in Manchester.
• Treats gastrointestinal, urological, lung, and breast cancers.
• Member of the American and European Societies of Medical Oncology.

Dr. Mehmet Dogu Canoglu is a radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in precise tumor targeting using MR Linac and CyberKnife technologies. Dr. Canoglu trained at Kocaeli University. He previously served at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He treats various cancers, including complex brain, prostate, and lung tumors.

• Expert in Varian TrueBeam and Trilogy radiation delivery systems.
• Performs stereotaxic radiosurgery and targeted radiotherapy for sarcomas.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.
• Treats patients at a clinic ranked among the world's top 10 for medical tourism.

Dr. Necdet Uskent is a medical oncologist and hematologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He was part of the pioneering team that performed Turkey's first bone marrow transplant. Dr. Uskent holds the European Medical Oncology Certificate and focuses on breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. He works at a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Founder of the Turkish Oncology Group (TOG).
• A founding member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.
• Served as a visiting lecturer at Royal Free and University College Hospital in London.
• Treats complex hematological conditions including lymphomas and myeloma.

Professor Sezer Saglam is a specialist in gastrointestinal oncology at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He focuses on tailored treatment plans for tumours of the digestive tract.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal oncology with deep expertise in bowel and colon cancers
• Member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (ENETS)
• Holds memberships with the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and ESMO
• Completed a dedicated fellowship in medical oncology at Istanbul University
• Professor at one of Turkey's premier medical research institutions

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli specialises in treating gastrointestinal cancers at the Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir.

• Promoted to Associate Professor status – one of the highest clinical and academic rankings in Turkey
• Handled complex oncology cases at the Ankara Oncology Clinic – a major national hub for cancer research
• Treats sigmoid adenocarcinoma using targeted systemic therapy to attack cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Member of the oncology team at Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital