Small intestine cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Professor Turkan Ozturk Topcu is a specialist medical oncologist at Biruni University Hospital with international training from the prestigious MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal system cancers including malignancies of the small intestine
• Completed advanced oncology residency at Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine
• Broadened her expertise at Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center in Canada and Moffit Cancer Center
• Active member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to manage complex digestive tract cases

Professor Mustafa Ondzhel is an internationally recognised oncosurgeon who leads the Department of Surgery at Istanbul Medipol University.

• Trained at the Cleveland Clinic in the USA, a world-leading centre for digestive tract surgery
• Holds European Commission on Coloproctology certification for colon and bowel disorders
• Specialises in multivisceral resection – complex surgery to remove tumours involving multiple organs
• Awarded 'Most Successful Scientist of the Year' by the Turkish National Society for health care research

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 an ESMO-certified medical oncologist specialising in complex gastrointestinal cancers and immunotherapy at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

• Coordinates clinical trials for targeted therapies, focusing on matching specific genetic markers with the most effective drugs
• Uses peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) – targeted radiation that treats neuroendocrine tumours with minimal damage to healthy tissue
• Holds European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) board certification, representing the highest international standard of oncological expertise
• Specialises in immunotherapy protocols for gastrointestinal malignancies, including small intestine and pancreatic cases

The doctor completed specialization training in Radiation Oncology at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine from 2012 to 2016. Prior to this, the doctor completed an undergraduate degree in Medicine, taught in English, at the same institution from 2004 to 2011. The doctor has a strong foundation in medical education, beginning with high school education at Sixteen Numbered Shirvan School in Azerbaijan from 1998 to 2004.

Dr. Ayşe İrem Yasin is a medical oncologist at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital in Istanbul. She holds a prestigious ESMO Board Certificate. Dr. Yasin specializes in solid tumors, including breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. She treats complex cases such as Merkel cell carcinoma and cancers of unknown primary.

• Trained at Harvard Medical School, Cleveland Clinic, and Basel University Hospital.
• Completed a clinical observership at the Breast Cancer Unit in Novara, Italy.
• Treats brain and CNS malignancies, soft tissue sarcomas, and urologic cancers.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility equipped with the da Vinci robotic system.

Prof. Dr. Abdullah Sakin is a professor of medical oncology. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecologic, head and neck cancers, and melanoma.

He delivers personalized, evidence-based care. His treatments include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, and precision oncology. He has authored more than 200 scientific publications and takes part in international clinical research. This work advances patient-centered cancer care.

Prof. Dr. Gül Alço is a radiation oncologist with about 27 years of experience. She treats breast, lung, prostate, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, central nervous system, head and neck, soft tissue, and bone cancers with radiotherapy.

Her expertise includes adaptive radiotherapy and radiosurgery. She uses advanced radiation techniques to provide personalized, evidence-based care in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered setting.

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin is the former Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University, where he led specialist cancer treatment programmes.

• Specialises in medical oncology for gastrointestinal tract tumours
• Expertise in managing complex cases and advanced-stage malignancies
• Served as an Education Officer at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital
• Published clinical research in the field of internal medicine and oncology
• Practises at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul

Associate Professor Ugur Ekici is an expert general surgeon at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital, where he performs complex surgery for abdominal and gastrointestinal tumours.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery using small incisions for faster recovery and less scarring
• Recognised as an Associate Professor for his contributions to surgical education and research
• Completed specialist surgical training at the prestigious Sisli Etfal Hospital General Surgery Clinic
• Published multiple research articles in international peer-reviewed journals on surgical outcomes
• Focuses on metabolic and cancer surgery using minimally invasive surgical techniques

Professor Ersin Ozturk is a surgical oncology specialist at Medicana Bursa Hospital, holding a PhD in physiology to better understand complex body functions. He leads gastrointestinal cancer cases with a focus on minimally invasive surgical techniques.

• Completed a research fellowship at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic in the USA
• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery using small incisions for faster recovery and less pain
• Expert in surgical oncology focusing on tumours of the digestive tract and small intestine
• Former Associate Professor at Uludag University School of Medicine