Stomach cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Professor Turkan Ozturk Topcu sharpened her expertise in gastrointestinal cancers through clinical training at the world-renowned MD Anderson Cancer Centre in the USA.

• Specialises in managing stomach and oesophageal tumours using targeted chemotherapy protocols
• Trained at the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre in Canada for gastrointestinal oncology
• Fellowship at the Moffitt Cancer Centre focusing on complex tumour management
• Member of the medical oncology team at Valued Med Hub Hospitals

Professor Saban Sec leads specialist care at Valued Med Hub Hospitals, where he focuses on targeted therapies for HER2-positive gastric cancer.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal oncology, including advanced stomach and liver cancer
• Represents specialist physicians on the Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Researched precision treatments for gastric cancer at leading hospital centres
• Expertise in managing stomach cancer in elderly patients using perioperative FLOT protocols

Associate Professor Yusuf Acikgoz brings high-level expertise from The Ohio State University to Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital. He is a specialist in managing stomach cancer through targeted medical therapies.

• Served as assistant investigator for the CheckMate-649 Phase III trial for stomach cancer
• Completed a medical oncology fellowship at Ohio State University in the United States
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Qualified with the Occupational English Test (OET) for clear patient communication
• Specialised in immuno-oncology following intensive training in Vienna

Dr Asawadech Sanbua is a radiation oncologist who has performed over 900 treatments, specialising in integrative stomach cancer care at Panacee Hospital Rama 2.

• Expert in oncothermia – a non-invasive heat-based treatment that helps destroy cancer cells
• Uses high-precision radiotherapy techniques including IMRT and VMAT for targeted tumour control
• Integrates medical oncology treatments such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted drug therapies
• Certified in palliative care through Khon Kaen University's Karunrak Centre

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli is a senior medical oncologist at Istinye University Liv Hospital, specialising in gastrointestinal and stomach cancers.

• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016 following extensive clinical research and practice
• Served as a specialist at the Ankara Oncology Clinic, a dedicated cancer centre
• Focuses on targeted drug therapies to treat stomach and gastrointestinal tumours
• Member of Istinye University's academic faculty, training the next generation of oncologists

Professor Yahya Ozel is a senior general surgeon who completed intensive training in hepato-biliary-pancreatic surgery at the prestigious Tokyo University Hospital in Japan.

• Specialises in oncological surgery for cancers of the digestive system
• Uses advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery to reduce patient recovery time
• Expert in surgical endoscopy and ERCP for internal imaging and treatment
• Certified by the Turkish Surgical Association for high surgical proficiency
• Former academic faculty member at Dogus University training future surgeons

Professor Muzaffer Al is a specialist in keyhole surgical techniques for treating gastrointestinal malignancies at Buyuk Anadolu Hospitals.

• Completed specialist oncological cancer surgery training at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Uses laparoscopic surgery – a minimally invasive approach that typically leads to smaller scars and shorter hospital stays
• Specialises in laparoscopic antireflux procedures to manage chronic gastric issues
• Trained at Ondokuz Mayis University and farabi Hospital in complex general surgery

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. 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 Ozden is a dual-specialist in internal medicine and medical oncology at VM Medical Park, providing expert oversight for complex stomach cancer cases.

• Specialises in medical oncology at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
• Completed subspecialty training at Kocaeli University – a leading Turkish research institution
• Registered internal medicine specialist with deep expertise in managing systemic health
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine in the English medical programme
• Manages chemotherapy and targeted drug protocols for gastrointestinal malignancies

Associate Professor Mustafa Serkan Alemdar is a dual-certified specialist in internal medicine and medical oncology at Medical Park Antalya. He focuses on creating precise systemic treatment plans for abdominal oncology cases.

• Specialised in medical oncology at Akdeniz University – a major clinical research hub
• Previously served at Antalya Training and Research Hospital managing complex oncology lists
• Expert in systemic therapies including targeted treatments for gastrointestinal tumours
• Member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology
• Focuses on multidisciplinary care coordination to improve patient survival outcomes