Thymoma Doctors Abroad — Page 3

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.

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.

Dr Elnur Sahibov was trained at the Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, one of Turkey's premier medical institutions for oncology.

• Specialises in radiation oncology for managing thoracic tumours like thymoma
• Uses targeted radiation to treat tumours while protecting healthy lung tissue
• Completed rigorous clinical training in English at a university teaching hospital
• Focuses on precision-based radiotherapy protocols for complex oncology cases

Dr. Mehmet Ozek is a neurosurgeon at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic. He specializes in endoscopic skull base surgery and functional neurosurgery. He focuses on movement disorders and spinal conditions like herniated discs. Dr. Ozek completed fellowships at Yale University and Florida University.

• Winner of the Prof. Dr. Mahir Tevruz Scientific Research Award.
• Authored over 40 articles in SCI international journals.
• Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
• Works at JCI-accredited Acibadem Altunizade, a modern surgical facility in Istanbul.

Professor Sridhar P.S. is a senior radiation oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre who has performed over 2,500 CyberKnife procedures.

• Specialises in precise radiotherapy for tumours located near critical structures like the heart or lungs
• Member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology and the Indian Association of Hyperthermia Oncology
• Expert in managing high-volume cases using robotic radiosurgery for complex thoracic tumours
• Holds a Diplomate of the National Board in radiotherapy from the National Board of Examination

Dr Chaitainya Borde is a senior nuclear medicine specialist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre who has managed over 30,000 PET scans.

• Specialises in PET-CT imaging to accurately locate and stage thymoma tumours
• Expert in Lu-177 radionuclide therapy for targeted cancer treatment
• Provides nuclear cardiology services to assess heart health during cancer care
• Published medical researcher in nuclear scanning and therapy outcomes
• Manages complex cases involving radioiodine therapies and systemic scans

Dr Shruti Kate was a consultant at the world-renowned Tata Memorial Hospital before joining HCG Manavata Cancer Centre to lead complex oncology cases.

• Specialises in immunotherapy and metronomic therapy for advanced-stage cancer management
• Expert in treating solid tumours including thoracic and mediastinal cases
• Member of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC)
• Presented original research on thoracic malignancies at the World Conference on Lung Cancer
• Trained at Maulana Azad Medical College and Tata Memorial Hospital

Associate Professor Emrah Eraslan is a senior medical oncologist at Koru Ankara Hospital who specialises in managing complex malignancies and solid tumours.

• Trained at Ankara Oncology Education and Research Hospital – one of Turkey's largest specialist cancer centres
• Achieved the academic rank of Associate Professor – a title reflecting high-level clinical research and expertise
• Expertise includes systemic therapy for lung and thoracic tumours like thymoma
• Focuses on personalised treatment protocols using the latest medical oncology research and evidence-based medicine

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin is a leading medical oncologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with a background in managing complex thoracic tumours.

• Former Head of the Medical Oncology Department at Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in medical oncology, coordinating chemotherapy and targeted drug therapies for chest-based tumours
• Served as an Education Officer at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital, training next-generation cancer specialists
• Recognised specialist in internal medicine, providing a whole-of-body approach to cancer care

Professor Raj Nagarkar has performed over 50,000 cancer surgeries and holds a prestigious fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh.

• Specialises in thoracic surgical oncology – focuses on tumours in the chest cavity including thymoma
• Trained at the Tata Memorial Hospital, India's leading specialist cancer centre
• Oversees over 200 clinical trials to access emerging treatment protocols
• Serves as a Professor of Surgical Oncology for the Delhi National Board
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS)