Thyroid cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Professor Yahya Ozel is a senior endocrine surgeon who trained at Tokyo University Hospital under some of the world's leading surgical specialists.

• Specialises in endocrine surgery to treat tumours of the thyroid and parathyroid glands
• Uses robotic and laparoscopic surgery for smaller incisions and faster recovery times
• Holds the Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate in surgical endoscopy for internal examinations
• Former faculty member at Dogus University where he trained the next generation of surgeons
• Expert in oncological surgery for the removal of cancerous growths and affected tissues

The doctor is a highly trained general surgeon with extensive expertise in advanced laparoscopic techniques. Having completed medical education at Ondokuz Mayıs University in 1991 and specialization at KTÜ Faculty of Medicine Farabi Hospital in 1998, the doctor has pursued rigorous post-graduate training at prestigious institutions. This includes specialized certifications in laparoscopic surgery, laparoscopic antireflux procedures, and advanced bariatric surgery.

Furthermore, the doctor possesses significant clinical experience in morbid obesity management and oncological cancer surgery, having completed advanced training at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. The doctor focuses on minimally invasive surgical interventions to improve patient outcomes in complex general surgery 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.

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. Lee Jihyeon is a breast and thyroid surgeon. He has expertise in benign and malignant breast diseases, oncoplastic breast surgery, and Mammotome biopsy. He also treats thyroid and parathyroid diseases. He practices pulmonary intensive care (critical care medicine).

He earned his M.D. from Yonsei University College of Medicine. He completed an internship and a general surgery residency at Yonsei University Severance Hospital. He also pursued a short-term fellowship at the Cancer Institute Hospital of JFCR in Japan.

His past roles include Chief of Surgery at Incheon Christian Hospital and Attending Surgeon at Cheil General Hospital. He served as Director of the Breast Center and as Chairman and Chief of Surgery at Samsung Cheil Hospital. He was Chairman of Surgery and Vice President of Medical Affairs at Cheil General Hospital. He also served as Clinical Professor of Surgery at Gangnam CHA Hospital, CHA University.

Dr Volkan Kinas is an oncological surgery specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on surgical interventions for endocrine and digestive tract cancers.

• Specialises in thyroid cancer surgery to remove tumours while protecting vocal cords
• Performs oncological surgery for breast, gastric, and colon cancers
• Uses minimally invasive techniques to reduce post-operative pain and scarring
• Expertise in metabolic and bariatric surgery for patients with complex health needs

Professor Chung Hwan Baek heads the Head and Neck Surgery Department at Samsung Medical Center – a top-tier hospital globally for oncology care.

• Specialises in otorhinolaryngology, focusing on surgical treatment for tumours of the head and neck
• Performs delicate thyroid procedures to remove cancerous growths while protecting vocal cord function
• Uses minimally invasive surgical techniques to reduce scarring and speed up recovery times
• Leads a specialist multidisciplinary team at one of South Korea's most prestigious medical institutions

Professor Young Ik Son serves as a lead ENT oncologist at Samsung Medical Center, where he specialises in surgical treatment for thyroid tumours.

• Focuses on otorhinolaryngology, managing cancers of the head, neck, and thyroid gland
• Performs delicate surgeries to remove thyroid tumours while preserving nearby nerves
• Holds a senior academic position as Professor, training the next generation of specialists
• Practices at one of South Korea's top-tier medical institutions for complex oncology cases

The doctor is an experienced specialist in interventional radiology, with a dedicated clinical focus on thyroid and prostate imaging and interventions. With a strong academic foundation from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine and specialized residency training in radiology at S.B. Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, the doctor brings extensive expertise to the field.

Throughout a distinguished career, the doctor has contributed to clinical practice at institutions including Başkent University Istanbul Hospital and S.B. Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital. Additionally, the doctor holds a background in healthcare management from Anadolu University and maintains active professional memberships with the Istanbul Medical Chamber and the Istanbul Radiology Society.

Professor Erkan Karatas is a highly trained head and neck surgeon who specialises in complex thyroid interventions at Atlas University Hospital.

• Trained in head and neck surgery at the University Clinic Munich and Bern
• Expertise in sialendoscopy, a technique for managing salivary gland issues near the thyroid
• Completed a fellowship at The Ohio State University in the United States
• Active member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
• Specialises in surgical approaches for tumours of the neck and skull base