Oncology Doctors in Turkey — Page 10

Dr. Ozlem Yogurtcu is a general surgeon at ÜMRAN TIP MERKEZİ in Istanbul. She specializes in gastrointestinal, endocrine, and breast surgeries. Dr. Yogurtcu graduated from Dokuz Eylul University and trained at Haseki Training and Research Hospital. She is fluent in English and performs minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures.

• Treats gallbladder disease, hernias, and malignant breast conditions.
• Performs thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal gland operations.
• Manages emergency and trauma surgical cases.
• Works at a Ministry of Health-accredited center treating 180,000 patients annually.

Dr Erdem Gelegen is an expert ophthalmologist at Ümran Tıp Merkezi who focuses on ocular oncology and restorative eye surgery.

• Treats retinal diseases including diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration
• Uses phacoemulsification for cataract removal – a small-incision technique for faster healing
• Performs precision microsurgery for glaucoma and anterior segment disorders
• Manages corneal transplants and keratoconus to restore patient vision

Dr Cevat Azeroglu specialises in oncological imaging at Ümran Tıp Merkezi. He focus on the precise staging and long-term follow-up of cancer patients.

• Performs advanced cross-sectional imaging using CT and MRI for oncological conditions
• Conducts interventional radiology – minimally invasive procedures guided by imaging techniques
• Graduated from Tabriz University Faculty of Medicine after specialising at Ondokuz Mayıs University
• Provides diagnostic evaluations for soft tissue, thyroid, and vascular conditions using ultrasound

Dr Ahmet Cem Dural is a highly credentialed endocrine surgeon who completed clinical fellowships at the Cleveland Clinic in the USA and the Karolinska Institute in Sweden.

• Specialises in surgical treatment for thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal gland cancers
• Performs laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgeries for faster recovery and smaller incisions
• Member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)
• Serves as the Secretary General of the Endocrine Surgery Association
• Trained in translational medicine at the University of Ottawa in Canada

Professor Karakayali is an award-winning surgical oncologist at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital. She specialises in treating rectal and colon tumours using techniques that reduce physical impact.

• Trained in colorectal surgery at the Cleveland Clinic in the United States
• Pioneered transanal minimally invasive surgery to remove rectal tumours with smaller incisions
• Won first prize at the Turkish Colon and Rectal Surgery Congress for innovative surgical video presentations
• Expert in laparoscopic low anterior resections – a key procedure for treating bowel cancer

Professor Filiz is a specialist surgical oncologist at Baskent University Istanbul Hospital. He completed a prestigious fellowship in breast and endocrine surgery at Haukeland University Hospital in Norway.

• Specialises in surgical treatment for breast, colorectal, and endocrine cancers
• Member of the European Society of Surgical Oncology
• Expert in endorectal ultrasonography for accurate rectal cancer staging
• Published award-winning research on bowel cleansing protocols and surgical site healing
• Holds senior academic leadership roles including former Deputy Dean

Professor Didem Tastekin is a top-ranked researcher and medical oncologist at Biruni University Hospital. She was named Best Researcher of the Year at the Istanbul University Oncology Institute for her work on complex cases.

• Specialises in managing advanced lung and breast cancer cases
• Received the TUBITAK Incentive Award for groundbreaking cancer research
• Member of the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) and ASCO
• Completed medical oncology subspecialty training at Istanbul University

Professor Fayda is a specialist in radiation oncology at Liv Hospital. He completed a prestigious fellowship in stereotactic radiotherapy and thoracic oncology at the University of North Carolina in the USA.

• Specialises in MR Linac – high-precision radiotherapy guided by real-time magnetic resonance imaging
• Uses 4D radiotherapy to track and treat tumours that move during breathing
• Performs three-dimensional brachytherapy, placing radiation sources directly inside or near the tumour
• Treats complex cases including central nervous system tumours, lung cancer, and head-neck cancers
• Serves as a Professor at Istinye University Medical Faculty

Dr Osman Karli is a paediatric specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus focusing on protective care and childhood illnesses for patients from birth through to age 18.

• Provides early detection and monitoring of childhood diseases and conditions
• Expert in newborn care and preventive medicine for healthy child development
• Consults on infant nutrition and breastfeeding to support long-term health
• Trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine and Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Hospital

Professor Eraslan is a breast and lung cancer specialist at Koru Ankara Hospital with 12+ years of expertise in internal medicine and oncology.

• Trained at Ankara Oncology Education and Research Hospital – one of Turkey's premier cancer centres
• Manages complex cases of gastrointestinal and reproductive system cancers
• Specialises in chemotherapy and targeted therapies for solid tumours
• Active researcher and member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Professor Ilhan is a history-making hematologist who performed Turkey's first-ever bone marrow stem cell transplant. He now leads blood cancer care at Private Koru Ankara Hospital.

• Trained at MD Anderson Cancer Center in stem cell mobilization and cryopreservation
• Founded Turkey's national stem cell donor bank to improve life-saving access
• Specialises in treating acute leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma
• Holds the Platinum CME certificate from the European Hematology Association
• Published 300+ research papers with over 5,000 academic citations