Esophageal cancer Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin is the former Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University. He currently leads oncology services at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

• Specialises in medical oncology for gastrointestinal conditions including oesophageal tumours
• Served as a Clinical Education Officer at Prof Dr Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital
• Directs multidisciplinary treatment plans involving chemotherapy and targeted biological therapies
• Fellow of the Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital in Istanbul

Associate Professor Emrah Eraslan is a medical oncology specialist at Private Koru Ankara Hospital with deep expertise in managing gastrointestinal malignancies.

• Trained at the Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Hospital – one of Turkey's premier specialised cancer research centres
• Focuses on targeted therapies for digestive system cancers to improve patient survival rates
• Holds academic rank as Associate Professor for his extensive clinical research in oncology
• Specialises in managing complex cases and co-ordinating multidisciplinary treatment plans

Professor Hakan Yanar specialises in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for stomach and esophageal cancers at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Trained in Da Vinci robotic surgery at IRCAD in France for high-precision tumour removal
• Completed a fellowship at the USC Keck School of Medicine in Los Angeles
• Holds a European Board of Surgery Honorary Diploma in emergency surgical care
• Served as a surgery instructor at Stony Brook Medicine in New York
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques that use smaller incisions for faster recovery

Professor Mehmet Zeki Gunluoglu serves as a senior specialist in thoracic surgery at the JCI-accredited Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Specialises in surgical treatment for tumours within the chest and oesophagus
• Focuses on complex thoracic oncology cases requiring surgical intervention
• Practices at a major university hospital known for multidisciplinary cancer care
• Utilises surgical techniques to address malignancies of the mid and lower chest

Dr. Ugur Ekici is an Associate Professor of Surgery at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital. He specializes in metabolic surgery and laparoscopic cancer treatment. Dr. Ekici treats complex oncological conditions, including esophageal, pancreatic, and liver cancers. He works at a JCI-accredited facility, a top gold standard for patient safety.

• Primary expertise in obesity surgery and thyroid and parathyroid procedures.
• Author of multiple research articles published in international refereed journals.
• Treats gastrointestinal diseases, including colon, rectal, and stomach cancers.
• Specialist training completed at the highly regarded Şişli Etfal Hospital.

Professor Ersin Ozturk is a surgical oncology specialist at Medicana Bursa Hospital, holding a PhD in physiology alongside his surgical credentials.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal surgery for tumours of the digestive tract
• Uses laparoscopic surgery, a minimally invasive approach resulting in smaller scars and faster recovery
• Completed a research fellowship at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic in the USA
• Former Associate Professor at Uludag University School of Medicine
• Highly skilled in managing complex cases within a multidisciplinary surgical oncology team

Ezgi Sevic graduated from Hacettepe University as an honour student and specialises in medical nutrition for oncology at Medical Park Izmir.

• Provides clinical nutrition support for patients with cancer and chronic illnesses
• Trained in total parenteral nutrition – intravenous feeding for patients unable to swallow or digest food
• Member of the nutrition team at Hacettepe University Oncology Hospital
• Completed specialised training in bariatric and metabolic nutrition
• Expertise in managing weight and dietary needs during illness

Professor Kayihan Engin is a US-trained radiation oncologist and the Director of Oncological Sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital, where he leads the cancer treatment programme.

• Completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia focusing on thermoradiotherapy
• Former Research Fellow at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in the United States
• Previously served as the Chairman of Radiation Oncology at Uludağ University Medical College
• Recognised as a Professor of oncology, specialising in high-precision radiation for complex tumours