Adrenal Tumor Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine (2015–present). He has over 20 years of medical oncology experience and has held academic roles since 2010.

Education: MD, Istanbul University – Cerrahpaşa (1991–1997). Residency in Internal Medicine, Trakya University (1997–2002). Fellowship in Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2002–2004).

Practice: Medical Oncologist, Trakya University (2005–2008). Medical Oncologist, Elazığ Training and Research Hospital (2008–2010). Associate Professor of Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2010–2015). He previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force at Etimesgut Military Hospital (2004–2005).

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is an ESMO board-certified medical oncologist specialising in targeted systemic therapies for complex tumours, including adrenal and neuroendocrine cases.

• Board-certified by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) in Paris
• Uses Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT) – targeted radiation for neuroendocrine and adrenal tumours
• Clinical subinvestigator for major international trials with Roche, Pfizer, and AstraZeneca
• Published specific research on adrenal gland metastasis and neuroendocrine tumour management

Professor Mustafa Serkan Alemdar is a medical oncology specialist at Medical Park Antalya, focusing on managing complex tumour cases through targeted medical therapies.

• Double-specialised in both internal medicine and medical oncology
• Trained at Akdeniz University – a major Turkish regional teaching hospital
• Manages adrenal tumour cases with medication-based systemic treatments
• Focuses on evidence-based protocols to control tumour growth and symptoms

Professor Muzaffer Al is a surgical specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who focuses on keyhole techniques for complex abdominal growths.

• Trained in oncological cancer surgery at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Uses laparoscopic surgery for adrenal tumours, allowing for smaller incisions and faster recovery
• Completed advanced training in laparoscopic bariatric and antireflux procedures
• Specialises in using minimally invasive tools for surgical oncology cases

Specializations

Cancer Surgery

Pancreatic Surgery

Bile Duct Surgery

Bariatric Metabolic Surgery

Oncological Surgery

Breast Surgery

Gastric cancer

Colon cancer

Thyroid Cancer

Obesity Surgery

Diabetes Surgeries

Dr. Muhammed Mustafa Atci is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University, Liv Hospital Topkapı (2025–present). He previously served as Associate Professor and Education Coordinator at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital (2023–2025). He was also a Medical Oncologist there (2018–2021).

He has been a member of ASCO and the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology since 2018. He is the author or co-author of 19 peer-reviewed international papers on colon, breast, gastric, pancreatic, lung, thyroid, sarcoma, and colorectal cancers.

Notable works include a multicentre study on stage IIB colon cancer survival (Journal of Chemotherapy). He also studied the De Ritis ratio for lung metastasis in testicular cancer (Current Urology). His prognostic studies used PET/CT, MSI, lymph node ratio, and metabolic tumor volume.

Professor Elnur Sahibov is a specialist radiation oncologist at Emsey Hospital who focuses on precise tumour targeting using modern radiotherapy techniques.

• Trained at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Specialises in radiation oncology for managing both benign and malignant adrenal growths
• Uses targeted radiation to destroy tumour cells while protecting nearby healthy organs
• Member of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology

He is Ear – Nose – Throat and Head and Neck Surgery Specialist. In 1974 he graduated from Ankara Ataturk High School. After he finished preparatory class in English for 1 year in ODTU, he won Hacettepe University Eskisehir Medical Faculty.

In 1980 he finished Hacettepe University Eskisehir Medial Faculty. In 1984 he got his career education in the department of ENT in Hacettepe University Medical Center. He served his military service in Ankara Mevki Hastanesi as an ENT Specialist, in 1986 he began his conscription in state of Ordu Government Hospital.

He worked in Izmir Atatürk Education and Research Hospital as chief intern in 1989, as a chef assistant in 1991, as an instructor in 1994 and worked there till June 2008. On June 20088, he worked in Namik Kemal University Medical Faculty in head of the department of ENT, Head of Department of Surgical Medical and worked as a Medical Faculty member of University Senate finally, he resigned on August in 2010.