Brain Cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Yesim Yildirim is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center. She specializes in immunotherapy and targeted therapy for breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. Dr. Yildirim is ESMO-certified and holds the rank of Professor. She completed training at Mount Vernon in the UK and Rambam Medical Center.

• Authored over 80 scientific publications on tumor biology and precision medicine.
• Treats complex cases including melanoma, sarcomas, and stage 4 lung cancer.
• Member of ASCO and the International Society of Gastrointestinal Oncology.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Heves Sürmeli is a specialist in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology. She received her medical degree (M.D.) from Eskişehir Osmangazi University in 2004. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul (2005–2010). She then completed subspecialty training in Medical Oncology at the same hospital (2014–2017).

At the same center, she served as a Medical Oncology Specialist (2017–2023). She then worked as Administrative and Clinical Director (2023–2026). Her clinical interests include breast, lung, gynecologic, gastrointestinal, and urologic cancers.

She has published many articles in international peer‑reviewed journals. She has presented at national and international conferences. She is active in professional societies. She has received several awards.

Professor Mustafa Özdoğan leads the Medical Oncology Department at Memorial Antalya Hospital, bringing senior leadership to complex brain cancer cases.

• Coordinates systemic therapies for brain tumours within a multidisciplinary hospital setting
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Authored over 40 scientific articles on advanced cancer treatment protocols
• Maintains professional standing with the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Former academic at Akdeniz University specialising in internal medicine and oncology

Dr. Seref Komurcu is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in treating breast, lung, colorectal, and solid cancers. Dr. Komurcu holds both ECFMG and ESMO certifications. He previously served as a professor at Gülhane Military Medical Academy.

• Published over 110 scientific papers on cancer management.
• Provides immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy treatments.
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
• Works at a clinic affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Dr. Mehmet Dogu Canoglu is a radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in precise tumor targeting using MR Linac and CyberKnife technologies. Dr. Canoglu trained at Kocaeli University. He previously served at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He treats various cancers, including complex brain, prostate, and lung tumors.

• Expert in Varian TrueBeam and Trilogy radiation delivery systems.
• Performs stereotaxic radiosurgery and targeted radiotherapy for sarcomas.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.
• Treats patients at a clinic ranked among the world's top 10 for medical tourism.

Dr. Eda Tanrikulu is a clinical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. She ranked 3rd nationally in Turkey's minor specialty medical exam. Dr. Tanrikulu specializes in chemotherapy and individualized cancer treatments. She works at a facility affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Served as the head of the medical oncology unit at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital.
• Participated in global training at Oxford University and ESMO in Manchester.
• Treats gastrointestinal, urological, lung, and breast cancers.
• Member of the American and European Societies of Medical Oncology.

Dr. Necdet Uskent is a medical oncologist and hematologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He was part of the pioneering team that performed Turkey's first bone marrow transplant. Dr. Uskent holds the European Medical Oncology Certificate and focuses on breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. He works at a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Founder of the Turkish Oncology Group (TOG).
• A founding member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.
• Served as a visiting lecturer at Royal Free and University College Hospital in London.
• Treats complex hematological conditions including lymphomas and myeloma.

Dr. Sezer Saglam is a medical oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating gastrointestinal and breast cancers. His research on rectal cancer timing has influenced global treatment protocols. Dr. Saglam develops personalized therapy plans using targeted medicine and precision techniques.

• Nominated for the International Best Researcher Award for work on liver cancer.
• Leads clinical trials focused on targeted therapies and precision oncology.
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
• Certified by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).

Professor Tahsin Ozadli specialises in medical oncology with a focus on advanced-stage digestive and gastrointestinal cancers at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Trained at the Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital
• Specialises in chemotherapy and targeted therapies for complex oncological cases
• Conducts clinical research into cancer outcomes published via Google Scholar
• Former consultant at the Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital oncology clinic

Associate Professor Yusuf Acikgoz brings global expertise to brain cancer care following his tenure at the Ohio State University – one of the premier oncology research centres in the United States.

• Treats complex brain tumours using the latest medical oncology protocols
• Served as an investigator for major Phase III clinical trials
• Maintains active membership in the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Completed specialised immuno-oncology training through the Central European Cooperative Oncology Group in Vienna

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli is a medical oncology specialist at Istinye University Liv Hospital, focusing on targeted drug therapies.

• Earned his Associate Professor title in 2016 for research excellence in oncology
• Expert in systemic treatments including chemotherapy and immunotherapy protocols
• Practised at the Ankara Oncology Clinic, one of Turkey's major cancer centres
• Specialises in treating solid tumours with focus on gastrointestinal and lung malignancies
• Trained at Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine with extensive clinical research background