Breast cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 4

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. Mustafa Serkan Alemdar is a clinical oncologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in treating complex solid tumors and blood cancers. Dr. Alemdar completed his medical degree and oncology fellowship at Akdeniz University. He is an active member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.

• Treats a wide range of cancers including breast, lung, and prostate.
• Expert in hematology-oncology for conditions like leukemia, myeloma, and lymphoma.
• Performs systemic therapies such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted biological therapy.
• Works at a facility that houses specialized oncology-bone marrow units and LINAC technology.

Professor Seyda Gunduz leads the medical oncology team at Istinye University Hospital Bahcesehir, specialising in the expert evaluation of breast masses.

• Holds a senior academic position as Professor of Medical Oncology
• Focuses on diagnosing and treating various stages of breast cancer
• Works within the JCI-accredited Istinye University Hospital system
• Practices at a major university research and training centre

Associate Professor Baha Zengel holds a doctorate in basic oncology and performs breast-conserving surgeries at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Specialises in oncoplastic breast surgery – removes tumours while prioritising the aesthetic appearance of the breast
• Uses ROLL and SNOLL techniques to precisely locate and remove non-palpable breast lesions
• Performs sentinel lymph node biopsies to check if cancer has spread without removing unnecessary tissue
• Serves as a founding board member of the Basic Oncology Association

Associate Professor Hasan Mutlu is a medical oncology specialist at Medical Park Antalya who focuses on targeted cancer therapies and next-generation genetic research.

• Specialises in immunotherapy, using the body's immune system to recognise and destroy cancer cells
• Expert in targeted therapy, which uses drugs to attack specific proteins that fuel tumour growth
• Trained at Akdeniz University, one of Turkey's premier institutions for internal medicine and oncology
• Provides complementary medicine options alongside clinical treatments for better patient wellbeing
• Experienced in managing chemotherapy protocols for various stages of the disease

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.

Associate Professor Tarik Salman brings high-level expertise from the Moffitt Cancer Center in the USA to his medical oncology practice at Medicalpoint International.

• Specialises in comprehensive genomic profiling to create individualised breast cancer treatment plans
• Uses targeted therapies and immunotherapy to attack cancer cells with precision
• Expert in cancer vaccines and clinical research for breast oncology cases
• Completed an observership at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York
• Member of both the European and American Societies of Medical Oncology

Professor Muzaffer Al leads the surgical team at Büyük Anadolu Hospital – he is a specialist in general surgery with training in oncological cancer surgery.

• Trained in oncological cancer surgery at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Uses laparoscopic surgery – a minimally invasive technique that uses small incisions for quicker recovery
• Specialises in managing complex abdominal and breast-related cancer cases
• Completed specialised training in laparoscopic surgical techniques at Çapa Faculty of Medicine

Professor Yahya Ozel is a senior oncological surgeon who trained at the prestigious Tokyo University Hospital in Japan under world-renowned experts.

• Specialises in oncological surgery for tumours of the endocrine and glandular systems
• Uses laparoscopic and robotic surgery – minimally invasive techniques that result in smaller scars and faster recovery
• Holds the Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate in surgical endoscopy
• Former academic faculty member at Dogus University – one of Turkey's established private medical institutions

Professor Cagatay Arslan is a senior medical oncologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who specialises in treating breast cancer and complex internal medicine cases.

• Trained at Hacettepe University Oncology Hospital – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical institutions
• Holds full membership with the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Manages therapy for broad cancer types including breast and gastrointestinal tumours
• Specialises in medical oncology to provide chemotherapy and targeted drug therapies