Colon cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Sezer Sağlam is a senior medical oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, where he focuses on gastrointestinal cancers. He holds a professorship in medical oncology and has dedicated his career to treating tumours of the digestive tract.

• Specialised in gastrointestinal oncology at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (ENETS)
• Fellowship-trained in medical oncology at the Istanbul Medical Faculty
• Expert in coordinating systemic therapy for colon and rectal tumours

Dr. Sefik Igdem is a radiation oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating head, neck, and prostate cancers. He currently serves as a Professor at Demiroğlu Bilim University. Dr. Igdem uses Truebeam STx and Halcyon systems for accurate radiotherapy.

• Specializes in conformal treatments for complex tumor cases.
• Treats various conditions including lung, breast, and brain tumors.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital that serves 200,000 patients annually.
• Completed his radiation oncology training at the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty.

Dr. Sinan Karaaslan is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in treating breast, colorectal, and urogenital system cancers. Dr. Karaaslan brings clinical expertise from major institutions, including Medical Park and Gülhane Military Medical Academy. He works at a hospital affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Holds personal certification from the European Society for Medical Oncology.
• Treats complex conditions, including stage 4 colon and lung cancers.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology and Turkish Lung Cancer societies.
• Performs systemic therapies such as immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy.

Professor Serkan Keskin ranked first in Turkey's national oncology proficiency exam and has managed over 1,100 cancer treatments at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Specialises in targeted therapy – drugs that attack specific cancer cells with less damage to healthy tissue
• Uses immunotherapy to help the immune system recognise and destroy colon cancer cells
• Published 42 articles in international journals regarding cancer treatment outcomes
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and European Society for Medical Oncology

Professor Suleyman Alici is a senior medical oncologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental – a leading JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

• Specialises in medical oncology for gastrointestinal tract tumours
• Coordinates multidisciplinary care for bowel and colon cancer stages
• Practices at a major international hospital with Joint Commission International accreditation
• Focuses on systemic therapies and personalised medical treatment plans

Professor Yesim Yildirim is a leading medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center, specialising in targeted therapies and immunotherapy for gastrointestinal cancers. She is a recognized expert in precision medicine, having co-authored major textbooks on managing complex cancer cases.

• Awarded the Orazio Rudell Fellowship for her work in colorectal cancer care
• Focuses on targeted therapies that attack cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Member of the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) board
• Uses immunotherapy to boost the immune system's natural ability to fight bowel tumours
• Professor at Halic University with over 80 international medical publications

Dr Rahib Hasanov is a medical oncologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental who specialises in personalised treatment plans for gastrointestinal tumours. He gained international perspective through an observership at Houston Methodist Hospital in the United States.

• Focuses on colon and rectal cancers using modern systemic therapies
• Uses targeted therapies and 'smart drugs' to attack cancer cells specifically
• Treats patients with immunotherapies to help the immune system fight the illness
• Completed his medical oncology fellowship at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of international oncology networks with experience treating diverse global patient groups

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 Seref Komurcu is a highly credentialed oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center, holding both American ECFMG and European ESMO certifications. He specialises in colon cancer management and systemic therapies.

• Published over 110 research papers on advanced cancer management
• Former Professor of Medical Oncology at Gulhane Military Medical Academy
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology
• Specialises in treating solid tumours including colorectal and lung cancers
• Awarded for outstanding service and teaching in medical oncology

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.