Esophageal cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr Saban Sec is a gastrointestinal specialist and the Specialist Physicians Representative for the Turkish Medical Oncology Association.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal cancers, focusing on oesophageal and stomach malignancies
• Published research on HER2-positive gastric tumours and innovative chemotherapy protocols
• Expert in managing neuroendocrine tumours originating in the digestive tract
• Uses Glasgow Prognostic Scores to personalise survival strategies for oncology patients
• Active member of the Istanbul Medical Chamber and national oncology associations

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli is a specialist medical oncologist at Istinye University Liv Hospital, focusing on tumours of the gastrointestinal system.

• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016 for his expertise in oncology
• Specialises in gastrointestinal cancers, providing targeted medical management for the digestive tract
• Gained extensive clinical experience at the specialised Ankara Oncology Clinic
• Previously served in the oncology department at Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital

Professor Gokhan Haciibrahimoglu is a leading thoracic surgeon at Medical Park Goztepe, specialising in complex surgical oncology for chest and oesophageal tumours.

• Completed a prestigious fellowship in thoracic and vascular surgery at the University of Paris-Sud
• Expert in VATS, using keyhole surgery for faster recovery and less post-operative pain
• Member of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
• Contributed to over 40 international research papers and scientific presentations on thoracic oncology
• Specialises in tracheal and mediastinal surgery for complex cancer cases

Associate Professor Alemdar is a dual-specialist in internal medicine and medical oncology at the Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Specialises in medical oncology for tumours of the digestive tract and oesophagus
• Completed specialist registrar training at Akdeniz University Hospital
• Manages systemic treatments including immunotherapy and targeted drug therapies
• Experienced in treating patients at major Turkish tertiary research hospitals

Associate Professor Hasan Mutlu leads the medical oncology department at Medical Park Antalya, focusing on targeted therapies for gastrointestinal malignancies.

• Specialises in targeted cancer therapies that attack specific cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Uses immunotherapy to boost the immune system's natural ability to fight tumours
• Provides next-generation genetic research to identify the most effective medication for each case
• Completed research at Akdeniz University – a top-tier Turkish medical institution
• Expert in managing complex chemotherapy protocols and complementary medicine

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.

Professor Yahya Ozel holds a fellowship in hepatobiliary surgery from Tokyo University Hospital, where he trained in stomach and oesophageal oncology under global leaders.

• Specialises in oncological surgery using advanced laparoscopic and robotic-assisted techniques
• Uses surgical endoscopy – allowing for internal imaging and tissue sampling without large incisions
• Holds the Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate for high standards in surgical practice
• Former academic faculty member at Dogus University training future specialist surgeons
• Maintains expertise in endocrine and hepatobiliary systems for complex cancer cases

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.

Professor Muzaffer Al holds prestigious certifications from Istanbul University in laparoscopic cancer surgery. He uses minimally invasive techniques at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals to treat complex tumours.

• Completed specialist oncology surgery training at the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Uses laparoscopic surgery – small incisions that mean less blood loss and faster recovery
• Specialises in laparoscopic antireflux procedures to manage chronic irritation in the oesophagus
• Trained at Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine in laparoscopic techniques