Esophageal cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 4

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

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 Ozden is a medical oncology specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik who trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialises in medical oncology at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine – a major Turkish regional teaching hospital
• Manages complex medication regimes for patients with advanced-stage tumours
• Uses evidence-based protocols to coordinate chemotherapy and targeted treatments
• Holds a subspecialty qualification specifically in medical oncology for cancer care

Uzm. Dr. Erkan Göcen is a Radiation Oncology Specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital (Optimed Health Group). He graduated from İstanbul University, İstanbul Faculty of Medicine (Çapa) in 2003.

Career: He trained and practiced in Radiation Oncology from 2010 to 2012. He worked in public and private health institutions from 2012 to 2016. He served in the private medical sector as a Radiation Oncology Specialist from 2016 to 2023. He has been at Optimed Hospital since 2024.

Clinical interests: cancers of the brain, head and neck, esophagus, stomach, colorectal, pancreas, prostate, bladder, lung, soft tissues (sarcomas), skin, uterus and cervix, and breast. Affiliations: Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology (TROD) and Tekirdağ Medical Chamber. Languages: English and Turkish.

Professor Keun Chil Park leads the Division of Hematology-Oncology at Samsung Medical Center, one of Asia's most prominent cancer research institutions.

• Specialises in medical oncology for tumours of the oesophagus and upper gastrointestinal tract
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) for global treatment standards
• Registered with the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) for contemporary protocols
• Holds senior membership with the Korean Association for Clinical Oncology (KACO)
• Focuses on multidisciplinary care for complex head, neck, and chest cancers

Professor Choi Yong Soo serves as a senior Thoracic Surgeon at Samsung Medical Center – a leading institution for oesophageal oncology. He specialises in surgical interventions for tumours within the chest and oesophagus.

• Performs complex oesophageal resections to remove cancerous tumours from the gullet
• Focuses on thoracic surgical techniques to improve patient recovery times
• Practices at a hospital recognised for high-volume cancer surgery success
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams for integrated cancer care plans

The doctor is a highly specialized surgeon with extensive expertise in oncological and metabolic procedures. The clinical focus encompasses a wide range of cancer surgeries, including complex interventions for pancreatic, bile duct, gastric, colon, and thyroid malignancies, as well as specialized breast surgery.

In addition to oncology, the doctor is proficient in bariatric and metabolic surgery, providing advanced surgical solutions for obesity and diabetes management. The practice is dedicated to delivering comprehensive surgical care, utilizing evidence-based techniques to address both malignant conditions and metabolic health disorders.