Gallbladder Cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 3

The doctor is a highly skilled radiation oncologist with extensive experience in treating a wide range of cancers using advanced radiation therapy techniques. They have a proven track record in improving patient outcomes through personalized treatment plans and cutting-edge technology.

Board certified in radiation oncology, the doctor has contributed to numerous clinical trials and research studies, enhancing the understanding and effectiveness of radiation treatments. They are committed to continuous learning and have attended multiple international conferences to stay abreast of the latest developments in the field.

Associate Professor Yusuf Acikgoz brings high-level expertise to gallbladder cancer care, having recently completed a medical oncology residency at the Ohio State University.

• Specialises in medical oncology at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital
• Investigator in Phase III clinical trials for immunotherapy outcomes
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Hold certifications in Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection
• Completed specialized immuno-oncology training through the Central European Cooperative Oncology Group

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli is a specialist oncologist at Istinye University Liv Hospital with a focused practice in gastrointestinal cancers.

• Treats complex gallbladder and biliary tract malignancies using modern chemotherapy protocols
• Earned the title of Associate Professor in 2016 for his academic and clinical contributions
• Practised at the Ankara Oncology Clinic – one of Turkey's specialised cancer treatment centres
• Member of the medical faculty at Istinye University – training the next generation of specialists

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is an ESMO-certified medical oncologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital, specialising in targeted therapies and immunotherapy for gastrointestinal cancers.

• Served as a sub-investigator on major international clinical trials for targeted cancer drugs
• Expert in Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT) – a molecular treatment that delivers radiation directly to tumour cells
• Board-certified by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Published research on drug desensitisation protocols to help patients manage treatment reactions

Education and Specialization

• 2006: Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• 2014: Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Internal Medicine
• 2018: Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Oncology

Experience

• 2006 - 2008: Konya Derebucak District Hospital
• 2009 - 2015: Akdeniz University Hospital
• 2015: Antalya Kaş State Hospital
• 2015 - 2016: İnönü University Faculty of Medicine
• 2016 - 2021: Akdeniz University Hospital
• 2021 - 2023: Antalya Training and Research Hospital

Professor Ozden is a medical oncology specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik with a strong background in managing complex malignancies and internal medicine.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in the English medical programme
• Specialises in medical oncology, focusing on systemic treatments for hepatobiliary tumours
• Completed internal medicine residency at one of Turkey's most prestigious medical faculties
• Develops personalised chemotherapy and targeted therapy protocols for advanced-stage cases

Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine (2015–present). He has over 20 years of medical oncology experience and has held academic roles since 2010.

Education: MD, Istanbul University – Cerrahpaşa (1991–1997). Residency in Internal Medicine, Trakya University (1997–2002). Fellowship in Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2002–2004).

Practice: Medical Oncologist, Trakya University (2005–2008). Medical Oncologist, Elazığ Training and Research Hospital (2008–2010). Associate Professor of Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2010–2015). He previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force at Etimesgut Military Hospital (2004–2005).

Assoc. Prof. Atakan Topçu, M.D., is a medical oncologist at Medipol University and Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, colorectal, gastric, and neuroendocrine cancers. His work also covers targeted therapies, immunotherapy, geriatric oncology, and cancer-related malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia.

He has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed papers. Recent work includes a 2024 Frontiers in Medicine study on geriatric syndromes and a 2023 Future Oncology paper on sarcopenia and anxiety in lung cancer. He has also published on the CONUT score in breast cancer and on malnutrition in HER2-negative metastatic gastric cancer.

Dr. Topçu serves on the Editorial Board of BMC Cancer. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, ESMO, and the Turkish Geriatrics Society. Education and training: M.D., Uludağ University; residency in Internal Medicine, Marmara University; fellowship in Medical Oncology, Bezmialem Vakıf University.

Assoc. Prof. Ayşe İrem Yasin, M.D., is a medical oncologist who specializes in solid tumors. Her clinical focus includes breast, lung, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, and urologic cancers. She also treats brain and other CNS tumors, soft tissue sarcomas, head and neck cancers, adenocarcinomas, melanoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, and cancers of unknown primary. She practices at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital (2025–present). She previously worked at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital (2023–2025).

She completed a Medical Oncology fellowship at Bezmialem Vakıf University (2019–2022). This followed an Internal Medicine residency at the same institution (2012–2016). Her international experience includes the Breast Cancer Unit at the University of Piemonte Orientale in Novara (2022). She also trained at Basel University Hospital, Cleveland Clinic, and Harvard Medical School. She holds the ESMO Board Certificate (2022).

Professor Muzaffer Al is a surgical specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with high-level training in oncological cancer surgery from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialises in laparoscopic oncological surgery for gallbladder and digestive system cancers
• Uses minimally invasive techniques to reduce pain and speed up post-operative recovery
• Completed specialist training at the prestigious KTÜ Faculty of Medicine Farabi Hospital
• Trained in laparoscopic metabolic and bariatric surgery for complex cases