Pancreatic cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 2

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 is a pioneer in cancer genetics who applies Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) to map over 600 genes for personalised cancer therapy.

• Ranked 1st in Turkey's Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam
• Uses genetic mapping to identify targeted drugs for complex tumours
• Performed 900+ oncology procedures including targeted chemotherapy
• Published 42 articles in international medical journals
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Dr Rahib Hasanov is a medical oncology specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental who focuses on gastrointestinal tumours, including pancreatic and oesophageal cancers.

• Trained at the Houston Methodist Hospital in the USA via an observership programme
• Uses targeted therapies – 'smart drugs' that attack cancer cells with less damage to healthy tissue
• Provides immunotherapies – treatments that help the body's own immune system fight tumours
• Specialised in personalised oncology – tailoring treatment plans to the specific biology of the tumour
• Completed his medical oncology fellowship at the Marmara University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Yesim Yildirim is a leading medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center, specialising in targeted therapies and immunotherapy for gastrointestinal malignancies.

• Focuses on precision medicine – using genetic profiling to select drugs that specifically target pancreatic cancer cells
• Completed advanced oncology training at the Rambam Medical Centre, a major international research hub
• Published 80+ scientific works and co-authored expert handbooks on managing complex cancer cases
• Recognised as a certified expert by the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)

Dr. Seref Komurcu is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in treating breast, lung, colorectal, and solid cancers. Dr. Komurcu holds both ECFMG and ESMO certifications. He previously served as a professor at Gülhane Military Medical Academy.

• Published over 110 scientific papers on cancer management.
• Provides immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy treatments.
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
• Works at a clinic affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

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 Eyüboğlu is a high-volume oncological surgeon who has performed over 900 Whipple procedures at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Specialises in the Whipple procedure – a complex operation to remove tumours from the head of the pancreas
• Refined his surgical skills at Johns Hopkins University in the USA
• Lecturer at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on surgical oncology for pancreatic and digestive tract tumours
• Member of international surgical societies specialising in gastrointestinal cancer

Professor Sadi Kerem Okutur is an award-winning oncologist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, recognised by the Turkish Medical Oncology Association for his significant research contributions.

• Specialises in immuno-oncology, using the immune system to target cancer cells
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Author of over 20 scientific papers and 10 book chapters on oncology
• Focused on personalised drug therapies and modern chemotherapy protocols
• Active member of the Turkish Association for Cancer Research and Control

Professor Ayhan Erdemir is a high-volume general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center, specialising in surgical oncology and complex abdominal procedures.

• Performs robotic-assisted surgery using the da Vinci system for smaller incisions
• Specialises in cytoreductive surgery to remove visible abdominal tumours
• Administers HIPEC, a heated chemotherapy treatment applied directly during operation
• Holding a Turkish Surgery Qualification Certificate for verified surgical standards
• Former Assistant Physician-in-Chief at Maltepe University Medical School

Professor Sezer Saglam is a senior medical oncologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with deep expertise in gastrointestinal cancers. He has served as a dedicated specialist in the field since 2005.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal oncology, focusing on tumours of the digestive system and pancreas
• Member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (ENET) for specialised tumour cases
• Held a fellowship in medical oncology at the prestigious Istanbul University
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Full Professor of Medical Oncology since 2016 at a leading Turkish clinical centre