Sarcoma Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin is the former Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University. He currently leads the oncology team at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Specialises in medical oncology for soft tissue and bone tumours
• Former Education Officer at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital
• Oversees systemic treatments including chemotherapy and targeted therapy for sarcomas
• Senior medical oncologist with experience leading university-level oncology departments

The doctor specializes in managing breast cancer, colorectal, and urogenital system cancers. With extensive experience since 2014 at Anadolu Medical Center, the doctor has previously served at Medical Park Hospital, Kocaeli Derince Education and Research Hospital, and Erzurum Regional Education and Research Hospital. The doctor's military service included a role as a Medical Oncology specialist at Gülhane Military Medical Academy.

Educational achievements include a degree in general medicine from Istanbul University and specializations in internal medicine and medical oncology. The doctor is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Medical Oncology Society, and the Turkish Lung Cancer Society.

Professor Serkan Keskin ranked first in Turkey's Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam and has managed over 900 cancer cases at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Specialises in targeted therapy and immunotherapy for soft tissue and bone tumours
• Maintains international treatment standards as a member of ASCO and ESMO
• Published 50+ research papers in global medical journals with 1,100 citations
• Awarded by the National Cancer Congress for his contributions to clinical oncology

Professor Yesim Yildirim is a leading medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center with specialist training in immunotherapy and precision medicine from top institutions in London and Switzerland.

• Specialises in targeted therapies for gastrointestinal and soft tissue malignancies
• Trained in immuno-oncology at the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre in London
• Certified by the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) for specialist expertise
• Co-author of 'Handbook of Precision Medicine in Cancer Care' on modern treatment protocols
• Member of the European School of Oncology and European Society of Medical Oncology

The doctor is an ECFMG and ESMO-certified medical and breast oncologist with over 20 years of experience, specializing in solid cancer, breast cancer, colorectal, and lung cancer treatment. Since 2016, the doctor has been a medical oncology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center.

The doctor graduated from Gülhane Military Medical Academy with a degree in general medicine and completed specialties in internal and medical oncology. The doctor has been a professor and associate professor at Gülhane Military Medical Academy, contributing significantly to medical education.

With over 110 papers on cancer management, the doctor is a member of several prestigious oncology organizations.

Prof. Dr. Sezer Sağlam is a medical oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in gastrointestinal and breast cancers. He has contributed to cancer care through research, especially with his study on the best timing for surgery after neoadjuvant therapy in rectal cancer. This work has influenced global treatment protocols.

Dr. Sağlam has led clinical trials in targeted therapies and precision medicine. His research on liver-transplanted patients with hepatocellular carcinoma was nominated for the 2024 International Best Researcher Award. He is a member of ASCO, ESMO, and ENET. Dr. Sağlam provides personalized and evidence-based oncology care.

Dr. Rahib Hasanov is a medical oncologist. He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (1999–2005). He completed an internal medicine residency (2009–2013) and a medical oncology fellowship at Marmara University (2015–2018). He also completed an observership at Houston Methodist Hospital (2006–2007).

He focuses on personalized oncology. His treatments include immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and novel agents. His clinical interests include gastrointestinal, breast, lung, and genitourinary cancers.

He attends national and international conferences. He welcomes patients from Turkey, Azerbaijan, Montenegro, Georgia, Uzbekistan, the Middle East, Europe, and the United States.

Dr. Mehmet Doğu Canoğlu is a radiation oncologist. He graduated from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his residency in radiation oncology at Kocaeli University from 2006 to 2012.

He completed his compulsory service at Diyarbakır Training and Research Hospital. He then worked at Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital and at Medipol Mega University Hospital from 2015 to 2017. Since 2017, he has been a radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center.

The doctor graduated from Ankara University Medical School and completed residency training in internal medicine at Ankara GATA Medical School. Specializing in medical oncology and hematology, the doctor completed a clinical fellowship in the USA. A pioneer in Turkey, the doctor was part of the team that performed the first bone marrow transplantation in the country. The doctor has served as a visiting lecturer at prestigious institutions in London and Switzerland. Holding the European Medical Oncology Certificate, the doctor is a founding member of both The Turkish Society of Medical Oncology and the Turkish Oncology Group. The clinical focus includes breast, gastrointestinal, lung cancers, lymphomas, and myeloma.

Professor Ahmet Bilici is a leading medical oncologist at Medipol Mega University Hospital, where he provides clinical leadership in managing bone and soft tissue tumours.

• Specialises in medical oncology with a focus on systemic treatments for sarcoma
• Delivers care at one of Turkey's largest university-affiliated medical centres
• Member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology
• Focuses on personalized treatment protocols for complex cancer cases
• Expertise includes lung cancer and gastrointestinal oncology management

Professor Tahsin Ozadli is a medical oncology specialist who refined his expertise at the Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital – one of the region's premier dedicated cancer centres.

• Specialises in medical oncology for gastrointestinal and soft tissue malignancies
• Focuses on systemic therapies for oesophageal and gastric cancers
• Experienced in managing complex cases within dedicated oncology research hospitals
• Uses evidence-based protocols to treat diverse solid tumour types
• Active researcher with numerous citations in international oncological literature