Sarcoma Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Dr. Erkan Karatas is an ENT and maxillofacial surgeon at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in skull base surgery and cochlear implant placement. Dr. Karatas has contributed to over 100 medical articles. He completed specialized training at prestigious centers in the US, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.

• Member of 11 professional associations, including the American Academy of Otolaryngology.
• Expert in complex surgeries for thyroid, tongue, and larynx cancers.
• Performs specialized procedures like stapedectomy, tympanoplasty, and orthognathic surgery.
• Works at an AACI-accredited hospital that treats 565,000 patients annually.

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

Dr. Duygu Derin is a leading oncologist at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul. She specializes in diagnostics and care for gastrointestinal, lung, and gynecologic cancers. Dr. Derin holds the rank of Associate Professor. She has published over 30 scientific papers on malignancy treatment. She practices at a JCI-accredited facility known for its high safety standards.

• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).
• Treats complex cases including stage 4 lung cancer and uterine neoplasms.
• Focuses on tumors of the stomach, liver, pancreas, and colon.
• Member of the Turkish Association of Oncologists.

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is a highly regarded medical oncologist specializing in complex sarcoma care at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

• ESMO Board Certified specialist with advanced training in medical oncology and immunology
• Expert in managing Ewing's Sarcoma using high-dose chemotherapy for better patient outcomes
• Specialises in treating resistant desmoid tumours and metastatic osteosarcoma with targeted therapies
• Sub-investigator for major international clinical trials involving NTRK-fusion positive solid tumours
• Extensively published researcher on salvage therapies for heavily pretreated sarcoma cases

Dr. Atakan Topcu is a medical oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating solid tumors including lung, breast, and colorectal cancers. Dr. Topcu is an Associate Professor with over 50 peer-reviewed scientific publications. He sits on the Editorial Board of the medical journal BMC Cancer.

• Expertise in immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and geriatric oncology care.
• Treats cancer-related malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia.
• Maintains active membership in the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital specializing in advanced oncology treatments.

Professor Turkan Ozturk Topcu brings international expertise to sarcoma care, having refined her skills at the world-renowned MD Anderson Cancer Centre in the USA.

• Specialises in soft tissue sarcomas and skeletal system tumours
• Uses systemic therapies to target and control rare connective tissue cancers
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Practises at Biruni University Hospital, a major academic medical centre
• Holds a professorship in clinical oncology, leading complex treatment plans

Dr Elnur Sahibov is a radiation oncology specialist at Emsey Hospital who focuses on targeted treatment for soft tissue and bone tumours.

• Trained at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Specialises in radiation oncology for managing complex cases
• Uses targeted radiotherapy to destroy tumour cells while protecting healthy surrounding tissue
• Member of international oncological circles through Marmara University English-language programmes

Dr Kabra leads the Oncological Surgery department at Fortis Memorial Research Institute – one of India's most technically advanced hospitals.

• Specialises in surgical management of soft tissue and bone tumours
• Trained at the Tata Memorial Hospital – India's premier cancer treatment and research centre
• Holds a Senior Residency from the prestigious Royal Adelaide Hospital in Australia
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh) and the Indian Association of Surgical Oncology

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