Small intestine cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Karaaslan is a senior medical oncologist at the JCI-accredited Anadolu Medical Center, where he specialises in managing complex gastrointestinal and colorectal malignancies.

• Focuses on systemic therapies for small intestine cancer and colorectal tumours
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Society and Turkish Lung Cancer Society
• Completed advanced fellowship training at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty
• Served as a medical oncology specialist at the Gülhane Military Medical Academy
• Affiliated with a centre that collaborates with Johns Hopkins Medicine

Professor Serkan Keskin ranked first in Turkey's Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam – he brings elite academic expertise to small intestine cancer care at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Has managed over 1,100 oncology treatments using evidence-based protocols
• Expert in targeted therapy and immunotherapy to attack cancer at a molecular level
• Published 42 articles in international journals on emerging cancer treatments
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Award-winning researcher recognised for clinical excellence at the National Cancer Congress

Dr Rahib Hasanov is a Houston Methodist-trained oncologist specialising in gastrointestinal tumours at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Focuses on personalized oncology treatments for small intestine and digestive tract cancers
• Uses targeted therapies and 'smart drugs' to attack cancer cells specifically
• Applies immunotherapies to help the body's immune system fight tumour growth
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, a premier Turkish institution
• Manages complex cases for international patients from Europe and the United States

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

• Holds a Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management from Bilgi University
• Member of the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) and certified by their clinical examinations
• Completed advanced oncology training at the Rambam Medical Centre in Israel
• Co-authored multiple books on precision medicine and clinical oncology protocols
• Awarded the Hans Wyder Fellowship for her research into immunology and cancer care

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 Sadi Kerem Okutur is an award-winning oncologist at Memorial Bahçelievler, recognised for his research into targeted cancer therapies.

• Received the Oncology Research Award from the Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Expert in immuno-oncology, using the body's immune system to fight malignant tumours
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Published over 20 scientific papers and 10 book chapters on modern oncology
• Specialises in medical oncology protocols at JCI-accredited Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital

Professor Seref Komurcu is an ESMO-certified medical oncologist at the Johns Hopkins-affiliated Anadolu Medical Center, where he leads complex cancer treatment plans.

• Specialises in solid tumours including colorectal and small intestine malignancies
• Holds a certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Published over 110 research papers on global cancer management protocols
• Former Professor of Medical Oncology at Gulhane Military Medical Academy

Professor Ayhan Erdemir is a highly skilled general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine. He focuses on complex abdominal oncology cases using precision surgical techniques.

• Certified in da Vinci robotic surgery for minimally invasive tumour removal
• Uses Cytoreductive Surgery combined with HIPEC for abdominal cancer spread
• Completed specialist surgical oncology training in Istanbul
• Former Assistant Professor at Maltepe University Medical School
• Holds the Turkish Surgery Qualification Recertification for clinical standards

Dr. Mehmet Dogu Canoglu is a radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in precise tumor targeting using MR Linac and CyberKnife technologies. Dr. Canoglu trained at Kocaeli University. He previously served at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He treats various cancers, including complex brain, prostate, and lung tumors.

• Expert in Varian TrueBeam and Trilogy radiation delivery systems.
• Performs stereotaxic radiosurgery and targeted radiotherapy for sarcomas.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.
• Treats patients at a clinic ranked among the world's top 10 for medical tourism.

Dr. Necdet Uskent is a medical oncologist and hematologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He was part of the pioneering team that performed Turkey's first bone marrow transplant. Dr. Uskent holds the European Medical Oncology Certificate and focuses on breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. He works at a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Founder of the Turkish Oncology Group (TOG).
• A founding member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.
• Served as a visiting lecturer at Royal Free and University College Hospital in London.
• Treats complex hematological conditions including lymphomas and myeloma.

Professor Sezer Saglam is a leading medical oncologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with a dedicated focus on gastrointestinal cancers.

• Specialised in gastrointestinal oncology at the Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (ENETs) for rare bowel cancers
• Holds a professorship in medical oncology – the highest academic rank
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Uses systemic therapies to manage tumours within the digestive tract