Stomach cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Sezer Sağlam is a leading specialist in gastrointestinal oncology at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, focusing on tumours of the digestive system.

• Completed a dedicated fellowship in gastrointestinal oncology at the Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (ENETS) for managing rare digestive tract cancers
• Board-certified medical oncologist with senior academic standing as a Professor
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Specialised in systemic treatments including targeted therapies and immunotherapy for stomach tumours

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 highly decorated oncologist who ranked first in Turkey's national medical oncology proficiency exam. He leads the oncology department at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Completed over 1,100 successful cancer treatment procedures
• Specialises in targeted therapy and immunotherapy for challenging stomach cancer cases
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Published 42 research articles in international medical journals
• Recognised with the Best Poster Award at the National Cancer Congress

Professor Yesim Yildirim is a leading authority in gastrointestinal oncology at the Johns Hopkins-affiliated Anadolu Medical Center, specialising in precision medicine for stomach cancer.

• Uses immunotherapy and targeted therapies to treat complex gastric tumours
• Holds a European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) board certification
• Completed advanced oncology training at the Rambam Medical Centre
• Published 80+ papers on precision medicine and systemic cancer treatments
• Co-authored international handbooks on managing advanced-stage cancer care

Dr Rahib Hasanov brings a global perspective to stomach cancer treatment, having refined his skills through an observership at Houston Methodist Hospital in the United States.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal system tumours including stomach and oesophageal cancers
• Uses targeted therapies and smart drugs to attack cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Expertise in immunotherapy to help the body's immune system fight stomach tumours
• Completed medical oncology training at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on personalised oncology treatments tailored to specific patient genetic profiles

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.

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.

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

• Serves as an attending physician in gastrointestinal oncology, specialising in stomach and digestive system tumours
• Holds a senior academic rank of Professor at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Maintains active membership in the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Expert in managing complex chemotherapy protocols for stomach cancer cases
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) since 2004