Testicular Cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 2

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

• Specialises in medical oncology, focusing on systemic treatments for urological malignancies
• Previously served as an Education Officer at Prof Dr Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital
• Published research contributor to the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology
• Highly experienced in managing chemotherapy protocols for complex cancer stages
• Dual-certified in internal medicine and medical oncology

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 is a decorated medical oncologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital who ranked first in Turkey's national oncology proficiency examinations.

• Specialises in chemotherapy and targeted therapy for testicular cancer cases
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Awarded by the National Cancer Congress for his oncology research
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Trained at the Istanbul University Institute of Oncology

Prof. Yeşim (Yesim) Yıldırım — Medical Oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center (since 2011). ESMO-certified specialist, Professor since 2021, author of 80+ scientific publications. Trained at top centers — Rambam (Israel) and Mount Vernon (UK). Treats breast, lung, and gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, as well as melanoma and sarcomas; uses immunotherapy and targeted therapy.

Why patients choose Dr. Yeşim Yıldırım:

• 20+ years of clinical practice; Professor of Medical Oncology since 2021.
• 80+ peer-reviewed publications in tumor biology, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy — treatment plans are based on up-to-date evidence.
• ESMO certification — from Europe’s leading oncology society — confirms high qualification and continuous training to international standards.

Dr Rahib Hasanov brings international expertise to Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, having completed a specialised observership at the prestigious Houston Methodist Hospital in the United States.

• Specialises in urogenital system tumours, including targeted treatment for testicular cancer
• Uses immunotherapies and 'smart drugs' to treat cancers with fewer side effects
• Focuses on personalised oncology, tailoring drug protocols to a patient's specific genetic profile
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa, one of Turkey's most respected medical faculties
• Member of the medical oncology fellowship programme at Marmara University

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.

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 Sezer Saglam is a leading medical oncologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with senior expertise in managing complex malignancies.

• Specialises in medical oncology at a JCI-accredited centre of excellence
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Completed specialized training at the Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Experienced in coordinating multidisciplinary care for clinical oncology cases

Dr. Ahmet Belici is an experienced medical oncologist with 20+ years of experience specializing in sarcoma and lung cancer treatments.

Tahsin Ozadli is a medical oncology specialist who trained at the Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital – one of Turkey's premier cancer centres.

• Focuses on medical oncology for complex solid tumours and urological malignancies
• Experienced in treating gastrointestinal cancers including oesophageal and gastric cases
• Holds a research profile at Selcuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine
• Practises at Valued Med Hub Hospitals using evidence-based systemic therapies

Professor Selami Albayrak leads the urology department at Medipol Mega University Hospital – one of Turkey's largest private medical facilities. He holds a senior academic position as a professor at Istanbul Medipol University.

• Treats urological cancers including testicular and prostate cases
• Performs robot-assisted surgery for precision and faster patient recovery
• Recognised by the Turkish Urology Association
• Focuses on kidney transplantation and oncological urology
• Coordinates multidisciplinary care for patients with complex cancers

Dr Saban Sec is a respected medical oncologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who leads the representative body for specialists within the Turkish Medical Oncology Association.

• Specialises in urogenital cancers, including targeted management for testicular and prostate malignancies
• Expert in managing rare tumours and complex sarcomas using evidence-based chemotherapy protocols
• Active researcher in metabolic tumour volume and prognostic markers to predict patient treatment responses
• Member of the Istanbul Medical Chamber and the Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Professor Ozcan Yildiz is a senior medical oncologist at Medipol Mega University Hospital with a strong track record in treating rare and complex germ cell tumours.

• Specialises in managing dysgerminoma and gestational choriocarcinoma tumours
• Focuses on gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumours and metastatic cases
• Actively contributes to international oncology research with over 15 published peer-reviewed studies
• Expert in managing paraneoplastic syndromes – secondary conditions caused by a patient's immune response to cancer