Testicular cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 2

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 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

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

Dr. Yesim Yildirim is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center. She specializes in immunotherapy and targeted therapy for breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. Dr. Yildirim is ESMO-certified and holds the rank of Professor. She completed training at Mount Vernon in the UK and Rambam Medical Center.

• Authored over 80 scientific publications on tumor biology and precision medicine.
• Treats complex cases including melanoma, sarcomas, and stage 4 lung cancer.
• Member of ASCO and the International Society of Gastrointestinal Oncology.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Hospital.

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.

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.

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. 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.

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 Turkan Ozturk Topcu brings deep clinical expertise to testicular cancer care at Valued Med Hub Hospitals, having trained at three of the world's most prestigious oncology centres.

• Trained at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA, a global leader in cancer research
• Completed specialist medical oncology training at the Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in chemotherapy and targeted systemic treatments for urogenital tumours
• Collaborated with international experts at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Florida

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

Dr. Yusuf Acikgoz is a medical oncologist at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital. He specializes in treating complex cancers, including lung, breast, and liver malignancies. He completed a fellowship at Ohio State University in the United States. Dr. Acikgoz manages treatments like chemotherapy, radioembolization, and immunotherapy.

• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
• Assistant Investigator for Phase III clinical trials, including the CheckMate-649 study.
• Certified in Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection at Ohio State University.
• Performs diagnostic procedures like biopsy, gastroscopy, and tumor marker testing.

The doctor is an oncologist specializing in the treatment of breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. Currently, the doctor practices at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

With a career spanning multiple esteemed institutions, the doctor has served as an Internal Medicine Specialist at Malatya State Hospital, a physician at Ankara Oncology Clinic, and a member of the Oncology Department at Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital.

The doctor graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Selcuk University and achieved the title of Associate Professor in 2016.