Chemotherapy Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Associate Professor Yusuf Acikgoz brings high-level expertise from The Ohio State University to Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital, where he has performed over 900 treatments.

• Holds specialist qualifications in both Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology
• Served as an investigator for major Phase III clinical trials including CheckMate-649
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Completed advanced immuno-oncology training through the Central European Cooperative Oncology Group in Vienna
• Awarded ECFMG and CITI certifications for high-standard clinical practice and research

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli is a leading medical oncologist at Istinye University Liv Hospital, where he focuses on targeted chemotherapy protocols for complex solid tumours.

• Specialises in treating breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Promoted to Associate Professor for his academic contributions to oncology
• Trained in medical oncology at the Ankara Oncology Clinic
• Expertise includes managing tumours of the oesophagus and stomach
• Experienced in coordinating care within high-volume regional training hospitals

Professor Hasan Atilla Ozkan is the current President of the Turkish Society of Therapeutic Apheresis and a leading expert in haematological oncology.

• Holds specialist certifications in autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplantation
• Professor at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Completed an EBMT stem cell transplantation course for international clinical standards
• Awarded the Young Researcher Award at the 6th Turkish Therapeutic Apheresis Congress
• Active member of the European Bone Marrow Transplantation network (EBMT)

Professor Cemil Bilir is a highly regarded medical oncologist who has performed over 900 procedures and holds a PhD in inorganic chemistry.

• Completed a research fellowship at Northeastern University in Boston specialising in nanomedicine
• Served as a Professor of Medical Oncology at Sakarya University Faculty of Medicine
• Personally evaluates all patient materials to create personalised chemotherapy programmes
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and ESMO

Associate Professor Hasan Mutlu leads medical oncology at Medical Park Antalya, specialising in personalised chemotherapy and next-generation genetic research.

• Expert in matching targeted cancer therapies and immunotherapy to a patient's specific genetic profile
• Former Associate Professor at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on both organ tumour diagnosis and complementary medicine to support standard cancer treatments
• Completed advanced medical oncology training at Akdeniz University
• Practises at the JCI-accredited Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

Professor Irfan Cicin is a senior medical oncologist who leads complex chemotherapy programmes at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Held the rank of Professor of Medical Oncology at Trakya University Faculty of Medicine since 2015
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical institutions
• Specialises in designing personalised internal medicine protocols for diverse tumour types
• Served as Associate Professor for five years training the next generation of cancer specialists

Associate Professor Muhammed Mustafa Atci is a leading medical oncologist at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı, where he serves as an education coordinator for future specialists.

• Recognised for his clinical research on triple-negative breast cancer and adjuvant chemotherapy protocols
• Specialises in treating colon and lung cancers using evidence-based chemotherapy programmes
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) since 2018
• Published extensive research on BRCA mutation profiles and hereditary cancer risks
• Expert in managing chemotherapy outcomes for elderly patients and those with complex comorbidities

Professor Mustafa Serkan Alemdar is a dual-specialised medical oncologist and internal medicine expert at the JCI-accredited Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Specialised in medical oncology at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Managed complex cases at Antalya Training and Research Hospital
• Treats a wide range of solid tumours with personalised chemotherapy protocols
• Focuses on evidence-based medicine within a multidisciplinary oncology team
• Experienced in balancing high-intensity treatments with patient symptom management

Associate Professor Tarik Salman brings high-level expertise from top international institutions, including research and clinical roles at Moffitt Cancer Center and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in the USA.

• Specialises in comprehensive genomic profiling to create individualised treatment plans
• Uses targeted therapies and immunotherapy alongside standard chemotherapy protocols
• Active board member of the Geriatric Oncology Association and Mediterranean Oncology Association
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology since 2008
• Expert in managing rare cancers and clinical research cases

Dr. Lee Jihyeon is a breast and thyroid surgeon. He has expertise in benign and malignant breast diseases, oncoplastic breast surgery, and Mammotome biopsy. He also treats thyroid and parathyroid diseases. He practices pulmonary intensive care (critical care medicine).

He earned his M.D. from Yonsei University College of Medicine. He completed an internship and a general surgery residency at Yonsei University Severance Hospital. He also pursued a short-term fellowship at the Cancer Institute Hospital of JFCR in Japan.

His past roles include Chief of Surgery at Incheon Christian Hospital and Attending Surgeon at Cheil General Hospital. He served as Director of the Breast Center and as Chairman and Chief of Surgery at Samsung Cheil Hospital. He was Chairman of Surgery and Vice President of Medical Affairs at Cheil General Hospital. He also served as Clinical Professor of Surgery at Gangnam CHA Hospital, CHA University.