Immunotherapy Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Uzm. Dr. Erkan Göcen is a Radiation Oncology Specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital (Optimed Health Group). He graduated from İstanbul University, İstanbul Faculty of Medicine (Çapa) in 2003.

Career: He trained and practiced in Radiation Oncology from 2010 to 2012. He worked in public and private health institutions from 2012 to 2016. He served in the private medical sector as a Radiation Oncology Specialist from 2016 to 2023. He has been at Optimed Hospital since 2024.

Clinical interests: cancers of the brain, head and neck, esophagus, stomach, colorectal, pancreas, prostate, bladder, lung, soft tissues (sarcomas), skin, uterus and cervix, and breast. Affiliations: Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology (TROD) and Tekirdağ Medical Chamber. Languages: English and Turkish.

Dr. Tuncay Tas is a urological surgeon at Safe Urology Clinic in Istanbul. He is one of the first five doctors globally to publish results on P-Shot applications. Dr. Tas specializes in urological oncology and male sexual health. He completed his fellowship at Heidelberg University in Germany. His practice focuses on regenerative medicine and robotic surgery for cancer.

• Developed a surgical technique for penile enhancement with a UK-based certification.
• Introduced combined PRP and stem cell penile injections to Turkey.
• Performs robotic prostatectomies and kidney-sparing surgeries.
• Member of the International Society for Stem Cells Applications.

Associate Professor Ayse Irem Yasin is a European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) board-certified specialist with extensive international training from Harvard Medical School and the Cleveland Clinic.

• Specialises in immunotherapy protocols for breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Completed a clinical residency at Basel University Hospital in Switzerland
• Held a specialist role at the Breast Cancer Unit of Maggiore della Carita Hospital in Italy
• Expertise includes managing complex cases of adenocarcinoma and malignant melanoma
• Practises at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul

Associate Professor Atakan Topcu is a leading medical oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, specialising in immunotherapy and targeted therapies for solid tumours.

• Acts as an Editorial Board Member for BMC Cancer, a respected international medical journal
• Published over 50 scientific articles focusing on lung, breast, and gastric cancer outcomes
• Holds a clinical observership from the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom
• Expert in managing cancer-related malnutrition and cachexia to support treatment tolerance
• Active member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is an ESMO-certified medical oncologist who specialises in immunotherapy for complex solid tumours. He has served as a sub-investigator on major international clinical trials for Roche, Pfizer, and MSD.

• Holds a dual fellowship in Allergy-Immunology and Medical Oncology from Istanbul University
• Board Certified by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) in Paris
• Expert in managing immunotherapies such as Atezolizumab and Pembrolizumab for advanced cancers
• Actively researches treatment protocols for lung, breast, and urogenital carcinomas

Prof. Dr. Gül Alço is a radiation oncologist with about 27 years of experience. She treats breast, lung, prostate, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, central nervous system, head and neck, soft tissue, and bone cancers with radiotherapy.

Her expertise includes adaptive radiotherapy and radiosurgery. She uses advanced radiation techniques to provide personalized, evidence-based care in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered setting.

Prof. Dr. Abdullah Sakin is a professor of medical oncology. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecologic, head and neck cancers, and melanoma.

He delivers personalized, evidence-based care. His treatments include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, and precision oncology. He has authored more than 200 scientific publications and takes part in international clinical research. This work advances patient-centered cancer care.

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin has performed over 1,100 oncology treatments, specialising in tailored immunotherapy protocols at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

• Former Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine
• Served as a Clinical Education Officer, training next-generation oncologists in modern therapies
• Expertise as both an oncologist and mammologist for integrated cancer care
• Completed advanced sub-branch medical oncology training at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital

Dr Shaunak Valame presented his research on stomach cancer at the American Society of Clinical Oncology symposium in San Francisco. He leads medical oncology services at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• Specialises in targeted therapies and the molecular basis of cancer
• Completed DNB medical oncology training at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
• Former Registrar at Jawaharlal Nehru Cancer Hospital and Research Centre
• Delivered lectures at the International Winter School of Oncology programme
• Expert in applying precision medicine to gastrointestinal and internal medicine cases

Professor Raj Nagarkar has performed over 50,000 cancer surgeries and leads clinical research as the Chairperson of HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• Trained in surgical oncology at the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai
• Completed surgical training at the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh
• Investigator for over 200 clinical trials focusing on immunotherapy and new protocols
• Professor of Surgical Oncology for the National Board of Examinations
• Specialises in complex thoracic and breast oncology cases