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.

Associate Professor Dr. Yusuf AÇIKGÖZ
Specialization: Medical Oncology

Education:

• 2004-2011: İnönü University Faculty of Medicine
• 2011-2016: Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, Internal Medicine
• 2017-2022: Health Sciences University, Medical Oncology

Professional Experience:

• 2016-2017: Bingöl City Hospital, Internal Medicine
• 2021-2022: Health Sciences University, Medical Oncology
• 2022-2023: Kastamonu Education and Research Hospital, Medical Oncology
• 2023-2024: Ohio State University, Medical Oncology
• 2024-Present: Lokman Hekim University, Medical Oncology, Ankara Hospital

Clinical Trials, Courses, Certifications:

Clinical Trials:

• 2017-2021: Phase III, CheckMate-649 Study (Assistant Investigator)
• 2022-Present: Phase III, Fortitude-101 Study (Assistant Investigator)

Courses:

• 2018: Medicres Basic and Advanced Biostatistics Training Program (ongoing), Istanbul-Vienna
• 2019: Immuno-Oncology Education Course, March 1-2, 2019, Vienna, Central European Cooperative Oncology Group (CECOG)
• 2018: Good Clinical Practice Certification, April 7-8, 2018, Ankara, Health Sciences University
• 2017: Basic Oncology Training Program, November 25-26, 2017, Adana, Clinical Oncology Society
• 2016: Basic Ultrasonography Course (10 hours theoretical + 10 hours practical), September 24-25, 2016, Ankara, Turkish Emergency Medicine Association

Certifications:

• Ongoing: ECFMG Certification
• 2024: CITI Responsible Conduct of Research (The Ohio State University)
• 2024: CITI IACUC-Laboratory Animal Research (The Ohio State University)
• 2024: CITI Human Subjects Protection (The Ohio State University)
• 2024: CITI Good Clinical Practice (The Ohio State University)
• 2023: Occupational English Test (OET)
• 2019: International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Total Score: 6.5, May 26, 2019, Ankara, British Council
• 2017: USMLE Step 2 CK Exam; Score: 244, February 7, 2017
• 2016: USMLE Step 1 Exam; Score: 215, August 25, 2016

Memberships:

• American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) - 2022
• Turkish Society of Medical Oncology - 2020

Associate Professor Turgut Camkiran is a specialised general surgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with deep expertise in laparoscopic techniques. He focuses on minimally invasive approaches for bowel surgery to support faster patient recovery.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine – a premier Turkish medical institution
• Completed specialised laparoscopic surgery programmes to master keyhole techniques
• Member of the Laparoscopic Surgery Association and the National Association of Surgery
• Formerly served as a surgeon at several state hospitals across Turkey

Professor Selin Kapan is a senior general surgeon at İstinye University Liv Hospital who has published over 50 scientific papers on surgical outcomes.

• Specialises in complex colorectal procedures including pilonidal sinus and fistula repairs
• Highly experienced in laparoscopic techniques for minimally invasive bowel surgery
• Former Educational Supervisor and Head of General Surgery at major training hospitals
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association and the Hernia Society

Education and Specialization

• 2006: Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• 2014: Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Internal Medicine
• 2018: Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Oncology

Experience

• 2006 - 2008: Konya Derebucak District Hospital
• 2009 - 2015: Akdeniz University Hospital
• 2015: Antalya Kaş State Hospital
• 2015 - 2016: İnönü University Faculty of Medicine
• 2016 - 2021: Akdeniz University Hospital
• 2021 - 2023: Antalya Training and Research Hospital

Associate Professor Mehmet Akif Aydin is a specialist general surgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital. He holds a specific focus on bowel and rectal surgery within a major Turkish surgical centre.

• Member of the Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
• Completed specialist surgical training at Goztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on surgical interventions for the bariatric and endocrine systems
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Society and the Turkish Medical Association
• Practises at Medical Park – one of the largest healthcare groups in the region

Professor Levent Akgun Kazak leads the surgical team at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with a core focus on colon and rectum surgery.

• Specialises in surgical resection for diseases of the stomach and small intestine
• Expertise includes complex procedures for the liver and gallbladder
• Treats advanced cancers through precise bowel and abdominal wall surgery
• Highly skilled in managing anorectal diseases and hernia repairs
• Focuses on restoring digestive function after large intestine resection

Dr Kadir Dicle is a general surgery specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with a heavy focus on oncological and metabolic procedures.

• Specialises in oncological surgery for bowel and digestive tract cancers
• Focuses on anorectal diseases and complex abdominal wall hernias
• Expertise includes metabolic and obesity surgery alongside cancer care
• Works within Büyük Anadolu Hospitals - a major regional medical centre

Professor Erol Kilic leads the surgical team at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, where he focuses on complex oncological and colorectal procedures.

• Specialises in colon and rectum surgery with a focus on tumour removal
• Integrates oncological surgery principles for aggressive cancer management
• Expertise in anorectal diseases and rectal treatment protocols
• Handles both metabolic and oncological cases at a major Turkish hospital centre