Chemotherapy Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Associate Professor Tugba Akin Telli is a highly credentialed oncologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with advanced clinical research fellowships from the prestigious Institut Jules Bordet in Belgium.

• Holds European board certification from the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Completed specialized observership training at MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA
• Recognised as an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology for her academic and clinical leadership
• Board certified by the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology
• Focuses on evidence-based chemotherapy protocols derived from international research

Professor Savas Kansoy is a leading authority in paediatric oncology who established some of Turkey's first bone marrow transplant units for children.

• Specialises in chemotherapy and stem cell transplants for paediatric leukemias and lymphomas
• Chaired the Turkish Society of Paediatric Hematology Bone Marrow Transplantation Working Group
• Oversees the national online data registry for paediatric bone marrow transplants
• Member of the European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT)

Professor Seref Komurcu has authored over 110 scientific papers and holds dual oncology certifications from the ECFMG in the USA and ESMO in Europe.

• Specialises in targeted chemotherapy protocols for breast, lung, and colorectal cancers
• Provides systemic therapies including immunotherapy with Keytruda for solid tumours
• Former Head of Medical Oncology at Gulhane Military Medical Academy
• Recognised for outstanding service and teaching excellence in oncology training
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Associate Professor Oguzhan Babacan specialises in childhood cancer care with 13 years of specialised work in the Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit.

• Manages chemotherapy for complex cases including leukaemia, lymphoma, and various solid tumours
• Performs allogeneic, autologous, and haploidentical hematopoietic stem cell transplants
• Expert in treating paediatric blood disorders and managing frequent infections in young patients
• Trained at the GATA Military Medical Faculty – a premier medical institution in Turkey
• Focuses on healthy development alongside intensive cancer treatments and vaccinations

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.

Professor Mustafa Özdoğan is the Head of Medical Oncology at Memorial Antalya Hospital and has performed over 900 cancer treatment procedures.

• Specialises in immunotherapy and genomic testing to target aggressive tumours
• Uses genetic testing to design personalised chemotherapy protocols for leukemia and solid tumours
• Completed advanced studies in minimally invasive cancer treatments and hyperthermia in Germany
• Holds dual memberships with the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and ESMO

Professor Sadi Kerem Okutur is an award-winning oncologist who has performed 1,100 cancer treatments at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Recipient of the Oncology Research Award from the Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Expert in systemic therapies including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted molecular therapy
• Authored over 20 scientific papers and 10 book chapters on cancer care
• Former Associate Professor with residency training in both internal medicine and medical oncology
• Active member of the European Society for Medical Oncology

Dr. Eda Tanrikulu is a clinical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. She ranked 3rd nationally in Turkey's minor specialty medical exam. Dr. Tanrikulu specializes in chemotherapy and individualized cancer treatments. She works at a facility affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Served as the head of the medical oncology unit at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital.
• Participated in global training at Oxford University and ESMO in Manchester.
• Treats gastrointestinal, urological, lung, and breast cancers.
• Member of the American and European Societies of Medical Oncology.

Professor Sezer Saglam is a leading medical oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, specialising in the complex field of gastrointestinal oncology.

• Served as Attending Physician in Gastrointestinal Oncology at the Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Holds a prestigious fellowship in Medical Oncology from Istanbul University
• Member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (ENET)
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Specialises in chemotherapy protocols for digestive system cancers

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.