Immunotherapy with Keytruda (Pembolizumab) Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Serkan Keskin is a medical oncologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He ranked first in Turkey in the 2012 Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam. Dr. Keskin treats over 25 types of cancer, including breast, lung, and stomach cancers. He works at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for excellence in oncology.

• Secured second place in Turkey in the 2009 Minor Specialty Certificate Examination.
• Maintains membership in both the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and ESMO.
• Uses chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy to treat complex tumors.
• Winner of the Best Poster Award at the 19th National Cancer Congress.

Dr Mustafa Solak brings elite international expertise to immunotherapy cases, having refined his skills at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA.

• Performed over 1,100 cancer treatments using modern systemic protocols
• Completed an advanced fellowship at the Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Specialises in managing advanced malignancies with targeted therapy and Keytruda
• Practises at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental focusing on lung and gastrointestinal cancers
• Extensive background in coordinating complex care for solid tumours and sarcomas

Professor Yesim Yildirim is an ESMO-certified medical oncologist who completed specialised immuno-oncology training at the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre in the UK.

• Holds a prestigious ESMO examination certificate and the rank of Professor
• Completed an advanced immunology course in Switzerland via a Hans Wyder fellowship
• Founded the Turkish Gastrointestinal Oncology Network to improve regional treatment standards
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Authored over 80 scientific works on precision medicine and advanced cancer care

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.

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. Tugba Akin Telli is a medical oncologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She completed clinical research fellowships at Institut Jules Bordet in Belgium. Dr. Telli also gained experience at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the US. She focuses on chemotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer patients.

• Trained at Hacettepe University and Marmara University Faculty of Medicine.
• Performs PET-MRI and immunohistochemistry for precise cancer diagnosis.
• Provides care at a JCI-accredited smart hospital in Istanbul.
• Treats patients using protocols from top European and American cancer centers.

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.

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.

Dr Tahsin Ozadli has performed over 1,100 cancer treatments and specialises in advanced medical oncology at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Completed specialist oncology training at the prestigious Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on complex immunotherapy cases for lung, breast, and gastric cancers
• Recognised for academic contributions with research published on Google Scholar
• Previously served as a clinical oncologist at leading regional training and research hospitals

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.

Professor Mustafa Serkan Alemdar is a medical oncology specialist at Medical Park Antalya with deep roots in academic medicine at Akdeniz University.

• Triple-specialised in medicine, internal medicine, and medical oncology
• Served as a senior specialist at Akdeniz University Hospital for over a decade
• Expertise includes modern immunotherapy protocols for complex solid tumours
• Active researcher in the field of clinical oncology and patient outcomes

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli is a specialist medical oncologist at Istinye University Liv Hospital with a focus on targeted therapies for complex cancers.

• Specialises in treatment plans for breast, lung, and gastrointestinal malignancies
• Achieved the rank of Associate Professor in 2016 for his contributions to oncology
• Gained extensive expertise at the dedicated Ankara Oncology Clinic
• Trained at the Regional Training and Research Hospital in Erzurum
• Expert in managing systemic treatments across diverse internal medicine cases