Best Radiation therapy for ovarian cancer Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Professor Banu Atalar completed a clinical research fellowship in stereotactic radiosurgery at Stanford University, focusing on high-precision radiation techniques.

• Specialises in MR-guided adaptive stereotactic radiosurgery for precise tumour targeting
• President of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology and frequent ESTRO speaker
• Awarded Honorary Fellow of the American College of Radiology for clinical excellence
• Publishes extensively on radiation outcomes with 70 plus peer-reviewed international papers
• Serves as a professor at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medicine

Dr. Mustafa Solak is a clinical oncologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He completed a fellowship at the prestigious Hacettepe University Cancer Institute. Dr. Solak previously practiced at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. He treats a variety of complex cancers, including lung, breast, and gastrointestinal malignancies.

• Specializes in the treatment of testicular, ovarian, and head and neck cancers.
• Performs oncology procedures including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy.
• Trained at Hacettepe University and Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training Hospital.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility that treats over 500,000 patients annually.

Professor Sefik Igdem is a senior specialist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital with high-level academic expertise in radiation oncology.

• Holds a professorship at Demiroğlu Bilim University – one of Turkey's established medical schools
• Uses advanced Truebeam STx technology to deliver high-precision radiation to tumour sites
• Specialises in conformal treatments that help protect healthy surrounding tissue
• Expert in operating Halcyon systems for faster and more accurate radiation delivery
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine – a leading national research hub

Associate Professor Mehmet Dogu Canoglu is a radiation oncology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center, an institution affiliated with the prestigious Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Specialises in using MR Linac to target tumours with real-time imaging
• Expert in Varian TrueBeam and CyberKnife for precise radiation delivery
• Formerly lead specialist at Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on advanced technologies to minimise damage to healthy tissue
• Trained at Kocaeli University, a leading Turkish medical institution

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

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.

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

Dr. Merdan Fayda is a radiation oncologist at Liv Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in high-precision tumor irradiation using 4D-radiotherapy and IMRT. Dr. Fayda studied radiosurgery at the University of North Carolina. He serves patients at a JCI-accredited facility known for its diagnostic precision.

• Expert in radiation diagnostics including MRI, CT, and PET-CT.
• Authored over 35 scientific publications in national and international medical journals.
• Member of the American and European Societies for Radiation Oncology.
• Treats complex cancers of the breast, prostate, lung, and brain.

Professor Vijay Palwe leads the radiotherapy department at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre, bringing specialised expertise from his training at the world-renowned Tata Memorial Hospital.

• Trained in MD Radiotherapy at Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai
• Expert in IGRT and IMRT delivery for complex gynaecological cancers
• Specialises in brachytherapy for internal radiation treatment
• Active researcher with numerous international oncology journal publications
• Uses 3DCRT to precisely target tumours while protecting healthy tissue

Dr. Ahmer Arif Shaikh is a surgical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He specializes in oral cancer treatment with a focus on organ preservation. Dr. Shaikh completed fellowship training in head and neck surgical oncology at the same center. He is proficient in performing major maxillofacial and head and neck surgeries.

• Expert in functional rehabilitation for patients recovering from oral cancer.
• Active researcher with multiple publications in various medical journals.
• Works at an NABH-accredited center that treats over 75,000 patients yearly.
• Treats complex conditions including tongue, thyroid, and tonsil cancers.