Gorkem Turkkan
- Specialization: Radiation oncologist
- 17 years of experience
- Speaks:English, Turkish
- Online consultations: available
- Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
- Over 2,500 radiotherapy sessions have been successfully completed using the advanced MR-Linac device.
Dr. Gorkem Turkkan is a radiation oncologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He has successfully completed over 2,500 radiotherapy sessions using MR-Linac technology. Dr. Turkkan focuses on MRI-guided radiotherapy and stereotactic treatments for various cancers. He conducted clinical research on proton therapy at the MAASTRO Clinic in the Netherlands.
- Specializes in prostate, breast, lung, and head and neck cancer treatments.
- Uses VMAT and IMRT techniques to target tumors with precision.
- Maintains membership in the European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology.
- Works at a JCI-accredited hospital serving 500,000+ patients annually.
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Specialization and Advanced Techniques
Dr. Turkkan focuses on precision radiation therapy for breast, lung, and prostate cancers. He performs stereotactic radiotherapy and MRI-guided treatments. These techniques allow for real-time imaging of tumors during the procedure. High-precision imaging improves accuracy and protects surrounding healthy tissues.
The specialist also uses Volumetric Arc Therapy (VMAT) and Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT). These technologies help him treat head, neck, and brain cancers. His work includes treating lung toxicity related to thoracic radiotherapy and administering proton therapy. He treats various conditions including rectal, esophageal, and pancreatic cancers.
Work Experience
- 2023–Present — Radiation Oncology Specialist — Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
- 2021–2023 — Assoc. Prof. — Liv Hospital Ulus and Istinye University
- 2020 — Clinical Researcher — MAASTRO Clinic, Maastricht University, Netherlands
- 2019–2021 — Head of Department — Mugla Sitki Kocman University
- 2016–2019 — Radiation Oncology Specialist — Compulsory state service
Education and Academic Training
Dr. Turkkan taught undergraduate courses at Mugla Sitki Kocman University and postgraduate courses for Ear Nose and Throat specialization. He also taught radiotherapy courses at Istinye University Vocational School of Health Services.
- 2003 — Gulhane Military Medical Academy — Undergraduate medical studies
- 2009 — Bulent Ecevit University — Medical degree completion
- 2016 — Trakya University — Specialization in Radiation Oncology
- 2023 — Received the title of Associate Professor
Research and Publications
Dr. Turkkan is active in medical research with 27 articles in domestic and international journals. He has contributed to 5 medical book chapters published by national and international houses. The specialist has presented 31 oral and poster presentations at professional congresses. He is currently conducting two research projects supported by the TUBITAK agency.
Professional Memberships
- European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO)
- Turkish Society of Radiation Oncology (TROD)
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