Kayihan Engin

Dr. Kayihan Engin is a specialist in radiation oncology. He is the Director of Oncological Sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital. Dr. Engin completed a post-doctoral fellowship in thermoradiotherapy at Thomas Jefferson University. Thermoradiotherapy uses heat to make cancer cells more sensitive to radiation treatment.

Advanced Oncology focus

Dr. Engin treats many types of cancer. He uses radiation therapies for breast, lung, and prostate cancer. He also treats gastrointestinal tumors, including cancers of the stomach, liver, and pancreas. Dr. Engin uses techniques like CyberKnife — a robotic system that delivers high doses of radiation with pinpoint accuracy.

This method targets tumors while protecting healthy surrounding tissue. He treats various conditions, including:

• Breast, lung, and prostate cancer
• Gastrointestinal tumors like esophageal and colorectal cancer
• Brain tumors, including glioblastoma and meningioma
• Gynecological cancers such as ovarian and cervical cancer
• Sarcomas and melanoma
• Liver metastases and neuroendocrine tumors

Professional Clinical Roles

• 2018–Present — Director of Oncological Sciences, Medicana Bursa Hospital, Turkey
• 2017–2018 — Director of Oncological Sciences, Ceylan International Hospital, Turkey
• 2011–2017 — Coordinator of Oncological Sciences, Anadolu Medical Center, Turkey
• 2004–2017 — Professor and Director of Radiation Oncology, Anadolu Medical Center, Turkey
• 1991–2005 — Professor and Chairman of Radiation Oncology, Uludağ University Medical College, Turkey
• 2001–2004 — Faculty Accreditation Coordinator, Uludağ University Medical College, Turkey
• 1985–1986 — Obligatory Medical Service, Pazaryolu Medical House, Turkey

Medical Education and Research

• 1990–1994 — Post-doctoral Fellowship in Thermoradiotherapy, Thomas Jefferson University, USA
• 1990 — Residency in Radiation Oncology, Center of Oncology & Nuclear Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
• 1989 — Research Scholarship, National Cancer Institute (NCI), NIH, Bethesda, USA
• 1983 — Diploma of Medicine, Uludağ University Medical College, Turkey
• 1977 — American Robert College, Istanbul, Turkey

Academic Contributions and Research Focus

Dr. Engin conducted research at the National Cancer Institute in the USA. This work examined occupational exposures and cancer risks. He later specialized in thermoradiotherapy during his fellowship in Philadelphia. Dr. Engin also served as the Faculty Accreditation Coordinator at Uludağ University. He managed oncological programs at Anadolu Medical Center for 13 years.