Yesim Yildirim

Specialization and Cancer Care

Dr. Yıldırım treats breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. She also offers care for melanoma, kidney cancer, and various sarcomas. The doctor specializes in immunotherapy and targeted therapies, which identify specific cancer cell markers. This approach protects healthy tissues while attacking malignant cells. Additionally, she provides chemoembolization for liver cancer and hormone therapy for prostate cancer.

Academic and Professional Background

Prof. Yıldırım is a lecturer at Haliç University in Istanbul. She founded the Turkish Gastrointestinal Oncology Network. Furthermore, she completed an MBA in Healthcare Management at Bilgi University. She also underwent specialized training in immunology in Switzerland. Her research Hirsch index of 7 reflects her impact on the medical community. Dr. Yıldırım speaks English, Turkish, and intermediate Russian.

Work Experience

• 2011–Present — Medical Oncology Specialist at Anadolu Medical Center, Istanbul
• 2010–2011 — Assistant Professor at Acibadem University School of Medicine
• Medical Oncologist at Acibadem Kozyatagi Hospital
• Medical Oncologist at Sivas Numune Hospital
• Associate Professor degree in medical oncology (2011)
• ESMO examination certificate (2010)

Education and Training

• 1999 — Hacettepe University Medical School — MD Degree
• 2004 — Rambam Medical Centre — Advanced oncology tuition, Israel
• 2007 — Başkent University — Medical Oncology Specialty
• 2015 — Mount Vernon Cancer Center — Training in Immunooncology, UK
• Gazi University — Internal Medicine Fellowship

Awards and Fellowships

• 2004 — Middle East Cancer Consortium (MECC) Grant for advanced training, Israel
• 2005 — Hans Wyder Fellowship for ESO’s Advanced Immunology Course, Switzerland
• 2005 — Orazio Rudell Fellowship for Colorectal Conference, London
• 2006 — 5th Masterclass in Medical Oncology, Malta

Scientific Publications

The doctor has authored over 80 national and international publications. She also contributed to several medical textbooks. Her notable works include:

• Co-author — Handbook of Advanced Cancer Care Treatment
• Co-author — Precision Medicine in Cancer and Non-communicable Disease

Professional Memberships

• European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• European School of Oncology (ESO)
• American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• International Society of Gastrointestinal Oncology (ISGIO)