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Yesim Yildirim
22
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Yesim Yildirim

  • Specialization: Clinical oncologist
  • 22 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Speaks:
    English, Russian, Turkish
  • Online consultations: available
  • Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Oncologist certified by European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO).

    Dr. Yesim Yildirim is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center. She specializes in immunotherapy and targeted therapy for breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. Dr. Yildirim is ESMO-certified and holds the rank of Professor. She completed training at Mount Vernon in the UK and Rambam Medical Center.

    • Authored over 80 scientific publications on tumor biology and precision medicine.
    • Treats complex cases including melanoma, sarcomas, and stage 4 lung cancer.
    • Member of ASCO and the International Society of Gastrointestinal Oncology.
    • Works at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Hospital.

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Амина • Online Consultation with Oncologist
Kazakhstan
Sep 2, 2022
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The doctor-oncologist was very welcoming and friendly
Good day! Our stay in this clinic took 12 days. We were at the beginning of December 2021. My mother was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer, since in our country they refused to accept her with her family, they decided to look for a clinic. Thanks to the operators of the Bookimed website, they helped to collect the necessary documents, translated all our analyzes available at that time in our hands and sent them to the Anadolu clinic that we chose. We waited 4 days for a response from the clinic. During this time, we were informed by the operators-consultants of the Bookimed website about our further treatment plan that the clinic offered us. With the help of operators, it was Ruslana, thanks to her she always got in touch. From the side of the clinic, a transfer was organized from the airport to the hotel and back, then to the clinic for every need, a hotel was also booked, which was located 10-15 minutes drive from the hotel. After arriving the next day, examinations and analyzes began to take place almost immediately. We decided to give everything from 0, from blood tests, biopsy, ultrasound, MRI and PET-CT. All in all it took 1 day. The clinic is very
Sam • Immunotherapy
Canada
Mar 27, 2026
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We’re recommending standard of care We can get that in our country
Султан • Online Consultation with Oncologist
Turkey
Nov 27, 2020
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Oliga • Online Consultation with Oncologist
Turkmenistan
May 24, 2022
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Certifications & accreditations

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

Qualifications

Professor Yeşim Yıldırım is an ESMO-certified medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center. She achieved the rank of Professor in 2021 and has published over 80 scientific works. Dr. Yıldırım completed advanced training at the Rambam Medical Center in Israel and Mount Vernon Cancer Center in the UK.

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)

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