Best Lung cancer doctors in Istanbul: TOP 24 doctors

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Fahad Mawlood
Ilker Nihat Okten
  • 3.5 Good 3 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Oncology Hospital
  • Dr. Ilker Nihat Okten is a medical oncologist who is board certified by the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO). He has been involved as a sub investigator in multiple phase III clinical trials for various cancers and has several publications in the field of oncology.
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Radiotherapy for lung cancer
$2,000 - $4,500
Doctor Didem Karaçetin
  • 4.7 Excellent 18 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Neolife Medical Center
  • Areas of Interest

    • Breast Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer
    • Gastrointestinal System Tumors
    • Gynecological Tumors
    • Brain Tumors
    • Lung Cancer

    Education
    2021:

    • Professor Title, Health Sciences University Hamidiye Faculty of Medicine

    2017 – 2018:

    • Master's Degree in Phytotherapy, Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Istanbul University

    2015:

    • Associate Professor Title

    1996:

    • Radiation Oncology Specialization, Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto, Canada

    1994 – 1998:

    • Radiation Oncology Specialization, Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital

    1982 – 1988:

    • Trakya University Faculty of Medicine

    Work Experience
    2024:

    • Neolife Medical Center – Biruni University

    2021 – 2024:

    • Health Sciences University (Hamidiye Faculty of Medicine – Bursa Medical Faculty – Izmir Medical Faculty – Lecturer)

    2020 – 2024:

    • SBÜ Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital – Education and Administrative Officer

    2015 – 2020:

    • Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital – Radiation Oncology Clinical Department Setup and Administrative Officer

    2013 – 2020:

    • Gelişim University – Lecturer, Radiation Therapy Technician Program

    2009 – 2015:

    • Istanbul Training and Research Hospital, Radiation Oncology Center Setup, Clinical Administrative Responsibility, and Chief Assistant

    1998 – 2009:

    • Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Radiation Oncology Clinic Chief Assistant

    Professional Trainings
    2023:

    • Project Creation and Development on Artificial Intelligence and Radiotherapy Treatment Planning Systems with Yıldız Technical University

    2023:

    • Hydrogel Space Oar Application and Certification Training, Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital

    2015:

    • Turkish Radiation Oncology Association (Mammography Working Group, Integrative Working Group, Stereotactic Working Group, Uro-Oncology Working Group), Researcher

    2020:

    • Hydrogel Space Oar Application and Certification Training, Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital

    2018:

    • Distance Good Clinical Practices Training; Basic Good Clinical Practices Course

    2011:

    • Lifelong Learning Program Leonardo da Vinci Mobility Projects, European Union Education and Youth Programs Directorate

    2008:

    • Brachytherapy Training, Istanbul University, Oncology Institute

    Memberships
    2022 – 2024:

    • President of Sakura Science and Academician Association (SABADER)

    2023:

    • Turkish Radiation Oncology Association, Integrative Working Group Executive Board Member

    2021:

    • Cam & Sakura Medical Journal, Section Editor

    2018:

    • Interdisciplinary Oncology Association, Substitute Member of the Executive Board

    1995:

    • Turkish Radiation Oncology Association

    1989:

    • Turkish Medical Association

    Scientific Works

    • A.1 Karacetin D, Yalcin B, Okten B, Oztürk S, Maral O, Incekara O (2009). Capecitabine and oxaliplatin (XELOX) as first-line treatment for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer. JBUON, 605-608
    • A.2 Yılmaz O B, Karacetin D, Kabukcuoglu F, Taskin T, Yener S (2011). Immunohistochemical study of E-cadherin and β-catenin expression in colorectal carcinomas. Pol J Pathol, 62(1), 19-24
    • A.3 Karacetin D, Cakir A, Agaoglu F, Çamlıca H, Ergen A, Dizdar Y, Darendeliler E (2010). Dose distribution in 3-dimensional conformal radiotherapy for prostate cancer: comparison of femur doses for four treatment techniques. Journal of Radiotherapy in Practice, 41-51
    • A.4 Baycan D, Karacetin D, Balkanay A, Barut Y (2012). Field-in-field IMRT versus 3D-CRT of the breast. Cardiac vessels, ipsilateral lung, and contralateral breast absorbed doses in patients with left-sided lumpectomy: a dosimetric comparison. Jpn J Radiol, DOI: 10.1007/s
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roman Ibrahimov
  • 4.7 Excellent 18 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Neolife Medical Center
  • Education:

    • 2008 – 2012: Marmara University School of Medicine (Specialization Training)
    • 1998 – 2005: Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine

    Work Experience:

    • 2012 – Present: Neolife Medical Center

    Memberships:

    • Turkish Society of Radiation Oncology

    Scientific Works:

    2014:

    • 11th National Radiation Oncology Congress
      • Oral Presentation: "Late-stage kidney damage after chemoradiotherapy in gastric cancer patients, clinical, functional, and dosimetric examination of tolerance doses."
      • Poster Presentation: "Early-stage stereotactic radiotherapy results in lung metastases."

    2011:

    • 1st Evidence-Based Medicine Course
      • "Evaluation of late side effects in patients treated with conformal radiotherapy for localized prostate cancer: A TOG Side Effects Subgroup Study."
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Specialist Doctor Umit Tuzun
  • 4.7 Excellent 18 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Neolife Medical Center
  • Education

    2000
    Medical School Graduate – Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine

    2005
    Radiology Department, Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty

    Work Experience

    2022 – Present
    Neolife Medical Center

    2015 – 2021
    Sonomed Imaging Center

    2015
    Bezmialem Vakıf University

    2011 – 2015
    Echomar Imaging Center

    2010 – 2011
    Istanbul Bilim University

    2008 – 2009
    Derince Military Hospital

    2007 – 2008
    German Hospital-Taksim

    2005 – 2007
    Echomar Imaging Center

    Professional Trainings

    • National Radiology Congresses
    • National Magnetic Resonance Society Meetings

    Memberships

    • Turkish Radiology Society
    • Turkish Magnetic Resonance Society
    • Turkish Neuroradiology Society
    • RSNA (Radiological Society of North America)
    • ESR (European Society of Radiology)

    Scientific Works

    MRI findings in parosteal osteosarcoma: correlation with histopathology.
    Dönmez FY, Tüzün U, Başaran C, Tunaci M, Bilgiç B, Acunaş G. Diagn Interv Radiol. 

    The diagnostic efficiency of multislice CT virtual bronchoscopy in detecting endobronchial tumors.
    Bakir B, Tüzün Ü, Terzibaşioğlu E, Dursun M, Güven K, Salmaslioğlu A, Tunaci A. Tuberk Toraks.

    Diffusion MR findings in cyclosporin-A induced encephalopathy.
    Aydin K, Donmez F, Tuzun U, Minareci O, Atamer T. Neuroradiology. 2004 

    Diffusion tensor imaging findings of the brainstem in subjects with tonsillar ectopia.
    Kurtcan S, Alkan A, Yetis H, Tuzun U, Aralasmak A, Toprak H, Ozdemir H. Acta Neurol Belg. 2018 Mar;

    Diffusion Tensor Imaging Parameters in Children with Acute Hyperammonemic Encephalopathy Due to Urea Cycle Enzyme Defects and Organic Acidemia.
    Kurtcan S, Alkan A, Guler S, Yesil G, Toprak H, Tuzun U, Yetis H, Aralasmak A, Ozdemir H, Iscan A. Current Medical Imaging Reviews. Volume 13, 2017 DOI: 10.2174/

    The Contribution of DTI in Determining the Relationship of Epilepsy and Brain Lesions in Children with Tuberous Sclerosis.
    Kurtcan S, Alkan A, Guler S, Yesil G, Toprak H, Tuzun U, Yetis H, Aralasmak A, Ozdemir H, Iscan A. Current Medical Imaging Reviews. Volume 13, 2017 DOI: 10.2174/

    Brainstem cranial nerve diffusion changes in Wernicke encephalopathy secondary to necrotizing pancreatitis.
    Kurtcan S, Alkan A, Aydin S, Tuzun U, Toprak H. Arch Med Sci Civil Dis 2016;1:e45–e50

    Neuroimaging Features of Acquired Metabolic and Toxic Encephalopathies.
    Ediz S.S, Kurtcan S, Alkan A, Aydin S, Tuzun U, Toprak H, Aralasmak A. Current Medical Imaging Reviews. Volume 13, 2017

    Does the Application of Platelet-Rich Fibrin in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Enhance Graft Healing and Maturation? A Comparative MRI Study of 44 Cases.
    Beyzadeoglu T, Pehlivanoglu T, Yildirim K, Buldu H, Tandogan R, Tuzun U. Orthop J Sports Med. 2020 Feb 20;8(2):

    Deep learning for assessing image quality in bi-parametric prostate MRI: A feasibility study.
    Alis D, Kartal MS, Seker ME, Guroz B, Basar Y, Arslan A, Sirolu S, Kurtcan S, Denizoglu N, Tuzun U, Yildirim D, Oksuz I, Karaarslan E. Eur J Radiol. 2023 Aug;165:110924. doi: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2023.110924. Epub 2023 Jun 11.

    Awards

    1. TMRD 16th Annual Meeting Film Reading Session - 2nd Prize (2011)
    2. TMRD 17th Annual Meeting Film Reading Session - 3rd Prize (2012)
    3. TMRD 17th Annual Meeting Case of the Day - 3rd Prize (2012)
    4. TRD 33rd National Congress Case of the Day - 2nd Prize (2012)
    5. TMRD 18th Annual Meeting Film Reading Session - 3rd Prize (2013)
    6. TMRD 18th Annual Meeting Case of the Day - 3rd Prize (2013)
    7. TMRD 19th Annual Meeting Film Reading Session - 2nd Prize (2014)
    8. TMRD 19th Annual Meeting Case of the Day - 1st Prize (2014)
    9. TRD 36th National Congress Case of the Day - 2nd Prize (2015)
    10. TMRD 21st Annual Meeting Film Reading Session - 1st Prize (2016)
    11. TRD 37th National Congress Case of the Day - 1st Prize (2016)
    12. TMRD 37th National Congress Film Reading Session - 1st Prize (2016)
    13. TMRD 23rd Annual Meeting Film Reading Session - 1st Prize (2018)

     

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