Dr. Bülent Karagöz is a highly experienced Turkish medical oncologist, sarcoma and lymphoma specialist, and breast cancer surgeon with over 20 years of experience. He has expertise in tumor biology, tumor immunology, cancer Immunotherapy, and targeted therapies. He has written over 40 publications in cancer research and is a member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association.
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Mustafa Solak, M.D. is a medical doctor who graduated from Hacettepe University School of Medicine and has completed residencies at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital and a fellowship at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute. He specializes in Breast Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Lung Cancer, Head-Neck Cancer, and Gastrointestinal Cancers. He has also worked at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Hitit University Corum Training Hospital, and Medical Park Hospital.
Prof. Sadi Kerem Okutur is a Turkish medical oncologist with over 20 years of experience. He is currently working at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, and has held various positions in the past. He has a degree in general medicine, and a residency in internal medicine and medical oncology. Prof. Okutur has won a research award and authored numerous papers and book chapters. He is a member of various medical societies.
Areas of Interest
Breast Cancer
Lung Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Skin Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Liver Cancer
Cervical Cancer
Kidney Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Education
2014 – 2017
Hacettepe University Oncology Institute, Department of Medical Oncology
2009 – 2013
Ufuk University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
1999 – 2006
Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine
Work Experience
2024
Neolife Medical Center
2024
Kolan Beylikdüzü Hospital
2023 – 2024
Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
2020 – 2023
Acıbadem Maslak Hospital
2019 – 2020
İstanbul Aydın University VM Medicalpark Florya Hospital
2017 – 2019
Ministry of Health, Van Education and Research Hospital
2014 – 2017
Hacettepe University Oncology Institute, Medical Oncology Department
2013 – 2014
Kars State Hospital
2009 – 2013
Ufuk University, Dr. Rıdvan Ege Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine
2007 – 2009
Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physiology
Professional Training
Participation in Turkish Medical Oncology Congresses, National Cancer Congresses, National Immunotherapy and Oncology Congresses
Courses of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology
Memberships
Turkish Society of Medical Oncology
Istanbul Medical Chamber
Scientific Publications
6 scientific publications in national and international journals
21 abstracts presented at national congresses
3 abstracts presented at international congresses
1 book chapter translation: Atlas of Internal Medicine, 3rd Edition, Chapter 12 – Hepatology, Turkish Translation
3 book chapters: