Best Kidney cancer doctors in Turkey: TOP 44 doctors

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Yusuf Acikgoz
  • 4.5 Good 3 reviews
  • 9 years of experience
  • Turkey, Ankara, Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital
  • Associate Professor Dr. Yusuf AÇIKGÖZ
    Specialization: Medical Oncology

    Education:

    • 2004-2011: İnönü University Faculty of Medicine
    • 2011-2016: Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, Internal Medicine
    • 2017-2022: Health Sciences University, Medical Oncology

    Professional Experience:

    • 2016-2017: Bingöl City Hospital, Internal Medicine
    • 2021-2022: Health Sciences University, Medical Oncology
    • 2022-2023: Kastamonu Education and Research Hospital, Medical Oncology
    • 2023-2024: Ohio State University, Medical Oncology
    • 2024-Present: Lokman Hekim University, Medical Oncology, Ankara Hospital

    Clinical Trials, Courses, Certifications:

    Clinical Trials:

    • 2017-2021: Phase III, CheckMate-649 Study (Assistant Investigator)
    • 2022-Present: Phase III, Fortitude-101 Study (Assistant Investigator)

    Courses:

    • 2018: Medicres Basic and Advanced Biostatistics Training Program (ongoing), Istanbul-Vienna
    • 2019: Immuno-Oncology Education Course, March 1-2, 2019, Vienna, Central European Cooperative Oncology Group (CECOG)
    • 2018: Good Clinical Practice Certification, April 7-8, 2018, Ankara, Health Sciences University
    • 2017: Basic Oncology Training Program, November 25-26, 2017, Adana, Clinical Oncology Society
    • 2016: Basic Ultrasonography Course (10 hours theoretical + 10 hours practical), September 24-25, 2016, Ankara, Turkish Emergency Medicine Association

    Certifications:

    • Ongoing: ECFMG Certification
    • 2024: CITI Responsible Conduct of Research (The Ohio State University)
    • 2024: CITI IACUC-Laboratory Animal Research (The Ohio State University)
    • 2024: CITI Human Subjects Protection (The Ohio State University)
    • 2024: CITI Good Clinical Practice (The Ohio State University)
    • 2023: Occupational English Test (OET)
    • 2019: International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Total Score: 6.5, May 26, 2019, Ankara, British Council
    • 2017: USMLE Step 2 CK Exam; Score: 244, February 7, 2017
    • 2016: USMLE Step 1 Exam; Score: 215, August 25, 2016

    Memberships:

    • American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) - 2022
    • Turkish Society of Medical Oncology - 2020
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Doctor Vildan Kayku
  • 4.7 Excellent 18 reviews
  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Neolife Medical Center
  • 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:

    1. Immunotherapy in Oncology. Immunotherapy in Small Cell Lung Cancer, Chapter 13, 2020
    2. Endocrine System Tumors. The Role of Immunotherapy in Neuroendocrine Tumors, Chapter 41, 2021
    3. Antineoplastic Drugs. Mechanisms of Action and Classification of Antimetabolites, Chapter 14, 2022
      1 oral presentation at a national congress: Chemotherapy in Cervical Cancer – 3rd National Urogenital Cancer Congress, 2019
      3 abstracts presented at international congresses
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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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Turkan Ozturk Topcu
  • New
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Biruni University Hospital
  • Education

    Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, 2004
    Istanbul Haydarpaşa Training and Research Hospital Internal Medicine Residency, 2010
    Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine Medical Oncology Residency, 2015

    Experience

    MD Andeson Cancer Center, USA, 2008
    Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center Breast Cancer Clinic, Canada, 2017
    Moffit Cancer Center , USA 2022
    Istanbul Haydarpaşa Training and Research Hospital Internal Medicine, 2010
    İdil State Hospital Internal Medicine Clinic, 2011
    Karadeniz Technical Universityniversitesi Faculty of Medicine, Medical Oncology Clinic, 2015
    Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, Medical Oncology Clinic, 2018
    Yeniyüzyıl University Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital, Medical Oncology Clinic, 2020
    Ataşehir Medicana Hospital, Medical Oncology Clinic, 2022

     

    Scientific Membership

    Turkish Medical Association (TTB)
    Turkish Society of Medical Oncology (TTOD)
    European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
    American Society of Medical Oncology (ASCO)

     

    Medical Intrests

    • Breast Cancer
    • Lung Cancer
    • Colon Cancer
    • Stomach Cancer
    • Rectal Cancer
    • Ovarian Cancer
    • Liver Cancer
    • Oesophageal Cancer - Oesophageal Cancer
    • Kidney Cancer
    • Larynx Cancer - Cancer of the Larynx
    • Thyroid Cancer
    • Head and Neck Cancers
    • Gynaecological Cancers
    • Pancreatic Cancer
    • Oesophageal Cancer - Oesophageal Cancer
    • Uterine Cancer
    • Brain Cancers - Brain Tumours
    • Soft Tissue Cancer - Sarcomas
    • Prostate Cancer
    • Bladder Cancer
    • Bile Tract Cancer
    • Testicular Cancer
    • Cervical Cancer
    • Mouth, Tongue, Lip Cancers
    • Gastrointestinal System Cancers
    • Bone Tumours
    • Trachea and Bronchial Cancers
    • Skin Cancers - Skin Cancers
    • Skeletal System Tumours
    • Gallbladder Cancer
    • Mesothelioma
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