Oncological Check-up for Women Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Dr. Elnur Sahibov is a radiation oncology specialist at Emsey Hospital. He provides expert oversight for oncological check-ups for women.

• Trained at Marmara University – a top-tier medical school in Turkey
• Specialized in radiation oncology to detect and treat cancer
• Completed intensive residency training at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Practices at a major multi-disciplinary hospital in Istanbul

Dr. Senem Karabulut is a medical oncologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She is a professor and holds a PhD in molecular oncology. Dr. Karabulut is certified by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Board. She previously trained as an observer at University Hospital in New Jersey, USA.

• Specializes in immunotherapy and targeted treatments for gastrointestinal and breast cancers.
• Treats hepatobiliary system tumors, lung cancer, and genitourinary malignancies.
• Qualified by the Turkish Medical Oncology Society Board Exam.
• Practices at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility.

Dr. Turkan Ozturk Topcu is a clinical oncologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She maintains professional ties with the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA. She specializes in the treatment of breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. Dr. Topcu is a member of both ESMO and ASCO.

• Completed a fellowship at the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center Breast Clinic in Canada.
• Treats a wide range of conditions including liver, pancreatic, and gynecological cancers.
• Held clinical roles at major institutions like Moffitt Cancer Center in the USA.
• Works at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Turkey.

Dr. Didem Tastekin is a medical oncologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She specializes in breast and lung cancer treatment, including stage 4 cases. Dr. Tastekin received the TUBITAK Incentive Award for her work in cancer research. She is an active member of both ESMO and ASCO.

• Awarded Best Researcher of the Year at Istanbul University Oncology Institute.
• Treats complex cases at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital.
• Coordinates oncological check-ups and screenings for both men and women.
• Expert in diagnostics including PET-MRI, tumor markers, and organ biopsies.

Professor Ersin Ozturk specializes in surgical oncology for digestive and endocrine cancers. He completed a colorectal surgery research fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

• Performs mastectomies to treat breast cancer during oncological check-up for women
• Uses laparoscopic surgery for faster recovery through small abdominal incisions
• Expert in thyroidectomy for removing cancerous or diseased thyroid tissue
• Integrates a PhD in physiology to help improve surgical patient outcomes
• Leads the General Surgery Department at Medicana Bursa Hospital

Dr. Ismail Biri is a general surgeon at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. He is the first in Turkey to perform postpartum laparoscopic SCOLA repairs. This method treats complex abdominal hernias and diastasis recti simultaneously. Dr. Biri treats obesity, oncological conditions, and digestive disorders at a JCI-accredited facility.

• Performs laparoscopic gastric sleeve and endoscopic gastroplasty procedures.
• Treats gallbladder disease in pregnant women during the 2nd and 3rd trimesters.
• Specializes in oncological surgery for liver, stomach, and colon cancers.
• Uses trans-cystic choledochal irrigation for bile duct stones during surgery.

Dr. Kayihan Engin is the Director of Oncological Sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital. He manages oncological programs and specializes in identifying various types of gynecological and breast cancers.

• Completed a research scholarship at the National Cancer Institute in the USA
• Fellowship trained at Thomas Jefferson University in thermoradiotherapy – using heat for cancer care
• Former Director of Radiation Oncology at Anadolu Medical Center for 13 years
• Treats gynecological cancers including ovarian and cervical cancer during oncological check-up for women
• Former Professor and Chairman of Radiation Oncology at Uludağ University Medical College