Oncology Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Dr. Sinan Karaaslan has performed over 900 procedures, specializing in breast, colorectal, and urogenital cancers at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Board-certified in medical oncology with 29 years of focused experience
• Member of Turkish Medical Oncology Society and Lung Cancer Society
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University's Cerrahpaşa Medical School
• Expert in immunotherapy and targeted therapies for complex cases

Ranked 1st in Turkey's Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam – Dr. Keskin brings 25 years of expertise to personalized cancer therapy at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Performed 1,100+ procedures including advanced immunotherapy
• Pioneers genetic mapping with NGS analysis for tailored treatments
• Member of ASCO and ESMO – leading global oncology societies
• Awarded Best Poster at the National Cancer Congress

Prof. Dr. Tayfun Apuhan has over 200 scientific publications and trained in Head and Neck Surgery at The Ohio State University.

• Founder of the ENT department at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
• Specializes in complex head and neck tumor surgeries with reconstructive techniques
• Expert in endoscopic and microscopic surgical procedures
• Trained in facial aesthetic surgery at University Medical Center Hamburg

Dr. Mustafa Solak specializes in gastrointestinal cancers, trained at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute and MD Anderson Cancer Center – a global leader in oncology.

• Completed fellowship at one of Turkey's top cancer institutes
• Handles complex cases including esophageal carcinoma
• Board-certified in medical oncology with extensive experience
• Works at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental – a JCI-accredited facility

Medical Oncology Specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital with expertise in advanced cancer treatments.

• Faculty member at Üsküdar University's Internal Medicine Department
• Specializes in medical oncology with over 14 years of experience
• Works at one of Turkey's leading oncology centers

Over 2,500 MR-Linac radiotherapy sessions completed – Assoc. Prof. Turkkan is a pioneer in MRI-guided treatments at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specializes in stereotactic and precision radiotherapy techniques
• Member of European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO)
• Published 27 articles and led research at Maastricht University
• Associate Professor with ongoing TÜBİTAK research projects

Specializes in scarless V-Notes surgery for gynecologic cancers – Dr. Karakas performs this cutting-edge technique at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Expert in minimally invasive laparoscopic gynecologic oncology procedures
• Performs advanced uterine cancer surgeries with faster recovery
• Specializes in HPV diagnosis and treatment including colposcopy
• Focuses on fertility preservation in cancer cases

Dr. Akgun specializes in radiation oncology at Memorial Şişli Hospital, one of Turkey's leading medical centers.

• Over 23 years of experience in radiation oncology
• Works with advanced radiation therapy techniques
• Member of Turkish Radiation Oncology Society
• Previously trained at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine

Prof. Peker has performed over 400 pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries – specializing in complex hepatopancreatobiliary procedures at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Trained at Mayo Clinic's hepatopancreatobiliary surgery unit
• Founder of a dedicated HPB surgery training unit in Turkey
• Holds additional doctorate in medical biology and aging
• Performs both open and endoscopic approaches

Professor Yesim Yildirim specializes in cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies, with over 80 international publications and co-authorship in major oncology handbooks.

• Member of European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Professor at Halic University, training future oncologists
• Specializes in breast, gastrointestinal, and lung cancers
• Trained at Mount Vernon Cancer Center in London

Dr. Mustafa Ozdogan is a professor and medical oncology specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital. He is the current President of the Antalya Breast Cancer Association. Dr. Ozdogan previously led oncology departments at Memorial Antalya and Medstar Antalya hospitals. He focuses on a multidisciplinary approach to complex cancer care.

• Sits on the board of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.
• Maintains active membership in ESMO and ASCO.
• Co-chairs the national working group for head and neck cancers.
• Works at Memorial Göztepe, which features MR Linac and robotic surgery systems.

Prof. Şeref Kömürcü is an ECFMG and ESMO-certified oncologist with 110+ published papers, specializing in breast, colorectal, and lung cancers at Anadolu Medical Center.

• 33 years of experience in medical oncology
• Professor at Gülhane Military Medical Academy
• Member of leading oncology societies including ASCO and ESMO
• Recipient of GATA Education and Teaching Success Awards

Dr. Orhan Shencan is a clinical oncologist at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He attained an associate professorship in medical oncology in 2009. Dr. Shencan treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul. He completed his medical oncology training at Ankara University.

• Served as a medical oncology specialist at the Bahrain Oncology Center.
• Held a former associate professor role at Fatih University Faculty of Medicine.
• Practiced at several major Turkish institutions, including Acıbadem Maslak Hospital.
• Works at a clinic that treats over 10,000 patients every year.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Heves Sürmeli is a specialist in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology. She received her medical degree (M.D.) from Eskişehir Osmangazi University in 2004. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul (2005–2010). She then completed subspecialty training in Medical Oncology at the same hospital (2014–2017).

At the same center, she served as a Medical Oncology Specialist (2017–2023). She then worked as Administrative and Clinical Director (2023–2026). Her clinical interests include breast, lung, gynecologic, gastrointestinal, and urologic cancers.

She has published many articles in international peer‑reviewed journals. She has presented at national and international conferences. She is active in professional societies. She has received several awards.

Specializes in thyroid cancer treatment, providing focused endocrine care at the Anadolu Medical Center.

• Experienced endocrinologist managing hormonal and glandular disorders
• Provides specialized oncology and endocrine services at Anadolu
• Offers comprehensive diagnostic and treatment planning consultations

Dr. Demirel has over 34 years of experience in general surgery, specializing in oncology procedures at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Serves as General Surgery Specialist at one of Turkey's leading hospitals
• Previously held role as Assistant Head Physician at Memorial Hospital
• Expertise spans wide range of oncological surgical interventions
• Extensive background in hospital administration and patient care