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Title: Professor Doctor

Branch: Radiation Oncology

Work History:

1 GATA Military Medical Faculty

2 Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

3 T.R. Demiroğlu Bilim University \ Associate Professor

4 T.R Demiroğlu Bilim University \ Professor

Medical Specialties and Subspecialties:

1 Head and Neck Cancers

2 Radiation Oncology

Priority treatments:

1 Prostate cancer

2 Conformal treatments

Special advanced health technologies:

1 Truebeam Stx Technology

2 Halcyons

Education

1991 - Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

1996 - Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Radiation

Oncology Specialization Training

Experience

2022 PRIVATE MEDIPOL BAHÇELİEVLER HOSPITAL

2021 - 2021 Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital, Medical Oncology Clinic Education Officer

2021 - 2021 Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital

2020 - 2021 Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine

2020 - 2021 Head of the Department of Medical Oncology, Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine, Assoc. Dr.  

2018 - 2021 Lecturer - Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine, Head of Medical Oncology Department  

2018 - 2021 Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine

2015 - 2018 University of Health Sciences, Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital

2015 - 2018 University of Health Sciences, Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, Medical Oncology Clinic, Sub-branch assistant

2012 - 2015 Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital, Internal Medicine specialist

2012 - 2015 Suleiman the Magnificent Training and Research Hospital,

2008 - 2012 Haseki Training and Research Hospital

2006 - 2008 Kızıltepe No. 3 Health Center General Practitioner.

Education

2018

İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Tıbbı Onkoloji

2018

İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Tıbbı Onkoloji, İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Tıbbı Onkoloji

2012

İstanbul Haseki Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, İç Hastalıkları, İstanbul Haseki Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, İç Hastalıkları

2012

İstanbul Haseki Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, İç Hastalıkları

2007

Uludağ Üniversitesi Tıip Fakültesi, Tıip Fakültesi, Uludağ Üniversitesi Tıip Fakültesi, Tıip Fakültesi

Dr. Yahya Özel is a highly experienced general surgeon with expertise in bariatric surgery, hepatobiliary diseases, abdominal hernias, endocrine surgery, and oncological surgery. He completed his medical education at Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 1990 and pursued his specialization in General Surgery at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital between 2001 and 2006. His commitment to advanced surgical techniques led him to further training at Tokyo University Hospital, Japan, in the Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery and Artificial Organ Division under renowned experts M. Makuuchi and N. Kokudo.

Throughout his career, Dr. Özel has worked at prestigious institutions, including Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, and Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital. His extensive experience includes roles in ERCP and surgical endoscopy, as well as advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery. In addition to his clinical practice, he has served as an academic faculty member at Doğuş University, contributing to the education and training of future medical professionals.

Dr. Özel holds several certifications in surgical endoscopy, including the Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate. His dedication to minimally invasive surgical techniques, obesity treatment, and hepatobiliary surgery has made him a sought-after specialist in his field. With a career spanning over three decades, he continues to provide high-quality, patient-centered surgical care, ensuring the best outcomes through his expertise and innovative approach.

Activities • Prevention, research and early diagnosis of cancer • Palliative care in cancer • Cytotoxic chemotherapy • Hormontherapy • Targeted treatment • Immunotherapy Education • 2004 -2010 - Istanbul University, Istanbul faculty of medicine • 2011-2015 - Istanbul University, Istanbul faculty of medicine, internal medicine specialist • 2013-2014 - Cleveland Clinic Endocrinology Department, research associate • 2016-2019 Bezmiâlem Foundation University Medical Oncology Subdivision • Dissertation: Prognostic value of absolute monocyte count in patients with mantle cell lymphoma. • Subdivision Dissertation: An effect of adjuvant chemotherapy on lipid profile and anthropometric parameters in patients with breast and colon cancer. Publications • Circulating Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone Receptor Messenger RNA as a Marker of Tumor Aggressiveness in Patients with Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma. Aliyev A, Gupta M, et al. Endocr  18. • The utility of peripheral thyrotropin receptor mRNA in the management of differentiated thyroid cancer. • Aliyev A, Soundararajan S, Bucak E et al. Surgery.  • Diagnostic accuracy of circulating thyrotropin receptor messenger RNA combined with neck ultrasonography in patients with Bethesda III-V thyroid cytology. Aliyev A, Patel J, Brainard J, et al. Surgery.2016 Jan;159(1):113-7. doi: 10.1016/j.surg.2015.06.063. Epub 2015 Oct 9. • Role of Urotensin-2 in 5-Fluorouracil-Related Arterial Vasoconstriction in Cancer Patients. Seker M, Aliyev A, et al. Oncol Res Treat. Epub 2018 Aug 20. • Pertuzumab, trastuzumab and taxane-based treatment for visceral organ metastatic, trastuzumab-naive breast cancer: real-life practice outcomes. Esin E, Oksuzoglu B, Bilici A, Aliyev A. Cancer Chemother Pharmacol.2019 Jan; Epub 2018 Oct 30. • Usefulness of serum M30 and M65 levels to predict response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy in patients with breast cancer. Turk HM, Aliyev A, Celik RS. Curr Probl Cancer.2019 Jul 29. pii: currproblcancer.2019.06.009. • Prognostic impact of primary tumor location on survival in metastatic colorectal cancer patients: A single center experience. Tarik Demir, Murat Araz, Altay Aliyev. Medicine Science International Medicine Journal. • Oral presentations 

• Education: 
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• 2001-2007: University of Ioannina Medical School, Greece.
• 2007: Degree in Medicine.
• 2013: Doctoral degree from the Medical School of the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt (Dr. Med)
• 09.2016 – Today: Master’s in Healthcare Business Studies.

Professional experience:

04.2009 – 04.2013: Resident in the Department for Radiation Oncology, Klinikum Offenbach

05.2013 – 12. 2015: Senior physician in the Department for Radiation Oncology, Klinikum Offenbach

• 01.2016 – 06.2017: Senior physician in the Department of interventional Radiation Oncology, Medical Center Athens
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• 07.2017 – Today: Head of the Department of Radiation Oncology at the German Oncology Center, Limassol, Cyprus.

He has performed over 3,000 surgical interventions for gastrointestinal cancers and is listed among Germany's best doctors. His expertise focuses on complex abdominal surgery at Nordwest Clinic.

• Over 30 years of specialized surgical experience
• Nationally recognized specialist in pancreatic and liver (hepatobiliary) surgery
• Fellowship-trained at top global centers like Memorial Sloan-Kettering and Johns Hopkins
• Pioneer of advanced techniques like intraoperative sonography and visualization
• Holds the prestigious title of Professor from Heidelberg University

Senior surgeon of the “Gastrointestinal Medicine: General and Abdominal Surgery – Gastroenterology and Endoscopy” Department

Dr. Ido Wolf is a specialist in Oncology, Internal Medicine, and the Army Medical Units with a degree from Ben Gurion University of the Negev. He is currently the Head of the Medical Oncology Division at Sourasky Medical Center and speaks English.

• Specializes in colon cancer treatment using methods like surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and targeted therapy.
• Has experience in international practice at Teknon Medical Center in Spain and Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori di Milano in Italy.
• Speaker at national and international congresses on surgical treatment of advanced abdominal and pelvic cancers.
• Member of Grupo Español de Cirugía Oncológica Peritoneal, Sociedad Española de Oncología Quirúrgica, and European Society of Surgical Oncology.
• Author and co-author of significant scientific publications and investigator in clinical trials of oncological surgery.

Professor Tulchinsky is the Director of the Colon and Rectum Surgery Unit and Head of the General Surgery Division at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center.

• Leading expert in colorectal and anal diseases including cancer
• Performs restorative surgery for rectal cancer and familial conditions
• Specializes in minimally invasive laparoscopic bowel resections
• Unit is a leader in diagnostic and therapeutic colorectal procedures

Dr. Irina Stepfansky is an oncologist and internal medicine specialist at Sourasky Medical Center. She has more than 25 years of clinical experience. Since 2015, she has directed the Oncology Hospitalization department. Dr. Stepfansky earned her medical degree from Grodno University in Belarus. She completed advanced oncology training at Tel Aviv Medical Center.

Dr. Stepfansky has been licensed in Israel since 2000. She has led and participated in many phase I-III oncology clinical trials. Her work has helped improve cancer care and patient outcomes. She is recognized for her expertise in both internal medicine and oncology. Dr. Stepfansky has a strong record in research and clinical leadership.

Dr. Saban Sec is a medical oncologist with experience at leading hospitals, including Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital, and Bahçelievler Medikalpark Hospital. He currently represents specialist physicians in the Turkish Medical Oncology Association. He is also a member of the Istanbul Medical Chamber and the Turkish Medical Oncology Association.

Dr. Sec treats breast, lung, gastrointestinal, prostate, urogenital, head and neck cancers, as well as sarcomas and rare tumors. He has published many peer-reviewed articles on cancer prognosis, treatment outcomes, and survival rates. His research includes studies with large patient groups, such as 138 patients with HER2-positive metastatic gastric cancer. Dr. Sec focuses on prognostic factors and treatment responses in different cancers. He is dedicated to improving cancer care.

Education and Expertise

Selcuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education

Dr.Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Anakara Oncology Training and Research Hospital Medical Oncology Specialization

Experience

Malatya State Hospital Internal Diseases Clinic

Ankara Oncology Hospital Medical Oncology Clinic

Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital Medical Oncology Clinic


AREAS OF INTEREST

Lung cancer

esophageal cancer

Gastric cancer

breast cancer

Gastrointestinal surgery

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Dr. Ondzhel brings 21 years of surgical experience and is a specialist in colon and rectal cancer surgery. He has performed approximately 1,100 procedures.

• Fellowship-trained in colorectal surgery at the renowned Cleveland Clinic in the USA
• Head of the Department of Surgery at Istanbul Medipol University
• Certified by the European Commission on Coloproctology and a Fellow of the American Society of Colorectal Surgeons
• Active researcher with publications on advanced laparoscopic techniques for rectal cancer
• Specializes in both oncologic and complex colorectal procedures

Prof. Köstler is a top Austrian oncologist with over 20 years dedicated to solid tumor oncology. He practices personalized, evidence-based cancer medicine.

• Expert in breast, gynecologic, and colon cancers
• Associate Professor and former Deputy Head of Oncology at the Medical University of Vienna
• Focuses on targeted therapies, immunotherapy, and molecular tumor analysis
• Contributes to clinical trials and European oncology networks
• Senior consultant at the prestigious Wiener Privatklinik