Glioblastoma Doctors Abroad — Page 2

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.

Prof. Mustafa Özdoğan is an experienced cancer specialist with over 26 years of experience of practice, specializing in glioblastoma treatment at Memorial Antalya Hospital.

• Heads the Medical Oncology Department at Memorial Antalya Hospital
• Published over 40 articles on cancer treatment
• Member of the European Medical Oncology Association
• Specialized in medical oncology with extensive training

Dr. Mehmet Dogu Canoglu is a radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in precise tumor targeting using MR Linac and CyberKnife technologies. Dr. Canoglu trained at Kocaeli University. He previously served at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He treats various cancers, including complex brain, prostate, and lung tumors.

• Expert in Varian TrueBeam and Trilogy radiation delivery systems.
• Performs stereotaxic radiosurgery and targeted radiotherapy for sarcomas.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.
• Treats patients at a clinic ranked among the world's top 10 for medical tourism.

Professor in Medical Oncology specializing in gastrointestinal oncology – Dr. Sezer Saglam treats complex cancer cases at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Turkish Medical Oncology Association member since 2004
• ESMO and ASCO member – follows latest international protocols
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Over 29 years of experience of experience in medical oncology

Dr. Bokstein leads the Neurooncology Clinic at Ichilov Hospital, a premier center for brain tumor treatment.

• Specializes exclusively in the treatment of brain cancers including glioblastoma
• As head of clinic, coordinates care across surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy
• Provides access to the latest clinical trials and emerging therapies

Prof. Constantini specializes in pediatric and adult brain tumors, with expertise in microsurgery and neuroendoscopy at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Won Mahaly Best Clinical Research Award from AANS
• Trained in microneurosurgery in Switzerland and neuro-endoscopy in Germany
• Member of International Federation of Neuroendoscopy and European Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery
• Research focus on neuroendoscopy and pediatric brain incidentalomas

Heads the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies and specializes in advanced surgical techniques for brain tumors at Sourasky Medical Center.

• An expert in neurosurgical operations with brain mapping and deep brain stimulation
• Conducts scientific research into gene-based therapies for brain cancer
• Trained in specialized courses like Image-Guided Neurosurgery and Microsurgical Techniques across Europe
• Recipient of the Borenstein and Goldhirsh Foundation awards for innovative neurology treatment

Associate Professor Dr. Yusuf Acikgoz brings a strong research background, having participated in Phase III clinical trials like CheckMate-649 and Fortitude-101.

• Trained at Ohio State University in Medical Oncology
• Member of American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Certified in Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection
• Specializes in the latest immuno-oncology treatments

Prof. Wolfgang Köstler specializes in personalized cancer therapy at Wiener Privatklinik, with over 22 years of experience of expertise in targeted treatments.

• Focuses on breast cancer and gynecologic malignancies
• Associate Professor at Medical University of Vienna
• Former Deputy Head of Clinical Division of Oncology
• Published research on biomarker development and tumor biology

Phd Viola Fox combines molecular biology research with hands-on oncology care, offering cutting-edge treatments for complex glioblastoma cases.

• Specialist in hematology, oncology, and immunology with 14 years of experience of experience
• Chief Physician at BKZ Solingen – a certified interdisciplinary cancer center
• Focus on immunotherapy and targeted therapies for glioblastoma
• Active researcher in molecular mechanisms of cancer treatment

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli specializes in breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

• Over 2016 years of experience of experience in oncology
• Treated diverse cancer types including rare case
• Academic background at Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Keil specializes in advanced imaging techniques for Glioblastoma, using MRI and CT to guide precise interventions at Academic Hospital Solingen.

• Graduated with honors from Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
• Leading doctor in Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology since 2010
• Expert in cross-sectional imaging for complex medical interventions
• Chief Physician at Academic Hospital Solingen since 2022

49 years of experience in immunology – Dr. Jaunalksne specializes in virotherapy, one of the newest fields for Glioblastoma treatment.

• Leads the Clinical Immunology Center at Pauls Stradins Clinical University Hospital
• Graduate of the prestigious Riga Medical Institute
• Internship in Internal Medicine
• Pioneer in using virotherapy for immunological approaches

Dr. Liu Shi Xin is the Vice Chairman of the Radiation Oncology Branch of the Chinese Medical Association. He serves as the Discipline Leader of the Oncology Center at Xiamen Humanity Hospital. Dr. Liu specializes in precision radiotherapy for thoracic and abdominal cancers. He is a recipient of the State Council Special Government Allowance for his medical contributions.

• Highly proficient in IMRT, VMAT, and SBRT for lung and esophageal cancers.
• Former President of Jilin Provincial Cancer Hospital.
• Awarded the National Famous Doctor honor for outstanding contributions to oncology.
• Holds leadership roles in the Chinese Anti-Cancer Association particle therapy committee.

Dr. Alemdar specializes in Medical Oncology with extensive training from Akdeniz University, focusing on personalized treatment plans.

• Completed Medical Oncology residency at Akdeniz University
• Over 20 years of experience of experience in oncology and internal medicine
• Works at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
• Experienced in academic and clinical settings

Professor Zheng Qiu Hong is Director of the Cell Therapy Research Center and a National Senior Expert in Biotherapy. He is a Professor and Master’s Supervisor at Fujian Medical University. He has more than 30 years of clinical experience in tumor molecular biology and biotherapy. From 2012 to 2013, he was a visiting scholar in stem cell research at the University of Connecticut School of Life Sciences. He previously held leadership roles at Fujian Cancer Hospital. These roles included Director of the Tumor Molecular Biology Laboratory and Director of the Surgical Oncology Research Laboratory. He also served as Deputy Director of the Fujian Key Laboratory of Tumor Biotherapy and Deputy Director of the Biotherapy and Immunotherapy Center.

Appointments include Standing Committee Member of the Biotherapy Committee of the Chinese Research Hospital Association. He is also a Committee Member of the Tumor Immunology and Biotherapy Committee of the Chinese Society for Immunology. In addition, he is Deputy Chair of the Academic Committee of the Xiamen Cell Therapy Research Center at the First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University.

Dr. Elkhan Mammadov is a medical oncologist. He focuses on cancer diagnosis and treatment, including cytotoxic chemotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted therapy (smart drugs), and immunotherapy.

Education: Azerbaijan Medical University, MD (2004–2010). Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Internal Medicine training (2014–2019). Istanbul Medipol Mega University Hospital, Medical Oncology subspecialty training (2019–2022).

Experience: 5 years in Internal Medicine. 3 years in Medical Oncology.

Memberships: Turkish Society for Medical Oncology. ESMO (European Society for Medical Oncology). ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology).

Dr. Muhammed Mustafa Atci is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating colon, breast, gastric, and lung cancers. He previously served as the Education Coordinator at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital. Dr. Atci is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

• Author of 19 peer-reviewed papers on gastrointestinal, thoracic, and endocrine cancers.
• Published studies on survival outcomes for stage IIB colon cancer in the Journal of Chemotherapy.
• Researches prognostic biomarkers using PET/CT scans and metabolic tumor volume.
• Treats complex oncological cases at the university-affiliated İstinye University clinic.

Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating complex cancers, including glioblastoma, lung cancer, and pancreatic tumors. He serves as a professor at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Cicin previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force.

• Performs systemic therapies such as immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy.
• Treats a wide range of conditions including gynecologic, orthopedic, and neuro-oncology cases.
• Expert in HIPEC and chemoembolization for liver and abdominal malignancies.
• Works at a 300-bed university hospital with 33 medical departments.