Lung cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Specialist in personalized oncology treatments – Dr. Rahib Hasanov integrates immunotherapies, targeted therapies, and smart drugs into lung cancer care.

• Medical Oncology fellowship at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Observership at Houston Methodist Hospital in Texas
• Expertise in both lung and gastrointestinal system tumors
• Treats international patients from Europe and the US

Professor Yesim Yildirim specializes in lung cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies, combining clinical expertise with academic research at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Authored 80+ publications, including contributions to cancer treatment handbooks
• Member of ESMO and ESO – leading European oncology associations
• Fellowship at Mount Vernon Cancer Center in London for immunooncology
• Professor at Haliç University, training future oncologists

Prof. Şeref Kömürcü has authored 110+ papers on cancer management and specializes in lung cancer at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Over 33 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Board-certified by ESMO and ECFMG
• Professor at Gülhane Military Medical Academy
• Member of The Lung Cancer Organization and ESMO

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. Sadi Kerem Okutur brings over a decade of focused expertise in lung cancer treatment at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Associate Professor with extensive training in medical oncology
• Recipient of the 2012 Oncology Research Award
• Author of 20+ papers and 10 book chapters on oncology
• Active member of European Society for Medical Oncology

900+ lung cancer procedures performed – Prof. Altan Kır is a leading thoracic and robotic surgery specialist at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Trained at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York
• Specializes in robotic lung surgery and airway procedures
• Member of European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
• Published 83 national and international research papers

Prof. Sezer Saglam specializes in lung cancer at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, with extensive experience in Medical Oncology.

• Professor of Medical Oncology since 2016
• Fellowship trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Dr. Eda Tanrikulu is a clinical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. She ranked 3rd nationally in Turkey's minor specialty medical exam. Dr. Tanrikulu specializes in chemotherapy and individualized cancer treatments. She works at a facility affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Served as the head of the medical oncology unit at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital.
• Participated in global training at Oxford University and ESMO in Manchester.
• Treats gastrointestinal, urological, lung, and breast cancers.
• Member of the American and European Societies of Medical Oncology.

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.

Leading specialist in drug therapy for lung cancer – Dr. Fox heads the Clinic for Haematology, Oncology and Palliative Care at BKZ Solingen.

• International recognition for molecular biology research in haemato-oncology
• Specializes in immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and molecular diagnostics
• Member of the prestigious American Association for Cancer Research
• Chief Physician at Germany's certified interdisciplinary cancer centre

Dr. Necdet Uskent is a medical oncologist and hematologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He was part of the pioneering team that performed Turkey's first bone marrow transplant. Dr. Uskent holds the European Medical Oncology Certificate and focuses on breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. He works at a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Founder of the Turkish Oncology Group (TOG).
• A founding member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.
• Served as a visiting lecturer at Royal Free and University College Hospital in London.
• Treats complex hematological conditions including lymphomas and myeloma.

1,100+ lung cancer treatments performed – Dr. Ozadli specializes in oncology at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• 23 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Trained at Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital
• Specializes in lung, esophageal, and gastric cancers
• Worked at multiple oncology clinics across Turkey

Professor Keil specializes in advanced imaging techniques for precise lung cancer diagnosis and intervention at the Academic Hospital Solingen.

• Expert in MRI and CT imaging for all body regions
• Leads the Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology Clinic
• Trained under renowned Professor Rolf W. Günther
• Performs a full range of interventional radiology procedures

Dr. Harald Rosen specializes in advanced endoscopic surgery for gastrointestinal cancers, combining surgical precision with internal medicine expertise at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Decades of experience in gastroenterology and minimally invasive procedures
• Expert in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, including complex cancer cases
• Trained at the University of Vienna and major Viennese hospitals
• Focuses on liver disease, reflux, ulcers, IBD, and gastrointestinal malignancies

Nearly 10,000 cryosurgeries performed – Prof. Niu Lizhi leads Fuda Cancer Hospital's minimally invasive oncology program.

• Over 30 years of experience as President and chief surgeon at Fuda Cancer Hospital
• Pioneer in cryosurgery and NanoKnife procedures for cancer treatment
• Vice-President of both Asian and International Societies of Cryosurgery
• Author of 100+ research papers on surgical oncology techniques
• Supervisor at Jinan University, training future oncologists

Dr. Turkan Ozturk Topcu specializes in lung cancer and other advanced oncology cases, with training at MD Anderson and Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center.

• Trained at MD Anderson Cancer Center – a global leader in oncology
• Specialist in medical oncology with focus on complex cancer cases
• Worked at renowned institutions in the US, Canada, and Turkey
• Extensive experience in diagnosing and treating lung cancer

Specializes in lung cancer research and treatment, with publications on prognostic factors like mean platelet volume.

• Member of Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Published research on non-small cell lung cancer outcomes
• Extensive experience in medical oncology since 2017

Associate Professor Dr. Yusuf Acikgoz brings international oncology expertise from Ohio State University to Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital.

• Specializes in Medical Oncology with 10 years of experience of focused training
• Participated in Phase III clinical trials for advanced lung cancer treatments
• Trained in immuno-oncology through CECOG's specialized Vienna program
• Certified in Good Clinical Practice and biostatistics for evidence-based care
• Active member of ASCO and Turkish Society of Medical Oncology