Prostate cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Osama Abdel Mohimen Mohamed leads the Hematology Unit at Shefaa Al Orman Oncology Hospital. He treats complex blood cancers, including leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. Dr. Mohamed is a member of the European Society for Medical Oncology. He also holds memberships in the American Society of Hematology and ASBMT.

• Specializes in chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and bone marrow transplantation.
• Manages aggressive acute leukemia and chronic blood disorders.
• Treats complications arising from various solid tumors.
• Works at an ESMO-accredited center that handles 6,000 patients annually.

Professor Sefik Igdem specializes in prostate cancer radiation oncology, using advanced technologies like Truebeam Stx and Halcyons at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• 30 years of experience in radiation oncology
• Expert in conformal treatments for prostate cancer
• Professor at T.R Demiroğlu Bilim University
• Specializes in head and neck cancers as well

Dr. Antonio Alcaraz specializes in prostate cancer treatment, performing over 500 urogenital surgeries with minimally invasive techniques and the Da Vinci robotic system.

• 38 years of experience in urology and uro-oncology
• Heads the Department of Urology at Teknon Medical Center
• Member of American Urological Confederation and European Urological Society
• Expert in robotic-assisted prostate cancer surgeries

Dr. Shira Felder leads the Gynecologic Oncology Service at Sheba Medical Center. She is a senior radiation oncologist specializing in gynecologic and urologic cancers. She trained at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto. Dr. Felder focuses on delivering targeted radiation while preserving her patients' quality of life.

• Uses precision techniques including VMAT, IMRT, SBRT, and brachytherapy.
• Treats cervical, uterine, ovarian, and prostate cancers.
• Maintains membership in the European Society for Radiotherapy & Oncology.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked 7th globally by Newsweek.
• Conducts research on brachytherapy safety and cervical cancer survival.

Dr. Ayshe Okumush is a radiation oncologist at Private NeoLife Medical Center. She earned her MD from Karadeniz Technical University in 2003. She completed a residency in radiation oncology at Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital from 2006 to 2011.

She served as a specialist at Diyarbakir Uckuyular Training and Research Hospital from 2011 to 2013 and at Sisli Etfal from 2013 to 2016. She then worked at Yeni Yuzyil University Private Gaziosmanpasa Hospital from 2016 to 2026. She joined NeoLife in 2026.

Memberships: Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology (TROD) and the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO). Clinical focus: SRS, SRT, SBRT; VMAT, IMRT; radiotherapy for head and neck, lung, and brain tumors; SGRT, TBI, and 3D brachytherapy.

Dr. Yuri Goldes is the Deputy Director of General Surgery at Sheba Medical Center. He pioneered some of Israel’s first robotic resections for stomach and pancreatic cancers. Forbes Israel named him among the nation’s best gastrointestinal surgeons. In 2019, he received the Best Doctor of the Year award from the Israeli Ministry of Health.

• Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for pancreatic, gastric, and esophageal cancers.
• Performs minimally invasive Whipple procedures, one of the most complex abdominal operations.
• Treats benign conditions including diaphragmatic hernia, achalasia, GERD, and gallbladder disease.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked among the Top 10 hospitals worldwide by Newsweek.

Dr. Mehmet Salih Iyikesici is a medical oncologist. His work focuses on metabolically supported chemotherapy (MSCT), ketogenic diet–supported cancer care, hyperthermia, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and insulin potentiation therapy. He emphasizes care for breast, pancreatic, and gastric cancers.

He is a Medical Oncology Specialist at Neolife Medical Center (2026–present). He previously served at Private Bahçelievler Medical Park (2013–2026), Medicana Beylikdüzü (2010–2013), Silivri Anadolu (2009–2010), Diyarbakır Training and Research (2008–2009), and Bursa Çekirge State (2006–2008). Earlier, he worked as an Internal Medicine Specialist (1997–2003). He was an Assistant Professor at Altınbaş University (2014–2026).

Training: Medical Oncology subspecialty, Marmara University (2003–2006). Internal Medicine, Istanbul Haydarpaşa Numune (1992–1996). Medicine, Uludağ University (1985–1990). Member, Medical Oncology Association (since 2004). His recent research (2019–2020) covers gastric, breast, pancreatic, and lung cancers. Topics include long‑term survival in metastatic pancreatic cancer and feasibility in metastatic non‑small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Professor Xiao Yueyong is Chief Physician in the Department of Radiological Diagnosis at the Chinese PLA General Hospital. He is a leading expert in minimally invasive interventional oncology. He serves as the inaugural President of WATA (2025–). He is President of the International (2020–) and Asian (2012–) Societies of Cryotherapy. He is also Deputy Head of the NHC Expert Group on tumour ablation regulations (2009–).

He has performed over 100,000 CT/MRI‑guided minimally invasive procedures. His work covers chemical ablation, RFA, MWA, cryoablation, and NanoKnife (IRE). He introduced and advanced NanoKnife ablation in China. He led the first national standards for tumour cryoablation and NanoKnife.

Honors include the National Special Contribution Award (Lifetime Honorary). He received First Prize from the Chinese Medicine Education Association (2021). He received two Second Prizes for Military Medical Achievements (2016, 2018) and two Second Prizes from the China Anti‑Cancer Association (2019, 2022). He was named Asian Ablation Master. His research record includes 13 Chinese patents. He is the principal investigator for four NSFC projects and one MOST subject. He has published over 200 papers, with over 110 as first or corresponding author and over 40 in SCI journals. He has led over 10 ablation guidelines or consensus statements.

Dr. Sinan Karaaslan has performed over 900 procedures, specializing in prostate cancer treatment at Anadolu Medical Center.

• 29 years of experience in medical oncology
• Expert in surgery, radiation, hormone, and chemotherapy for prostate cancer
• Member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology
• Trained at Istanbul University's Cerrahpaşa Medical School

With over 900 procedures performed, Dr. Solak brings extensive expertise in prostate cancer treatment from top institutions like MD Anderson Cancer Center.

• 20 years of experience in medical oncology
• Fellowship-trained at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Specializes in complex oncology cases across multiple cancer types
• Contributed to clinical oncology development at leading centers

Prof. Dr. Serkan Keskin is a top-ranked medical oncologist in Turkey, specializing in advanced prostate cancer treatments at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• 25 years of oncology experience
• Expert in immunotherapy and targeted therapy
• Pioneer in genetic mapping for personalized treatment
• Active member of ASCO and ESMO
• Published 50+ international papers with 1,100+ citations

Over 2500 MR-Linac radiotherapy sessions – Assoc. Prof. Turkkan specializes in advanced radiotherapy techniques at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• 17 years of experience in radiation oncology
• Expert in stereotactic and MRI-guided radiotherapy
• Member of ESTRO and TROD
• Published 27 articles and 5 book chapters
• Clinical researcher at Maastricht University's MAASTRO Clinic

Professor Yesim Yildirim, an ESMO member, specializes in cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Author of 80+ publications, including chapters in cancer care handbooks
• Professor at Haliç University – one of Turkey's leading institutions
• Trained at prestigious centers including Mount Vernon Cancer Center in London
• ESMO-certified with expertise in precision medicine approaches

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.

Dr. Seref Komurcu is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in treating breast, lung, colorectal, and solid cancers. Dr. Komurcu holds both ECFMG and ESMO certifications. He previously served as a professor at Gülhane Military Medical Academy.

• Published over 110 scientific papers on cancer management.
• Provides immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy treatments.
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
• Works at a clinic affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Dr. Oguz Acar is an Associate Professor of Urology focused exclusively on uro-oncology, performing high-volume robotic surgery.

• Has completed over 500 robotic-assisted prostatectomies using the da Vinci system
• Heads the Robotic Surgery Department at Memorial Sisli Hospital
• Specializes in nerve-sparing techniques to preserve urinary and sexual function
• Obtained fellowships in robotic oncology from prestigious institutions in Germany

Prof. Dr. Markus Heuser performs approximately 3,000 surgical interventions yearly – a leader in uro-oncology at Klinikum Solingen.

• Specializes in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted procedures like Da Vinci prostatectomy
• Head of Urology Department with 40+ scientific publications
• Recipient of prestigious awards including the August Kürten Prize
• Teaches urology at the University of Göttingen

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.