Stomach cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Professor Ido Wolf heads the oncology department at Tel Aviv's Sourasky Medical Center – a leading national center for digestive cancers.

• Over 34 years of experience in medical oncology and internal medicine
• Specializes in the systemic treatment of digestive system cancers
• Holds a medical degree from Ben-Gurion University
• Senior role overseeing a major hospital's oncology division

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.

With over 47 years of practice, Prof. Mearin Manrique leads the Digestive System Service at Teknon Medical Center.

• Specializes in diagnostics and treatment of digestive system conditions
• Founded the Teknon Institute for the Study and Treatment of Constipation & Incontinence
• Fellowship-trained at Mayo Clinic's Gastroenterology Unit
• Published over 400 scientific works
• Member of the American Gastroenterological Association and World Gastroenterology Organisation

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.

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.

Prof. Dr. Sezer Saglam specializes in gastrointestinal oncology with over 29 years of experience at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Attending physician in Gastrointestinal Oncology since 2005
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and ENET – leading oncology societies
• Professor of Medical Oncology since 2016
• Multiple international publications on chemotherapy regimens

Dr. Harald Rosen specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures for stomach cancer at Wiener Privatklinik, combining surgical precision with gastroenterology expertise.

• Decades of experience in gastroenterology and minimally invasive surgery
• Expert in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, including complex cancer cases
• Trained at major Viennese hospitals, focusing on interventional endoscopy
• Respected for introducing modern endoscopic surgical methods in Austria

Head of the peritoneal cancer unit, Dr. Sabia specializes in cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC – a leading approach for advanced abdominal cancers.

• 24 years of experience in surgical oncology
• Performed 1,100+ treatments including CRS + HIPEC
• Expert in PIPAC (Pressurized IntraPeritoneal Aerosol Chemotherapy)
• Trained at National Cancer Institute Milan and with Prof. Sugarbaker
• Member of ESSO and PSOGI – top international oncology groups

Prof. Köstler is a leading medical oncologist specializing in complex solid tumors and personalized therapy. He practices at the Wiener Privatklinik and the Medical University of Vienna.

• Over 22 years of clinical and research experience in oncology
• Expertise in breast cancer, gynecologic cancers, and targeted therapies
• Former Deputy Head of the Clinical Division of Oncology at a major university hospital
• Active in developing new targeted treatment strategies and immunotherapy
• Focuses on translational research to connect lab findings directly to patient care

Assistant Professor Tahsin Ozadli brings 23 years of oncology experience, specializing in gastrointestinal cancers including stomach cancer.

• Performed 1,100+ procedures in medical oncology
• Trained at Ankara Oncology Hospital – Turkey's leading cancer center
• Special focus on gastric and esophageal cancers
• Published researcher in oncology field

Prof. Zamir Halperin leads the Digestive System Department at Tel Aviv Medical Center with decades of expertise in gastrointestinal diseases and liver disorders.

• Director of Gastroenterology Institute for 42 years
• Former Chairman of the Israeli Association of Gastroenterologists
• Trained at Cleveland Clinic Foundation and Royal Free Hospital
• Professor at Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University
• Specializes in advanced endoscopy and inflammatory bowel disease

Director of oncology hospitalization at Tel Aviv Medical Center (Ichilov) – a major national cancer center – and primary researcher in clinical trials.

• Over 26 years of specialization in clinical oncology since 2005
• Lead and participating investigator in phase 1, 2, and 3 oncology studies
• Israeli medical license and formal oncology training at Tel Aviv Medical Center
• Certified expertise in both internal medicine and oncology

Heads the Colorectal Surgery Department and is a top specialist in complex Whipple and minimally invasive abdominal surgery.

• Over 35 years of experience as an abdominal surgeon
• Expert in both open and laparoscopic techniques
• Leads his department at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)

Dr. Saban Sec specializes in gastrointestinal cancers, with a strong focus on stomach cancer, and is an active member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association.

• Medical oncology specialist since 2017
• Published research on HER2-positive metastatic gastric cancer
• Works at Bahçelievler Medikalpark Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association

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. Topcu specializes in stomach cancer and other gastrointestinal cancers, with training at top international centers like MD Anderson Cancer Center.

• Medical oncology specialist with 18 years of experience
• Trained at MD Anderson Cancer Center and Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center
• Works at Valued Med Hub Hospitals
• Specializes in gastrointestinal system cancers including stomach cancer

Associate Professor Dr. Yusuf Acikgoz brings extensive oncology training from Ohio State University and active participation in international clinical trials.

• Specializes in Medical Oncology with a focus on stomach cancer
• Participated in Phase III CheckMate-649 and Fortitude-101 studies
• Member of American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Trained at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital