Testicular Cancer Doctors Worldwide

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. Sinan Karaaslan is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in treating breast, colorectal, and urogenital system cancers. Dr. Karaaslan brings clinical expertise from major institutions, including Medical Park and Gülhane Military Medical Academy. He works at a hospital affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Holds personal certification from the European Society for Medical Oncology.
• Treats complex conditions, including stage 4 colon and lung cancers.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology and Turkish Lung Cancer societies.
• Performs systemic therapies such as immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy.

Dr. Serkan Keskin is a top-ranked medical oncologist with 25 years of experience, specializing in advanced cancer treatments at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Ranked 1st in Turkey in the Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam
• Specializes in chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy
• Member of prestigious societies including ASCO and ESMO
• Recipient of the Best Poster Award at the National Cancer Congress

20 years of clinical oncology experience – Dr. Solak specializes in testicular cancer among other complex oncology cases at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Trained at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Fellowship at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Handles breast, testicular, ovarian, and other cancers

Assoc. Prof. Gorkem Turkkan has successfully completed over 2500 radiotherapy sessions with the MR-Linac device, specializing in advanced treatments for testicular cancer.

• Expert in stereotactic and MRI-guided radiotherapy
• Member of European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO)
• Published 27 articles in domestic and international journals
• Associate Professor title earned in February 2023

Professor Yesim Yildirim has authored over 80 publications on cancer care and co-wrote a handbook on advanced treatments. She's a professor at Anadolu Medical Center specializing in testicular cancer.

• Member of ESMO and European School of Oncology
• Specializes in immunotherapy and targeted therapies for testicular cancer
• Graduated from Hacettepe University Medical School
• Completed MBA in Healthcare Management

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. 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.

Internationally recognized oncologist with over 22 years of experience leading clinical divisions and research in targeted cancer therapies. He practices personalized medicine at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Expert in solid tumor oncology, especially breast and gynecologic cancers
• Associate Professor at the Medical University of Vienna, contributing to new treatment strategies
• Deputy Head of Clinical Division of Oncology, advancing translational cancer research
• Specializes in biomarker development and individualized systemic therapy

Professor of Medical Oncology with 29 years' experience, currently at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital. Specializes in adult cancers including testicular cancer.

• Holds fellowship training from Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Advanced expertise in gastrointestinal oncology
• Active member of ESMO, ASCO and Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Specializing in complex cancer cases, Dr. Ozadli combines extensive training with hands-on experience in medical oncology.

• Medical oncology specialization from Dr.Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital
• Experience at Ankara Oncology Hospital's Medical Oncology Clinic
• Focuses on a range of cancers including testicular cancer
• Published researcher with contributions to oncology literature

Specializes in targeted cancer therapies and immunotherapy at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Over 27 years of experience in medical oncology
• Trained in the USA at Akdeniz University's Medical Oncology Department
• Expert in next-generation genetic research for cancer treatment
• Associate Professor at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Turkan Ozturk Topcu specializes in a wide range of cancers, including testicular cancer, with training at top international centers like MD Anderson and Sunnybrook Odette.

• Medical Oncology Specialist since 2015 from Karadeniz Technical University
• Trained at MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA
• Gained further expertise at Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center in Canada
• Works with advanced treatment protocols for testicular cancer

Specialist in urogenital cancers with a strong research background in oncology – Dr. Sec brings expertise from leading Turkish hospitals.

• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Focused on prostate and urogenital cancers among other specialties
• Published multiple studies on cancer treatment outcomes
• Works at Bahçelievler Medikalpark Hospital

Specializing in medical oncology, Dr. Alemdar brings focused expertise in testicular cancer at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Trained at Akdeniz University, one of Turkey's leading medical schools
• Over 20 years of dedicated experience in medical oncology
• Handles both diagnosis and treatment planning for testicular cancer
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital with advanced oncology facilities

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. Dror Levin specializes in pediatric oncology, with a focus on bone cancer (sarcoma) in children at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Director of children's hematology oncology department at Sourasky Medical Center
• Specialized in pediatric hematology and oncology at Schneider Children's Medical Center
• Member of the Israel Society of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology (ISPHO)
• Trained in bone and soft tissue oncology at Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute in Italy