Glioblastoma Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Among leading neurosurgeons globally, Prof. Akalan performs brain and nerve surgeries using advanced O-arm Imaging and iMRI.

• 38 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery
• Specializes in pediatric epilepsy and glioma cases
• Published 117 scientific papers on neurosurgery
• Uses ultrasound-guided techniques to minimize complications

Assoc. Prof. Nail Paksoy brings extensive oncology expertise from Istanbul Medipol University, specializing in glioblastoma treatment.

• ESMO Board Certified in Medical Oncology
• Participated in 8 international clinical trials for advanced cancers
• Published multiple studies on brain tumor treatments
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute

Dr. Ayşe İrem Yasin is a medical oncologist at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital in Istanbul. She holds a prestigious ESMO Board Certificate. Dr. Yasin specializes in solid tumors, including breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. She treats complex cases such as Merkel cell carcinoma and cancers of unknown primary.

• Trained at Harvard Medical School, Cleveland Clinic, and Basel University Hospital.
• Completed a clinical observership at the Breast Cancer Unit in Novara, Italy.
• Treats brain and CNS malignancies, soft tissue sarcomas, and urologic cancers.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility equipped with the da Vinci robotic system.

Dr. Atakan Topcu is a medical oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating solid tumors including lung, breast, and colorectal cancers. Dr. Topcu is an Associate Professor with over 50 peer-reviewed scientific publications. He sits on the Editorial Board of the medical journal BMC Cancer.

• Expertise in immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and geriatric oncology care.
• Treats cancer-related malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia.
• Maintains active membership in the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital specializing in advanced oncology treatments.

Prof. Dr. Yildiz has a decade of documented expertise in neuro-oncology, focusing specifically on brain tumors. His work is anchored at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Over 76 years of experience of clinical and research experience in neuroendocrine and brain tumors
• Published numerous peer-reviewed articles in international medical journals
• Expertise includes managing complex cases like paraneoplastic syndromes
• Special focus on tumors like thymoma and neuroblastoma

Specializes in radiation oncology with training from Marmara University.

• Graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed specialization training in radiation oncology
• Practices at Emsey Hospital

Professor Kayihan Engin brings over 41 years of experience of radiation oncology expertise, including leadership roles at top institutions like Anadolu Medical Center.

• Post-doctoral fellowship in Thermoradiotherapy at Thomas Jefferson University
• Former Chairman of Radiation Oncology at Uludağ University
• Specialized training at National Cancer Institute (NCI/NIH)
• Current Director of Oncological Sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital

Assoc. Dr. Abdullah Sakin leads the Medical Oncology Department at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, specializing in glioblastoma treatment.

• Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University
• Trained in medical oncology at İstanbul Okmeydanı Research Hospital
• Over 19 years of experience of experience in oncology
• Specializes in complex neurological oncology cases

Dr. Mehmet Ozek is a neurosurgeon with 45 years of experience of experience, specializing in complex brain and spinal surgeries.

• Expert in endoscopic skull base surgery and functional neurosurgery
• Published 47 articles in SCI international journals
• Member of AANS and Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Fellowship-trained at Yale University and Florida University

Associate Professor Dr. Emrah Eraslan specializes in oncology with a focus on complex cancer cases, currently serving patients at Koru Ankara Hospital.

• Board-certified in medical oncology with 21 years of experience of experience
• Trained at Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Education and Research Hospital
• Specializes in breast, prostate, lung, and colorectal cancers
• Published researcher contributing to advancements in oncology