Glioblastoma Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Specialist Dr. Rahib Hasanov brings international oncology expertise from training at Houston Methodist Hospital and Marmara University.

• Completed Medical Oncology fellowship with focus on modern treatments
• Incorporates immunotherapies and targeted therapies into personalized care
• Regularly treats international patients from Europe and the Middle East
• Attends global oncology congresses to stay current with latest advancements

Prof. Mustafa Özdoğan is an experienced cancer specialist with over 26 years of experience of practice, specializing in glioblastoma treatment at Memorial Antalya Hospital.

• Heads the Medical Oncology Department at Memorial Antalya Hospital
• Published over 40 articles on cancer treatment
• Member of the European Medical Oncology Association
• Specialized in medical oncology with extensive training

Dr. Mehmet Doğu Canoğlu is a radiation oncologist. He graduated from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his residency in radiation oncology at Kocaeli University from 2006 to 2012.

He completed his compulsory service at Diyarbakır Training and Research Hospital. He then worked at Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital and at Medipol Mega University Hospital from 2015 to 2017. Since 2017, he has been a radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center.

Dr. Bokstein leads the Neurooncology Clinic at Ichilov Hospital, a premier center for brain tumor treatment.

• Specializes exclusively in the treatment of brain cancers including glioblastoma
• As head of clinic, coordinates care across surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy
• Provides access to the latest clinical trials and emerging therapies

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

Professor in Medical Oncology specializing in gastrointestinal oncology – Dr. Sezer Saglam treats complex cancer cases at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Turkish Medical Oncology Association member since 2004
• ESMO and ASCO member – follows latest international protocols
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Over 29 years of experience of experience in medical oncology

Phd Viola Fox combines molecular biology research with hands-on oncology care, offering cutting-edge treatments for complex glioblastoma cases.

• Specialist in hematology, oncology, and immunology with 14 years of experience of experience
• Chief Physician at BKZ Solingen – a certified interdisciplinary cancer center
• Focus on immunotherapy and targeted therapies for glioblastoma
• Active researcher in molecular mechanisms of cancer treatment

Professor Keil specializes in advanced imaging techniques for Glioblastoma, using MRI and CT to guide precise interventions at Academic Hospital Solingen.

• Graduated with honors from Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
• Leading doctor in Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology since 2010
• Expert in cross-sectional imaging for complex medical interventions
• Chief Physician at Academic Hospital Solingen since 2022

Prof. Constantini specializes in pediatric and adult brain tumors, with expertise in microsurgery and neuroendoscopy at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Won Mahaly Best Clinical Research Award from AANS
• Trained in microneurosurgery in Switzerland and neuro-endoscopy in Germany
• Member of International Federation of Neuroendoscopy and European Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery
• Research focus on neuroendoscopy and pediatric brain incidentalomas

Heads the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies and specializes in advanced surgical techniques for brain tumors at Sourasky Medical Center.

• An expert in neurosurgical operations with brain mapping and deep brain stimulation
• Conducts scientific research into gene-based therapies for brain cancer
• Trained in specialized courses like Image-Guided Neurosurgery and Microsurgical Techniques across Europe
• Recipient of the Borenstein and Goldhirsh Foundation awards for innovative neurology treatment

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

Prof. Wolfgang Köstler specializes in personalized cancer therapy at Wiener Privatklinik, with over 22 years of experience of expertise in targeted treatments.

• Focuses on breast cancer and gynecologic malignancies
• Associate Professor at Medical University of Vienna
• Former Deputy Head of Clinical Division of Oncology
• Published research on biomarker development and tumor biology

Associate Professor Dr. Yusuf Acikgoz brings a strong research background, having participated in Phase III clinical trials like CheckMate-649 and Fortitude-101.

• Trained at Ohio State University in Medical Oncology
• Member of American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Certified in Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection
• Specializes in the latest immuno-oncology treatments

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli specializes in breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

• Over 2016 years of experience of experience in oncology
• Treated diverse cancer types including rare case
• Academic background at Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine

49 years of experience in immunology – Dr. Jaunalksne specializes in virotherapy, one of the newest fields for Glioblastoma treatment.

• Leads the Clinical Immunology Center at Pauls Stradins Clinical University Hospital
• Graduate of the prestigious Riga Medical Institute
• Internship in Internal Medicine
• Pioneer in using virotherapy for immunological approaches

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

Professor Shixin Liu, MD, PhD, is the Discipline Leader of the Oncology Center. He is the former President of Jilin Provincial Cancer Hospital and former Director of the Cancer Prevention and Treatment Research Institute. He is a second-level professor and doctoral supervisor. He has received the State Council Special Government Allowance, the 4th National Famous Doctor (Outstanding Contribution) award, and the Model of Medical Ethics honor.

He specializes in the comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of malignant tumors. His focus is precision radiotherapy for thoracic and abdominal cancers. He is skilled in IMRT, VMAT, and SBRT for lung, esophageal, breast, and rectal cancers.

His leadership roles include Vice Chair of CMA Radiation Oncology, CACA Radiotherapy, and CACA Particle Therapy. He serves on the CSCO Standing Committee and as Vice Chair of the CSCO Radiation Oncology Expert Committee. He is Vice Chair of CPAM Radiation Oncology and a Standing Committee member of CSMEA. He chairs the Jilin Medical Association Radiation Oncology branch. He is on the editorial boards of the Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology and the Practical Journal of Cancer.

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.

Assoc. Prof. Ayşe İrem Yasin, M.D., is a medical oncologist who specializes in solid tumors. Her clinical focus includes breast, lung, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, and urologic cancers. She also treats brain and other CNS tumors, soft tissue sarcomas, head and neck cancers, adenocarcinomas, melanoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, and cancers of unknown primary. She practices at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital (2025–present). She previously worked at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital (2023–2025).

She completed a Medical Oncology fellowship at Bezmialem Vakıf University (2019–2022). This followed an Internal Medicine residency at the same institution (2012–2016). Her international experience includes the Breast Cancer Unit at the University of Piemonte Orientale in Novara (2022). She also trained at Basel University Hospital, Cleveland Clinic, and Harvard Medical School. She holds the ESMO Board Certificate (2022).