Melanoma Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor of Medical Oncology with over 29 years of experience of experience – Dr. Saglam leads the department at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specializes in gastrointestinal oncology with extensive fellowship training
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Published research and clinical experience in melanoma treatment

Prof. Sadi Kerem Okutur is an experienced medical oncologist with over a decade of specialized practice in melanoma and other cancers at top Turkish hospitals.

• Associate professor with extensive research in oncology
• Authored 20+ papers and 10+ book chapters on medical oncology
• Recipient of the 2012 Oncology Research Award
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology

Trained in plastic surgery for cancer patients at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center – a world leader. He performs reconstructions after skin tumor removal.

• Over 31 years of experience of experience in plastic and reconstructive surgery
• Expert in microsurgery for complex reconstructions after burns or cancer
• Treats both adult and pediatric cases
• Professor and author of over 60 scientific publications
• Member of the World Society For Reconstructive Microsurgery

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.

Dr. Midovnik is the director of the melanoma center at Sourasky Medical Center, bringing specialized leadership to melanoma care.

• Specialist in medical oncology with a focus on melanoma
• Holds a PhD from Sackler Faculty of Medicine at Tel Aviv University
• Leads a dedicated melanoma center for comprehensive treatment

Dr. Harald Rosen specializes in advanced endoscopic surgery for digestive tract disorders, performing minimally invasive procedures with precision at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Decades of experience in gastroenterology and internal medicine
• Expert in endoscopic resections for gastrointestinal cancers
• Trained in cutting-edge interventional endoscopy techniques
• Combines surgical accuracy with deep medical insight

Associate Professor Dr. Yusuf Acikgoz specializes in Medical Oncology at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital, with experience in international clinical trials.

• Trained at Ohio State University in Medical Oncology
• Participates in Phase III clinical trials, including CheckMate-649 and Fortitude-101 studies
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Certified in Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection

Professor Sprecher heads the Dermatology Department at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center and specializes in the genetic factors of skin disease.

• Completed fellowship in genetic dermatology at Thomas Jefferson University in the USA
• Author of 220 scientific publications and speaker at over 200 conferences
• Member of the American Academy of Dermatology and Society of Investigative Dermatology
• Professor at Technion – Israel's leading institute of technology

Dr. Christiane Thallinger specializes in melanoma and skin cancer, with over 27 years of experience of experience at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Expert in dermoscopy and digital mole mapping for early detection
• Skilled in excisional surgery, cryotherapy, and photodynamic therapy
• Focuses on dermatologic side effects of cancer treatments
• Collaborates with oncology departments for comprehensive patient care

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).

Specializes in melanoma treatment with immunotherapy and targeted therapies – Phd Viola Fox leads the Haematology, Oncology, and Palliative Care Clinic at BKZ Solingen.

• 14 years of experience of experience in oncology and haematology
• Expert in molecular diagnostics for personalized treatment plans
• Active researcher in molecular biology for innovative cancer therapies
• Member of German and American oncology societies

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

• Internal Medicine Specialist with experience at multiple oncology centers
• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016
• Treats a wide range of cancer types with a comprehensive approach

Professor Keil specializes in advanced diagnostic and interventional radiology, with a focus on melanoma imaging at Academic Hospital Solingen.

• Graduated with honors from Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
• Chief Physician of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology since 2022
• Expert in MRI and CT imaging for all body regions
• Trained under renowned Professor Rolf W. Günther

Dr. Inta Jaunalksne specializes in virotherapy, a cutting-edge immunology approach to melanoma treatment.

• 49 years of experience of experience in immunology
• Head of Clinical Immunology Center at Pauls Stradins Clinical University Hospital
• Graduate of Riga Medical Institute
• Internship in Internal Medicine

Dr. Liuying directs the Oncology Ward at Jinshazhou Hospital in Guangzhou. She specializes in minimally invasive ablation for liver, lung, and colorectal cancers. Her primary focus includes hepatocellular carcinoma and melanoma liver metastasis. Dr. Liuying contributed to the national expert consensus on thermal ablation for lung tumors.

• Performs microwave, radiofrequency, and cryoablation for non-vascular tumor treatment.
• Expert in radioactive seed implantation for brachytherapy.
• Authored clinical textbooks on microwave ablation for lung and liver tumors.
• Directs oncology at a hospital holding OECI cancer institute certification.
• Committee member for the China Medical Education Association in brachytherapy.

Dr. Muhammed Mustafa Atci is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating colon, breast, gastric, and lung cancers. He previously served as the Education Coordinator at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital. Dr. Atci is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

• Author of 19 peer-reviewed papers on gastrointestinal, thoracic, and endocrine cancers.
• Published studies on survival outcomes for stage IIB colon cancer in the Journal of Chemotherapy.
• Researches prognostic biomarkers using PET/CT scans and metabolic tumor volume.
• Treats complex oncological cases at the university-affiliated İstinye University clinic.

Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating complex cancers, including glioblastoma, lung cancer, and pancreatic tumors. He serves as a professor at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Cicin previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force.

• Performs systemic therapies such as immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy.
• Treats a wide range of conditions including gynecologic, orthopedic, and neuro-oncology cases.
• Expert in HIPEC and chemoembolization for liver and abdominal malignancies.
• Works at a 300-bed university hospital with 33 medical departments.

Dr. Mariam Abu Zeid is a clinical oncologist at Shefaa Al Orman International Oncology Hospitals. She is certified by the European Society for Medical Oncology. Dr. Abu Zeid treats solid tumors and hematologic cancers. She holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Oncology and Nuclear Medicine from Ain Shams University.

• Administers chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted treatments for various cancer types.
• Oversees oncology clinical trials and manages treatment-related toxicities.
• Coordinates patient care within multidisciplinary teams for complex staging and diagnosis.
• Practices at an ESMO-accredited center that treats approximately 6,000 patients annually.

Dr. Alemdar specializes in melanoma treatments with 20 years of experience of oncology experience at Akdeniz University Hospital.

• Board-certified in medical oncology
• Extensive training at Akdeniz University – one of Turkey's leading medical schools
• Focused practice at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
• Experienced in complex melanoma cases

Dr. Liu Shi Xin is the Vice Chairman of the Radiation Oncology Branch of the Chinese Medical Association. He serves as the Discipline Leader of the Oncology Center at Xiamen Humanity Hospital. Dr. Liu specializes in precision radiotherapy for thoracic and abdominal cancers. He is a recipient of the State Council Special Government Allowance for his medical contributions.

• Highly proficient in IMRT, VMAT, and SBRT for lung and esophageal cancers.
• Former President of Jilin Provincial Cancer Hospital.
• Awarded the National Famous Doctor honor for outstanding contributions to oncology.
• Holds leadership roles in the Chinese Anti-Cancer Association particle therapy committee.