Tumor Marker Blood Test Doctors Abroad — Page 9

Dr. Ismail Biri is a general surgeon at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. He is the first in Turkey to perform postpartum laparoscopic SCOLA repairs. This method treats complex abdominal hernias and diastasis recti simultaneously. Dr. Biri treats obesity, oncological conditions, and digestive disorders at a JCI-accredited facility.

• Performs laparoscopic gastric sleeve and endoscopic gastroplasty procedures.
• Treats gallbladder disease in pregnant women during the 2nd and 3rd trimesters.
• Specializes in oncological surgery for liver, stomach, and colon cancers.
• Uses trans-cystic choledochal irrigation for bile duct stones during surgery.

50,000+ cancer surgeries performed – Dr. Raj Nagarkar is the founder and chief of surgical oncology at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• Specializes in complex breast, thoracic, and colorectal cancer cases
• Uses tumor marker blood test results to guide surgical treatment plans
• Served as a surgical oncology resident at Tata Memorial Hospital
• Professor for DNB Superspecialty Surgical Oncology – trains future cancer surgeons
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

Dr. Sema Yilmaz is a pediatric hematologist and oncologist at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. She specializes in cell therapies for childhood cancers and cancer immunology. Dr. Yilmaz conducted research at top US institutions, including MD Anderson and Harvard University.

• Member of the European Association for Cancer Research (EACR).
• Treats complex pediatric conditions like neuroblastoma, retinoblastoma, and Ewing's sarcoma.
• Performs bone marrow biopsies and intra-arterial chemotherapy for young patients.
• Works at JCI-accredited Koru Ankara Hospital, which features an on-site bone marrow transplant center.

Dr. Yusuf Serdar Sakin is a professor of gastroenterology at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. He completed specialized motility and endoscopy training at the AMC Center in the Netherlands. Dr. Sakin focuses on inflammatory bowel diseases, reflux, and gallbladder disorders. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 350,000 patients every year.

• Performs ERCP and endoscopic mucosal resection for complex gastrointestinal cases.
• Analyzes digestive function using high-resolution manometry and pH-impedance metry.
• Treats chronic conditions including Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and cirrhosis.
• Manages gastric and duodenal polyps using therapeutic endoscopic procedures.

Dr. Osman Ilhan was part of the team that performed Turkey's first bone marrow stem cell transplant. He focuses on leukemia, Hodgkin lymphoma, and myeloma treatments at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. Dr. Ilhan has authored over 300 PubMed publications with 5,000+ citations. He holds the Platinum CME certificate from the European Hematology Association.

• Helped establish the Turkish Stem Cell Donor Bank (TURKOK).
• Served as a board chairman for bone marrow transplantation at the Ministry of Health.
• Former President of the Turkish Hematology Association.
• Founded the Cellular Therapy and Regenerative Medicine Association.

Dr. Cubillo Gracián pioneered the liquid biopsy program in Spain. He uses this specialized tumor marker blood test for molecular analysis without invasive surgery.

• Heads the Medical Oncology Service at Hospital Universitario HM Sanchinarro
• Directs postgraduate research and the Master's in Clinical and Applied Research in Oncology
• Uses molecular markers like EGFR and ALK to design targeted cancer treatment plans
• Co-investigator for the Start Madrid clinical trials program developing new cancer therapies
• Associate Professor of Oncology teaching pathology and bioethics at USP CEU

Professor Bernd Hertenstein heads the Cancer Center and oncology department at Bremen-Mitte Clinic. This facility is recognized for high standards in tumor marker blood test screening and cancer care.

• Chief Physician at a hospital featured by the prestigious Focus magazine
• Specializes in cytogenetic studies to identify genetic mutations in cancer cells
• Directs treatment for leukemia, lymphoma, and various solid organ tumors
• Published researcher contributing to global advances in oncological care and radiotherapy
• Member of the medical faculty leading complex bone marrow transplantation programs

The doctor has conducted significant research on the cumulative effective dose of radiation from chest CT scans in COVID-19 patients. This work highlights the importance of adhering to guidelines to minimize unnecessary exposure, reflecting a commitment to patient safety and evidence-based practice.

Dr. Blanca Lopez Ibor leads the Hematology and Oncology Unit at HM Hospitales. She uses tumor marker blood tests to track pediatric cancers like leukemia and lymphomas.

• Trained in pediatric oncology and hematology at the University of Maryland in the USA
• Serves as an expert consultant for the WHO and UNESCO
• Expert for the Spanish Ministry of Health in pediatric oncology
• Member of the American Society of Hematology and the International Society of Pediatric Oncology
• Fellowship trained specialist in treating aggressive blood disorders and solid tumors

Dr. Diamantopoulos Fernández heads the Neurosurgery Department at HM Hospitales. He leads clinical teams at this major Spanish hospital network.

• Heads the department at HM Hospitales in Madrid
• Specializes in surgical care for brain and spinal tumors
• Coordinates complex cases at a leading university hospital
• Oversees diagnostic protocols for oncological patients in neurosurgery

Professor Kayihan Engin is the Director of Oncological Sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital. He manages tumor marker blood test results within complex cancer treatment programs.

• Completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University in the USA
• Former Coordinator of Oncological Sciences at Anadolu Medical Center in affiliation with Johns Hopkins
• Conducted cancer risk research at the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda
• Specializes in gastrointestinal, gynecological, and brain tumors
• Previously served as Chairman of Radiation Oncology at Uludağ University Medical College

Prof. Michael Truss is a FOCUS-recognized urologist who leads the German Cancer Society-accredited department at Dortmund Clinic.

• Directs the urology department and serves as an expert in oncourology – the study of urinary cancers
• Performs tumor marker blood tests to screen for and monitor prostate cancer
• Received clinical training at Johns Hopkins Hospital and an internship at Harvard University
• Published research in major journals like Andrology and the International British Journal of Urology
• Winner of the Jack Lapides Prize for his contributions to urodynamic research

Dr. Shaunak Valame studies the molecular basis of cancer to guide treatment decisions. He applies this research to tumor marker blood test results at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• Earned DNB in Medical Oncology from the prestigious Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
• Presented stomach cancer research at the American Society of Clinical Oncology symposium
• Member of ASCO, the world leading organization for cancer specialists
• Delivered lectures at the International Winter School of Oncology at AIIMS
• Focuses on molecular mechanisms for targeted therapy in solid and pediatric tumors

10,000 major surgeries performed – Dr. Lalit Banswal is a surgical oncologist and Assistant Professor at the State Cancer Institute. He uses tumor marker blood tests alongside advanced imaging to help monitor gastrointestinal cancers.

• Trained at the prestigious Tata Medical Center in Kolkata
• Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgeries for stomach and colon cancer
• Serves as a lead investigator for gastrointestinal oncology research projects
• Fellowship trained in surgical oncology from Tata Medical Centre
• Author of multiple publications in international medical journals

Dr. Mustafa Gurelik is a neurosurgery specialist at Medicana Sivas Hospital. He treats adult and pediatric brain tumors using precise surgical techniques and tumor marker blood test monitoring.

• Specializes in pituitary adenomas and acoustic neuromas – tumors affecting the brain and hearing nerves
• Performs transnasal resections – removing pituitary tumors through the nose without external incisions
• Expert in treating cerebrovascular aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations in the brain
• Former faculty member at Cumhuriyet University Department of Neurosurgery
• Proficient in endoscopic surgery for hydrocephalus and brain cysts

Dr. Natalya Shevchenko is a gastroenterologist of the highest category with 67 positive patient reviews. She practices at ON Clinic Kharkiv, which treats over 72,000 patients every year.

• Evaluates tumor marker blood tests to detect early signs of gastrointestinal cancers
• Expert in transcribing complex diagnostic studies and laboratory analyses
• Specializes in chronic digestive conditions like Barrett's esophagus and GI tract polyps
• Coordinates advanced diagnostics including CT scans and gastroscopy with biopsy
• Trained at Kharkiv National Medical University in various gastroenterological screenings