MRI of one area Doctors Abroad — Page 24

Dr. Kayihan Engin is the Director of Oncological Sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital. He completed a post-doctoral fellowship in thermoradiotherapy at Thomas Jefferson University.

• Specializes in oncologic imaging for breast, lung, and prostate cancer diagnostics
• Uses advanced tools like CyberKnife to precisely target tumors while protecting healthy tissue
• Former Coordinator of Oncological Sciences at the JCI-accredited Anadolu Medical Center
• Conducted cancer risk research at the National Cancer Institute in the USA
• Provides expert MRI of one area for complex tumor staging and evaluation

Professor Metin Demirkaya leads pediatric oncology at Medicana Bursa Hospital. He uses MRI of one area to track and diagnose complex childhood cancers.

• Treats solid tumors like neuroblastoma and Wilms tumor in children
• Uses advanced imaging to monitor progress of chemical and immunotherapies
• Former specialist at GATA Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation Centre
• Professor at Bursa Uludag University – a leading Turkish medical faculty
• Experienced in pediatric sarcomas and hematological malignancies

Professor Tolga Akman leads urological care at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital. He uses MRI of one area to precisely plan complex surgeries for prostate and kidney cancers.

• Professor of Medicine at a top Istanbul hospital
• Performs laparoscopic urology for minimally invasive surgical treatments
• Completed urology residency at the prestigious Istanbul University School of Medicine
• Expert in microsurgical procedures and oncological urology for adults and children

A Gold Medal winner in orthopedics, Dr. Arun Krishnan specializes in complex joint and sports medicine at Aster Hospitals Dubai.

• Evaluates joint damage using MRI of one area to plan minimally invasive arthroscopy
• Specialist in kyphoplasty to stabilize spinal fractures using bone cement
• Treats musculoskeletal conditions including meniscus tears and rotator cuff injuries
• Member of the Indian Arthroscopy Society and the Indian Orthopaedic Association
• Focuses on restoring mobility through surgical and conservative bone treatments

Dr. Alexander Zavoloka has performed 8,000 successful surgeries. He leads the Patlazhan Clinic and focuses on oncology and reconstructive surgery.

• Specializes in brain, spinal cord, and breast tumor diagnostics
• Defended a medical thesis on treating complex breast tissue complications
• Holds seven patents for specialized surgical and reconstruction techniques
• Vice President of the All-Ukrainian Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
• Invited speaker at major global ISAPS congresses in Miami and Japan

Associate Professor Erkam Komurcu is a board-certified orthopedic specialist at Estophia Hospital. He uses his surgical expertise to provide precise MRI of one area for bone and joint conditions.

• Board-certified by the Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTEK)
• Trained at the UCLA Spine Center in Los Angeles on spine surgery methods
• Completed a fellowship in orthopedic oncology – specializing in musculoskeletal tumors
• Published over 35 international peer-reviewed articles on orthopedic conditions
• Member of the Turkish Spine Society and the Turkish Society of Sports Injuries

Dr. Cubillo Gracián leads the Medical Oncology Service at Hospital Universitario HM Sanchinarro. He pioneered Spain's first liquid biopsy program for molecular tumor analysis.

• Specializes in using MRI of one area to stage digestive and lung cancers
• Director of Postgraduate Research at HM CIOCC USP CEU in Madrid
• Expert in identifying molecular markers like EGFR and ALK for targeted care
• Completed advanced training in cancer research at MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Member of the Start Madrid program conducting international clinical trials

Dr. Lopez Ibor leads the Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Unit at HM Montepríncipe. She uses MRI of one area to help treat childhood bone and brain tumors.

• Trained at the University of Maryland in pediatric hematology and oncology
• Directs the unit at Hospital Universitario HM Montepríncipe – a major Madrid teaching hospital
• Expert in neuroblastoma and retinoblastoma – rare cancers affecting the eyes and nerves
• Uses intraarterial chemotherapy to deliver drugs directly into a tumor through an artery
• Published research on improving survival rates for childhood cancer in international journals

Jeong Ah Kim is a specialist oncologist at Severance Hospital. She uses medical imaging to help identify and track cancer cases.

• Practices at Severance Hospital in Seoul
• Focuses on oncology and cancer diagnostics
• Assists in interpreting MRI of one area for tumor detection

Prof. Dr. Abdullah Sakin is a professor of medical oncology. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecologic, head and neck cancers, and melanoma.

He delivers personalized, evidence-based care. His treatments include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, and precision oncology. He has authored more than 200 scientific publications and takes part in international clinical research. This work advances patient-centered cancer care.

Dr. Kadri Yamac is an internist and hematologist. He earned his medical degree from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine (1976–1982). He completed Internal Medicine training at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine (1984–1989). He then completed a Hematology subspecialty at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine (1990–1993). He became an Associate Professor at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in 1995. He was promoted to Professor in 2002.

Medical interests: anemias, coagulation disorders, hemochromatosis, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, lymph node diseases, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma.

Prof. Dr. İbrahim Doğan is a gastroenterologist. He earned his MD from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1991. He became an Internal Medicine specialist at Gazi University in 1996. He completed gastroenterology subspecialty training at İnönü University in 2001.

His academic career was at Gazi University. He served as Lecturer (2002), Assistant Professor (2003), Associate Professor (2007), and Professor (2012). He worked as a researcher at the University of California San Diego from 2004 to 2006. He has practiced at Koru Hospital since January 2023.

Clinical focus includes gastroesophageal reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, gastroparesis, achalasia, bloating, gas and belching, fecal incontinence, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn’s disease. He performs ERCP, stent placement, balloon and bougie dilation, polypectomy, argon plasma coagulation, double-balloon enteroscopy, and bleeding control.

Prof. Dr. Gül Alço is a radiation oncologist with about 27 years of experience. She treats breast, lung, prostate, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, central nervous system, head and neck, soft tissue, and bone cancers with radiotherapy.

Her expertise includes adaptive radiotherapy and radiosurgery. She uses advanced radiation techniques to provide personalized, evidence-based care in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered setting.