PET-CT with Gallium 68(PSMA) Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Heves Sürmeli is a specialist in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology. She received her medical degree (M.D.) from Eskişehir Osmangazi University in 2004. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul (2005–2010). She then completed subspecialty training in Medical Oncology at the same hospital (2014–2017).

At the same center, she served as a Medical Oncology Specialist (2017–2023). She then worked as Administrative and Clinical Director (2023–2026). Her clinical interests include breast, lung, gynecologic, gastrointestinal, and urologic cancers.

She has published many articles in international peer‑reviewed journals. She has presented at national and international conferences. She is active in professional societies. She has received several awards.

Dr. Zulfu Sertkaya is an associate professor and andrologist at Andro Expertise in Istanbul. He holds the FEBU title from the European Association of Urology. Dr. Sertkaya focuses on male health, sexual function, and aesthetic urological procedures. He treats patients at his clinic and performs surgeries at affiliated hospitals.

• Earned Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU) status.
• Specialize in andrology, male sexual health, and aesthetic urology.
• Performs penile implant surgery and varicocelectomy for infertility.
• Works at a clinic accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

Professor Seref Komurcu is an ESMO-certified oncologist at the JCI-accredited Anadolu Medical Center. He uses advanced imaging like PET-CT with Gallium 68 for precise cancer detection.

• Authored over 110 scientific papers on cancer treatment and diagnostic management
• Holds ECFMG certification – meeting the same standards as United States medical graduates
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the European Society for Medical Oncology
• Served as a Professor at Gulhane Military Medical Academy training future oncology specialists

Dr. Tugba Akin Telli is a medical oncologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She completed clinical research fellowships at Institut Jules Bordet in Belgium. Dr. Telli also gained experience at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the US. She focuses on chemotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer patients.

• Trained at Hacettepe University and Marmara University Faculty of Medicine.
• Performs PET-MRI and immunohistochemistry for precise cancer diagnosis.
• Provides care at a JCI-accredited smart hospital in Istanbul.
• Treats patients using protocols from top European and American cancer centers.

Dr. Stefan Czarniecki has performed over 2,500 prostate fusion biopsies. He is a urological surgeon at Carolina Hospital in Warsaw. Dr. Czarniecki runs Central Europe’s only comprehensive diagnostic and robotic prostate cancer center. He focuses on personalized diagnostics and oncological urology.

• Ranks among global leaders for prostate diagnostic procedures.
• Uses HIFU robotic therapy for prostate cancer treatment.
• Collaborates with clinical centers in the USA, Germany, and France.
• Sits on committees for the European Association of Urology.

Professor Markus Heuser manages complex urological cancers at the Medical Center in Solingen. He uses PET-CT with Gallium 68 for precise prostate cancer staging.

• Authored over 40 scientific papers in peer-reviewed medical journals
• Received the August Kürten Prize for his research in urological oncology
• Member of the Society of Urologic Oncology and the European Association of Urology
• Teaches clinical urology as a lecturer at the University of Göttingen
• Awarded best lecturer for nephrology and urology training modules

Dr. Sezer Saglam is a medical oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating gastrointestinal and breast cancers. His research on rectal cancer timing has influenced global treatment protocols. Dr. Saglam develops personalized therapy plans using targeted medicine and precision techniques.

• Nominated for the International Best Researcher Award for work on liver cancer.
• Leads clinical trials focused on targeted therapies and precision oncology.
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
• Certified by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).

Dr. Tahsin Ozadli is a medical oncologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in the treatment of lung, breast, and gastrointestinal cancers. Dr. Ozadli holds a specialization from the Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital. He works at a center authorized by the Turkish government for international health tourism.

• Administers immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy for multiple cancer types.
• Treats complex conditions including sarcoma, medulloblastoma, and nasopharyngeal cancer.
• Performs diagnostic procedures including liver biopsies, thyroid biopsies, and cancer screenings.
• Utilizes PET/CT and MRI for precise abdominal and pelvic tumor tracking.

Dr. Yusuf Acikgoz is a medical oncologist at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital. He specializes in treating complex cancers, including lung, breast, and liver malignancies. He completed a fellowship at Ohio State University in the United States. Dr. Acikgoz manages treatments like chemotherapy, radioembolization, and immunotherapy.

• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
• Assistant Investigator for Phase III clinical trials, including the CheckMate-649 study.
• Certified in Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection at Ohio State University.
• Performs diagnostic procedures like biopsy, gastroscopy, and tumor marker testing.

Dr. Harald Rosen is a leading consultant at Wiener Privatklinik in Vienna. He specializes in gastroenterology, internal medicine, and endoscopic surgery. Dr. Rosen focuses on treating complex gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary diseases. He completed his medical education at the University of Vienna. He later achieved specialization in interventional endoscopy. His work bridges the gap between internal medicine and invasive surgery.

• Performs therapeutic endoscopy including colon polyp removal and biliary interventions.
• Treats gastrointestinal cancers using advanced endoscopic resection techniques.
• Member of the European Society of Surgery.
• Performs hiatal hernia repairs and gallbladder resections at a Newsweek-ranked hospital.

Dr. Ugur Aferin is a urological surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in robotic and minimally invasive urological surgery. Dr. Aferin is a published researcher on mitochondrial DNA as a prostate cancer biomarker. He performs complex procedures including robotic prostatectomy and nephrectomy.

• Uses the Da Vinci robotic system for prostate and kidney surgeries.
• Treats conditions ranging from erectile dysfunction to localized prostate cancer.
• Co-authored research on urodynamic curve patterns in the journal Urology.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility, Turkey's first Smart-and-Green hospital.

Dr. Abdullmutalip Simsek is a robotic and reconstructive urology specialist at Başakşehir Çam and Sakura Hospital. He is a member of the American Urological Association. He earned his PhD in reconstructive urology from the University of Sheffield, England. Dr. Simsek also holds membership in the European Association of Urology.

• Two-time recipient of the Alpay KELAMI award for Men's Sexual Health.
• Performs robotic prostatectomy and complex bladder removal with reconstruction.
• Specializes in penile curvature correction and artificial urinary sphincter implantation.
• Member of the American Society of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgery.

Professor Köstler is the Deputy Head of Clinical Oncology at the Medical University of Vienna. He provides advanced PET-CT with Gallium 68(PSMA) imaging at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Trained at Memorial Sloan–Kettering Cancer Center – a global leader in cancer research
• Specializes in urogenital tumors including prostate cancer diagnostics and treatment
• Integrates molecular oncology to design precision medicine strategies for each patient
• Holds a degree in molecular biology from the Weizmann Institute of Science
• Former head of the oncology department at Regional Hospital Wiener Neustadt

Dr. Viola Fox is the Chief Physician at the Clinic for Oncology in Solingen. She is a leading expert in drug therapy for tumors in Germany and Europe. Dr. Fox holds a qualification in specialist genetics and conducts molecular biology research. She treats complex cases at a certified interdisciplinary cancer center.

• Member of the American Association for Cancer Research.
• Specializes in immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and molecular diagnostics.
• Treats hematological diseases, including lymphoma, leukemia, and myeloma.
• Works at Städtisches Klinikum Solingen, a clinic ranked among the top in Germany.

Professor Tahsin Ozatli is an oncology specialist at Istinye University Liv Hospital. He uses PET-CT with Gallium 68(PSMA) to locate and stage cancer cells.

• Previously served as a physician at the specialized Ankara Oncology Clinic
• Promoted to the rank of Associate Professor in 2016
• Expert in treating breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Trained at the Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine
• Worked as an internal medicine specialist at Malatya State Hospital

Prof. Sebastian Keil serves as the Chief Physician for Radiology at Academic Hospital Solingen. He specializes in using advanced PET-CT with Gallium 68(PSMA) to detect and treat prostate and testicular cancers.

• Heads the Clinic for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology – oversees all advanced imaging protocols
• Specializes in cross-sectional imaging – uses MRI and CT to identify tumors in all body regions
• Trained under Prof. Rolf W. Günther – a pioneer in the field of interventional radiology
• Performs cancer screenings for primary tumors and metastases using high-precision imaging technology
• Graduated with honors from Julius-Maximilians-University Würzburg – one of Germany's historical medical institutions

Dr. Cemil Bilir is a professor of medical oncology at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in immunotherapy and chemotherapy for lung, breast, and prostate cancers. A former research fellow at Northeastern University in Boston, he focused on pharmaceutical biotechnology and nanomedicine. Dr. Bilir works at a JCI-accredited facility where academic physicians provide around-the-clock care.

• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and ESMO.
• Completed a specialized clinical rotation at the Cleveland Clinic in the U.S.
• Treats complex oncological cases, including stage 4 lung cancer and sarcoma.
• Current Ph.D. student in inorganic chemistry at Sakarya University.

Dr. Hasan Mutlu is a medical oncologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in immunotherapy, targeted cancer therapies, and genetic research in cancer treatment. Dr. Mutlu received his medical degree from Hacettepe University. He holds the title of Professor of Medicine. Dr. Mutlu focuses on organ tumor diagnosis and chemotherapy.

• Specializes in both medical and pediatric oncology cases.
• Treats complex conditions including neuroblastoma, Wilms tumor, and Ewing's sarcoma.
• Performs biological therapies and stays active in next-generation genetic research.
• Works at the Mediterranean region’s largest private hospital with PET-CT and LINAC technology.

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. 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.