PET-CT with Gallium 68(PSMA) Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr. Navarro Vilches leads the Urology Unit at Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital. He specializes in male reproductive health and lower urinary tract surgery. Dr. Vilches completed a study stay at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York. He is a co-founder of the Urologic Surgery Institute of Malaga.

• Expert in renal surgery and robotic da Vinci prostatectomy.
• Former member of the Renal Transplant Unit at Carlos Haya Hospital.
• Treats conditions including BPH, varicocele, and Peyronie's disease.
• Works at JCI-accredited Quirónsalud Marbella, part of Spain's largest private hospital group.

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.

Dr. Yaacov Lawrence is the Chair of Radiation Oncology at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in precision radiation therapy and neuro-oncology. Dr. Lawrence pioneered celiac plexus radiosurgery for pancreatic cancer pain management. He holds the FASTRO designation, one of the highest honors in his specialty.

• Leads the Gastrointestinal Cancer Program at Sheba Medical Center.
• Performs stereotactic radiosurgery for brain tumors and nervous system cancers.
• Authored over 280 scientific publications on personalized radiation protocols.
• Completed radiation oncology fellowship training at Thomas Jefferson University.

Dr. Eytan Aharon Ben-Ami leads the Oncology Division at Sheba Medical Center in Israel. He specialized in sarcoma and bone oncology at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Dr. Ben-Ami founded the Sheba Clinical Research Organization to advance cancer studies. He treats rare bone tumors and soft tissue sarcomas with personalized protocols.

• Heads the Early-Phase Clinical Trials Unit for innovative cancer therapies.
• Authored over 40 scientific publications on molecular mechanisms and early detection.
• Leads Phase I trials in targeted therapy and immunotherapy for rare cancers.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, a top-10 hospital globally per Newsweek.

Dr. Dorit Zilberman is a senior urologist at Sheba Medical Center in Israel. She is a pioneer of robotic and minimally invasive urologic surgery. Dr. Zilberman treats kidney, bladder, and prostate cancers. She helped launch the da Vinci robotic surgery program at Sheba. Forbes Israel recognized her among the nation's best doctors.

• Authored over 160 scientific publications in urologic oncology and endourology.
• Completed fellowship training at Duke University Medical Center in the US.
• Performs robotic prostatectomy, laser lithotripsy, and kidney-sparing surgery.
• Member of the American and European Urological Associations and the Endourological Society.

Dr. Zohar Dotan heads the urology department at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in treating prostate and kidney cancers using PET-CT with Gallium 68(PSMA) for precise staging.

• Fellowship-trained in uro-oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York
• President of the Israeli Uro-Oncology Society
• Recipient of prestigious awards from the American Association of Clinical Surgery
• Author of 50+ scientific publications on urological cancer research
• Member of the American and European Associations of Urology

Prof. Gil Raviv is a specialist in andrology and reconstructive urology at Sheba Medical Center. Forbes named him among the Best Doctors in Israel. He is the director of the Andrology Unit. Dr. Raviv focuses on male infertility, sexual health, and urethral reconstruction. He works at Sheba, a Top 10 world-ranked hospital.

• Performs specialized sperm retrieval techniques including micro-TESE, TESA, and MESA.
• Treats complex conditions like erectile dysfunction, Peyronie’s disease, and azoospermia.
• Uses microsurgical methods and robotic systems for prostate and urological procedures.
• Provides stem cell therapy and shockwave treatment for sexual dysfunction.

Dr. Cem Basatac is an associate professor and urologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in laparoscopic and robotic urological surgery. Dr. Basatac provides treatment for complex conditions like kidney cysts, varicocele, and prostate disease. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 200,000 patients annually.

• Performs robotic da Vinci prostatectomies and nephrectomies for kidney conditions.
• Uses HoLEP and GreenLight laser techniques for prostatic hyperplasia treatment.
• Specializes in microsurgical and embolization procedures for varicocele.
• Treats infertility related conditions including azoospermia and testicular tumors.

Dr. Nejat Akalan heads the Neurosurgery Department at Medipol Mega University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in epilepsy surgery and neuro-oncology for both children and adults. Dr. Akalan uses intraoperative MRI and the O-arm system to improve surgical accuracy. He has published over 110 scientific papers and co-authored a neurosurgery textbook.

• Performs brain tumor removals using minimally invasive techniques to speed recovery.
• Treats complex conditions like glioblastoma, glioma, and pituitary adenoma.
• Specializes in surgical treatment for epilepsy and movement disorders.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital serving over 1,200 patients daily.

Dr. Cevper Ersoz is a urologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for urological cancers. Dr. Ersoz is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU). He completed an observership in urologic surgery at the University of Michigan, USA.

• Author of over 130 national and international peer-reviewed scientific publications.
• Treats benign prostate hyperplasia using HoLEP, TuLEP, and Rezum techniques.
• Performs minimally invasive procedures for stone diseases, including PCNL and URS.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Medipol Acibadem, which uses the da Vinci robotic system.

Professor Tamer Atasever is a leading nuclear medicine specialist at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He uses PET-CT with Gallium 68 (PSMA) to find prostate cancer cells with high precision.

• Former Director of Nuclear Medicine at Ankara Order Laboratory
• Member of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM)
• Achieved the rank of Professor at Gazi University
• Specializes in using radioactive isotopes to detect and treat complex tumors
• Expert in oncological imaging and targeted radiation therapies

Dr. Engin Kaya is a urological surgeon at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul. He specializes in laser prostate surgery and robotic urological procedures. Dr. Kaya uses techniques like HoLEP and ThuFLEP to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia. He also performs focal treatments for prostate cancer, including HIFU and NanoKnife.

• Member of the American Urological Association and the European Society of Urology.
• Performs robotic da Vinci prostatectomy and MR-ultrasound fusion biopsies.
• Treats complex conditions like urological cancers, varicocele, and Peyronie's disease.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital recognized as a Center of Excellence for robotic surgery.

Dr. Tuncay Tas is a urological surgeon at Safe Urology Clinic in Istanbul. He is one of the first five doctors globally to publish results on P-Shot applications. Dr. Tas specializes in urological oncology and male sexual health. He completed his fellowship at Heidelberg University in Germany. His practice focuses on regenerative medicine and robotic surgery for cancer.

• Developed a surgical technique for penile enhancement with a UK-based certification.
• Introduced combined PRP and stem cell penile injections to Turkey.
• Performs robotic prostatectomies and kidney-sparing surgeries.
• Member of the International Society for Stem Cells Applications.

Dr. Ayse Irem Yasin is an associate professor and board-certified oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. She uses PET-CT with Gallium 68(PSMA) to detect and track urological and gastrointestinal cancers.

• Earned an ESMO Board Certification in Paris – a benchmark for excellence in oncology
• Completed observerships at Cleveland Clinic and Harvard Medical School in the USA
• Specialized training at University of Piemonte Orientale breast cancer unit in Italy
• Fellowship-trained in medical oncology at Bezmialem Vakif University in Istanbul
• Expertise includes diagnosing brain tumors, soft tissue sarcomas, and lung 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.

Dr. Ramazan Gökhan Atış is a professor of urological surgery at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He is the Secretary General of the Endourology Society. Dr. Atış trained in robotic urology at the Heidelberg University Heilbronn Clinic. He specializes in genitourinary reconstruction and urological oncology.

• Published over 100 articles in international and peer-reviewed medical journals.
• Performs robotic da Vinci prostatectomy and Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP).
• Treats complex conditions including pediatric urolithiasis, urethral strictures, and Peyronie's disease.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Medipol Acıbadem, which utilizes the da Vinci robotic system.

EDUCATION:

2000 - SSK Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, .

1996 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

EXPERIENCE:

2019 - Istanbul Medipol University Pendik Hospital

2017 - 2019 - Private Adatıp Kurtköy Hospital

2005 - 2017 - Private Avicenna Umut Hospital

2003 - 2005 - SSK Yalova Regional Hospital

2002 - 2003 - Kayseri Military Hospital

Dr. Baris Nuhoglu is a urologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in robotic da Vinci prostatectomy and percutaneous nephrolithotomy. Dr. Nuhoglu performs complex procedures for prostate cancer, urolithiasis, and urethral strictures. He treats adult and pediatric patients at a TEMOS-accredited university facility.

• Member of the American Urological Association and European Association of Urology.
• Performs high intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU) for prostate conditions.
• Expert in reconstructive urology including urethroplasty and uretheroplasty.
• Treats male infertility conditions such as varicocele and azoospermia.

Dr. Elnur Sahibov is a radiation oncology specialist at Emsey Hospital. He provides expert oversight for PET-CT with Gallium 68(PSMA) imaging.

• Completed specialization training in radiation oncology at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained at one of Turkey's premier medical institutions for cancer care
• Specializes in using imaging to guide precise radiation therapy plans
• Earned his medical degree through the English-language program at Marmara University