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

Prof. Boursi specializes in gastrointestinal oncology at Sheba Medical Center. He uses detailed imaging like PET-CT with Gallium 68 to find neuroendocrine tumors.

• Completed advanced subspecialty training at the University of Pennsylvania in the USA
• Trained in medical oncology at the world-renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Fellowship graduate from the Mayo Clinic with focus on complex cancer cases
• Internationally recognized leader who publishes research in the prestigious journal Science
• Member of the American Society for Cancer Research

Dr. Nir Kleinmann, MD, directs the Endourology and Kidney Stones Unit at Sheba Medical Center. He is an expert in minimally invasive urology and urologic oncology. His focus is the kidney and upper urinary tract. He was named among Israel’s Best Doctors for 2025–2026 by Forbes and ResultMed.

He is a pioneer of kidney‑sparing laser surgery. He uses a dual‑laser system with neodymium and holmium for complex tumors. His expertise includes UTUC, kidney and prostate cancer, kidney stones, and BPH.

His research includes the OLYMPUS trial on chemoablation for UTUC. He has more than 60 publications.

He is an Israeli board‑certified urologist. He is a Fellow of the American Endourology Society and a member of the Israeli Urological Association and the EAU. He completed fellowships in Endourology and Minimally Invasive Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University. He also completed a fellowship in Kidney Cancer Research at McMaster University.

Prof. Gil Raviv, MD, PhD, is Director of the Andrology Unit at Sheba Medical Center. He was listed among the Best Doctors in Israel by Forbes in 2024. He is a leading expert in male fertility, sexual medicine, and reconstructive urology.

His primary focus is male infertility and fertility preservation. He performs advanced semen analysis according to WHO standards. He carries out testicular sperm retrieval (TESE, TESA, MESA) and semen cryopreservation. He also provides comprehensive fertility diagnostics with histological analysis.

He is a Professor at Tel Aviv University. He trained in Siena, Rome, and Tel Aviv. He completed a fellowship in infertility and impotence at Erasme Hospital. He received advanced training in reconstructive urethral surgery in Ghent. He is a member of the European Association of Urology, the International Society for Sexual Medicine, and the Israeli Urological Association.

Professor Jair Bar, MD, PhD, is a thoracic oncologist and Deputy Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center. He leads the Thoracic Oncology Unit. He treats lung cancer, including advanced non-small cell cases. His care includes medical oncology, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy.

He runs a translational research lab focused on resistance to immunotherapy. He has published on exhaled-breath cancer metabolism and on angiogenesis inhibition in lung cancer.

He has chaired the Israel Lung Cancer Group since 2003. He is a member of the Israel Society of Clinical Oncology and Radiotherapy, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the American Association for Cancer Research. He is board-certified in Medical Oncology and Radiotherapy Oncology. He is a Senior Lecturer at Tel Aviv University.

Dr. Yaacov Lawrence, MA, MBBS, MRCP, is Chair of Radiation Oncology at Sheba Medical Center. He has nearly 30 years of experience in precision radiation oncology and neuro-oncology.

He is an expert in advanced radiation therapy and radiosurgery. He performs stereotactic radiosurgery for brain tumors. He leads Sheba’s GI Cancer Program in gastrointestinal oncology. He also provides precision care for lung and prostate cancers. He pioneered celiac plexus radiosurgery for severe pain from pancreatic cancer.

Training and credentials: MA and MBBS (Cambridge and UCLH); MRCP (RCP); Radiation Oncology fellowship (Thomas Jefferson University). Honors include the ASCO Young Investigator Award and Fellow of ASTRO (FASTRO). He has authored over 280 publications. He is Director of the Center for Translational Radiation Oncology and an Associate Professor at Tel Aviv University.

Prof. Elad Jacoby, MD, heads the Pediatric Cell Therapy Center at Sheba Medical Center. He is the Medical Director of the Advanced Biotherapy Center. He is a pioneer of pediatric CAR T‑cell therapy in Israel. He led one of the first national leukemia programs. He has almost 20 years of clinical and research experience.

He specializes in CAR T‑cell therapy, bone marrow and stem cell transplantation, and high‑risk pediatric leukemias and lymphomas. He leads international clinical trials and has authored over 240 publications. His collaborations include Johns Hopkins Hospital and the U.S. National Cancer Institute. He is an Associate Professor at Tel Aviv University. He received his MD from Tel Aviv University, completed residency at Sheba Medical Center, and fellowships at Johns Hopkins and the National Cancer Institute. He is board‑certified in Pediatrics and in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology. He serves on the IBFM CAR T‑Cell Taskforce and the Sheba Institutional Review Board. He leads the integration of CAR T‑cell therapy with transplantation.

Dr. Melahat Bekir Kulah is a pulmonologist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. She specializes in treating asthma, pneumonia, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Dr. Kulah won a Poster Award from the Turkish Thoracic Society for her research. Her work focused on the quality of life for patients with bronchiectasis. Dr. Kulah practices at a hospital that serves 350,000 patients annually.

• Expert in bronchiectasis, scoliosis-related lung function, and COPD exacerbations.
• Authored nearly 20 publications in international and national medical journals.
• Presents research at major global conferences like ATS and ERS.
• Uses ultrasound to evaluate diaphragm thickness and respiratory health.

Dr. Mehmet Soyarslan is an orthopedic surgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in robotic knee surgery and complex joint reconstruction. Dr. Soyarslan is a member of the Robotic Knee Surgery Association. He also serves the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association.

• Performs MAKOplasty total hip replacement and arthroscopic meniscectomy.
• Treats pediatric orthopedic conditions, including developmental hip dysplasia and scoliosis.
• Presented shoulder arthroscopy research at SICOT and SECEC–ESSE international congresses.
• Completed specialized cadaver training in advanced knee and ankle surgical techniques.

Dr. Cevdet Gokcek is a neurosurgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in brain, spine, and pediatric nerve conditions. He has treated thousands of patients for complex disorders. Dr. Gokcek is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society. He previously completed a microsurgery course at Hacettepe University.

• Achieved a 95% success rate for severe brain and spine surgeries.
• Performs transnasal pituitary tumor removals and endoscopic skull base procedures.
• Authored 17 articles published in national and international medical journals.
• Completed a neuro-endoscopy workshop at Ghent University in Belgium.

Dr. Mehmet Ali Gok is an Associate Professor of General Surgery at Medipol University Pendik Hospital. He specializes in laparoscopic hernia repair and metabolic surgery. Dr. Gok has authored over 20 national and international scientific articles on surgical outcomes. He practices at a hospital with 95.4 out of 96.4 healthcare quality points.

• Certified in robotic colorectal surgery and laparoscopic hernia techniques on cadavers.
• Received specialized training from the European Hernia Society in Dubai.
• Served as a former Chief Physician at Silopi State Hospital.
• Editor of several medical books on oncological, hernia, and minimal invasive surgery.

Dr. Nihat Okcu is a gastroenterologist and gastrointestinal surgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital. He specializes in the treatment of complex digestive conditions and liver diseases. Dr. Okcu has published over 20 academic papers on gastric cancer and endoscopic diagnosis. He serves at a hospital with a 95.4% healthcare quality score.

• Performs laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery and small intestine resections.
• Expert in gastric polyps removal and duodenal polyp excision.
• Treats chronic conditions like cirrhosis, Crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis.
• Provides diagnostic gastroscopy with biopsy and ultrasound-guided procedures.

Dr. Yilmaz Yozgat is a pediatric cardiologist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating children with complex heart conditions and vascular diseases. Dr. Yozgat trained at the prestigious Gülhane Military Medical Academy. He manages cases of hypertension, arrhythmia, and dilated cardiomyopathy in young patients.

• Expertise includes pulmonary hypertension and coronary artery disease in children.
• Performs diagnostic heart check-ups, exercise tests, and carotid artery ultrasounds.
• Former faculty member at Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine.
• Works at a center with 21 intensive care units dedicated to newborns.

Dr. Bengisu Ay is an infectious diseases specialist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. She focuses on viral hepatitis, diabetic foot infections, and clinical microbiology. Dr. Ay has contributed to multi-center studies on antibiotic resistance and pathogen identification. She treats complex cases at a clinic that serves 350,000 patients annually.

• Specializes in the treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C and Mediterranean spotted fever.
• Authored research on epidermal growth factor for diabetic foot wounds.
• Former physician at Acipayam State Hospital and Bozyaka Training Hospital.
• Published international research on causative pathogens in bacterial infections.

Dr. Caglayan Altinbas is a physician at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in rehabilitation for complex spinal cord injuries and pediatric cerebral palsy. Dr. Altinbas earned his medical degree from Marmara University and completed residency at Bezmialem Vakif University. He holds a certificate in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

• Expertise includes orthopedic recovery and pediatric physical therapy programs.
• Treats patients at a clinic scoring 95.4 out of 96.4 for quality standards.
• Performs specialized rehabilitation for children with motor disabilities.
• Practices at a university-affiliated center serving 350,000 patients annually.

Uzm. Dr. Erkan Göcen is a Radiation Oncology Specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital (Optimed Health Group). He graduated from İstanbul University, İstanbul Faculty of Medicine (Çapa) in 2003.

Career: He trained and practiced in Radiation Oncology from 2010 to 2012. He worked in public and private health institutions from 2012 to 2016. He served in the private medical sector as a Radiation Oncology Specialist from 2016 to 2023. He has been at Optimed Hospital since 2024.

Clinical interests: cancers of the brain, head and neck, esophagus, stomach, colorectal, pancreas, prostate, bladder, lung, soft tissues (sarcomas), skin, uterus and cervix, and breast. Affiliations: Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology (TROD) and Tekirdağ Medical Chamber. Languages: English and Turkish.

Dr. Emel Ceylan Gunay is a nuclear medicine physician at Liv Hospital Ulus. She has authored over 30 international articles and 5 book chapters in her specialty. Dr. Gunay specializes in molecular scanning, nuclear oncology, and radionuclide treatments. She works at a JCI-accredited facility known for its diagnostic precision.

• Performs Lutetium-177 therapy and Gamma Knife for brain tumors.
• Expert in PET-CT scans using Gallium 68 for DOTA, DOTATATE, and PSMA.
• Member of the Turkey Nuclear Medicine Association.
• Sits on broadcasting advisory boards for seven domestic and international journals.

Dr. Elnur Sahibov is a radiation oncology specialist at Emsey Hospital. He completed his medical training at the prestigious Marmara University.

• Specialized in radiation oncology at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed medical training in English at Marmara University
• Focuses on precision imaging for PET-CT with Gallium 68 (DOTATATE)
• Works at Emsey Hospital, a major multidisciplinary medical center
• Expert in identifying and localizing neuroendocrine tumors for treatment