Cansu Gercek
- 5 Excellent • 1 review
- 12 years of experience
- Turkey, Istanbul, Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital
Professor Raanan Berger, MD PhD, is a medical oncologist and radiotherapist. He is Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center and heads its clinical research unit. He was listed in Forbes Israel’s “Best Doctors” (2025). He leads the genitourinary oncology program with a focus on prostate cancer. His care includes systemic therapy and radiotherapy in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered model.
He is board-certified in oncology. He earned his MD and PhD at Tel Aviv University and completed his clinical training at Sheba. He then completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Dana-Farber/Harvard, focusing on prostate cancer with Dr. Philip Kantoff and molecular oncology in Dr. William C. Hahn’s lab. He is a member of ESMO and ASCO. He has co-authored more than 20 peer-reviewed papers, including studies on outcomes in high- versus very high-risk prostate cancer and on BRCA1/2 in large cohorts.
The doctor is a neurologist at Vienna General Hospital (AKH) specializing in the treatment of multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, movement disorders, tremors, memory impairments, and stroke prevention. In addition to traditional treatments, the doctor performs acupuncture for conditions such as trigeminal neuralgia, headache, and facial nerve palsy.
The doctor has published over 60 scientific papers in neurology and authored a book on multiple sclerosis, with proceeds donated to the Vienna Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Dr. Boaz Liberman, MD, is an orthopedic oncologist and sarcoma surgeon for adults and children. He directs the Orthopedic Oncology Unit and serves as Vice Head of Orthopedic Surgery at Sheba Medical Center. His focus is limb-sparing cancer surgery with functional reconstruction. He performs complex joint reconstruction, revision arthroplasty, MRgFUS, and reconstruction after bone metastases.
Education and training: MD, Tel Aviv University. Orthopedic surgery residency, Sheba Medical Center. Fellowships in Adult Reconstruction at Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, and in Orthopedic Oncology at Mount Sinai Hospital and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. He is board-certified in Orthopedic Surgery and in Orthopedic Oncology Surgery. He is a Clinical Instructor at Tel Aviv University. Memberships include the Israel Medical Association, Israel Orthopedic Association, AATB, and EATB. He also serves on national advisory committees. His research covers bone and soft tissue sarcomas, serum markers, imaging-guided therapies, MRI arthrography, and the biomechanics of bone treated with MRgFUS.
Dr. Ulvi Samadzade is a neurologist with training from Azerbaijan State Medical University, Gazi University, and Dokuz Eylul University Hospital. He diagnoses and treats neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, movement disorders, stroke, migraine, and multiple sclerosis.
Dr. Samadzade uses advanced treatments, including botulinum toxin injections, intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy, migraine vaccines, and plasmapheresis. He practices at İzmir University of Economics Medical Point Hospital.
He is a member of several professional organizations. These include the Multiple Sclerosis Research Association, Turkish Neurological Society, European Academy of Neurology, and the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS).
Dr. Ela Simay Zengin is a neurologist. She completed her medical training at Dokuz Eylül University, Başkent University, and Acıbadem University. She has worked at Bitlis Tatvan, Sirnak, and Cizre State Hospitals.
Dr. Zengin treats Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, migraines, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and stroke. She uses advanced treatments, including apomorphine pump therapy, botulinum toxin injections, and migraine vaccines.
She is a member of the Turkish Neurology Association, American Academy of Neurology, European Academy of Neurology, and International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.
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.
Medical Specialization
Hacettepe University 2017 - 2007
Medical Specialization (Minor)
Ufuk University 2011 - 2009
Doctorate
Ankara University 2021 - 2000
Undergraduate
Ankara University 2006
Research Assistant
Biotechnology Department, Biotechnology Institute, Ankara University
September 01, 2009 - October 08, 2021
Research Assistant
Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University
February 27, 2014 - February 28, 2017
Research Assistant
Dr. Ridvan Ege Health Research and Application Center, Ufuk University
November 27, 2007 - December 09, 2011
Education
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, 2022
Certifications
Certification of Anti-aging and Regenerative Medicine from The American Board of Antiaging and Regenerative Medicine (ABAARM)
Certification of Nutritional Wellness from The American
Naturopathic Certification Board (ANCB)
Clinical Focus
General disease diagnosis and treatment, as well as wellness care
Languages spoken: Thai and English
Parkinson's Disease Diagnosis and Treatments
Alzheimer's Diagnosis and Treatments
Epilepsy (Epileptic)
EEG and Treatment
Muscle and Nerve Disease Diagnosis and Treatments
Vertigo Diagnosis and Treatment
Restless Leg Syndrome
Stroke (Cerebral Palsy) Diagnosis and Treatment
Bartın State Hospital (2007-2009)
VM Medical Park Samsun Hospital (2009-2017)
VM Medical Park Samsun Hospital - Deputy Chief Physician (2019-2021)
Samsun Education and Research Hospital (2021-2022)
Çarşamba State Hospital
Private Atasam Samsun Hospital (2022-2024)
Karadeniz Technical University (1989-1995)
Ondokuz Mayis University Faculty of Medicine (2001-2006)
Experience
2019 - 2022 Medipol University
2010 Private Nisa Hospital
2008 - 2010 Kaman State Hospital
Education
2008
Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology
2002
Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
Dr. Tara Rak-areekul is a neurologist focused on cognitive neurology. She is a fellow at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital. She completed her neurology residency there and served as Chief of Academic in 2023. She holds an MD from Chulalongkorn University (Second Class Honors) and a Higher Graduate Diploma in Clinical Sciences. She is certified in NIHSS (2022) and the Thai Stroke Society Acute Stroke Treatment Course.
Key achievements include first rank in the National Formative Neurological Exam (2023). She won the Epilepsy Quiz Tournament (2023). She was first runner-up at the Neurology Tournaments at NST Midyear 2023 and the Chula Neuroscience Forum 2022. Her research includes AAIC poster presentations (2024, 2025). Ongoing work covers Alzheimer’s biomarkers (MDS‑OAβ and p‑tau217), the Thai clinical adaptation of HippoCamera, and a chapter on behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD).
Dr. Sirinda “Ning” Kittiprachakul is a board-certified physiatrist (Thai Board of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2025) at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital. She focuses on neurorehabilitation and cardiac rehabilitation. Her expertise includes geriatric rehabilitation, chronic pain management using Western dry needling, and electrodiagnostic and electromyographic studies.
She earned her MD with First Class Honors in 2020 and completed her Rehabilitation Medicine residency in 2025. She is a Ph.D. candidate in Clinical Sciences at Chulalongkorn University. Her research includes authorship in JACC (2019) and an abstract in Gut (IDDF 2025). She trained at KNRC in Korea in 2024. She received the MDCU Congress 2023 E‑poster consolation prize. She also completed training in HMS telemedicine, Nature Masterclasses, and focused shockwave therapy.
Experience
2018 - 2022
Health Sciences University – Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital
2016 - 2018
Diyarbakır Memorial Dicle Hospital Cardiology Clinic
2010 - 2010
Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
2010 - 2016
Private Veni Vidi Hospital, Cardiology Clinic Supervisor
2006 - 2010
Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
2005 - 2006
Urfa State Hospital
1999 - 2005
Turkey High Specialization Training and Research Hospital
1998 - 1999
Duruca Health Center
Education
2018
Health Sciences University, Cardiology
2010
Dicle University, Department of Cardiology
2005
Cardiology Turkey High Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Medical Specialization
1998
Ege University, Faculty of Medicine
Experience
2019 - 2022
University of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara City Hospital, Cardiology Clinic, Ankara
2017 - 2019
University of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiology Clinic, Ankara,
2012 - 2017
Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiology Clinic, Ankara,
2012 - 2017
T.R. Karabük University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
2006 - 2006
Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiology Clinic, Ankara,
2001 - 2006
Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiology Clinic, Ankara,
1996 - 2001
Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiology Clinic, Ankara,
Education
2017 Karabük University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
2006 Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiology Clinic
2001 Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Cardiology
1996 Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine
Education
2019
Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Electroneurophysiology
2005
Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Neurology
1998
Istanbul University Cerrahpasa, Faculty of Medicine
Experience
2017 - 2019
Private Adatip Kurtkoy Hospital
2016
TND – Schering-Plough Proceedings of the Year Awards
2015 - 2017
Istanbul Yeni Yüzyıl University Private Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital
2015 - 2015
Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital
2005 - 2014
Private Avicenna Hope Hospital
2015 – 2019 Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
2019 – Medipol University Pendik Hospital
Publications
1- Yüz Ağrılarında Trigeminal SEP Uygulaması ; Yüksek Lisans Tezi
2- Glial Tümörlerde P53 , PTEN ve EGRF Pozitifliğinin İmmunohistokimyasal ; Uzmanlık Tezi
3- Two siblings with homocystinuria presenting with dystonia and parkinsonism
4- Lack of association between IL-1ß/? gene polymorphisms and temporal lobe epilepsy with hippocampal sclerosis
5- Psychogenic movement disorders in two children
6- Temporal Lob Epilepsi ve Hippokampal Sklerozlu Hastalarda İnterlökin 1-ß ve İnterlökin 1-? Gen Polimorfizminin Analizi
7- Hippokampal Skleroza Bağlı Mesial Temporal Lob Epilepsisi İle İnterlökin 1-ß ve İnterlökin 1-? Gen Polimorfizmi İlişkisinin Araştırılması