Tumor Marker Blood Test Doctors Abroad — Page 10

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.

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.

Professor Bernd Hertenstein heads the Cancer Center and oncology department at Bremen-Mitte Clinic. This facility is recognized for high standards in tumor marker blood test screening and cancer care.

• Chief Physician at a hospital featured by the prestigious Focus magazine
• Specializes in cytogenetic studies to identify genetic mutations in cancer cells
• Directs treatment for leukemia, lymphoma, and various solid organ tumors
• Published researcher contributing to global advances in oncological care and radiotherapy
• Member of the medical faculty leading complex bone marrow transplantation programs

Prof. Dr. Suna Emir graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1989. She completed her pediatrics residency at Hacettepe University from 1990 to 1995. In 2001, she finished her pediatric oncology subspecialty at the Hacettepe University Oncology Institute. She became an Associate Professor in 2004. From 2004 to 2009, she worked at Ankara Dışkapı Children's Health and Diseases Training and Research Hospital and founded the Pediatric Oncology Clinic there. In 2009, she served as Deputy Chief of Pediatric Oncology. From 2009 to 2016, she was a pediatric hematology–oncology training officer at the Ankara Children's Health and Diseases Hematology–Oncology Training and Research Hospital. Since 2019, she has been a Professor and founding faculty member in Child Health and Diseases at Atilim University.

She is an expert in general pediatrics and pediatric hematology–oncology. She is active in residency and subspecialty training. Her clinical interests include childhood diseases from birth to 18 years, lymphoma, solid tumors, autologous bone marrow transplantation, anemia, bleeding disorders, hereditary blood diseases, hemangiomas and other benign tumors, and enlarged lymph nodes.

Dr. Blanca Lopez Ibor leads the Hematology and Oncology Unit at HM Hospitales. She uses tumor marker blood tests to track pediatric cancers like leukemia and lymphomas.

• Trained in pediatric oncology and hematology at the University of Maryland in the USA
• Serves as an expert consultant for the WHO and UNESCO
• Expert for the Spanish Ministry of Health in pediatric oncology
• Member of the American Society of Hematology and the International Society of Pediatric Oncology
• Fellowship trained specialist in treating aggressive blood disorders and solid tumors

The doctor has conducted significant research on the cumulative effective dose of radiation from chest CT scans in COVID-19 patients. This work highlights the importance of adhering to guidelines to minimize unnecessary exposure, reflecting a commitment to patient safety and evidence-based practice.

Prof. Dr. Musa Aydınlı is an internal medicine specialist and gastroenterologist. He completed his MD at Hacettepe University in 1997. He finished internal medicine training in 2003 and gastroenterology training in 2007 at the same institution. He worked at Kayseri Training and Research Hospital from 2007 to 2009. He served in the Gastroenterology Department at Gaziantep University from 2009 to 2014. He became an associate professor in 2012 and a professor in 2020. He joined Gülhane Training and Research Hospital in 2022. He now practices at Private Koru Ankara Hospital.

Clinical focus: GERD; dyspepsia, gastritis, and Helicobacter pylori; peptic ulcer disease; celiac disease; IBS and IBD (ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease); colon polyps; colorectal and upper GI cancers; liver disease (fatty liver, chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, portal hypertension); hepatobiliary and pancreatic disorders and cancers. Procedures: EGD, rectosigmoidoscopy, and colonoscopy; biopsy, polypectomy, and endoscopic mucosal resection; hemostasis and APC; dilation and stent placement; PEG; ERCP; EUS-guided biopsy.

With an extensive career spanning over four decades, the doctor is a distinguished specialist in pediatrics and neonatal neurology. Following residency at Gazi University, the doctor served as an assistant professor and played a pivotal role in establishing the Pediatric Neurology Department. International experience includes clinical work at the Royal Free Hospital and Great Ormond Street Hospital in London.

The doctor is recognized for pioneering hypothermia treatment in Turkey and advancing neonatal neurocritical care. Further contributions include establishing high-risk infant monitoring clinics and founding the Turkish Childhood MS Working Group. The doctor continues to provide significant academic and clinical expertise in neurodevelopmental fields.

Dr. Sadir Alrawi is a board-certified surgical oncologist. He specializes in upper gastrointestinal, head and neck, minimally invasive, breast, and colorectal cancers. He also has expertise in heated chemoperfusion. Dr. Alrawi serves as the Director of Oncology Services at VPS Hospital system in the UAE and MENA region. He oversees several tertiary referral cancer centers.

Dr. Alrawi holds both American and British board certifications. He completed fellowships at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. He has previously led oncology divisions at Al Zahra Hospital, Tawam Hospital (a Johns Hopkins affiliate), and 21st Century Oncology in Florida. Dr. Alrawi has published widely and given many invited talks. He remains active in oncology research and education.

Dr. Mustafa Gurelik is a neurosurgery specialist at Medicana Sivas Hospital. He treats adult and pediatric brain tumors using precise surgical techniques and tumor marker blood test monitoring.

• Specializes in pituitary adenomas and acoustic neuromas – tumors affecting the brain and hearing nerves
• Performs transnasal resections – removing pituitary tumors through the nose without external incisions
• Expert in treating cerebrovascular aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations in the brain
• Former faculty member at Cumhuriyet University Department of Neurosurgery
• Proficient in endoscopic surgery for hydrocephalus and brain cysts

Professor Kayihan Engin is the Director of Oncological Sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital. He manages tumor marker blood test results within complex cancer treatment programs.

• Completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University in the USA
• Former Coordinator of Oncological Sciences at Anadolu Medical Center in affiliation with Johns Hopkins
• Conducted cancer risk research at the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda
• Specializes in gastrointestinal, gynecological, and brain tumors
• Previously served as Chairman of Radiation Oncology at Uludağ University Medical College

The doctor is a highly experienced specialist in the field of neurosurgery, with a focus on advanced surgical techniques for treating complex brain and spinal disorders. With over 15 years of clinical experience, the doctor has performed numerous successful surgeries, contributing significantly to the field through innovative approaches and patient-centered care.

Graduated from a prestigious medical school and completed rigorous residency and fellowship programs. The doctor is board-certified and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, sharing insights and advancements in neurosurgical procedures.

Dr. Diamantopoulos Fernández heads the Neurosurgery Department at HM Hospitales. He leads clinical teams at this major Spanish hospital network.

• Heads the department at HM Hospitales in Madrid
• Specializes in surgical care for brain and spinal tumors
• Coordinates complex cases at a leading university hospital
• Oversees diagnostic protocols for oncological patients in neurosurgery