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The doctor is a Professor of Urology and Chief of the Urology section at Rabin Medical Center, specializing in bladder reconstruction, robotic prostatectomy, and nerve-preserving cancer surgeries. A founder of the oncourological Department at Beilinson Hospital, the doctor has published over 100 scientific articles and is an analyst of significant publications in uro-oncology.

Involved in global clinical research, the doctor collaborates with the Weizmann Institute of Science and Tel Aviv University and serves on the board of international research organizations in uro-oncology.

The doctor is a board-certified surgeon with extensive experience in minimally invasive and robotic surgery. Specializing in these advanced surgical techniques, the doctor practices at Sourasky Medical Center, where they apply their expertise to improve patient outcomes.

Prof. Dr. med. Karl J. Oldhafer is a Senior Consultant of the Department of General and Abdominal Surgery and Surgical Oncology at the Abdominal Medical Center of the Barmbek Asklepios Hospital and is a specialist in hepatic surgery. His medical interests include radioservice computer-navigated liver surgery, metastasis surgery, surgery using the ultrasonic knife, minimally invasive abdominal surgery, hepatobiliary surgery, and pancreatic surgery.

Associate Professor Dr. Yusuf AÇIKGÖZ
Specialization: Medical Oncology

Education:

• 2004-2011: İnönü University Faculty of Medicine
• 2011-2016: Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, Internal Medicine
• 2017-2022: Health Sciences University, Medical Oncology

Professional Experience:

• 2016-2017: Bingöl City Hospital, Internal Medicine
• 2021-2022: Health Sciences University, Medical Oncology
• 2022-2023: Kastamonu Education and Research Hospital, Medical Oncology
• 2023-2024: Ohio State University, Medical Oncology
• 2024-Present: Lokman Hekim University, Medical Oncology, Ankara Hospital

Clinical Trials, Courses, Certifications:

Clinical Trials:

• 2017-2021: Phase III, CheckMate-649 Study (Assistant Investigator)
• 2022-Present: Phase III, Fortitude-101 Study (Assistant Investigator)

Courses:

• 2018: Medicres Basic and Advanced Biostatistics Training Program (ongoing), Istanbul-Vienna
• 2019: Immuno-Oncology Education Course, March 1-2, 2019, Vienna, Central European Cooperative Oncology Group (CECOG)
• 2018: Good Clinical Practice Certification, April 7-8, 2018, Ankara, Health Sciences University
• 2017: Basic Oncology Training Program, November 25-26, 2017, Adana, Clinical Oncology Society
• 2016: Basic Ultrasonography Course (10 hours theoretical + 10 hours practical), September 24-25, 2016, Ankara, Turkish Emergency Medicine Association

Certifications:

• Ongoing: ECFMG Certification
• 2024: CITI Responsible Conduct of Research (The Ohio State University)
• 2024: CITI IACUC-Laboratory Animal Research (The Ohio State University)
• 2024: CITI Human Subjects Protection (The Ohio State University)
• 2024: CITI Good Clinical Practice (The Ohio State University)
• 2023: Occupational English Test (OET)
• 2019: International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Total Score: 6.5, May 26, 2019, Ankara, British Council
• 2017: USMLE Step 2 CK Exam; Score: 244, February 7, 2017
• 2016: USMLE Step 1 Exam; Score: 215, August 25, 2016

Memberships:

• American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) - 2022
• Turkish Society of Medical Oncology - 2020

Dr. Viola Fox is the Chief Physician at the Clinic for Haematology, Oncology, and Palliative Medicine at BKZ Solingen. This clinic is a certified interdisciplinary cancer center. Dr. Fox is a leading expert in drug therapy for tumor diseases in Germany and Europe. She has more than 15 years of experience in this field.

She is a member of the German Society of Oncology and Haemato-oncology (GDHO), the German Association of Physicians, and the American Association for Cancer Research. Dr. Fox is also active in molecular biology research. Her work supports progress in cancer treatment and molecular diagnostics.

Her main areas of expertise are chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and radiation therapy. Dr. Fox is known for her innovative methods and strong commitment to patient care. Her efforts have led to high recovery rates and recognition from her peers.

Under his leadership, the hospital is actively expanding its services, including paediatric cardiology and intensive care, and is planning to establish an interdisciplinary center for parents and children on the basis of the Department of Paediatrics.

Dr. Propson's many years of experience have established him as a leading expert in neonatology and paediatric cardiology in Germany and Europe. His dedication and commitment to the highest level of care for young patients is reflected in his work. Dr. Propson's research and scientific publications demonstrate his in-depth knowledge and commitment to development in paediatrics.

For many years Dr. Propson worked as a leading physician in the Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at the Leverkusen Clinic in Leverkusen, Germany, where he was also responsible for managing the paediatric intensive care unit. In addition to his primary work, Dr. Propson devotes a great deal of time to continuing education to ensure that his patients receive the most up-to-date treatments in his department.

His unique professional qualities and qualifications set him apart from other physicians. Dr. Propson's patients can rest assured that they are in good hands at the Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at the Academic Hospital Solingen.

Membership in societies:

German Association of Physicians

Expert of scientific journals

Specialisations:

Emergency medicine

Intensive care

Paediatric cardiology

Neonatology

Work Experience:

2006: Graduation from the Faculty of Medicine

2006 - 2011: Specialization as a specialist in paediatrics and adolescent medicine.

2011 - 2023: Lead physician in the Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at the Leverkusen Clinic.

2023: Chief physician in the Department of Paediatrics at the Academic Hospital Solingen.

The doctor is a leading medical oncologist specializing in cancer treatment through molecular targeted therapies and personalized medicine. With extensive experience, the doctor has served as an advisor to the Spanish Ministry of Health and directed the Vall d’Hebron Institute of Oncology.

The doctor has held prestigious positions, including President of the European Society for Medical Oncology and Head of the Digestive and Endocrine Tumour Unit at Hospital Quirónsalud Barcelona. The doctor is a prolific researcher with over 70 published papers and has been recognized with awards such as the Cancer Care Award in Gastrointestinal Cancer by the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Dr. Zhang Yan Lin is a nationally recognized nephrologist with over 30 years in clinical care, teaching, and research. Dr. Zhang previously worked at the First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University.

Dr. Zhang took part in two NSFC projects, served as principal investigator for one Fujian Provincial NSFC project, and led two Xiamen Municipal key projects. Dr. Zhang is chief editor of one monograph and co-editor of three. Dr. Zhang has published more than 30 papers, including six in SCI journals.

Appointments: Deputy Chair of the Immunoadsorption and Cell Therapy Group of the Internal Medicine Branch of the Chinese Medical Association. Deputy Chair of the Nephrology Branch of the Asia-Pacific Academy of Medical and Biological Immunology. Standing Committee Member of the Nephrology and Dialysis Professional Committee of the China Non-Public Medical Institutions Association. Standing Committee Member of the East China Regional Nephrology Cooperation Committee.

The doctor is a renowned Nephrologist with over 20 years of experience. Specializing in Kidney transplant, Kidney diseases, Hemodialysis, and Peritoneal dialysis, the doctor also focuses on Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease, Hematuria, Proteinuria, Nephritic Syndrome, Nephrotic Syndrome, and Hereditary Kidney Diseases.

The doctor has contributed to various publications in both international and national journals, highlighting extensive expertise and commitment to advancing the field of nephrology.

Dr. Pazit Beckerman is a nephrologist with over 24 years of clinical practice in Israel. She specializes in chronic kidney disease (CKD), acute kidney injury (AKI), hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, hypertension-related kidney disease, glomerular diseases and proteinuria, electrolyte disorders, and kidney involvement in systemic diseases.

She served as Acting Director in 2020, Deputy Director from 2018 to 2020, and Senior Physician in the Department of Nephrology at Sheba Medical Center. She also heads the Israeli Dialysis Registry.

Education and training: MD, Hebrew University–Hadassah. Nephrology residency, Hadassah. Fellowship in nephrology, Sheba Medical Center. Biomedical Computational Studies, Bar-Ilan University. Postdoctoral fellowship, University of Pennsylvania.

Her research focuses on AKI, immune-related kidney complications, and chronic kidney disease. She has authored many publications. She is a member of the American Society of Nephrology and a board member of the Israeli Society of Nephrology and Hypertension.

With a Degree in Medicine and Surgery obtained at the Universidad Complutense in Madrid, he completed his studies in Nephrology as a Resident Doctor at the Clínico Universitario

San Carlos Hospital in Madrid where he completed his studies with Doctorate courses in Endocrinology.

Throughout his trajectory, Dr Marañés has carried out extensive work relating to his subject of interest, i.e., renal diseases associated to diabetic patients, and has taken part in the pancreatic islets transplant programme of patients with renal transplants. He is the author of numerous national and international medical-scientific publications.

Professional Experience:

• 2006 – Currently: Head of the Nephrology and Haemodialysis Unit of the Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital.

• 1996 – 2006: Medical Consultant of the Nephrology and Haemodialysis Unit of the Costa del Sol de Marbella Hospital from December 1996 to June 2006.

• 2004 – 2006: President of the Commission of Pharmacists and Therapists from 2004 to 2006.

• 1996: Nephrology Unit of the Getafe University Hospital.

• 1995-1996: Medical Consultant of the Nephrology Unit of the Virgen de la Luz Hospital in Cuenca.

• 1995 – 1996: Head of the Madrid-Oeste Dialysis Centre ascribed to the San Carlos University Hospital.

Research

• FIS Research Project (record: 93/0029-02) on the «Study of the effects of human pancreatic islets in Type I Diabetes patients".

• MAR Project, Morbidity and Mortality Anaemia Renal studies. Descriptive, prospective, multicentred and open study on case series. 2003-2004

• Nefrona Project: Observational, prospective and multicentred study on cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in patients at different stages of chronic renal disease.

• Department of Pathology. University of Edinburgh. United Kingdom, 1987.

The Nephrology and Hypertension Unit deals with non-surgical kidney diseases and with blood pressure. The professionals of the Nephrology Unit of Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital have vast experience in this speciality which, together with the latest drug technologies and equipment, helps them prevent and correct potential system unbalance and provide better recovery to patients. Due to the close connection between kidney conditions and the function of other vital organs, the specialists of the Nephrology team apply a multidisciplinary approach and work with the Cardiology, Endocrinology, Digestive System and Urology Units, amongst others.

Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital is the only private establishment in the area to be equipped with a Dialysis Unit provided with 20 stations in a facility situated in an adjacent building as an independent healthcare circuit. Due to our background in providing services to international patients, this Haemodialysis Unit has a team of interpreters for overseas patients providing various languages that guarantee a personalised service regardless of the country of origin.

Education and Specialization

• 2006: Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• 2014: Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Internal Medicine
• 2018: Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Oncology

Experience

• 2006 - 2008: Konya Derebucak District Hospital
• 2009 - 2015: Akdeniz University Hospital
• 2015: Antalya Kaş State Hospital
• 2015 - 2016: İnönü University Faculty of Medicine
• 2016 - 2021: Akdeniz University Hospital
• 2021 - 2023: Antalya Training and Research Hospital

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. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine (2015–present). He has over 20 years of medical oncology experience and has held academic roles since 2010.

Education: MD, Istanbul University – Cerrahpaşa (1991–1997). Residency in Internal Medicine, Trakya University (1997–2002). Fellowship in Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2002–2004).

Practice: Medical Oncologist, Trakya University (2005–2008). Medical Oncologist, Elazığ Training and Research Hospital (2008–2010). Associate Professor of Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2010–2015). He previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force at Etimesgut Military Hospital (2004–2005).

Education and Specialization

• Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine – English Medical Education
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine – Internal Medicine – Residency
• Akdeniz University Hospital – Nephrology – Subspecialty Training
• San Bortolo Hospital, Vicenza, Italy – Critical Care Nephrology and Transplantation – Fellowship
• Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine – Associate Professorship

Professional Memberships

1. Turkish Society of Nephrology (TND)
2. European Society of Nephrology (ERA-EDTA)
3. Middle East Society of Organ Transplantation (MESOT)
4. International Society of Nephrology (ISN)

Assoc. Prof. Atakan Topçu, M.D., is a medical oncologist at Medipol University and Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, colorectal, gastric, and neuroendocrine cancers. His work also covers targeted therapies, immunotherapy, geriatric oncology, and cancer-related malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia.

He has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed papers. Recent work includes a 2024 Frontiers in Medicine study on geriatric syndromes and a 2023 Future Oncology paper on sarcopenia and anxiety in lung cancer. He has also published on the CONUT score in breast cancer and on malnutrition in HER2-negative metastatic gastric cancer.

Dr. Topçu serves on the Editorial Board of BMC Cancer. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, ESMO, and the Turkish Geriatrics Society. Education and training: M.D., Uludağ University; residency in Internal Medicine, Marmara University; fellowship in Medical Oncology, Bezmialem Vakıf University.

Dr. Zuhal Cakmak Peksen is a Family Medicine Specialist since 2017. She earned her MD from Çukurova University in 2010. She completed specialty training at Yüzüncü Yıl University between 2013 and 2017. She is currently studying for a bachelor’s degree in Health Management at Anadolu University (2024–present).

She has 15 years of clinical practice (2010–2025) across 8 institutions. Her experience includes research in Family Medicine (2013–2017) and work at several Family Health Centers. Since 2020, she has served at TOKİ Avrupa Family Health Center in Gaziosmanpaşa, Istanbul.

Dr. Ercan Ozden is a specialist in internal medicine and medical oncology. He earned his medical degree and completed his residency at Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He later received a subspecialty in medical oncology at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine from 2016 to 2020.

Dr. Ozden has worked in medical oncology at Şırnak State Hospital. He has also served as an internal medicine specialist at Bağcılar Private Safa Hospital and Küçükçekmece Batı Bahat Hospital. He has extensive clinical experience in both internal medicine and oncology.

Dr. Özcan Uzun is a nephrology specialist. He earned his medical degree from Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine (2005-2011). He completed his internal medicine and nephrology training at Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine (2012-2016, 2018-2022).

Dr. Uzun treats acute and chronic kidney failure, diabetic kidney disease, Fabry disease, glomerulonephritis, hyponatremia, kidney disease related to heart failure, and vasculitis. He is skilled in managing diabetic kidney disease, treating glomerulonephritis, providing hemodialysis, and controlling hypertension.

He has worked as an internal medicine specialist at Batman Training and Research Hospital. He also served as a nephrology specialist at Yalova State Hospital. Dr. Uzun is a member of the Turkish Nephrology Association and the Izmir Medical Chamber.