Cancer screening Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Luo Xiaoping is a nationally recognized interventional radiologist and a leading authority in Western China. He began pioneering vascular interventions in the early 1990s. He helped found the Interventional Group at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University.

He has completed over 100,000 interventional procedures, including about 4,000 complex cases. His key skills include TACE for hepatocellular carcinoma, Budd–Chiari interventions, TIPS, and single-stage bilateral stenting for hilar biliary obstruction, with success rates near 100%. He has been a master’s supervisor since 2007. He has trained many physicians, guided complex cases at more than 40 major hospitals across Western China, and helped build interventional programs. He has published 32 papers as first or corresponding author (22 CSCD core, 4 Chinese core, 6 CSCD extended).

Dr. Sezer Sağlam is a medical oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in gastrointestinal oncology and the treatment of liver cancer. Dr. Sağlam was nominated for the International Best Researcher Award for his work on liver-transplanted patients. He has served as a professor of medical oncology since 2016.

• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
• Member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (ENETS).
• Works at JCI-accredited facility with advanced PET-MRI and radiology departments.

Dr. Sefik Igdem is a radiation oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating head, neck, and prostate cancers. He currently serves as a Professor at Demiroğlu Bilim University. Dr. Igdem uses Truebeam STx and Halcyon systems for accurate radiotherapy.

• Specializes in conformal treatments for complex tumor cases.
• Treats various conditions including lung, breast, and brain tumors.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital that serves 200,000 patients annually.
• Completed his radiation oncology training at the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty.

Dr. Aziz Kemal Emek is a general surgeon and surgical oncologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in gastrointestinal surgery, focusing on liver and biliary tract tumors. Dr. Emek holds a professorship from Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine. He performs Da Vinci robotic procedures and weight loss surgeries.

• Member of the National Surgical Association and the Turkish Medical Association.
• Treats complex conditions like Crohn's disease, liver cirrhosis, and ulcerative colitis.
• Performs stomach resections, esophagectomies, and robotic-assisted surgeries.
• Works at a clinic authorized for international health tourism by the Turkish government.

Dr. Dov Zippel is a surgical oncologist and head of the Meirav Breast Center. Forbes Israel named him to its Best Doctors list in 2025. He treats benign and malignant breast tumors and melanoma at Sheba Medical Center. Dr. Zippel completed a surgical oncology fellowship at the University of Calgary in Canada.

• Performs breast-conserving surgery and minimally invasive skin cancer procedures.
• Treats patients at the Ella Lemelbaum Institute for Immuno-Oncology.
• Researches perioperative treatments for stage III melanoma and breast lesion excision.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked 7th worldwide by Newsweek in 2026.

Professor Amit Tirosh heads the Neuroendocrine Tumors Service at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in screening for rare hereditary syndromes and complex endocrine cancers.

• Trained in endocrine tumor genetics at the National Institutes of Health in the USA
• International expert on von Hippel–Lindau disease and MEN1 syndrome
• Helped write clinical guidelines for managing patients with hereditary tumor syndromes
• Member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society
• Author of 40 peer-reviewed articles in journals like Radiology and Oncology

Dr. Yuri Goldes is the Deputy Director of General Surgery at Sheba Medical Center. He pioneered some of Israel’s first robotic resections for stomach and pancreatic cancers. Forbes Israel named him among the nation’s best gastrointestinal surgeons. In 2019, he received the Best Doctor of the Year award from the Israeli Ministry of Health.

• Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for pancreatic, gastric, and esophageal cancers.
• Performs minimally invasive Whipple procedures, one of the most complex abdominal operations.
• Treats benign conditions including diaphragmatic hernia, achalasia, GERD, and gallbladder disease.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked among the Top 10 hospitals worldwide by Newsweek.

Professor Xiao Yueyong is Chief Physician in the Department of Radiological Diagnosis at the Chinese PLA General Hospital. He is a leading expert in minimally invasive interventional oncology. He serves as the inaugural President of WATA (2025–). He is President of the International (2020–) and Asian (2012–) Societies of Cryotherapy. He is also Deputy Head of the NHC Expert Group on tumour ablation regulations (2009–).

He has performed over 100,000 CT/MRI‑guided minimally invasive procedures. His work covers chemical ablation, RFA, MWA, cryoablation, and NanoKnife (IRE). He introduced and advanced NanoKnife ablation in China. He led the first national standards for tumour cryoablation and NanoKnife.

Honors include the National Special Contribution Award (Lifetime Honorary). He received First Prize from the Chinese Medicine Education Association (2021). He received two Second Prizes for Military Medical Achievements (2016, 2018) and two Second Prizes from the China Anti‑Cancer Association (2019, 2022). He was named Asian Ablation Master. His research record includes 13 Chinese patents. He is the principal investigator for four NSFC projects and one MOST subject. He has published over 200 papers, with over 110 as first or corresponding author and over 40 in SCI journals. He has led over 10 ablation guidelines or consensus statements.

Dr. Mehmet Salih Iyikesici is a medical oncologist. His work focuses on metabolically supported chemotherapy (MSCT), ketogenic diet–supported cancer care, hyperthermia, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and insulin potentiation therapy. He emphasizes care for breast, pancreatic, and gastric cancers.

He is a Medical Oncology Specialist at Neolife Medical Center (2026–present). He previously served at Private Bahçelievler Medical Park (2013–2026), Medicana Beylikdüzü (2010–2013), Silivri Anadolu (2009–2010), Diyarbakır Training and Research (2008–2009), and Bursa Çekirge State (2006–2008). Earlier, he worked as an Internal Medicine Specialist (1997–2003). He was an Assistant Professor at Altınbaş University (2014–2026).

Training: Medical Oncology subspecialty, Marmara University (2003–2006). Internal Medicine, Istanbul Haydarpaşa Numune (1992–1996). Medicine, Uludağ University (1985–1990). Member, Medical Oncology Association (since 2004). His recent research (2019–2020) covers gastric, breast, pancreatic, and lung cancers. Topics include long‑term survival in metastatic pancreatic cancer and feasibility in metastatic non‑small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Dr. Sinan Karaaslan is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center. He specializes in early detection and systemic therapy for colorectal, breast, and lung cancers.

• Trained at Istanbul University and Cerrahpasa Medical School during his oncology fellowship
• Focuses on urogenital and gastrointestinal cancer screening to detect malignancies early
• Former oncology expert at the Gulhane Military Medical Academy
• Member of the Turkish Lung Cancer Society and the Turkish Medical Oncology Society
• Expert in identifying rare conditions such as Ewing's sarcoma in soft tissue

Dr. Akif Nuri Dogan leads internal medicine at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He provides specialized cancer screening by identifying underlying health risks.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine – a top-tier Turkish medical faculty
• Evaluates digestive disorders and gastric issues that can signal early health changes
• Created monitoring plans at Antalya Training and Research Hospital for chronic conditions
• Residency completed at Bezm-i Alem Vakif Gureba Teaching and Research Hospital
• Investigates chronic fatigue to find root causes during diagnostic evaluations

Dr. Mustafa Solak practiced at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. He provides cancer screening and treatments at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Completed a specialized oncology fellowship at the Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Specializes in detecting and treating gastrointestinal malignancies like stomach and colon cancer
• Experienced in identifying gynecological cancers including cervical and ovarian tumors
• Uses evidence-based therapies to screen for head, neck, and lung malignancies
• Trained in internal medicine at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital

Professor Yeşim Yıldırım is an ESMO-certified oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center. She specializes in immunotherapy and targeted biology to detect and treat cancer markers.

• Holds a specialized certificate from the European Society of Medical Oncology
• Trained in advanced oncology at Rambam Medical Center in Israel
• Completed immunooncology training at Mount Vernon Cancer Center in the UK
• Founded the Turkish Gastrointestinal Oncology Network to improve cancer care standards
• Authored over 80 scientific publications and textbooks on precision medicine

Dr. Selami Aydin specializes in internal medicine at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He focuses on identifying chronic and gastric diseases during cancer screening.

• Trained at Karadeniz Technical University and Kocaeli University faculties of medicine
• Expertise includes diagnosing thyroid diseases and intestinal disorders
• Evaluates hyperlipidemia and hypertension as part of overall patient health
• Practices at a hospital accredited by JCI for high safety standards

Author of 110+ scientific papers, Professor Seref Komurcu leads oncology cases at the JCI-accredited Anadolu Medical Center.

• Holds ESMO certification from the European Society for Medical Oncology
• Earned ECFMG certification to meet United States medical practice standards
• Specializes in systemic therapies for solid tumors during cancer screening
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Recipient of the GATA Outstanding Service Award for medical excellence

Dr. Fatma Kural Aydin provides specialized oncological check-ups at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental to detect early signs of cancer.

• Performs targeted cancer screening for both men and women
• Interprets abdominal ultrasound and lung function tests for diagnosis
• Specialist in endocrine and metabolic diseases at a JCI-accredited hospital
• Studied medicine at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on health check-ups for early detection of chronic internal diseases