Médecins pour Le dépistage du cancer en Turquie — Page 3

Dr. Zuhal Cakmak Peksen is a family medicine specialist at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. She has treated patients across eight different medical institutions since starting her career. Dr. Peksen focuses on medical check-ups and diagnostic screenings for adults and children. She is currently pursuing a degree in health management to support clinical leadership.

• Specializes in male, female, and pediatric check-up programs.
• Performs diagnostic procedures including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and biopsies.
• Conducts screenings for tumor markers and oncological health assessments.
• Practices at a university hospital featuring 33 specialized medical departments.

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. Erkan Karatas is an ENT and maxillofacial surgeon at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in skull base surgery and cochlear implant placement. Dr. Karatas has contributed to over 100 medical articles. He completed specialized training at prestigious centers in the US, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.

• Member of 11 professional associations, including the American Academy of Otolaryngology.
• Expert in complex surgeries for thyroid, tongue, and larynx cancers.
• Performs specialized procedures like stapedectomy, tympanoplasty, and orthognathic surgery.
• Works at an AACI-accredited hospital that treats 565,000 patients annually.

Le médecin est une autorité respectée en radiologie, radiologie interventionnelle, traitement de l'obésité et oncologie interventionnelle. Leur dévouement à améliorer les soins aux patients est évident à travers de nombreuses contributions à la littérature médicale, impactant significativement la compréhension et le traitement de diverses conditions médicales.<\/p>

Diplômé de l'Université d'Istanbul, École de Médecine Cerrahpaşa, le médecin a complété une résidence en Radiologie et une bourse en Radiologie Interventionnelle au Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Leurs recherches, publiées dans des revues prestigieuses, couvrent des sujets tels que les biopsies post-mortem des patients COVID-19 et les traitements innovants contre le cancer.<\/p>

Dr. Mehmet Yigit is an internal medicine specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Istanbul. He treats chronic conditions like diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and hypertension. Dr. Yigit also manages gastrointestinal disorders and connective tissue diseases. He graduated from Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specializes in complex thyroid diseases and hypertension management.
• Treats digestive issues including gastritis and irritable bowel syndrome.
• Served as Assistant Chief Physician at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital Ulus.
• Held pharmaceutical leadership roles at Recordati, AbbVie, and Novo Nordisk.

Dr. Senem Karabulut is a medical oncologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She is a professor and holds a PhD in molecular oncology. Dr. Karabulut is certified by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Board. She previously trained as an observer at University Hospital in New Jersey, USA.

• Specializes in immunotherapy and targeted treatments for gastrointestinal and breast cancers.
• Treats hepatobiliary system tumors, lung cancer, and genitourinary malignancies.
• Qualified by the Turkish Medical Oncology Society Board Exam.
• Practices at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility.

Dr. Turkan Ozturk Topcu is a clinical oncologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She maintains professional ties with the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA. She specializes in the treatment of breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. Dr. Topcu is a member of both ESMO and ASCO.

• Completed a fellowship at the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center Breast Clinic in Canada.
• Treats a wide range of conditions including liver, pancreatic, and gynecological cancers.
• Held clinical roles at major institutions like Moffitt Cancer Center in the USA.
• Works at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Turkey.

Le médecin a complété une formation de spécialisation en radio-oncologie à la Faculté de médecine de l'Université de Marmara de 2012 à 2016. Avant cela, le médecin a obtenu un diplôme de premier cycle en médecine, enseigné en anglais, dans la même institution de 2004 à 2011. Le médecin a une solide base en éducation médicale, commençant par l'éducation secondaire à l'école numéro seize de Shirvan en Azerbaïdjan de 1998 à 2004.<\/p>

Dr. Atakan Topcu is a medical oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating solid tumors including lung, breast, and colorectal cancers. Dr. Topcu is an Associate Professor with over 50 peer-reviewed scientific publications. He sits on the Editorial Board of the medical journal BMC Cancer.

• Expertise in immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and geriatric oncology care.
• Treats cancer-related malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia.
• Maintains active membership in the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital specializing in advanced oncology treatments.

Dr. Ayşe İrem Yasin is a medical oncologist at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital in Istanbul. She holds a prestigious ESMO Board Certificate. Dr. Yasin specializes in solid tumors, including breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. She treats complex cases such as Merkel cell carcinoma and cancers of unknown primary.

• Trained at Harvard Medical School, Cleveland Clinic, and Basel University Hospital.
• Completed a clinical observership at the Breast Cancer Unit in Novara, Italy.
• Treats brain and CNS malignancies, soft tissue sarcomas, and urologic cancers.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility equipped with the da Vinci robotic system.

Le docteur a obtenu son diplôme de médecine à la Faculté de médecine de l'Université Uludağ en 1983 et a complété une résidence en oncologie radiothérapeutique au Centre d'oncologie et de médecine nucléaire d'Istanbul en 1990. Une bourse postdoctorale en thermoradiothérapie a été complétée à l'Université Thomas Jefferson de 1990 à 1994. Le docteur a été professeur et président du Département d'oncologie radiothérapeutique à la Faculté de médecine de l'Université Uludağ de 1994 à 2005 et a été le coordinateur d'accréditation de la faculté de 2001 à 2004.<\/p>

De 2004 à 2017, le docteur a été professeur et directeur du Département d'oncologie radiothérapeutique au Centre médical Anadolu, servant également de coordinateur des sciences oncologiques de 2011 à 2017. Actuellement, le docteur est le directeur des sciences oncologiques à l'Hôpital Medicana Bursa, un poste qu'il occupe depuis 2018.<\/p>

Le médecin se spécialise dans diverses conditions urologiques, avec un accent sur la prothèse pénienne, le cancer de la vessie, le cancer de la prostate et le cancer du rein, y compris la néphrectomie radicale et partielle. L'expertise s'étend à l'urologie laparoscopique, aux calculs rénaux et aux chirurgies pour l'incontinence urinaire chez les femmes. Le médecin est également compétent en chirurgie de l'hypospadias, en reflux vésico-urétéral pédiatrique, en chirurgie microscopique de la varicocèle, en agrandissement du pénis et en correction de la maladie de La Peyronie.<\/p>

Après avoir terminé une résidence en urologie à la Faculté de médecine de l'Université d'Istanbul, le médecin a acquis une vaste expérience à l'Hôpital d'éducation et de recherche Haseki, à l'Université Bezmialem Vakıf, au Medical Park Bahçelievler et à l'Hôpital Ethica Incirli, et exerce actuellement en tant que Professeur de médecine à l'Hôpital Medicana Bahcelievler.<\/p>

Le médecin a mené des recherches significatives sur la dose efficace cumulative de rayonnement des scanners thoraciques chez les patients atteints de COVID-19. Ce travail souligne l'importance de respecter les directives pour minimiser l'exposition inutile, reflétant un engagement envers la sécurité des patients et la pratique fondée sur des preuves.<\/p>

Dr. Ismail Biri is a general surgeon at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. He is the first in Turkey to perform postpartum laparoscopic SCOLA repairs. This method treats complex abdominal hernias and diastasis recti simultaneously. Dr. Biri treats obesity, oncological conditions, and digestive disorders at a JCI-accredited facility.

• Performs laparoscopic gastric sleeve and endoscopic gastroplasty procedures.
• Treats gallbladder disease in pregnant women during the 2nd and 3rd trimesters.
• Specializes in oncological surgery for liver, stomach, and colon cancers.
• Uses trans-cystic choledochal irrigation for bile duct stones during surgery.

Dr. Didem Tastekin is a medical oncologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She specializes in breast and lung cancer treatment, including stage 4 cases. Dr. Tastekin received the TUBITAK Incentive Award for her work in cancer research. She is an active member of both ESMO and ASCO.

• Awarded Best Researcher of the Year at Istanbul University Oncology Institute.
• Treats complex cases at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital.
• Coordinates oncological check-ups and screenings for both men and women.
• Expert in diagnostics including PET-MRI, tumor markers, and organ biopsies.