Immunohistochemistry Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Professor Francesc Graus is a pioneer who established the first diagnostic criteria for paraneoplastic syndromes. He identified essential antibodies used globally in immunohistochemistry for neurological dysfunction.

• Founder and past president of the European Association of Neuro-Oncology
• Completed a neuro-oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York
• Serves as the coordinator of the neuroimmunology program at IDIBAPS in Barcelona
• Awarded Doctor Honoris Causa by Lyon University for his work in neuroimmunology
• Leads the expert group that defined international standards for rare immune-related disorders

Professor Polina Stepensky has performed 3,500+ bone marrow transplants at Hadassah Medical Center. This experience includes directing complex immunohistochemistry tests to diagnose rare blood cancers.

• Recognized by Forbes as one of the best doctors
• Heads the Department of Bone Marrow Transplantation and Immunotherapy
• Specializes in treating children with rare genetic and blood diseases
• Known for managing high-stakes cases with extreme diagnostic precision

Dr. Zulfu Sertkaya is an associate professor and andrologist at Andro Expertise in Istanbul. He holds the FEBU title from the European Association of Urology. Dr. Sertkaya focuses on male health, sexual function, and aesthetic urological procedures. He treats patients at his clinic and performs surgeries at affiliated hospitals.

• Earned Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU) status.
• Specialize in andrology, male sexual health, and aesthetic urology.
• Performs penile implant surgery and varicocelectomy for infertility.
• Works at a clinic accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Brenda Pastrana is a surgical oncologist at the JCI-accredited Galenia Hospital in Cancún. She specializes in breast, thyroid, and digestive system cancers. Dr. Pastrana is board-certified by CONACEM. She holds a medical degree from the Universidad Autónoma de México.

• Performs mastectomies, liver resections, and complex colon cancer surgeries.
• Treats patients at a facility holding Accreditation Canada Diamond Status.
• Serves as a university teacher at Universidad Anáhuac.
• Member of the Mexican Society of Oncology (SMEO).

Dr. Serdar Bedii Omay is a hematologist-oncologist who specializes in molecular hematology. He uses immunohistochemistry to precisely diagnose complex blood cancers at Emsey Hospital.

• Earned a Ph.D. from Japan Mie Medical School specializing in molecular hematology
• Published 65 scientific articles in international journals regarding blood disorders
• Professor of Hematology at Karadeniz Technical University – one of Turkey's established medical schools
• Expert in CAR T-cell therapy – a treatment where immune cells are modified to fight cancer
• Presented 112 papers at international medical meetings regarding hematologic malignancies

Professor Eckhart Weidmann heads the hematology department at Nordwest Clinic. This department specializes in precise blood disorder diagnosis including immunohistochemistry.

• Recognized as a leading specialist in non-Hodgkin lymphoma and blood cancers
• Focuses on the detailed analysis of blood disorders and lymphatic tissue
• Leads a specialized medical team at a major German academic hospital
• Maintains high standards for diagnostic accuracy in hematopathology and oncology

Professor Birol Baytan is a pediatric oncology specialist at Emsey Hospital in Istanbul. He uses immunohistochemistry to identify specific markers for pediatric cancers and blood disorders.

• Performed 950 bone marrow transplants for children with complex blood diseases
• Works in one of Turkey's largest pediatric bone marrow transplant units
• Published 15 research articles in international peer-reviewed medical journals
• Authored three books and several chapters on pediatric health and hematology
• Member of the international scientific community presenting at global medical meetings

Dr. Elnur Sahibov trained in radiation oncology at Marmara University. He provides specialized cancer diagnostics at Emsey Hospital.

• Completed specialization training in radiation oncology in 2016
• Graduated through the English-language medical program at Marmara University
• Provides expertise in oncology-related diagnostics like immunohistochemistry
• Practices at Emsey Hospital, a private multidisciplinary medical center

Dr. Rafet Eren is a hematologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. Dr. Eren is an Associate Professor with around 50 scientific publications in international journals. He received the Young Researcher Award from the Turkish Society of Hematology.

• Performs bone marrow transplants and haploidentical stem cell transplantation.
• Provides CAR T-cell therapy and biological treatments for blood cancers.
• Member of the European Society of Hematology and the Turkish Hematology Association.
• Works at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Turkey.

Dr. Nail Paksoy is an associate professor of medical oncology at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital. He is board-certified by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO). Dr. Paksoy specializes in lung, breast, and gastrointestinal cancers. He uses modern immunotherapy and targeted therapy protocols. His clinic is JCI-accredited for high safety standards.

• Served as a subinvestigator in over 8 international clinical trials for Roche and Pfizer.
• Authored over 40 research articles in journals indexed by SCI and SSCI.
• Completed dual fellowships in allergy-immunology and medical oncology.
• Treats complex sarcomas and renal cell carcinomas with systemic therapies.

Dr. Hilmi Apak is a pediatric hematologist-oncologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in bone marrow transplantation, CAR T-cell therapy, and leukemia chemotherapy. Dr. Apak is the current Head of Department at Istanbul University Department of Pediatrics.

• Published over 70 international medical articles on pediatric oncology research.
• Treats complex conditions like lymphoma, neuroblastoma, and Ewing's sarcoma.
• Served as a board member of the Turkish Pediatric Society.
• Works at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Turkey.

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.

Associate Professor Ayse Irem Yasin is an ESMO board-certified oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. She uses immunohistochemistry to identify specific marker proteins in tumors.

• Earned ESMO Board Certification in Paris for meeting high European oncology standards
• Completed a clinical observership in breast cancer at Maggiore della Carita Hospital in Italy
• Trained at world-renowned institutions including Cleveland Clinic and Harvard Medical School
• Specializes in immunohistochemical analysis for cancers of unknown primary origin
• Fellowship trained in medical oncology at Bezmialem Vakif University

Dr. Didem Karacetin is a radiation oncologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She completed clinical training at the Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto. Dr. Karacetin is a former Head of the Department of Radiation Oncology at Health Sciences University. She specializes in intraoperative radiotherapy for breast cancer and brachytherapy for gynecological tumors.

• Holds a Master’s degree in Phytotherapy from Istanbul University.
• Certified in Hydrogel SpaceOAR applications for prostate cancer treatment.
• Treats lung, brain, and gastrointestinal cancers using targeted radiation.
• Practices at Biruni University Hospital, which holds TEMOS and ISO quality certifications.

Dr. Kadri Yamac is an internist and hematologist. He earned his medical degree from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine (1976–1982). He completed Internal Medicine training at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine (1984–1989). He then completed a Hematology subspecialty at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine (1990–1993). He became an Associate Professor at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in 1995. He was promoted to Professor in 2002.

Medical interests: anemias, coagulation disorders, hemochromatosis, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, lymph node diseases, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma.

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. Abdullah Sakin is a professor of medical oncology. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecologic, head and neck cancers, and melanoma.

He delivers personalized, evidence-based care. His treatments include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, and precision oncology. He has authored more than 200 scientific publications and takes part in international clinical research. This work advances patient-centered cancer care.

Professor Tolga Akman leads urological oncology at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital. He uses immunohistochemistry to precisely type prostate, bladder, and kidney cancers during surgical planning.

• Professor of Medicine at Istanbul University – a top-tier medical training institution
• Specializes in radical and partial nephrectomies for kidney cancer treatment
• Performs laparoscopic urology to offer patients minimally invasive surgical options
• Expert in pediatric urology – treats complex congenital conditions like vesicoureteral reflux
• Trained at Istanbul University School of Medicine in advanced urological surgery

50,000+ cancer surgeries performed – Dr. Nagarkar is the founder and chief of surgical oncology at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• Provides immunohistochemistry to identify specific cancer markers and guide surgical planning
• Specializes in breast, thoracic, and complex organ resections for various cancers
• Participated in 200+ clinical trials testing new cancer treatment protocols
• Professor for DNB Superspecialty Surgical Oncology – trains the next generation of oncologists
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in the UK