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Prof. MD Zafer Gulbas is a medical oncology and hematology specialist, director of medical oncology at Anadolu Medical Center and the founder of the Bone Marrow Transplantation Center at Anadolu. He is a highly qualified hematologist-oncologist, specializing in bone marrow transplant, with education from Hacettepe University Medical School, Anadolu University Medical School, Atatürk Pulmonary Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Center, Hadassah Medical Center, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, M.D.Anderson Cancer Research Center, and Toronto University Princess Margaret Hospital.

• Expert in Oncology, specializing in sarcoma, lymphoma, and breast cancer surgery.
• Proficient in tumor biology, immunology, Immunotherapy, and targeted therapies.
• International practice in countries including Turkey and NATO KFOR Command.
• Over 40 publications in cancer research contribute to his distinguished profile.
• Active member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association.
• Provides remote consultations for patients seeking specialized Oncology care.

• Renowned Oncologist, Dr. Sinan Karaaslan, specializes in breast and colorectal cancers.
• Expertise in urogenital system cancer management.
• International training in the USA and Europe, enhancing oncology expertise.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association and Oncology Society.
• Holds certifications in internal medicine and medical oncology.
• Part of the Turkish Lung Cancer Society, contributing to lung cancer care.
• Offers online consultations for patients seeking oncology treatment.

Doctor Yesim Yildirim is an oncologist certified by the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO). Affiliated with numerous hospitals in the United States and Turkey, including the University of Maryland Medical Center, Johns Hopkins Hospital and Memorial Sisli Hospital. She has over 20 years of experience and has a special interest in preventive medicine, diabetes, and hypertension. Holds an MBA in Healthcare Management and shares her expertise with Bookimed from 2022.

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• Specializes in Oncology, utilizing microsurgery and non-invasive radiosurgery techniques.
• Trained in Oncology in Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, and the USA.
• Performs over 200 Oncology-related operations annually.
• Member of European Society of Brain Tumors Neurosurgery, with a focus on Oncologic cases.
• Part of the American Academy of Minimally Invasive Spinal Medicine, with relevance to spinal tumors.
• Offers online consultations for Oncology patients, ensuring accessibility and convenience.

Mustafa Solak, M.D. is a medical doctor who graduated from Hacettepe University School of Medicine and has completed residencies at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital and a fellowship at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute. He specializes in Breast Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Lung Cancer, Head-Neck Cancer, and Gastrointestinal Cancers. He has also worked at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Hitit University Corum Training Hospital, and Medical Park Hospital.

Surgical treatment: all types of operations in urology.

General management of the medical service. Polyclinic reception of patients. Participation in councils. "Second opinion" in difficult cases, expert assessment of clinical situations. Organization and holding of master classes, workshops, webinars.

Techniques that the doctor possesses:

TUIP of the prostate and TOIP of the formations of the urinary bladder.

Laser enucleation of the prostate, laser dissection of bladder tumors.

Laser vaporization of the prostate gland.

Laser incision of urethral strictures

Contact laser uretero- , pyelo- and cystolithotripsy

Percutaneous (mini) nephrolithotripsy

Intrarenal retrograde and antegrade surgery (RIRS and AIRS) Operation Boari.

Plastic surgery of the urethra in case of injury or stricture

Transvesical access prostatectomy

Cystostomy - open and trocar

Nephrostomy

Radical nephrectomy (including laparoscopic)

Suturing of the rupture of the kidney

Pyelolithotomy

Ureterolithotomy

Pelvic-ureteral plastic surgery (laparoscopic)

Removal of kidney cysts (Cystectomy) (laparoscopic)

Ureterocystoneostomy

Ureterocutaneostomy

Operations for intra-abdominal and retroperitoneal ruptures of the urinary bladder

Orchectomy

Epididymectomy

Bergmann and Winckelmann operations

Revision of organs of the portico due to injuries and inflammatory diseases

Operation of Ivanisevich and Marmar for varicocele, circumcision, percutaneous nephrostomy, nephrolithotripsy

Puncture of kidney cysts

Assoc. Prof. Kıvanç Derya Peker has extensive experience in the medical field, specializing in Pancreatic Surgery, Gallbladder and Tracts Surgery, Liver Diseases Surgery, Stomach Diseases and Stomach Cancer Surgery, Obesity – Metabolic Surgery and Endoscopic Treatments, and Kidney Transplant. He has also done research into aging and stem cell treatments.

• Renowned Oncologist Dr. Jaume Capdevila, specializes in digestive and pancreatic cancers.
• Trained internationally, including a fellowship in Endocrine Oncology in Sweden.
• Dr. Capdevila holds a Medical Oncology specialization from Santa Creu i Sant Pau Hospital.
• Active member of EORTC, ESMO, ENETS, ASCO, GEMCAD, TTD, and GETHI.
• Certified in Medicine and Surgery, focuses on evidence-based cancer treatments.
• Provides online consultations for patients seeking oncology expertise.

Onco-Urologist

Prof. Fermin Mearin Manrique is an experienced Spanish gastroenterologist with over 40 years of practice. He specializes in diagnostics and treatment of digestive system conditions, with a focus on functional digestive disorders management. He has extensive academic and professional experience, having written over 400 scientific works and being a member of numerous organizations.

Prof. Hale Başak Çağlar is a radiation oncology director and expert in treating breast, lung, pancreatic, prostate and bone cancer. She is highly qualified, having obtained her education from Gazi University, Marmara University and Medipol University, and is a member of numerous societies, such as the American Society for Therapeutic Radiation Oncology, the European Society for Therapeutic Radiation Oncology, the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer and the Radiosurgery Society.

Prof. Mustafa Özdoğan is an experienced cancer specialist with over 20 years of experience and has written over 40 articles on the topic. He is currently the Head of the Medical Oncology Department at Memorial Antalya Hospital in Turkey and holds qualifications in general medicine, internal medicine, and medical oncology. He is a member of the European Medical Oncology Association, the Turkish Medical Oncology Association, the Antalya Breast Cancer Association, and the American Clinical Oncology Association.

Dr. is a highly experienced surgeon with a specialization from Istanbul University and experience from various hospitals in Turkey. He is a member of multiple surgical societies and has completed various courses and certifications in the field of surgery.

Dr. Carlos Ballesta López is a top specialist in pancreatic cancer treatment, general and digestive surgery with 30+ years of experience. He is a pioneer in laparoscopic surgery, which reduces pain and recovery time for patients. He has performed over 12,000 operations of abdominal and digestive surgery by laparoscopy, and has organized courses of laparoscopic surgery for Spanish and foreign surgeons. He has a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Granada (1973), Medical specialist in General Surgery (1977) and Gastroenterology (1979), and is currently the Director of the Dr. Ballesta Laparoscopic Center.

• 2010 - Currently, İstanbul/İstanbul/Turkey
  MEMORIAL ŞİŞLİ HOSPITAL
  General Surgery Specialist
• 2000 - 2010, İstanbul/İstanbul/Turkey
  MEMORIAL HİZMET HOSPITAL
  General Surgery Specialist, Assistant Head Physician
• 1992 - 1993, Gümüşhane/Gümüşhane/Turkey
  GÜMÜŞHANE PUBLIC HOSPITAL
  Compulsory Service

Radiation oncologist

2014 - Halen, İstanbul/İstanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL ŞİŞLİ HASTANESİ

Radyasyon Onkolojisi Uzmanı

2011 - 2014, İstanbul/İstanbul/Türkiye

BEZMİALEM VAKIF ÜNİVERSİTESİ TIP FAKÜLTESİ

Radyasyon Onkolojisi Uzmanı

2009 - 2011, Erzurum/Erzurum/Türkiye

ERZURUM BÖLGE EĞİTİM VE ARAŞTIRMA HASTANESİ

Radyasyon Onkolojisi Uzmanı

2003 - 2008, İstanbul/İstanbul/Türkiye

MARMARA ÜNİVERSİTESİ TIP FAKÜLTESİ RADYASYON ONKOLOJİSİ ANABİLİM DALI

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