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Best Rhabdomyosarcoma pediatric oncologists in Turkey: TOP 18 doctors

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Yesim Yildirim
Yesim Yildirim
Clinical oncologist
21 years of experience
4.6
487 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Anadolu Medical Center

Yesim Yildirim

Clinical oncologist
21 years of experience

accreditations:

European Society of Medical Oncology
European School of Oncology

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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4.6
487 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Radiation Therapy for Sarcomas $10000 - $15000
Radiation therapy for colorectal cancer
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Evrim Metcalfe
Evrim Metcalfe
Radiation oncologist
27 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital

Evrim Metcalfe

Radiation oncologist
27 years of experience

Experience

2021 - 2022

Clinical Manager of Radiation Oncology, Medicana International Istanbul Hospital

2021 - 2022

Department of Radiation Oncology, Biruni University Faculty of Medicine

2020 - 2021

Clinical Manager of Radiation Oncology, Medicana International Istanbul Hospital

2017 - 2020

Clinical Manager of Radiation Oncology, Neolife Medical Center

2016 - 2017

Department of Radiation Oncology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine

2011 - 2016

Department of Radiation Oncology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine

2010 - 2011

Department of Radiation Oncology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine

2008 - 2010

Radiation Oncology Clinic, Samsun Training and Research Hospital (Education Coordinator)

2006

Medical Faculty, Dokuz Eylül University

2006 - 2008

Radiation Oncology Clinic, Samsun Mehmet Aydın State Hospital (Compulsory Service)

2000 - 2006

Medical Faculty, Dokuz Eylül University

 

Education

2022

Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Faculty Member, Professor Doctor

2022

Anadolu University Open Education Faculty Undergraduate Program, Cultural Heritage and Tourism

2021

Feyziye Schools Foundation Işık University Health Services Vocational School, Faculty Member, Associate Professor Doctor

2017

Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Faculty Member

2017

Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Associate Professor Doctor

2006

Samsun Training and Research Hospital, Specialist Doctor, Compulsory Service

2006

Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical Specialization

1998

Ege University, Faculty of Medicine

 

 

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5.0
2 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Radiation therapy for colorectal cancer $4000 - $6000
Radiation Therapy for Sarcomas $4000 - $6000
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Mehmet Taner Özdemir
Mehmet Taner Özdemir
4.6
487 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Anadolu Medical Center

accreditations:

Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
European Musculo-Skeletal Oncology Society
Dr. Mehmet Taner Özdemir is an orthopedic trauma specialist, sarcoma specialist, and arthroscopic surgeon with experience in the treatment of hip fractures and bone and soft tissue tumors. He obtained his medical degree from Gülhane Military Medical Academy (Turkey) and further specialized in orthopedic surgery and traumatology at the Hospital for Special Surgery (USA). He is a member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology and the European Musculo-Skeletal Oncology Society.Read more
4.6
487 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Radiation Therapy for Sarcomas $10000 - $15000
Radiation therapy for colorectal cancer
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Alp Özkan
Alp Özkan
Pediatric oncologist
25 years of experience
4.6
487 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Anadolu Medical Center

Alp Özkan

Pediatric oncologist
25 years of experience
  • Specializes in Rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare children's muscle cancer.
  • Uses chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery for Rhabdomyosarcoma.
  • International practice in Turkey and the USA.
  • Professor at Istanbul University, shaping future oncologists.
  • Authored 70+ articles, enhancing Rhabdomyosarcoma treatment knowledge.
  • Provides consultations online, increasing patient access.
  • Speaks Turkish and English, facilitating communication.
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4.6
487 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Radiation Therapy for Sarcomas $10000 - $15000
Radiation therapy for colorectal cancer
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Metin Demirkaya
Metin Demirkaya
Pediatric hematologist/oncologist
26 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Bursa
Medicana Bursa Hospital

Metin Demirkaya

Pediatric hematologist/oncologist
26 years of experience
Dr. X completed their medical degree at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine (1993-1999). They then completed a residency in Pediatrics at Bursa Uludag University School of Medicine (1999-2005), followed by a Pediatric Oncology Residency Program (2005-2010), and have since held various positions at various institutions in Pediatric Oncology, including Assistant Professor (2013-2018) and M.D. Professor of Medicine (2019-present).Read more
Mehmet Onur Ozturk
Mehmet Onur Ozturk
Plastic surgeon
15 years of experience

Mehmet Onur Ozturk

Plastic surgeon
15 years of experience
Turkey, İzmir
Bewell Health Assistance

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20 top ranked Rhabdomyosarcoma doctors in the world are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.

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Yasemin Altuner Torun
Yasemin Altuner Torun
Pediatric hematologist/oncologist
24 years of experience
4.3
16 reviews

Yasemin Altuner Torun

Pediatric hematologist/oncologist
24 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir
Sema Yilmaz
Sema Yilmaz
Pediatric hematologist/oncologist
35 years of experience
Turkey, Ankara
Private Koru Ankara Hospital

Sema Yilmaz

Pediatric hematologist/oncologist
35 years of experience

accreditations:

European Association for Cancer Research
Turkish Pediatrics Association

Sema Yılmaz was born on July 30, 1965. She received her undergraduate degree from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty and completed her medical residency training at the Department of Pediatrics at Zeynep Kamil Women's and Children's Health and Diseases Hospital. She also completed her medical subspecialty training in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at Cukurova University. Her medical residency thesis was titled "The Relationship Between Morning First Urine Density and Nocturnal Enuresis in Children Aged 3-6 Years", and her medical subspecialty thesis was titled "Comparison of Sphingosine 1-phosphate Receptor 4 Gene Expression in Healthy Children and Neuroblastoma Patients". She started her medical career as a general practitioner. After working as a general practitioner for 4 years, she worked as a doctor researcher at Zeynep Kamil Women's and Children's Health and Diseases Training and Research Hospital for 5 years. She then served as a specialist doctor, assistant professor, and associate professor at various institutions. She worked at Houston MD Anderson, North Carolina-UNC, Boston-Harvard University in the USA. Additionally, she conducted research on cell therapies. She received the title of professor in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at Usak Medical Faculty. She is a member of the Turkish Pediatric Oncology Group, European Association for Cancer Research (EACR), Turkish Medical Association, Turkish National Pediatrics Association, Turkish Pediatrics Association, Pediatrics Specialty Academy Association (PUADER), Turkish Immunology Association, Turkish Hematology Association, and Molecular Oncology Association (MOKAD). She currently serves her patients at Koru Hospital. Her medical interests include:

Cell therapies in childhood cancers

Cancer immunology

Investigation of genetic pathways responsible for cancer and metastasis

Pulmonary microbiota

BAL transplantation

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Hilmi Apak
Hilmi Apak
Pediatric hematologist
25 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Biruni University Hospital

Hilmi Apak

Pediatric hematologist
25 years of experience
Dr. Hilmi Apak is a pediatric hematology-oncology specialist with 21 years of experience in the field. He has a specialization degree in pediatric oncology and has performed various operations including transplantation, leukemia chemotherapy, and CAR T-cell therapy. Dr. Apak has published 75 international medical articles and served as an assistant editor at Turkish Pediatrics Archives Periodical.Read more
Muhammet Derda Ozer
Muhammet Derda Ozer
Ophtalmologist
14 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Associate Professor M. Derda Ozer DERDA SAGLIK HIZMETLERI

Muhammet Derda Ozer

Ophtalmologist
14 years of experience

Education :

Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine September 2004 – July 2010

Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics, Residency February 2011 - April 2011 

Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Residency August 2011 - March 2016

Thomas Jefferson University, Wills Eye Institute, Ocular Oncology Department, Observership August 2012 - September 2012 

Turkish Health Ministry, Hakkari State Hospital, Ophthalmology Clinic, Eye M.D July 2016 – March 2018

Van Yuzuncu Yil University, Faculty of Medicine, Ophthalmology Department, Assistant Professor, March 2018 – October 2021

Van Yuzuncu Yil University, Faculty of Medicine, Ophthalmology Department, Associate Professor, October 2021 – December 2021

Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University, Faculty of Medicine, Ophthalmology Department, Associate Professor, January 2022 – present

Educational Qualifications :

1. International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) Basic Sciences assessment in ophthalmology examination  passed on April 2017

2. International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) Optics & Refraction examination passed on April 2017

3. International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) Clinical Sciences in Ophthalmology examination passed on April 2018

4. Awarded for ICO-STAAR Surgical Three-Month Fellowship in Vitreo-Retina at the University of Kansas, Medical School, Dept. of Ophthalmology in Prairie Village, KS, USA under the supervision of Prof. Radwan Aijlan from April 6, 2020, to July 5, 2020.

5. International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) Advanced Examination in Ophthalmology examination passed on July 2020.

6. United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 passed on January 7 2021 with 221 pts.

7. United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 2 CK passed on August 25 2021 with 214 pts.

Presentations & Posters :

1. 47th National Ophthalmology Congress, The effectiveness of photodynamic therapy on circumscribed choroidal hemangioma, Oral presentation, Ozer MD, Tuncer S, November 2013, Antalya, Turkey. 

2. 48th National Ophthalmology Congress, Clinical features and treatment outcomes of primary ophthalmic rhabdomyosarcoma: Tertiary center experience, Ozer MD, Ulas MG, Tuncer S, Oral presentation, November 2014, Antalya, Turkey

3. 2015 ISOO Meeting, Long-term Outcome of Combined (Perilesional Injection and Topical) Alpha-2b Therapy in the Management of Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia, Tuncer S, Ozer MD, Oral presentation, June 2015, Paris, France

4. 49th National Ophthalmology Congress. Clinical presentation patterns of pediatric Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome and long-term follow-up results, Kiragi D, Ozer MD, Lider-Gezer M, Oray M, Tugal-Tutkun I, Oral presentation, November 2015, Istanbul, Turkey.

5. 49th National Ophthalmology Congress, Central corneal thickness and optic disc dimensions in glaucoma patients, Bayraktar S, Ozer MD, Izgi B, Poster, November 2015, Istanbul, Turkey.

6. 49th National Ophthalmology Congress, Analysis of retinal nerve fiber layer and choroidal thickness in patients with systemic sclerosis to identify a potential risk factor for normal-tension glaucoma, Ceylan E, Ozer MD, Ekinci M, Yilmaz YC, Poster, November 2015, Istanbul, Turkey.

7. 50th National Ophthalmology Congress, Treatment of age-related macular degeneration with intravitreal Ranibizumab: Real-life experience, Cebeci Z, Yilmaz YC, Ozer D, Kir N, Oral presentation, November 2016, Antalya, Turkey

8. 51st National Ophthalmology Congress, A rarely seen complication of cataract surgery: Endocapsular Hematoma, Ozer MD, Batur M, Artuç T, Seven E, Tekin S, Poster, November 2017, Antalya, Turkey

9. 52nd National Ophthalmology Congress, Nanophthalmos Wıth Macular Folds, Yavuzer B, Batur M, Seven E, Ozer MD, Poster, November 2018, Antalya, Turkey

10. 52nd National Ophthalmology Congress, Clinical Features and Treatment Methods of Orbital Cellulite Cases, Mesen S, Tekin S, Batur M, Duzenli U, Seven E, Ozer MD, Poster, November 2018, Antalya, Turkey

11. 52nd National Ophthalmology Congress, Case Series: Ocular Chemical Burns, Tekin S, Artuç T, Batur M, Ozer MD, Poster, November 2018, Antalya, Turkey

12. 52nd National Ophthalmology Congress, Sensory-Neural Hearing Loss affecting Low frequencies in Patients with Pseudoexfoliation, Ozer MD, Batur M, Duzenli U, Seven E, Tekin S, Poster, November 2018, Antalya, Turkey

13. 52nd National Ophthalmology Congress, Silicone tube intubation by Ritleng stent in children over two years of age with nasolacrimal duct obstruction, Ocal H, Seven E, Tekin S, Ozer MD, Batur M, Poster, November 2018, Antalya, Turkey

14. 52nd National Ophthalmology Congress, Cherry Red Spot Appearance in Macula and Alkaptonuria: A Case Report, Mesen S, Batur M, Ozer MD, Tekin S, Poster, November 2018, Antalya, Turkey

15. 52nd National Ophthalmology Congress, A Rare Complication in Intravitreal Dexamethasone Implantation: Implant Migration to the Anterior Chamber, Gulbay S, Batur M, Ozer MD, Tekin S, Poster, November 2018, Antalya, Turkey

16. 52nd National Ophthalmology Congress, Effect of Coenzyme Q10 Eye Drop on Corneal Wound Healing in Bacterial Keratitis Treatment, Batur M, Seven E, Tekin S, Ozer MD, Oral presentation, November 2018, Antalya, Turkey

17. 19th Euretina Congress, Effect of reduced production of aqueous humor on bacterial growth potential in rabbit eyes, Batur M, Ozer M, Tekin S, Oral presentation, September 2019, Paris, France

18. 53rd National Ophthalmology Congress, Evaluation of the clinical features of patients with hyphema due to blunt trauma, Seven E, Kebapci F, Tekin S, Batur M, Ozer MD, Oral presentation, November 2019, Antalya, Turkey

19. 53rd National Ophthalmology Congress, Adherence to drop therapy and the relationship of compliance with progression in glaucoma patients, Tekin S, Ocal H, Seven E, Batur M, Ozer MD, Poster, November 2019, Antalya, Turkey

20. 53rd National Ophthalmology Congress, Bilateral sudden-transient vision loss after central venous catheter removal, Altas AS, Batur M, Sayir F, Seven E, Tekin S, Ozer MD, Poster, November 2019, Antalya, Turkey

21. 53rd National Ophthalmology Congress, Clinical Evaluation of Argon Laser Photocoagulation Therapy in Patients with Retinal Tears, Ocal H, Seven E, Batur M, Tekin S, Ozer MD, Poster, November 2019, Antalya, Turkey

 

22. 53rd National Ophthalmology Congress, Macular damage due to laser epilation: a case report, Batur M, Ocal H, Ozer MD, Seven E, Tekin S, Poster, November 2019, Antalya, Turkey

 

23. 53rd National Ophthalmology Congress, Phototoxic Maculopathy Due to Extreme Usage of Infrared Illuminator Assembled Night Vision Handheld Scope, Ozer MD, Batur M, Seven E, Tekin S, Savasan M, Poster, November 2019, Antalya, Turkey

 

24. 54th National Ophthalmology Congress, Internal Ophthalmolplegia after Chickenpox Infection, Gedik AC, Ozer MD, Poster, November 2020, Virtual, Turkey.

 

Work Experience :

1. Phase II Study to Analyze Sarilumab in Non-Infectious Uveitis (SARILNIUSATURN-Sanofi), Sub-Investigator (Principle investigator: Prof. Dr. Ilknur Tugal-Tutkun)

2. Efficacy of Gevokizumab in the Treatment of Patients With Behçet's Disease Uveitis (EYEGUARD-A&C-Servier), Sub-Investigator (Principle investigator: Prof. Dr. Ilknur Tugal-Tutkun)

3. A Randomized, Double-masked, Placebo-controlled Study of the Efficacy of Gevokizumab in the Treatment of Patients With Behçet's Disease Uveitis (EYEGUARD-B-Servier), Sub-Investigator (Principle investigator: Prof. Dr. Ilknur Tugal-Tutkun)

 

4. A 12-month, randomized, double-masked, sham-controlled, multicenter study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of 0.5 mg ranibizumab intravitreal injections due to vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) driven macular edema (RFB002-Novartis), Injection sub-investigator (Principle investigator: Prof. Dr. Nur Kir)

5. A Phase III multicenter, randomized, double-masked, sham-controlled study to assess the efficacy and safety of Lampalizumab administered intravitreally to patients with geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration (GX29176-Roche), Photographer (Principle investigator: Prof. Dr. Nur Kir)

 

Selected as an active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association, Young Ophthalmologist Council, 2020 - present

 

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Omer Dogru
Omer Dogru
Pediatric hematologist
19 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Biruni University Hospital

Omer Dogru

Pediatric hematologist
19 years of experience

Education

MSc Faculty of Medicine (ING) Hacettepe University 1991-1997
Specialization Department of Pediatrics Dicle Universityniversitesi 1997-2002
Minor Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Department Istanbul University 2006-2009
Bone Marrow Transplant Unit MP Göztepe Hospital 2012-2013

 

Experience

Assistant Professor
Afyon Kocatepe University/Faculty of Medicine/Internal Medical Sciences
2003-2009 Department/ÇDepartment of Pediatrics)

Assistant Professor
Istanbul University/Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicineltesi/Internal Medical Sciences
2006-2009 Department of Pediatrics)

Pediatric Hematology Specialist Diyarbakır Children's Hospital, Pediatric Hematology compulsory service 2009-2012
Transfer Ünitesi Assistant Hematology Specialist Private Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Bone Marrow Transplant Unit Assistant Responsible Pediatric Hematology Specialist
2012-2013

Assistant Professor
Akdeniz University / Faculty of Medicine / Department of Internal Medical Scienceslümü/Department of Pediatrics)
2013-2014

Assistant Professor Marmara University/Faculty of Medicine/Department of Internal Medical Sciences/Department of Pediatrics) 2014-2024

Scientific Memberships

Turkish Society of Hematology
Turkish Pediatric Hematology Association
Marmara Pediatric Association
Turkish Pediatric Society
Istanbul Medical Chamber
E (European Bone Marrow Transplantation)

 

 

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Hasan Mutlu
Hasan Mutlu
Clinical oncologist
26 years of experience
3.0
1 review
Turkey, Antalya
Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

Hasan Mutlu

Clinical oncologist
26 years of experience

Education and Specialization

  • Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University
  • 1999 - Akdeniz University, Faculty of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine Specialization Training
  • Internal Medicine Specialization Training in the USA, Akdeniz University (2013 - 2014)
  • Internal Medicine Specialization Training in the USA (2013 - 2014) - Medical Oncology Department
  • Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Oncology (Received Associate Professorship title)

Work Experience

  • 2009 - Kayseri Training and Research Hospital, Hospital
  • Acıbadem Kayseri
  • 2017 - 2018 - Lara Private Anadolu Hospital
  • 2018 - Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

Expertise

  • Diagnosis of organ tumors
  • Chemotherapy in cancer treatment
  • Targeted cancer therapies
  • Immunotherapy in cancer treatment
  • Next-generation genetic research in cancer treatment
  • Complementary medicine in cancer treatment
  • Medical oncology
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