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Yusuf Acikgoz
Clinical oncologist
9 years of experience
4.5
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Turkey, Ankara
Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital

Yusuf Acikgoz

Clinical oncologist
9 years of experience

Associate Professor Dr. Yusuf AÇIKGÖZ
Specialization: Medical Oncology

Education:

  • 2004-2011: İnönü University Faculty of Medicine
  • 2011-2016: Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, Internal Medicine
  • 2017-2022: Health Sciences University, Medical Oncology

Professional Experience:

  • 2016-2017: Bingöl City Hospital, Internal Medicine
  • 2021-2022: Health Sciences University, Medical Oncology
  • 2022-2023: Kastamonu Education and Research Hospital, Medical Oncology
  • 2023-2024: Ohio State University, Medical Oncology
  • 2024-Present: Lokman Hekim University, Medical Oncology, Ankara Hospital

Clinical Trials, Courses, Certifications:

Clinical Trials:

  • 2017-2021: Phase III, CheckMate-649 Study (Assistant Investigator)
  • 2022-Present: Phase III, Fortitude-101 Study (Assistant Investigator)

Courses:

  • 2018: Medicres Basic and Advanced Biostatistics Training Program (ongoing), Istanbul-Vienna
  • 2019: Immuno-Oncology Education Course, March 1-2, 2019, Vienna, Central European Cooperative Oncology Group (CECOG)
  • 2018: Good Clinical Practice Certification, April 7-8, 2018, Ankara, Health Sciences University
  • 2017: Basic Oncology Training Program, November 25-26, 2017, Adana, Clinical Oncology Society
  • 2016: Basic Ultrasonography Course (10 hours theoretical + 10 hours practical), September 24-25, 2016, Ankara, Turkish Emergency Medicine Association

Certifications:

  • Ongoing: ECFMG Certification
  • 2024: CITI Responsible Conduct of Research (The Ohio State University)
  • 2024: CITI IACUC-Laboratory Animal Research (The Ohio State University)
  • 2024: CITI Human Subjects Protection (The Ohio State University)
  • 2024: CITI Good Clinical Practice (The Ohio State University)
  • 2023: Occupational English Test (OET)
  • 2019: International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Total Score: 6.5, May 26, 2019, Ankara, British Council
  • 2017: USMLE Step 2 CK Exam; Score: 244, February 7, 2017
  • 2016: USMLE Step 1 Exam; Score: 215, August 25, 2016

Memberships:

  • American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) - 2022
  • Turkish Society of Medical Oncology - 2020
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Gorkem Turkkan-
Radiation oncologist
9 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Hisar Hospital Intercontinental Comprehensive Cancer Center

Gorkem Turkkan-

Radiation oncologist
9 years of experience

Assoc. Dr. Görkem TÜRKKAN started his medical education at Gülhane Military Medical Academy in 2003 and completed it in 2009 at Zonguldak Karaelmas (Bülent Ecevit) University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his residency in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Trakya University Faculty of Medicine and became a radiation oncology specialist in 2016.

 

After completing his compulsory service, he served as a Doctor Lecturer and Head of Department at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology from May 2019 to February 2021. During this period, between March and June 2020, he worked as a clinical researcher in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Maastricht University Medical Center–MAASTRO Clinic (Netherlands) on studies related to stereotactic radiotherapy, thoracic radiation therapy-associated lung toxicity, and proton therapy. Between March 2021 and April 2023, he worked at the Radiation Oncology Department of Istinye University Faculty of Medicine and Liv Hospital Ulus Radiation Oncology Clinic, where he received the title of Associate Professor in February 2023. He has been providing services to his patients at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental since May 2023.

Throughout his professional life, he has performed both traditional and advanced radiotherapy practices. Particularly, he is one of the experienced physicians in Turkey in stereotactic radiotherapy and MRI-guided radiotherapy treatments, which are gaining popularity and usage recently. So far, he has successfully completed over 2500 radiotherapy sessions using the MR-Linac device.

Since 2013, he has been a member of the Turkish Radiation Oncology Society (TROD) and since 2015 a member of the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO). He has 27 published articles in national and international journals, 31 oral-poster presentations at national and international congresses, and 5 book chapters published by national and international publishers. He has taught undergraduate courses in Period I and Period V at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Faculty of Medicine, master’s courses within the ENT Department Specialist training, and Radiation Therapy associate degree courses at Istinye University Health Services Vocational School. He is currently involved in 2 ongoing TÜBİTAK Projects. He is married and has one son.

MEDICAL INTERESTS

  • MR-Linac
  • Linac
  • Stereotactic (Precision) Radiotherapy
  • Prostate Cancers
  • Breast Cancers
  • Lung Cancers
  • Rectal Cancers
  • Brain and Spinal Cord Cancers
  • Head and Neck Cancers
  • Volumetric Arc Therapy (VMAT)
  • Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)

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