Dr. Viola Fox is the Chief Physician at the Clinic for Haematology, Oncology, and Palliative Medicine at BKZ Solingen. This clinic is a certified interdisciplinary cancer center. Dr. Fox is a leading expert in drug therapy for tumor diseases in Germany and Europe. She has more than 15 years of experience in this field.
She is a member of the German Society of Oncology and Haemato-oncology (GDHO), the German Association of Physicians, and the American Association for Cancer Research. Dr. Fox is also active in molecular biology research. Her work supports progress in cancer treatment and molecular diagnostics.
Her main areas of expertise are chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and radiation therapy. Dr. Fox is known for her innovative methods and strong commitment to patient care. Her efforts have led to high recovery rates and recognition from her peers.
Read moreProf. Dr. Sezer Sağlam is a medical oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in gastrointestinal and breast cancers. He has contributed to cancer care through research, especially with his study on the best timing for surgery after neoadjuvant therapy in rectal cancer. This work has influenced global treatment protocols.
Dr. Sağlam has led clinical trials in targeted therapies and precision medicine. His research on liver-transplanted patients with hepatocellular carcinoma was nominated for the 2024 International Best Researcher Award. He is a member of ASCO, ESMO, and ENET. Dr. Sağlam provides personalized and evidence-based oncology care.
Read moreEducation:
2015
Dokuz Eylül University, Medical Faculty, Internal Medicine and Hematology
2010
Dokuz Eylül University, Medical Faculty, Internal Medicine
2005
Hacettepe University, Medical Faculty,
Experience:
2024 –
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
2017 – 2024
Bağcılar Medipol University Hospital
2017 – 2017
Fırat University
2015 - 2017
Fırat University
2014 - 2015
Mayo Clinic
Publications:
18 Articles Published in International Peer-Reviewed Journals
26 Abstracts and Books Presented at International Scientific Conferences
7 Articles Published in National Peer-Reviewed Journals
51 Abstracts Presented at National Scientific Conferences
Read moreDr. Hilmi Apak is a respected pediatric hematology-oncology specialist with more than 21 years of experience. He is trained in pediatric oncology. Dr. Apak has led advanced treatments, including , leukemia chemotherapy, and CAR T-therapy.
He has published 75 international medical articles, showing his strong contribution to pediatric oncology research. Dr. Apak has worked as assistant editor for the Turkish Pediatrics Archives Periodical. He has also held important academic and leadership positions, such as Head of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa.
Read more
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2011-2012
Erzurum Koprukoyu State Hospital
Department: General Medicine
2012-2017
Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty
Department: Internal Medicine
06/2017-10/2017
Istanbul Gaziosmanpasa Taksim Training and Research Hospital
Department: Internal Medicine
10/2017-11/2018
Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty
Department: Allergy and Immunology Fellowship
2018/2022
Istanbul University Oncology Institute
Department: Medical Oncology Fellowship
2022-2023
Tekirdag City Hospital
Department: Medical Oncology Specialist
2023-present
Istanbul Medipol University Medipol Bahcelievler Private Hospital
Department: Medical Oncology Assoc. Prof.
EDUCATION
2005-2011
Medical Education
Sivas Cumhuriyet University Medical Faculty, Sivas, Turkey
2012-2017
Internal Medicine
Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
2017-2018
Allergy-Immunology Fellowship
Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty
Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Allergy and Immunology, Istanbul, Turkey
2018-2022
Medical Oncology Fellowship
Istanbul University Oncology Institute, Department of Medical Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
2022
ESMO Board Certification in Medical Oncology
10th September 2022 in Paris, France.
2023
Medical Oncology Assoc. Prof.
Istanbul Medipol University Department of Medical Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
INTERNATIONAL CLINICAL TRIALS:
1. Astefania - ROCHE
2. PFİZER
3. RECITE - AMGEN
4. NAVIGATE - BAYER
5. RUBY - Tesaro (PRA)
6. ENGOT-ov43/GOG-3036 - MSD
7. ASTRA ZENECA
8. ROSY-O - ASTRA ZENECA
INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONS
I. Published journal articles indexed by SCI, SSCI, and AHCI
Weekly Paclitaxel in Classic Kaposi Sarcoma
Carboplatin Desensitization in Ovarian Carcinoma
High-Dose Chemotherapy for Ewing’s Sarcoma
Multidrug Refractory TFE3(+) Renal Cell Carcinoma
Crizotinib Efficacy in NSCLC with MET Alterations
Clinicopathological Features in ALK Mutant NSCLC
PSMA-Based Tumor Burden in Prostate Cancer
Atezolizumab in Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma
Pulmonary Sarcomatoid Carcinoma
Prognostic Factors in Atezolizumab-Treated Urothelial Carcinoma
Atezolizumab with Chemotherapy in Small Cell Lung Cancer
FOLFIRINOX vs. Gemcitabine + Nab-Paclitaxel in Pancreatic Cancer
Trastuzumab Emtansine in Older HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Patients
Real-Life Efficacy of Osimertinib in Advanced NSCLC
ALK-Positive Cells Percentage and Alectinib Efficacy
Real-World Data on Alectinib in ALK-Positive NSCLC
Prognostic Factors in Metastatic RCC with T790M Mutation
FLOT Regimen in Metastatic Gastric Cancer
Desensitization Protocol in Lenalidomide Hypersensitivity Reactions
Factors Associated with Diagnostic Skin Test Positivity in PPI Hypersensitivity
Efficacy of Capecitabine and Temozolomide in Neuroendocrine Tumors
Subsequent Treatments in Hormone-Positive Breast Cancer Progression
Termination of Trastuzumab in HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer
Long-term Outcomes and Predictors of Recurrence in Node-Negative Early Stage Breast Cancer
Prognostic Factors Influencing PFS in HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer
Treatment Efficacy of Ribociclib or Palbociclib plus Letrozole in Metastatic Breast Cancer
Efficacy and Safety of Sorafenib in Adult Metastatic Osteosarcoma Patients
Single-Agent Temozolomide as Salvage Therapy in Heavily Pretreated Metastatic Sarcoma Patients
Outcomes and Prognostic Factors in Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma with Brain Metastases
FLOT Regimen in First-Line Treatment of Metastatic Gastric Cancer
Prognostic Factors of Perioperative FLOT Regimen in Operable Gastric Cancer
Efficacy and Outcomes of Syic Chemotherapy in Posttransplant Kaposi Sarcoma
Comparison of Second-Line Treatments in Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma
Toxicity Management and Effectiveness of Regorafenib in Advance GIST Patients: A Real-world Study - Authors: Paksoy, N., Ferhatoğlu, F., Doğan, İ., Khanmammadov, N., Bozbey, H. U., Karabulut, S., & Taştekin, D. - Journal: TURKISH JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY, 1(1)
Demographic and Clinical Features and Factors Associated with Survival in Patients with Primary Glomerulonephritis: Single Tertiary Center Experience - Authors: Paksoy, N., Trabulus, S., Seyahi, N., & Altiparmak, M. R. - Journal: Namik Kemal Tip Dergisi, 11(1)
Efficacy of Sorafenib in Symptomatic Patients with Pretreated Progressive Desmoid Tumors - Authors: Paksoy, N., Ferhatoglu, F., Dogan, I., Ak, N., Pehlivan, M., Ekenel, M., & Basaran, M.
Nodal Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy is a Better Predictive Factor of Survival Than Miller-Payne Scoring in Breast Cancer - Authors: Ak, Naziye, et al. - Journal: Journal of Oncological Sciences, 7.2: 42-49
Evaluation of Prognostic and Predictive Values of Hemogram Parameters in Patients with Advanced Stage Ovarian Carcinoma - Authors: Ak, Naziye, et al. - Journal: Turkish Journal of Oncology/Türk Onkoloji Dergisi, 2021, 36.4
Identifying Risk Factors Associated with Survival and Drug-Related Toxicities in Imatinib-Resistant Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) Patients Treated with Sunitinib - Authors: Ferhatoglu, F., Karabulut, S., Paksoy, N., & Tastekin, D.
Real-life Outcomes of ROS1 Fusion-positive Metastatic Lung Cancer Patients who were Treated with Crizotinib - Authors: Dogan, İ., Khanmammadov, N., Paksoy, N., Ferhatoglu, F., Aydın, E., Vatansever, S., & Aydine, A. - Journal: TURK ONKOLOJI DERGISI-TURKISH JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY
Predictors of the acquisition of T790M mutation in EGFR-mutant metastatic lung cancer patients who were treated with EGFR inhibitors - Authors: Dogan, I., Khanmammadov, N., Paksoy, N., Vatansever, S., Saip, P., & Aydıner, A. - Journal: Eurasian Journal of Pulmonology
Laterality of Adrenal Gland Metastasis in Lung Cancer: Results of a Comparative Study - Authors: Ferhatoglu, F., Gagatay, T., Okumus, G., Aydiner, A., Paksoy, N., Ak, N., ... & Saip, P. - Journal: Eurasian Journal of Medical Investigation, 7(2)
Poor Risk Factors Affecting Cancer Patients Infected with Covid-19: A Retrospective Comparative Study from a Pandemic Hospital - Authors: Ferhatoglu, F., Kapağan, T., Paksoy, N., Ak, N., Medetalibeyoğlu, A., Şenkal, N., ... & Vatansever, S. - Journal: Turk Onkoloji Dergisi, 38(1)
Syic Treatment Outcomes of Progressive Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma from the Registries of a Tertiary Cancer Center - Authors: Ferhatoglu, F., Paksoy, N., & Başaran, M. - Journal: Namik Kemal Tip Dergisi, 10(4)
Evaluation of clinical features and risk factors related to late recurrence (> 5 years) in patients with breast cancer - Authors: Ferhatoglu, F., Aydiner, A., & Paksoy, N. - Journal: Journal of Surgery & Medicine (JOSAM), 6(12)
Assessing the Clinical Impact of Lutetium-177 DOTATATE Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT) on Metastatic Neuroendocrine Tumors: A Multicenter Real-World Data from Türkiye
Thesis:
Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, Internal Medicine Department PAKSOY, Nail. Demographical, clinical characteristics and survival factors in patients withprimary glomerulonephritis: Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty Experience. (2016)
International Refereed Congress / Symposium Publications in Proceedings (ASCO/ESMO Abstracts)
Prognostic factors influencing progression-free survival in HER2 positive metastatic breast cancer patients who treated with lapatinib and capecitabine combination
Efficacy of regorafenib and 5-fluorouracil-based rechallenge treatment in the third-line treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer: A Turkish oncology group study
Long-term outcomes and predictors of recurrence in patients with early-stage node-negative breast cancer
Efficacy of temozolomide in pretreated patients with metastatic sarcoma
Efficacy of sorafenib in symptomatic patients with pretreated progressive desmoid tumors
Efficacy of sorafenib in heavily pretreated adult patients with metastatic osteosarcoma
Outcomes and prognostic factors in metastatic renal cell carcinoma patients with brain metastases
Association of response to first-line chemotherapy with the efficacy of atezolizumab in patients with metastatic urothelial carcinoma
Safety and survival in adult women with platinum-sensitive relapsed BRCA mutant ovarian cancer: A study of patients in Olaparib Turkey Early Access Program—LynTurk study
Atezolizumab in patients with metastatic urothelial carcinoma who have progressed after first-line chemotherapy: Results of real-life experiences
Read more
Associate Professor Dr. Yusuf AÇIKGÖZ
Specialization: Medical Oncology
Education:
Professional Experience:
Clinical Trials, Courses, Certifications:
Clinical Trials:
Courses:
Certifications:
Memberships:
Oncologist, specialist in gastrointestinal cancer treatment
Read moreDr. Séverine Iborra is the Chief Physician of the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at Städtisches Klinikum Solingen. Her responsibilities include obstetrics, the delivery room, the neonatal unit, and gynecology. The department also includes the Senology/Breast Clinic at the Bergisches Breast Center Solingen, led by Dr. Manuela Seifert.
Dr. Séverine Iborra is originally from France. She began her medical studies at the University of Lyon and later transferred to Albert-Ludwigs University in Freiburg, where she received her medical license in 2007. She earned her doctorate in 2008 for experimental research in molecular oncology. From August 2008 to November 2013, Dr. Iborra worked as a resident at the University Women’s Clinic in Freiburg. After passing her specialist exams in gynecology and obstetrics, she continued her career as a specialist at the same clinic. In November 2015, she moved to RWTH University Hospital Aachen as a senior physician.
At the Clinic for Gynecology and Obstetrics, under the leadership of Prof. Dr. E. Stickeler, Dr. Iborra led the obstetrics department from 2017 to 2019. Since December 2017, she was responsible for organizing education in the department, and in October 2019, she became the Managing Senior Physician and Personnel Senior Physician of the clinic, a position she held until she moved to Solingen.
In addition to her scientific work, with numerous publications and presentations at major gynecological conferences, Dr. Iborra deepened her medical specialties. She obtained certifications in oncological diagnostics and therapy from the Gynecological Oncology Working Group, as well as additional qualifications in Cervical Pathology and Colposcopy (AGCPC), Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery (AGUP), and the Professional Association of Gynecologists (BVF).
In 2019, Dr. Iborra successfully completed further specialization in “Gynecological Oncology” and “Special Obstetrics and Perinatal Medicine.” She is an active member of leading German medical societies in her field, including the German Society for Gynecology and Obstetrics, the Cervical Pathology and Colposcopy Working Group, and the German Society for Prenatal and Birth Medicine.
Treatments Offered in Our Gynecology Department
Whenever possible, we offer all procedures as minimally invasive treatments using laparoscopy or the Da Vinci robotic sy.
Read morePresent
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
Medical Oncology
2022-2024
Memorial Şişli Hospital
Medical Oncology Specialist
2021-2022
Institut Jules Bordet
Clinical Research Fellowship
2020-2022
Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital
Medical Oncology Specialist
2019-2019
Institut Jules Bordet
Clinical Research Fellowship
2016-2019
Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Oncology
Medical Oncology Fellowship
2014-2016
Golbasi Public Hospital
Internal Medicine Specialist
2013-2014
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Observership
2013
Bellvitge Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
Observership
2009 -2014
Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
Internal Medicine Residency
Dr. Murat Ayhan is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology since 2023. He is an expert in breast, lung, colorectal, gynecological, and urogenital cancers. He focuses on modern cancer treatments such as immunotherapy, smart drugs, targeted therapies, and molecular oncology. Dr. Ayhan provides personalized care based on the latest scientific research.
He is the principal investigator in several global Phase II and III oncology trials. These include studies on GDC-9545, Palbociclib, Atezolizumab, and Apalutamide. Dr. Ayhan has published over 25 articles in international journals. His research covers COVID-19’s effects on cancer patients, drug desensitization, and real-world treatment results.
He is an active member of ESMO and TTOD. Dr. Ayhan has also contributed to oncology reference books on tyrosine kinase inhibitors and oncological emergencies. His work helps advance cancer care for future generations.
Read moreProf. Dr. Ceyhun Bozkurt is a respected Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist. He is known for his work in childhood blood disorders and cancers. He graduated from Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He holds specializations in both Pediatrics and Pediatric Oncology. Since 2019, he has been Professor and Clinical Director at Bahçelievler Medical Park Hospital. He also serves as Vice Director of the Cell Transplant Unit.
Dr. Bozkurt has published over 40 peer-reviewed articles. He is recognized for his work in leukemia, , and therapy. He is a member of organizations such as SIOP and E. His memberships show his dedication to high standards in clinical care and research.
Read moreDoctor's visit | price on request |
Chemotherapy | $2000 - $9000 |
Education
Career
Medical Fields of Interest:
Chronic Leukemia (Chronic Lymphocytes Leukemia/ Chronic Myeloid Leukemia)
Chronic Myeloproliferative Diseases (Poliia Vera, Essential Thrombocytosis, Myelofibrosis etc.)
Lymphoma (Hodgkin’s and Non-Hodgkin’s)
Multiple Myeloma
Education:
Ege University Faculty of Medicine Medical Doctor 1999 - 2005
Pamukkale University Specialist in Internal Medicine 2006 - 2011
Pamukkale University Hematologist 2011 - 2014
ESCCA Summer School On Cytometry/PRAGUE (May 2014)
Istanbul Training and Research Hospital Hematology Clinic Associate Professor 2018
Experience:
Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine Hospital 2015
Pamukkale University Internal Medicine Residency Training 2016 - 2011
Denizli Sarayköy State Hospital 2011 - 2011
Pamukkale University Hematology Minor Residency Training 2011 - 2014
Istanbul Training and Research Hospital Hematology Clinic Specialist Doctor 2015 - 2020
Istanbul Training and Research Hospital Hematology Clinic Responsible Authority 2015 - 2020
Istanbul Training and Research Hospital Hematology Clinic Responsible Authority/ Lecturer 2019 - 2020
Istanbul Başakşehir Çam and Şakura City Hospital Hematology Clinic Lecturer 2020 - 2020
Liv Hospital Ulus 2020-
Memberships:
Turkish Society of Hematology
The Society of Hematological Education and Research (Member of The Board of Directors
Publications:
32 articles published in international peer-reviewed journals
12 cases published in international peer-reviewed journals
11 articles published in national peer-reviewed journals
5 cases published in national peer-reviewed journals
Read more• Cerrahpasa Faculty Of Medicine Pediatric Hematology Department
• Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Child Health and Diseases Department
• Besiktas Ataturk Anatolian High School
• Liv Hospital Ulus
• Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training And Research Hospital
• Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty Hospital
• Austria St George Hospital
• Marmara University Faculty of Medicine Hospital
• International: 93
• National: 14
• Book Section: 40
1. Turkish Society of Pediatric Hematology
2. Turkish Society of Hematology
3. Turkish Pediatric Association
4. Istanbul Febrile Neutropenia Group
5. European Association of Hematology (EHA)
6. American Association of Hematology (ASH)
7. International Hemostasis Thrombosis Association (ISTH)
• Evaluation of the relationship between iron deficiency and zinc in childhood - Turkish Pediatric Association award
• The association of Toll-like 4 (TLR-4) and NOD2 polymorphisms and febrile neutropenia in children with Burkitt lymphoma - International Congress of Leukaemia Lymphoma Myeloma award
Read more