Best Doctors for Stereotactic Radio Surgery in Turkey

• Dr. Ilan Gil Ron is a well-known Radiation Oncologist in Turkey.
• After completing his medical school, Dr.Ilan Gil Ron started his higher education at the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev followed by 'Oncology' specialization in Tel Aviv University. 
• Dr. Ilan Gil Ron has also received a degree in Master of Public Health from New York. 
• He holds more than 32 years of experience in his field of specialization. 
• He has studied the treatment of GIT cancer (esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas) from the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York.
• He has also upgraded his qualification in the field of short-distant radiation therapy from the Cookridge Hospital, UK. 
• He has more than 80 scientific medical publications to his credit. 
• He is associated with various international medical associations including ISCORT- Israeli Society for Clinical Oncology and Radiation Therapy, ASTRO - American Society for Radiation Oncology, ASCO - American Society of Clinical Oncology, The New York Academy of Sciences, and National & international forums in melanoma and breast cancer.

• Dr. Asli Saran Ikizler is a renowned Radiation Oncologist practicing successfully for more than 31 years.
• She is proficient in doing Radiotherapy, Chemotherapy.
• She offers treatment for Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Gastric Cancer, Lung Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, and Uterine Cancer, etc.
• She is a member of numerous prestigious associations that are: Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association, Onkoday, Association of Radiation Oncology, Turkish Cancer Research and Control Institution Bursa Branch and Emergency Medicine Association.
• She takes interest in research and has several publications to her credit in reputed medical journals.

• Dr. Zoran Trajkovski is a renowned Radiologist practicing successfully for more than 34 years.
• His area of specialization covers Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology.
• He is a member of several prestigious societies such as the Macedonian Radiological Association, Macedonian Medical Chamber Association and Association of Paediatric Surgeons of Macedonia.
• He takes interest in research and has published numerous papers in reputed medical journals.

• Dr. Zuleyha Akgun is a reputed Radiation Oncologist practicing successfully for more than 16 years.
• She is proficient in providing Radiation Oncological treatment.
• She is the recipient of several grants and scholarships that include: ESMO Clinical Unit Visit Grant, 2010, Foreign Education Scholarship, 2009, Fellowship Grant EORTC, 2009 and ESTRO Travel grant, 2008.
• She is the recipient of Best Clinic Verbal Notice Reward: Abacıoğlu, U, Güçlüer B, Cetin İ, Akgun Z, Tezcanlı E, Şengöz M, Sav A, “Effect to Prognosis of Ki-67 proliferation index in the patients diagnosed with multiform glioblastoma”, XVI. National Cancer Congress 2005.
• She has participated in conferences and workshops and attended several courses. These include ESTRO Teaching Course: Image-Guided Radiotherapy in Clinical Practice, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Turkish Association of Radiation Oncology, 2011,
•  Neuro-oncology Observership, Turin University-San Giovanni Battista Hospital Neuro-oncology Department, Prof. Riccardo Soffietti, 2010, 
• Neuro-oncology Observership, Human Oncology, Wisconsin University, Prof. Minesh Mehta, Turkish Association of Radiation Oncology, 2009, 
• Trends in Central Nervous System Malignancies EORTC-EANO Joint Conference, Budapest, 2009, 
• ESTRO Teaching Course: Radiotherapy with Protons and Ions, ESTRO Teaching Course, Heidelberg, Germany, Turkish Association of Radiation Oncology, 2008, and  ESTRO Teaching Course: Multidisciplinary Course on Lung Cancer ESTRO Teaching Course, Vilamoura, Portugal, 2008.
• She is a member of numerous prestigious associations such as Association of Radiation Oncology, Turkish Oncology Group, European Society for Therapeutic Radiation Oncology (ESTRO) and American Society for Therapeutic Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)
• She is interested in research and has several publications to her credit in National and International journals.

• Dr. Nuri Kaydihan is a well known Radiation Oncologist with experience of 8 years.
• He is proficient in offering Radiation Oncological treatment.
• He is the recipient of the First Prize for Oral Presentation in Multidisciplinary Neuro-oncology Symposium, 2018.
• He has attended several conferences, seminars, and vocational training courses. 
• The doctor is a member of numerous prestigious associations such as the Turkish Society of Radiation Oncology (TROD), Society of Neuro-oncology (TNOD) and European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO).
• ​​He takes interest in research and has published papers in reputed National and International journals.

• Dr. Petek Erpolat is a well-experienced Radiation Oncologist at Medicana International Hospital, Ankara. 
• Dr. Petek Erpolat is an expert in Radiation Oncology. 
• She has more than 12 years of experience in her expertise. 
• Dr. Petek Erpolat attained her graduate degree from Gazi University School of Medicine in 2002 followed by postgraduation from Gazi University School of Medicine, Residency Program in 2007. 

M.D. Duygu Sezen is a well-experienced Radiation Oncologist at Koc University Hospital, Turkey since June 2014. 
M.D. Duygu Sezen graduated from Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in 2005. 
In 2011, M.D. Duygu Sezen completed her Radiation Oncology residency training at Hacettepe University School of Medicine.
M.D. Duygu Sezen completed her obligatory service at Radiation Oncology Department in Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital between 2011-2014. 
M.D. Duygu Sezen has also worked with St.James’s University Hospital in Leeds, UK and MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, USA as an observer.

• Prof. Dr. Nejat Akalan is a neurosurgeon with more than 31 years of experience. 
• He is a leading neurosurgeon for general neurosurgery and epilepsy operation in children.
• Dr. Akalan has expertise in treating glioma, epilepsy, movement disorders, skull injuries, nervous disorders, spine tumors, herniation, and other brain and spine problems. 
• Dr. Akalan has published 117 scientific papers in international and national editions. 
• He co-authors the book ‘Advances and Technical Standards in Neurosurgery.

• Dr.Ilya Pekarsky is amongst the top-rated Neurosurgeons in the world. 
• He is currently working with the Medical Park Healthcare group. 
• Dr.Ilya Pekarsky completed his graduation from the Russian National Research Medical University and upgraded his further qualification from prestigious institutions in the USA, Switzerland, France, Italy, and Austria. 
• His expertise lies in surgical and nonsurgical treatment of herniated discs, scoliosis, disc space narrowing, and neurosurgical rehabilitation.
• He performs around 60 surgeries every month. 
• He is an active member of various organizations including the Israeli Orthopedic Association (IOA), Israeli Spine Society, and Spine Society of Europe.

• Assoc. Prof. Onur Yaman is a well-known Neurosurgeon with more than 25 years of experience. 
• He is currently associated with Memorial Healthcare Group, Istanbul. 
• After completing his Medical-Vocational Training from EGE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY in 2001, he completed his 'Specialist Training' from CELAL BAYAR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY in 2009. 
• He earned the title of 'Associate Professor' in 2015. 
• He has several papers and publications to his credit. 
• He is associated with various organizations like the Turkish Neurosurgery Foundation, World Spinal Column Society, Turkish Spine Surgery Society, AO Spine, EuroSpine, Middle East Spine Society, and Scoliosis Research Society. 

• Dr. Ugur Ture is an experienced Neurosurgeon with 33+ years in the field.
• He has key expertise in Nervous System and Skull Base Tumors, Cerebrovascular Diseases Surgery, Epilepsy Surgery, surgical neuroanatomy, etc.
• He is an active member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), North American Skull Base Society (NASBS), American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), World Academy of Neurological Surgery (WANS), CNS/AANS Tumor Section International Committee, European Academy of Sciences and Art (EASA), American Academy of Neurological Surgery (AAcNS), and "The Rhoton Society" Member of Executive Committee.
• He graduated from Ankara Hacettepe University School of Medicine and the same year he was accepted to the neurosurgery residency program at İstanbul Şişli Etfal Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic.
• He further studied microsurgery and surgical neuroanatomy under the supervision of reputed Professor MG Yaşargil at the Neurosurgery Clinic of Zurich University, Switzerland.
• Dr. Ture's works on surgical neuroanatomy and surgical techniques have been published in the most significant international neurosurgical journals and books. 
• He has attended numerous congresses, meetings, and courses as an invited speaker in various countries including the USA, Brazil, Portugal, Finland, Spain, Switzerland, England, Germany, China, and Japan.

• Dr. Berrin Pehlivan is a radiation oncologist with over 25 years of expertise.
• Services provided by her includes treatment of cancer, radiation oncology, etc.
• She did MBBS from Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara/Turkey, in 1993.
• She completed her MD from Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara/Turkey, in 2001.
• She holds membership in various organizations.
• She also has several publications accredited to her name
• Dr. Berrin Pehlivan is fluent in English, French, and Turkish.