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DR. MERAL GUNALDI

Medical Oncologist

DR. MERAL GUNALDI

Associate Consultant

20+ years of experience

Graduation, Post Graduation
Medical Park Group, Istanbul - Turkey

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    Treatments & Conditions DR. MERAL GUNALDI Specializes In

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    Breast Cancer Ovarian Cancer Germ Cell Ovarian Cancer Uterus cancer Endometrial Cancer Stomach Cancer Lung Cancer Small Bowel Cancer Prostate Cancer

    Areas of Expertise

    DR. MERAL GUNALDI

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Breast Cancer
    • Ovarian Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer
    • Uterine (Endometrial) Cancer
    • Lung Cancer
    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Stomach (Gastric) Cancer
    • Pancreatic Cancer
    • Liver and Bile Duct Cancer
    • Lymphoma & Leukaemia (Medical Management)

    Sub-specialties

    • Targeted Therapy & Immunotherapy: Personalised cancer therapy guided by molecular profiling — a focus area for the best Medical Oncologist Istanbul, Turkey patients seek for advanced solid tumours.
    • Antibody & Hormone Therapy: Use of monoclonal antibodies and hormone agents in breast, prostate and gynaecologic cancers.
    • Multidisciplinary Cancer Care: Coordinated treatment with surgical and radiation oncology for complex and rare cancers.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Chemotherapy (Drug Cancer Treatment)
    • Antibody / Targeted Therapy
    • Immunotherapy (Checkpoint Inhibitors)
    • Hormone Therapy
    • Smart-Drug (Precision) Therapy
    • Tumour Marker Monitoring & Molecular Profiling
    • Palliative & Supportive Oncology Care

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MBBS — Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine, Trabzon, Turkey, 2001
    • Specialization in Internal Medicine — Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey, 2004–2009
    • Subspecialty in Medical Oncology — Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine, Adana, Turkey, 2009–2013

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Associate Professorship in Internal Medicine — Acıbadem University, 2016
    • Professorship — Istanbul Aydın University, 2022

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Turkish Medical Council Registration
    • Turkish Medical Oncology Association (TTOD) — Member
    • Interdisciplinary Oncology Association (IDOD) — Member
    • Turkish Neurooncology Association — Member
    • European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) — Member

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Medicana Ataköy Hospital, Istanbul — Professor of Medical Oncology, 2023–Present

    Past Affiliations

    • Istanbul Aydın University, Faculty of Medicine, Florya Medical Park Hospital, Istanbul — Associate Professor / Professor, 2017–2023
    • Neolife Medical Center, Istanbul — Associate Professor, 2016–2018
    • Istanbul Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul — Specialist in Medical Oncology, 2013–2016
    • Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Oncology, Adana — Fellow, 2009–2013
    • Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul — Resident, 2004–2009
    • Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology, Istanbul — Resident, 2002–2003
    • Bartın Göçgün Demirci Village, Kozcağız Central Health Center — General Practitioner, 2001–2002

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Professor of Medical Oncology, Istanbul Aydın University Faculty of Medicine
    • Speaker and faculty at multiple oncology congresses and CME programs

    Key Achievements

    • 19+ years of clinical experience in internal medicine and medical oncology
    • Multiple SCI/SSCI publications on rare and complex cancer presentations
    • Recipient of Assoc. Dr. Metin Karan Award (2013) and Medical Oncology Association Awarded Paper (2012)
    • Recognised expertise in personalised, multidisciplinary cancer care

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