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Dr. Yesim Yildirim

Medical Oncologist

Dr. Yesim Yildirim

Associate Professor

24+ years of experience

Graduation
Anadolu Medical Center, Kocaeli, Istanbul - Turkey

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    Treatments & Conditions Dr. Yesim Yildirim Specializes In

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    Breast Cancer Colon Cancer Lung Cancer Melanoma Rectal Cancer Bladder Cancer Ovarian Cancer Uterus cancer

    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Yesim Yildirim

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Breast Cancer
    • Colon & Colorectal Cancer
    • Lung Cancer
    • Malignant Melanoma
    • Liver Cancer
    • Ovarian and Uterine Tumours
    • Renal & Urologic Tumours
    • Head & Neck Cancers
    • Sarcomas
    • Testicular Cancer

    Sub-specialties

    • Breast & GI Oncology: Personalised systemic therapy for breast, colon, and gastrointestinal cancers — making her a leading Medical Oncologist specialist Kocaeli/Istanbul Turkey.
    • Melanoma & Immuno-Oncology: Modern immunotherapy with Pembrolizumab (Keytruda) and other checkpoint inhibitors.
    • Multidisciplinary Cancer Care: Tumour-board based protocols, sought by patients researching the best Medical Oncologist doctor India and Turkey.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Chemotherapy (IV & Oral Regimens)
    • Targeted Therapy (HER2, EGFR, BRAF Inhibitors)
    • Immunotherapy / Checkpoint Inhibitors (PD-1, PD-L1) including Pembrolizumab
    • Hormone Therapy for Breast and Prostate Cancer
    • Antiangiogenic Therapy
    • Tumour Marker Monitoring & Molecular Profiling

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MD (Medical Doctor) — Hacettepe University Medical School, Ankara, Turkey, 1999
    • Specialisation in Internal Medicine — Gazi University Department of Internal Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
    • Sub-specialisation in Medical Oncology — Başkent University, Ankara, Turkey

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Hans Wyder Fellowship — ESO Advanced Course in Immunology for Oncologists, Ascona, Switzerland, 2005
    • Advanced Oncology Training Course — Rambam Medical Center, Haifa, Israel
    • 5th Masterclass in Medical Oncology — Malta, 2006
    • Antiangiogenic Mechanism Training — UCLA, Los Angeles, USA, 2010
    • Head and Neck Cancers Course — Lausanne, Switzerland, 2013
    • Colorectal Conference — London, UK

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) — Certified Member
    • Turkish Medical Oncology Association (TTOD) — Member

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Anadolu Medical Center, Kocaeli / Istanbul, Turkey — Associate Professor / Professor of Medical Oncology, 2011–Present

    Past Affiliations

    • Başkent University, Ankara — Sub-specialty Training in Medical Oncology
    • Gazi University, Department of Internal Medicine, Ankara — Resident

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Assistant / Associate Professor of Clinical Oncology
    • Reviewer / Author — Multiple international and national oncology journals

    Key Achievements

    • 24+ years of clinical experience in medical oncology
    • Hans Wyder Fellowship for ESO Immunology Course, 2005
    • Specialist in immunotherapy with Pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for advanced cancers
    • Trusted by international patients for breast, colon, and melanoma care

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