Where does Prof. Emin Gökhan KANDEMİR practice?

Prof. Emin Gökhan KANDEMİR practices at Memorial Hospitals Group, İstanbul

What is the specialty of Prof. Emin Gökhan KANDEMİR?

Prof. Emin Gökhan KANDEMİR specialty is Medical Oncologist

What is the experience of Prof. Emin Gökhan KANDEMİR?

Prof. Emin Gökhan KANDEMİR is Medical Oncologist with 41 years of experience.

What does a medical oncologist do?

A medical oncologist treats cancer using chemotherapy or other medications such as targeted therapy or immunotherapy.

What are the typical symptoms of cancer?

There may be Change in bowel or bladder habit, sore that does not heal, Unusual bleeding or discharge, Thickening or lump in the breast or elsewhere, Indigestion or difficulty in swallowing, Obvious change in a wart or mole and hoarseness in voice.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the medical oncologist ?

Tests like Biopsy, Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy, Bone Scan, Breast MRI, Colonoscopy, Computed Tomography (CT) Scan, Digital Rectal Exam (DRE) etc are performed.

How long does the chemotherapy session lasts?

Chemotherapy session varies in length and frequency, it depends on the individual treatment plan prescribed by the doctor. Some last as long as three or four hours, while others may only take an half-hour.

What is the difference between a surgical oncologist and a medical oncologist?

A medical oncologist treats cancer using chemotherapy or other medications, such as targeted therapy or immunotherapy wheras the surgical oncologist removes the tumor and nearby tissue during surgery.

Prof. Emin Gökhan KANDEMİR, Medical Oncologist in Istanbul, Turkey - Appointment

About Prof. Emin Gökhan KANDEMİR

Prof. Emin Gökhan KANDEMİR is a highly-experienced Internal Diseases and Medical Oncology Specialist.
He has more than 41 years of experience in treating various types of cancers.
He completed his medical training from Gata Medical Faculty in 1987 followed by Internal Diseases Specialisation Training from Gata Haydarpasa Training Hospital in 1994.
Afterward, he completed his Medical Oncology Sub-Branch Majoring from Gata Haydarpasa Training Hospital in 1997.
He is an active member of various organizations including the American Society Of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), European Society Of Medical Oncology (ESMO), Turkish Medical Oncology Association (TOD), Turkish Association Of Oncology Group (TOG), Medical Oncology School Consultation and Instructors Board, and Turkish Medical Association.
He has attended several vocational education, training, and conferences.
He has various papers and scientific publications to his credit.

Hospital

Memorial Hospitals Group, İstanbul

Location

Istanbul, Turkey

Special Interest

Neurology

List Of Treatments

Carotid Endarterectomy
Cerebral Angioplasty
Cerebral or Brain Aneurysm Treatment
Endovascular Coiling
Surgical Clipping
Temporal Lobectomy
Lesionectomy
Hemispherectomy
Corpus Callosotomy
Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Multiple Subpial Transections MST
Microvascular Decompression MVD
Percutaneous Balloon Compression (PBC)
Stereotactic Radio Surgery
Percutaneous Steriotactic Treatment - PSR
Radiofrequency Rhizotomy - Neurotomy
Brain Tumor Surgery
Pineal Region Tumors Treatment
Gliomas Treatment
Meningioma
Schwannomas
VP Shunting
Ventriculostomy
Skull Base Surgery
Sleep Disorders
Restless Leg Syndrome Treatment
Narcolepsy Treatment
Headache
Multiple Sclerosis Treatment
Chronic Cerebro Spinal Venous Insufficiency Treatment
Liberation Treatment
Sensory Ataxia Treatment
Pituitary Tumor Treatment
Paediatric Aneurysm
Arteriovenous Malformations
Bell's Palsy Treatment
Cerebral Angiogram
Craniotomy Surgery
Deep Brain Stimulation
Gamma Knife for AVM or Brain Tumor
Cranioplasty
Parkinson's Disease
Brain Haemorrhage Treatment
Blood Clot Brain Surgery
CyberKnife Treatment
Neurosurgery
Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment
Acoustic Neuroma
Stroke Treatment
High Cervical Stimulation
Electrical Cortical Stimulation
Spinal Cord Stimulation for Pain
Drug Pump Implantation for Chronic Pain Management
Sacral Neuromodulation
Conservative management
Thecoperitonial shunt
Microsurgical tumor removal
Endoscopic decompression
Brain AVM Embolization with Onyx
Deep Brain Stimulation (non-rechargeable)
NeuroRehabilitation
Microsurgical repair of encephalocele

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