DR. CENGIZ GEMICI

Prof. Dr. Cengiz Gemici is a senior academic radiation oncologist who received advanced training in both Turkey and France. He has played a significant role in the development of modern radiation oncology services and physician training programs in Istanbul. His clinical approach emphasizes multimodal cancer treatment, integrating radiotherapy with chemotherapy and organ-preserving strategies for a wide range of solid tumors, including lung, breast, gastrointestinal, and urological cancers.

Areas of Expertise

• Radiotherapy and concurrent chemoradiation for lung cancer, particularly locally advanced NSCLC
• Breast cancer radiotherapy, including management of bone metastases
• Gastrointestinal cancers (esophageal, gastric, rectal) using organ-preserving and peri-operative radiotherapy strategies
• Urological cancers and palliative radiotherapy for metastatic disease
• Research on radiotherapy-related toxicities, late effects, and prognostic factors, including osteoporosis and vertebral fractures after abdominal irradiation

Education

• M.D., Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (1983–1990)
• Residency in Radiation Oncology, SSK Okmeydanı Hospital (1991–1994)
• Diploma, Paris Hospitals College of Medicine (1994–1995)
• Advanced Specialization in Oncology, University of Paris XI – South Paris Faculty of Medicine (1995–1996)
• Advanced Specialization in Medical Oncology, University of Paris XI (1996–1997)
• Clinical Oncology Degree, University of Paris XI (1995–1997)

Professional Experience

• Radiation Oncologist & Educational Coordinator, Kartal Training and Research Hospital – Radiation Oncology Clinic (2000–2017)
• Senior Radiation Oncologist and clinical leader within the Medical Park Hospital Group, including VM Medical Park Pendik
• Appointed Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology (2017), actively involved in academic teaching and clinical research
• International faculty member and speaker for Elekta and other platforms, contributing to education on advanced radiotherapy technologies

Prof. Dr. Gemici is an active member of ASTRO, ASCO, and other international oncology societies. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed scientific publications in leading journals, contributing significantly to the advancement of radiation oncology in lung, breast, gastric, and rectal cancers.