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BIOGRAPHY

Condition Treated by Dr. Fatime Yavuz

Here is the list of some of the conditions Dr Fatime Yavuz treats:

  • Oral or Mouth Cancer
  • Ovarian Cancer
  • Lung Cancer
  • Cervical Cancer
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Meningiomas
  • Brain Cancers- Astrocytoma
  • Colorectal or Colon Cancer
  • Ependymomas
  • Mixed Gliomas
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Skin Cancer
  • Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors
  • Oligodendrogliomas
  • Breast Cancer
  • Stomach Cancer

Most women affected with breast cancer undergo some types of surgery as part of treatment. There are various types of breast surgery. This might be performed for different reasons. Surgery may be done to remove cancer through mastectomy. The surgery is also performed to know if cancer has spread to body parts and to restore the breast’s shape.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr. Fatime Yavuz

There are around 200 different types of cancer and all these can cause different symptoms. The symptoms are often linked to some cancer types. The signs could also be general, including weight loss, fatigue, and unexplained pain. Cancer can produce various symptoms and these can differ from person to person. Some of the signs and symptoms of different types of cancer are as follows:

  • Chest pain
  • Hoarseness
  • Headache
  • Shortness of breath
  • Bone pain
  • Losing weight without trying
  • Coughing up blood, even a small amount
  • A new cough that doesn't go away

Operating hours of Dr. Fatime Yavuz

The operating hours of Dr Fatime Yavuz is 11 am to 6 pm (Monday to Saturday), The doctor does not see patients on Sunday.

Procedures performed by Dr. Fatime Yavuz

The list of popular procedures that Dr Fatime Yavuz performs for cancer treatment are given below

  • Lung Cancer Treatment

The surgeon assesses the condition of the patient before performing any procedure to understand the risk associated with the procedure. The neurologist is popular for their high success rate and patient-centric approach which helps fast recovery of the patient. With vast experience in performing even the most complex cases with high precision and accuracy, the doctor follows medical protocols. A surgical oncologist performs cancer surgery in two ways: minimally invasive surgery and open surgery. Minimally invasive surgery uses techniques that focus on minimizing the trauma of traditional surgery. Some of the minimally invasive techniques are cryosurgery, robotic surgery, laparoscopy, cryosurgery, and laser surgery. In open surgery, surgeons make a single large cut to remove the tumor and some healthy tissues.

Qualification

  • Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty, 1987-1993
  • Specialty Education: Yedikule Chest Diseases Education and Res. Hospital, 1993-1998
  • Specialization: Yedikule Chest Diseases Hospital, 1998-2000

Past Experiences

  • Kirklareli State Hospital, 2000-2007
  • Taksim German Hospital, 2007-2009
  • Private Doğan Hospital, 2009-2017
  • Chief Assistant: Private Dogan Hospital, 2015-2017
  • Global Team of Board Certified Surgeons and Medical Specialists
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MEMBERSHIPS (6)

  • Turkish Thoracic Society
  • Turkey Respiratory Society
  • Academic Respiratory Society
  • The Association of Lung Cancer
  • Tuberculosis Association
  • The Turkish Medical Association

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PROCEDURES

  • Lung Cancer Treatment

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. Fatime Yavuz have?
Dr. Fatime Yavuz is a specialized Surgical Oncologist and is one of the most sought after doctors in istanbul, Turkey.
Does Dr. Fatime Yavuz offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Fatime Yavuz have?
Dr. Fatime Yavuz is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 19 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Surgical Oncologist

What does a surgical oncologist do?

A surgical oncologist is a general surgeon with training in various procedures for diagnosing or removing cancerous growths. The common procedures performed by a surgical oncologist are biopsy and surgery for the removal of cancerous growth. In some cases, a surgical oncologist performs surgeries to find out parts of the body where cancer has spread. In special cases, the surgeons do preventive surgeries. Sometimes, additional treatments like chemotherapy or radiation follow surgery. In these cases, surgical oncologists play an important role in providing care to the patients post-surgery.

What are the tests required before and during consultation by a surgical oncologist?

The tests required before and during the consultation by a surgical oncologist include:

  • Imaging Tests
  • Laboratory Tests
  • Physical Exam
  • Biopsy
  • Cancer Screening

Most cancer patients undergo a biopsy to remove a sample of tissues from a body part for examination by a pathologist so that cancer can be diagnosed.

When should you go to see a surgical oncologist?

Your primary doctor will refer you to a surgical oncologist when he finds your symptoms similar to that of cancer. The surgical oncologist will tell you to get some tests done to diagnose cancer. If cancer is diagnosed, the doctor will design your treatment plan which will include some surgical procedures. An individual needs to consult a surgical oncologist in case of below situations:

  1. Unusual cancer like head or neck cancer.
  2. Complex cancer can spread to multiple body parts.
  3. Cancer recurrence
  4. Cancer that is difficult to treat
  5. For in-depth evaluation and treatment plan
  6. You want a second opinion about cancer diagnosis