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A medical oncologist is a trained physician specializing in the diagnosis, staging, and treatment of cancer. This specialist also coordinates with other oncology specialists and clinicians who may be involved in the patient's care to develop the cancer patient's treatment plan, including surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, or hormone therapy. A medical oncologist is also the doctor that a cancer patient will see after treatment for follow-up visits. Dr. Burcak Erkol is a talented and skilled Medical Oncologist from Turkey who has been in the domain of medical oncology for more than 23 years. Dr. Burcak Erkol obtained the MBBS from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical School in 1998 and the Doctor of Internal Medicine from Kocaeli University in 2005. After that, she won a medical oncology scholarship from the Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Education and Research Hospital, Turkey, in 2011. She is a regular member of the Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Medical Oncology Society, and European Society of Clinical Oncology. Her rich experience and profound knowledge regarding the subject are always valued. With several years of experience, Dr. Burcak Erkol has successfully performed a wide range of surgeries. Some popular surgical treatments performed by specialists include breast cancer, lung cancer, skin cancer, bone cancer, and ovarian cancer. With her familiarity with present-day methods of treatment, her patients receive advanced and modern surgical treatment. Since September 2018, Dr. Burcak Erkol has been working at the prestigious institute of Koc University Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey. She is committed to working diligently and helping people with her knowledge and kind personality.