Assoc. Prof. Fuzuli Tuğrul, MD

Assoc. Prof. Fuzuli Tuğrul, MD is a Radiation Oncology specialist who practices in the Radiation Oncology unit at Acibadem Eskisehir Hospital in Eskişehir, Turkey. He has more than 26 years in medicine. His clinical interests include breast cancer, head and neck cancers, and cancer care more broadly, with a focus on the planning and delivery of radiotherapy. He consults in Turkish and English.

Dr. Tuğrul graduated from Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine in 2000 and completed his specialty training in Radiation Oncology at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital in 2008. He joined Acıbadem Healthcare Services in 2023. He is a member of the Turkish Radiation Oncology Association. He has co-authored articles in peer-reviewed journals on subjects that include stereotactic radiotherapy for multiple lung metastases, factors affecting the recurrence of early-stage lip cancer, radiotherapy adherence during the COVID-19 pandemic, the effect of COVID-19 on radiation oncology practice in Turkey, and the approach to neoadjuvant treatment of rectal cancer as viewed by medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and surgeons.

Clinical focus

Radiation oncology is the branch of cancer care concerned with the use of radiotherapy, either on its own or alongside surgery and systemic treatment. Within this field, Dr. Tuğrul’s work centers on breast cancer and head and neck cancers. For patients with these diagnoses, radiotherapy may be considered at different points in the treatment pathway, and whether it is appropriate depends on factors such as the type and stage of the tumor, the findings on imaging and pathology, any treatment already received, and the patient’s general health.

Treatment decisions in oncology are typically made in a multidisciplinary setting, and Dr. Tuğrul’s published work reflects this collaborative approach across radiation oncology, medical oncology, and surgery. In consultation he reviews the available information, explains the radiation oncology options that may be relevant to the individual situation, and discusses what a course of treatment would involve, including its expected sequence and possible side effects, so that patients can take part in decisions about their care.

How Dr. Tuğrul works with international patients

Dr. Tuğrul consults in Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged for patients who speak other languages. Before a visit, the Acibadem international patient team coordinates the collection of prior reports and imaging, such as MRI, CT, X-ray or ultrasound reports, laboratory and pathology results, operative notes and discharge summaries, and arranges appointments and the hospital visit. A first consultation typically covers the patient’s history and symptoms, a review of existing imaging and previous treatments, a clinical examination, and a discussion of the options. Video consultation is available for international patients who wish to discuss their situation with Dr. Tuğrul before deciding whether to travel; the scope of what can be assessed remotely depends on the records available, and in some cases an in-person examination or additional tests may still be needed.