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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tuğsan Ballı Interventional Radiology

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tuğsan Ballı

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Interventional Radiology

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tuğsan Ballı

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22+ years experienceLanguages: Turkish, EnglishOnline consultationAcibadem Adana Hospital · Adana
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tuğsan Ballı
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tuğsan Ballı is an Interventional Radiology specialist at Acibadem Adana Hospital in Adana with 22+ years of experience.

He treats unresectable intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, hepatocellular carcinoma, colorectal carcinoma liver metastases, lower extremity peripheral arterial disease, and adrenal incidentaloma imaging, and performs procedures such as yttrium-90 transarterial radioembolization, microwave ablation of liver metastases, lumbar sympathetic blockade, and gadoxetic acid-enhanced liver MRI. He consults in Turkish and English and offers online video…

Assoc. Prof. Tuğsan Ballı is an experienced radiologist with a strong background in diagnostic and interventional imaging. He earned his medical degree in Radiology from Cukurova University Faculty of Medicine in 2009 and has since developed a clinical and academic career focused on advanced radiologic techniques and interventional oncology. Currently affiliated with Acıbadem Health Group (2024), he brings expertise in image-guided procedures and multidisciplinary care for oncology patients. His practice combines technical skill with patient-centered communication to deliver precise diagnostic assessments and minimally invasive treatments.

He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the European Society of Radiology (ESR), the Turkish Radiology Association, the Turkish Society of Interventional Radiology, the Society of Interventional Oncology, and the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE). These memberships reflect his commitment to ongoing education, collaboration, and adherence to best practices in radiology and interventional care. Tuğsan is devoted to advancing interventional radiology through clinical work, collaboration with oncology teams, and participation in professional societies.

Clinical Focus

Areas of Expertise

Conditions treated and procedures performed by this specialist.

Unresectable intrahepatic cholangiocarcinomaHepatocellular carcinomaMacrotrabecular-massive hepatocellular carcinomaColorectal carcinoma liver metastasesLower extremity peripheral arterial diseaseAdrenal incidentaloma imagingYttrium-90 transarterial radioembolizationMicrowave ablation of liver metastasesLumbar sympathetic blockadeGadoxetic acid-enhanced liver MRI
Background

Education

  • 2009Cukurova University Faculty of Medicine Radiology
  • 2002Cukurova University Faculty of Medicine
Career

Professional Experience

  • 2024Acibadem Health Group
  • 2020Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiology / Associate Professor
  • 2014Johns Hopkins University, Interventional Radiology / Observer
  • 2012–2020Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiology / Assistant Prof. Dr.
  • 2011–2012Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine, Radiology Department / Radiology Specialist
  • 2010–2011Bingöl State Hospital / Radiology Specialist
  • 2009–2010Ceyhan State Hospital / Radiology Specialist
  • 2004–2009Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine Radiology Department / Radiology Assistant
Affiliations

Professional Memberships

  • European Society of Radiology (ESR)
  • Turkish Radiology Association
  • Turkish Society of Interventional Radiology
  • Society of Interventional Oncology
  • European Interventional Radiology Society (CIRSE)
Research

Selected Publications

  • Factors Impacting Survival After Transarterial Radioembolization in PatientswithUnresectableIntrahepaticCholangiocarcinoma: A Combined Analysis of the Prospective CIRT Studies. CardioVascularand InterventionalRadiology, 47, Doi: 10.1007/s00270-023-03657-x (Publication No: 8981265) (2024) REIMER PETER, VALERIE VILGRAIN,DIRK ARNOLD, BALLI HUSEYIN TUGSAN, RITA GOLFIERI,RITA LOFFROY,CRISTINA MOSCONI,MAXIME RONOT,CRISTI
  • Retrospective Evaluation of the Effect of LumbarSympathetic Blockade on Pain Scores, Fontaine Classification, and Collateral Perfusion Status in Patients with Lower Extremity Peripheral ArterialDisease. Medicina, 60, Doi: 10.3390/medicina60050682 (Publication No: 8981274) (2024) KESER PEHLIVAN CELALALET, KUCUKBINGOZ CAGATAY,PEHLIVAN UMUR ANIL,BALLI HUSEYIN TUGSAN, UNLUGENC HAKKI,OZBEK HAYRI TEVFIK
  • Outcomes in Patients with Macrotrabecular-MassiveSubtypeHepatocellularCarcinomaTreatedwith Yttrium-90 TransarterialRadioembolization. Journal of VascularandInterventionalRadiology, Doi: 10.1016/j.jvir.2024.03.025 (Publication No: 8981284) (2024) BALLI HUSEYIN TUGSAN, PISKIN FERHAT CAN, SOZUTOK SINAN, ERDOGAN KIVILCIM EREN, AIKIMBAEV KAIRGELDY
  • Correlation of QualitativeandQuantitativeCharacteristics of Contrast-EnhancedDynamicMagneticResonanceImagingwithHepatospecificContrast Agent GadoxeticAcid (Primovist) andHistopathologicalDifferentiations in HepatocellularCarcinoma AVES YAYINCILIK A.S., 1, Doi: 10.5152/CurrResMRI.2022.222241 (Publication No: 8766366) (2023) AIKIMBAEV KAIRGELDY, BALLI HUSEYIN TUGSAN, ERDOGAN KIVILCIM EREN, CAN YUSUF, PISKIN FERHAT CAN, SOZUTOK SINAN, ERTURK SUKRU MEHMET
  • Compliance of Interventional RadiologistsWithInterventionalOncologyAccreditationStandards. SpringerScienceand Business Media LLC, Doi: 10.7759/cureus.42608 (Publication No: 8766170) (2023) DOKDOK MURAT, BALLI HUSEYIN TUGSAN
  • Short-termchanges of angiogenesisfactorsaftertransarterialradioembolization in hepatocellularcarcinomapatients. GalenosYayinevi, 29, Doi: 10.4274/dir.2021.211255 (Publication No: 8765771) (2023) BALLI HUSEYIN TUGSAN, AIKIMBAEV KAIRGELDY, GUNEY ISA BURAK, PISKIN FERHAT CAN
  • Prediction of LocalTumorProgressionAfter MicrowaveAblation in ColorectalCarcinomaLiverMetastasesPatientsby MRI RadiomicsandClinicalCharacteristics BasedCombined Model: Preliminary Results. SpringerScienceand Business Media LLC, 46, Doi: 10.1007/s00270-023-03454-6 (Publication No: 8765622) (2023) SHAHVERANOVA ARZU, BALLI HUSEYIN TUGSAN, AIKIMBAEV KAIRGELDY,PISKIN FERHAT CAN,SOZUTOK SINAN, YUCEL SEVINC PUREN
  • The Disruption of RetroperitonealInterdigitatingDendritic Cell Sarcoma with Neurogenic Neoplasm as a Result of Immunohistochemical Markers and RadiologicalFeatures. Bentham SciencePublishers Ltd., 19, Doi: 10.2174/1573405619666230208102620 (Publication No: 8765955) (2023) PEHLIVAN ANIL UMUR,ERDOGAN KIVILCIM EREN, BALLI HUSEYIN TUGSAN, ERDOGAN SEYDA
  • A machine learning approach to distinguishing between non-functioning and autonomous cortisol secreting adrenal incidentaloma on magneticresonance imagingusingtextureanalysis. IrishJournal of MedicalScience, Doi: 10.1007/s11845-022-03105-8 (Publication No: 8064411) (2023) PISKIN FERHAT CAN, AKKUS GAMZE, YUCEL SEVINC PUREN, UNAL ILKER, BALLI HUSEYIN TUGSAN, EVRAN OLGUN MEHTAP, SERT MURAT, TETIKER BEKIR
  • Predictability of the radiological response to Yttrium-90 transarterial radioembolization by dynamic magnetic resonance imaging-based radiomics analysis inpatients with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. GalenosYayinevi, 0, Doi: 10.4274/dir.2023.222025 (Publication No: 8766464) (2023) BALLI HUSEYIN TUGSAN, PISKIN FERHAT CAN, YUCEL SEVINC PUREN, SOZUTOK SINAN, ozgul duygu, AIKIMBAEV KAIRGELDY
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What is Dr. Tuğsan Ballı's specialty?
Dr. Tuğsan Ballı is a specialist in Interventional Radiology at Acibadem. For a personalised assessment, the Acibadem international patient team can review your medical history and reports and explain the suitable next steps.
Which hospital does Dr. Tuğsan Ballı practise at?
Dr. Tuğsan Ballı sees patients at Acibadem Adana Hospital in Adana. The international patient team can confirm current availability and help you plan a consultation or visit.
What languages can I use when consulting Dr. Tuğsan Ballı?
Consultations with Dr. Tuğsan Ballı are supported in Turkish and English. In addition, Acibadem provides multilingual coordination and interpreter support so international patients can communicate clearly throughout their care.
How can I book an appointment with Dr. Tuğsan Ballı?
You can request an appointment with Dr. Tuğsan Ballı using the appointment form on this page, or by contacting the Acibadem international patient team by phone or WhatsApp. After you share your details, the team checks availability and confirms your appointment, usually within 24 hours.
Is an online video consultation available with Dr. Tuğsan Ballı?
Yes. Dr. Tuğsan Ballı offers online video consultations, so you can discuss your condition and reports with the specialist before making any travel arrangements. The international patient team can help you schedule a secure video visit.
How many years of experience does Dr. Tuğsan Ballı have?
Dr. Tuğsan Ballı has around 22 years of professional experience in Interventional Radiology. A summary of education, experience and professional memberships is available on this page.
Can international patients arrange treatment with Dr. Tuğsan Ballı?
Yes. Acibadem supports international patients end to end — from the first consultation and treatment planning through appointment scheduling, interpretation during the stay and follow-up after returning home. Sharing your case for an initial assessment is free of charge.
How do I get a second opinion involving Dr. Tuğsan Ballı?
You can request an independent review of your diagnosis and proposed treatment. Share your medical reports through the consultation or "Ask a Doctor" form on this site, and the team will arrange a specialist review and explain the available options.
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