Professional Experience
- 2017–Present: Interventional Radiologist, Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital
- 2022–Present: Interventional Radiologist, Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
- 2015–2016: Radiology Consultant, Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine
- 2010–2015: Radiology Faculty, Bezmialem Vakıf University
- 2000–2010: Assistant Professor, Firat University Faculty of Medicine
- 1998–2000: Staff Radiologist, Sivas Maternity and Child Nursing Hospital
Academic Contributions
- Published pioneering research, including “Detection of bladder tumors with 3D sonography”
- Authored chapters in international textbooks on genitourinary and abdominal radiology
- Active contributor to diagnostic ultrasound literature with multiple peer‑reviewed studies
Areas of Expertise
- Interventional Oncology: Liver tumor ablation (RFA/MWA), chemoembolization, radioembolization
- Abdominal & Genitourinary Imaging: Prostate fusion biopsy, uterine fibroid embolization, complex abdominal diagnostics
- Vascular Procedures: Endovascular therapies for aneurysms, occlusions, varicoceles
- Ultrasound-Guided Biopsies: Precision needle sampling for various organs and lesions
- Drainage Therapies: Non‑surgical management of cysts, abscesses, biliary and pleural fluids
Publications and Research
He has authored or co-authored over 30 high-impact papers, with topics including:
- Ultrasound techniques for bladder tumor detection
- Color Doppler use in varicocele and bone density studies
- Advanced diffusion-weighted MRI in oncology diagnostics
His work is indexed in PubMed, ResearchGate, and Google Scholar with a strong academic impact.
Patient Care Philosophy
- Minimally Invasive Focus: Committed to non-surgical imaging-guided procedures to reduce patient recovery time
- Patient-Centric Communication: Believes informed consent and clear explanations enhance treatment outcomes
- Integrated Care Approach: Coordinates with multidisciplinary teams to tailor interventions for each patient
- Global Patient Support: Experienced in treating international patients and addressing their specific needs
Professional Affiliations
- Turkish Society of Interventional Radiology
- Turkish Magnetic Resonance Association
- Turkish Radiology Association
- European Society of GI & Abdominal Radiology (ESGAR) – Fellow
- European Society of Uroradiology (ESUR) – Fellow
- Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) – Corresponding Member
- Korean Society of Radiology – International Member
FAQs
- Is Dr. Ercan Kocakoç board-certified?
- Yes, he holds full certification in radiology and interventional radiology and is a professor in the field.
- What interventional procedures does he perform?
- He performs liver tumor ablations, uterine fibroid embolization, prostate biopsy, vascular interventions, and fluid drainage procedures.
- Does he see international patients?
- Yes. Both Medical Park Bahçelievler and Liv Hospital serve international patients with language support and coordinated care.
- Is hospitalization needed?
- Many interventional procedures are outpatient and require minimal recovery. Some embolization treatments may involve a hospital stay of a few hours to a day.
- What languages does he speak?
- Dr. Kocakoç is fluent in Turkish and English.
- Where can I read his research?
- His studies are available on PubMed, ResearchGate, and Google Scholar.
