Professional Experience
- Current position: Nuclear Medicine physician at Medicana International Ankara Hospital
- Previous roles:
- Specialist at Kastamonu Private Uğurlu Hospital
- Worked at Visart Medical Imaging Center
Academic Contributions
- Long-standing career combining clinical dosage and academic involvement in nuclear medicine
- Contributed to the development of diagnostic and therapeutic protocols in nuclear oncology and cardiology
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Can provides advanced diagnostic and therapeutic services using nuclear medicine for oncology, cardiology, and endocrine diseases.
- PET/CT for cancer, heart, and brain disease diagnostics
- Radioembolization treatments, especially for liver tumors
- Radionuclide therapies for thyroid cancer and hyperthyroidism (radioiodine therapy)
- Kidney scintigraphy, myocardial perfusion imaging, bone scans, and general nuclear imaging
Patient Care Philosophy
Dr. Nalan Can is committed to precision-driven care combined with a patient-centered approach. She emphasizes clear communication and tailored diagnostic and treatment planning.
- Focuses on accurate, imaging-based diagnosis using advanced nuclear medicine technologies
- Ensures patients are well-informed and comfortable with imaging and treatment processes
- Facilitates online consultations for international patients seeking specialist nuclear medicine care
Professional Affiliations
- Nuclear Medicine Specialist certified in Turkey
- Practicing at Medicana International Ankara Hospital
- Collaboration with advanced imaging centers and multidisciplinary teams
FAQs
- Is Dr. Nalan Can board-certified?
- Yes, she is a certified Nuclear Medicine physician in Turkey with nearly 24 years of expertise.
- What services does she offer?
- Dr. Can provides diagnostics via PET/CT, radionuclide therapies including radioembolization, radioiodine treatments, and various nuclear imaging services.
- Does she treat international patients?
- Yes. She offers online pre-consultations and facilitates care for patients from abroad.
- How are diagnostic procedures conducted?
- Procedures like PET/CT are performed using advanced imaging technology under safely monitored conditions, typically completed on an outpatient basis.
- What languages does she speak?
- She speaks both Turkish and English, enabling effective communication with international patients.
