Colon cancer Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 2

Dr. Necdet Uskent is a medical oncologist and hematologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He was part of the pioneering team that performed Turkey's first bone marrow transplant. Dr. Uskent holds the European Medical Oncology Certificate and focuses on breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. He works at a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Founder of the Turkish Oncology Group (TOG).
• A founding member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.
• Served as a visiting lecturer at Royal Free and University College Hospital in London.
• Treats complex hematological conditions including lymphomas and myeloma.

Dr. Tahsin Ozadli is a medical oncologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in the treatment of lung, breast, and gastrointestinal cancers. Dr. Ozadli holds a specialization from the Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital. He works at a center authorized by the Turkish government for international health tourism.

• Administers immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy for multiple cancer types.
• Treats complex conditions including sarcoma, medulloblastoma, and nasopharyngeal cancer.
• Performs diagnostic procedures including liver biopsies, thyroid biopsies, and cancer screenings.
• Utilizes PET/CT and MRI for precise abdominal and pelvic tumor tracking.

Dr Turkan Ozturk Topcu is an expert medical oncologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who brings international expertise from leading cancer centres in the USA and Canada.

• Trained at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA, a world leader in oncology care
• Completed specialized clinical training at the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center Breast Cancer Clinic in Canada
• Focuses on gastrointestinal system cancers including colon, rectum, and stomach tumours
• Qualified medical oncology specialist from Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine
• Manages complex chemotherapy and targeted therapy protocols for abdominal malignancies

Saban Sec leads as a representative for the Turkish Medical Oncology Association, where he advocates for best-practice standards in gastrointestinal cancer care.

• Specialises in stage II and III colon cancer with a focus on how tumour location affects long-term survival
• Researched the impact of body mass index on recurrence rates in colorectal cancer patients
• Expert in third-line therapies for metastatic cases, including regorafenib and 5-fluorouracil rechallenge protocols
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and Istanbul Medical Chamber

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli is a specialist oncologist at Istinye University Liv Hospital with a focus on gastrointestinal cancers.

• Specialises in managing colon and rectal tumours within a multidisciplinary oncology team
• Earned a promotion to Associate Professor in 2016 for his academic and clinical contributions
• Gained extensive expertise at the Ankara Oncology Clinic treating diverse cancer stages
• Focuses on systemic therapies to target gastrointestinal malignancies effectively
• Former lead physician in the oncology department at Erzurum Regional Training Hospital

Education

Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine (1991)

KTÜ Faculty of Medicine Farabi Hospital (Specialization.1998)

Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine (Laparoscopic Surgery Training, 2002)

Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine (Laparoscopic Antireflux Surgery Training, 2006)

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (General Surgery Clinic Advance Laparoscopic Surgery, Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery, Morbid Obesity and Oncological Cancer Surgery Training, 2010i)

Professor Ozden is a medical oncology specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital with deep expertise in managing advanced gastrointestinal malignancies.

• Completed subspecialty training in medical oncology at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on systemic therapies including targeted treatment and immunotherapy for bowel cancers
• Expertise in managing complex internal medicine cases alongside oncological care
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa – one of Turkey's oldest and most prestigious medical schools

Dr. Muhammed Mustafa Atci is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating colon, breast, gastric, and lung cancers. He previously served as the Education Coordinator at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital. Dr. Atci is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

• Author of 19 peer-reviewed papers on gastrointestinal, thoracic, and endocrine cancers.
• Published studies on survival outcomes for stage IIB colon cancer in the Journal of Chemotherapy.
• Researches prognostic biomarkers using PET/CT scans and metabolic tumor volume.
• Treats complex oncological cases at the university-affiliated İstinye University clinic.

Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating complex cancers, including glioblastoma, lung cancer, and pancreatic tumors. He serves as a professor at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Cicin previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force.

• Performs systemic therapies such as immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy.
• Treats a wide range of conditions including gynecologic, orthopedic, and neuro-oncology cases.
• Expert in HIPEC and chemoembolization for liver and abdominal malignancies.
• Works at a 300-bed university hospital with 33 medical departments.

Associate Professor Babek Tabandeh is a senior surgeon at Medical Park Göztepe who specialises in cancer surgery and minimally invasive techniques.

• International Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
• Focuses on minimally invasive surgeries to reduce pain and scarring
• Senior lecturer at the Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine
• Published over 40 research papers on surgical outcomes
• Member of the Istanbul Surgery Association and Turkish Medical Association

Dr Volkan Kinas is a surgical specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with a clear focus on gastrointestinal cancer surgery.

• Treats colon cancer using oncological surgery principles to improve long-term outcomes
• Specialises in surgical management of the digestive tract, including gastric and pancreatic cases
• Focuses on precision removal of tumours while preserving healthy tissue function
• Practices at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, a multi-specialist centre with international patient experience

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is an ESMO-certified medical oncologist specialising in complex gastrointestinal cancers at Medipol Bahcelievler University Hospital.

• Specialises in colorectal cancer management and systemic chemotherapy protocols
• Served as a sub-investigator for the global AMGEN RECITE trial focusing on colorectal cancer
• Holds European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Board Certification
• Expert in PRRT therapy – a targeted radiation treatment used for neuroendocrine tumours
• Research contributor to the Turkish Oncology Group on third-line metastatic colorectal treatments

Dr. Ayşe İrem Yasin is a medical oncologist at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital in Istanbul. She holds a prestigious ESMO Board Certificate. Dr. Yasin specializes in solid tumors, including breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. She treats complex cases such as Merkel cell carcinoma and cancers of unknown primary.

• Trained at Harvard Medical School, Cleveland Clinic, and Basel University Hospital.
• Completed a clinical observership at the Breast Cancer Unit in Novara, Italy.
• Treats brain and CNS malignancies, soft tissue sarcomas, and urologic cancers.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility equipped with the da Vinci robotic system.

Professor Gul Alco is a leading radiation oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, specialising in high-precision radiotherapy for gastrointestinal malignancies.

• Holds a professorship at Istanbul Medipol University, a top-tier medical training institution
• Uses stereotactic radiation to target tumours with millimetre precision while protecting healthy bowel tissue
• Focuses on multidisciplinary care for colorectal cases to improve patient survival rates
• Active member of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology
• Published clinical research on modern radiotherapy techniques for pelvic tumours

Professor Turkan Ozturk Topcu is an expert medical oncologist at Biruni University Hospital with international training from the prestigious MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA.

• Treats colon and rectal cancers using evidence-based medical oncology protocols
• Completed specialist medical oncology training at Karadeniz Technical University
• Member of the American Society of Medical Oncology (ASCO)
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Participated in clinical programmes at the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center in Canada

Associate Professor Murat Ayhan is a leading medical oncologist at Liv Hospital who specialises in the systemic treatment of colorectal cancers.

• Published research on chemo-refractory colon cancer, focusing on how different cell types respond to treatment
• Led multi-centre studies on stage IIB colon cancer investigating the impact of adjuvant chemotherapy on survival
• Specialises in molecular oncology to tailor drug therapies based on the specific genetic markers of a tumour
• Expert in managing complex drug reactions, ensuring patients can safely continue their cancer treatment protocols

Dr. Atakan Topcu is a medical oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating solid tumors including lung, breast, and colorectal cancers. Dr. Topcu is an Associate Professor with over 50 peer-reviewed scientific publications. He sits on the Editorial Board of the medical journal BMC Cancer.

• Expertise in immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and geriatric oncology care.
• Treats cancer-related malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia.
• Maintains active membership in the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital specializing in advanced oncology treatments.

Professor Ozcan Yildiz is a senior medical oncologist at Medipol Mega University Hospital with a decade of documented focus on gastrointestinal cancers.

• Specialises in colon cancer management including complex cases with nutritional or neurological complications
• Expert in treating neuroendocrine tumours – rare cancers that develop in the digestive system hormone cells
• Published research on improving quality of life and managing side effects during intensive cancer therapy
• Active member of international oncology boards ensuring patients access the latest evidence-based protocols

Professor Mustafa Ondzhel is an internationally recognised oncosurgeon who spent five years at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic in the USA specialising in proctology.

• Holds European Commission qualification in coloproctology for bowel and rectal cancers
• Performed approximately 1,100 surgical procedures focusing on the colon and rectum
• Expert in laparoscopic resection – removal of tumours through small incisions for faster recovery
• International Fellow of the American Society of Colorectal Surgeons
• Awarded 'Scientist of the Year' in Turkey for his clinical research and achievements