Small intestine cancer Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 2

Professor Ayhan Erdemir is a highly skilled general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine. He focuses on complex abdominal oncology cases using precision surgical techniques.

• Certified in da Vinci robotic surgery for minimally invasive tumour removal
• Uses Cytoreductive Surgery combined with HIPEC for abdominal cancer spread
• Completed specialist surgical oncology training in Istanbul
• Former Assistant Professor at Maltepe University Medical School
• Holds the Turkish Surgery Qualification Recertification for clinical standards

Dr. Mehmet Dogu Canoglu is a radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in precise tumor targeting using MR Linac and CyberKnife technologies. Dr. Canoglu trained at Kocaeli University. He previously served at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He treats various cancers, including complex brain, prostate, and lung tumors.

• Expert in Varian TrueBeam and Trilogy radiation delivery systems.
• Performs stereotaxic radiosurgery and targeted radiotherapy for sarcomas.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.
• Treats patients at a clinic ranked among the world's top 10 for medical tourism.

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.

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli is a specialist medical oncologist at Istinye University Liv Hospital who focuses on gastrointestinal and abdominal cancers.

• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016 for his contributions to oncological research and clinical practice
• Developed expertise at the Ankara Oncology Clinic, a major national centre for cancer management
• Specialises in managing tumours of the gastrointestinal tract using targeted medication protocols
• Trained at Selcuk University and the Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Ercan Ozden is a medical oncologist and internal medicine specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik. He provides treatment for a wide range of cancers, including breast, lung, and colon cancer. Dr. Ozden trained at Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine. He later completed a medical oncology subspecialty at Kocaeli University.

• Specializes in immunotherapy, target therapy, and chemotherapy for complex cases.
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited hospital in Istanbul.
• Performs staging and biopsies for liver, lung, and pancreatic tumors.
• Provides targeted immunotherapy using medications like Keytruda.

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.

Professor Muzaffer Al treats abdominal malignancies at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, drawing on high-level training from Istanbul University’s prestigious medical faculties.

• Specialises in laparoscopic oncological cancer surgery – uses small incisions for faster recovery and less pain
• Expert in complex gastrointestinal procedures involving the small intestine and surrounding digestive organs
• Completed advanced training in laparoscopic techniques at Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association focusing on oncology

Associate Professor Babek Tabandeh is a member of the American College of Surgeons who focuses on surgical oncology and minimally invasive techniques at Medical Park Göztepe.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal surgery using minimally invasive methods for faster recovery and smaller incisions
• Performs complex cancer surgeries at JCI-accredited Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex
• Teaches the next generation of surgeons at Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association and the Liver Transplantation Society
• Published author of over 40 research documents on general and metabolic surgery

Dr Volkan Kinas is an oncological surgery specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on complex gastrointestinal cancer procedures.

• Specialises in oncological surgery for cancers of the digestive tract
• Performs pancreatic and bile duct surgery for difficult-to-reach tumours
• Focuses on gastric and colon cancer management using surgical intervention
• Practices at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, a multi-specialty centre in Turkey

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

• Coordinates clinical trials for targeted therapies, focusing on matching specific genetic markers with the most effective drugs
• Uses peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) – targeted radiation that treats neuroendocrine tumours with minimal damage to healthy tissue
• Holds European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) board certification, representing the highest international standard of oncological expertise
• Specialises in immunotherapy protocols for gastrointestinal malignancies, including small intestine and pancreatic cases

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 Mustafa Ondzhel is an internationally recognised oncosurgeon who leads the Department of Surgery at Istanbul Medipol University.

• Trained at the Cleveland Clinic in the USA, a world-leading centre for digestive tract surgery
• Holds European Commission on Coloproctology certification for colon and bowel disorders
• Specialises in multivisceral resection – complex surgery to remove tumours involving multiple organs
• Awarded 'Most Successful Scientist of the Year' by the Turkish National Society for health care research

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

• Holds the rank of Professor at Istanbul Medipol University's radiation oncology department
• Focuses on radiation therapies that target tumours while protecting surrounding healthy organs
• Earned specialist credentials from Istanbul School of Medicine, a top Turkish medical faculty
• Expert in multidisciplinary care for managing complex gastrointestinal and small intestine cancer cases

The doctor completed specialization training in Radiation Oncology at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine from 2012 to 2016. Prior to this, the doctor completed an undergraduate degree in Medicine, taught in English, at the same institution from 2004 to 2011. The doctor has a strong foundation in medical education, beginning with high school education at Sixteen Numbered Shirvan School in Azerbaijan from 1998 to 2004.

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

• Specialises in gastrointestinal system cancers including malignancies of the small intestine
• Completed advanced oncology residency at Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine
• Broadened her expertise at Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center in Canada and Moffit Cancer Center
• Active member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to manage complex digestive tract cases

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.

Assistant Professor Meltem Topalgokceli Selam leads oncology cases at Liv Hospital Ulus with a specific focus on gastrointestinal system cancers.

• Specialises in medical oncology for tumours of the digestive tract and small intestine
• Assistant Professor at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's oldest medical institutions
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Society and İstanbul Breast Cancer Research Group
• Published 12 peer-reviewed research papers on oncological treatments and outcomes
• Trained at the Oncology Institute of the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine