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Bulent Karagoz

  • 5 Excellent 4 reviews
  • 33 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Professor Bulent Karagoz is a medical oncology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center with deep expertise in tumour biology and immunotherapy. He focuses on targeted treatments that attack cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue.

    • Specialises in immunotherapy – uses the body's immune system to fight aggressive brain tumours
    • Expert in targeted therapies – employs drugs that block specific molecules involved in tumour growth
    • Former Head of Medical Oncology at GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital – a major military medical centre
    • Published 40+ research papers focused on tumour immunology and clinical cancer research
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Mustafa Solak

  • 2 Good 2 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • The doctor graduated from the School of Medicine at Hacettepe University and completed residency at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, followed by a fellowship at the Hacettepe University Cancer Institute.

    Specializing in oncology, the doctor has extensive experience in treating various cancers, including breast, testicular, ovarian, lung, head and neck, and gastrointestinal cancers.

    The doctor has worked at prestigious institutions such as The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Hitit University Corum Training Hospital, and Medical Park Hospital.

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Eda Tanrikulu

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • The doctor is a highly regarded oncologist at the Anadolu Medical Center, specializing in medical oncology and chemotherapy. After obtaining a medical degree from Ankara University in 2005, the doctor completed specialty training in internal medicine at Istanbul University and further specialized in medical oncology at Marmara University by 2017. The doctor has led the medical oncology unit at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital and has participated in numerous international clinical studies. The doctor focuses on a wide range of cancers, including breast, urological, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers, among others.

    The doctor is a member of several prestigious oncology societies, including the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, the European Society of Medical Oncology, and the American Society of Medical Oncology. The doctor has participated in advanced training programs globally, including programs at Oxford University and ESMO.

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Banu Atalar

  • 26 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr. Banu Atalar is a board-certified radiation oncologist (Türkiye, 2004). She is a Full Professor at Acibadem MAA University (2018–present) and a clinician at Anadolu Medical Center (2026–present). She trained at Istanbul and Cerrahpaşa. In 2011, she completed a Stanford clinical research fellowship in stereotactic radiosurgery. Her practice focuses on CNS, thoracic, and GI tumors. About 75% of her care involves SRS and MR‑guided adaptive SRS.

    Her honors include the ASCO IDEA award (2004), the IASLC International Mentorship Award (2018), and H.FACR (2025). She has 72 international peer‑reviewed publications. Her leadership roles include President of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology (2025–27) and Chair of the ESTRO National Societies Committee (2024–27). She served on the ASCO Resource‑Stratified Guidelines Committee (2013–18) and on RSS meeting and nomination committees. She organized national congresses (2023, 2025) and has been an invited speaker at major meetings.

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Huseyin Baloglu

  • 40 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Prof. Hüseyin Baloğlu is a pathology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze, Kocaeli, Turkey. He focuses on molecular pathology, surgical pathology, and tumour biopsy and diagnostics.

    Education and accreditations: MD, GATA Medical School (1986). Pathology specialty training, GATA (1992). Associate Professor (Doçent), GATA (2004). Visiting scholar at Albert Einstein College of Medicine (New York) and Heidelberg University.

    Achievements: author of over 600 peer‑reviewed publications. Holds a patent in molecular diagnostics for thyroid cancer. Leads liquid biopsy and precision oncology services.

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Prof. Sezer Sağlam

  • 27 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Personal Information 

    Sex:  Male

    Born : 1968 

     

    Professional Experience

    Gayrettepe Florence Nigthingale Hospital

    Medical Oncology Department

    Besiktas/Istanbul/Turkey (ongoing)

     

    Education:

    He became Professor (22/April /2016)

    Medical Oncology

     

    Attending Phys.in Gastrointestinal Oncology (January 2005 ,2009)

    Istanbul University Oncology Institue,

    Department of Medical Oncology

     

    Medical Oncology Fellowship (December 2001-December2004)

    Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty

     

    Hemodialysis Traning (May1996-January1997)

    Istanbul University ,bCerrahpasa Medical Faculty

     

    Internal Medicine Residency (November 1991-November 1996)

    Istanbul University ,bCerrahpasa Medical Faculty

     

    Ege University Medical Faculty (1985-1991)

     

    Professional Experience

    February 1999-November 2001

    Metropolitan Florence Nigthingale Hospital

    American Cancer Center, Gayrettepe/İstanbul

     

    April1997- October 1998

    Bayraktar Dialysis Center

    Güngören/ Istanbul

     

    Membership

    Turkish Medical Oncology Association

    ENET(European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society)

    ESMO

    ASCO

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Sefik Igdem

  • 30 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Professor Sefik Igdem is a senior specialist in radiation oncology who uses precise TrueBeam STx technology to treat complex tumours.

    • Specialises in head and neck cancers at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital
    • Professor at Demiroğlu Bilim University where he trains future oncology specialists
    • Uses conformal treatments to target tumours while protecting surrounding healthy brain tissue
    • Completed specialist training at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
    • Expert in managing radiotherapy protocols for diverse central nervous system cases
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Abdullah Sakin

  • 19 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin is the Head of Medical Oncology at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital, where he leads the department in managing complex tumours.

    • Specialises in medical oncology for brain and spinal tumours including astrocytoma
    • Former Education Officer at Prof Dr Cemil Tascioglu City Hospital, training future oncologists
    • Served as Head of the Medical Oncology Department at Yuzuncu Yil University
    • Registered specialist with the Turkish Medical Oncology Society and Internal Medicine Association
    • Focuses on systemic therapies to control tumour growth and improve patient outcomes
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Rahib Hasanov

  • 21 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr. Rahib Hasanov is a medical oncologist. He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (1999–2005). He completed an internal medicine residency (2009–2013) and a medical oncology fellowship at Marmara University (2015–2018). He also completed an observership at Houston Methodist Hospital (2006–2007).

    He focuses on personalized oncology. His treatments include immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and novel agents. His clinical interests include gastrointestinal, breast, lung, and genitourinary cancers.

    He attends national and international conferences. He welcomes patients from Turkey, Azerbaijan, Montenegro, Georgia, Uzbekistan, the Middle East, Europe, and the United States.

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Nejat Akalan

  • 5 Excellent 4 reviews
  • 38 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Professor Akalan is an internationally recognised neurosurgeon based at Medipol Mega University Hospital, where he leads the management of complex brain tumours like astrocytoma.

    • Specialises in glioma surgery, focusing on removing tumours from the brain and spine
    • Uses intraoperative MRI (iMRI) to see tumours in real-time during surgery for safer removal
    • Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
    • Co-authored 'Advances and Technical Standards in Neurosurgery', a key text for training neurosurgeons
    • Employs O-arm imaging and ultrasound to map nerves and prevent surgical complications
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Dr. Sezer Saglam

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 29 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Prof. Dr. Sezer Sağlam is a medical oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in gastrointestinal and breast cancers. He has contributed to cancer care through research, especially with his study on the best timing for surgery after neoadjuvant therapy in rectal cancer. This work has influenced global treatment protocols.

    Dr. Sağlam has led clinical trials in targeted therapies and precision medicine. His research on liver-transplanted patients with hepatocellular carcinoma was nominated for the 2024 International Best Researcher Award. He is a member of ASCO, ESMO, and ENET. Dr. Sağlam provides personalized and evidence-based oncology care.

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Tahsin Ozadli

  • 23 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Education and Expertise

    Selcuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education

    Dr.Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Anakara Oncology Training and Research Hospital Medical Oncology Specialization

     

    Experience

    Malatya State Hospital Internal Diseases Clinic

    Ankara Oncology Hospital Medical Oncology Clinic

    Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital Medical Oncology Clinic


    AREAS OF INTEREST

    Lung cancer

    esophageal cancer

    Gastric cancer

    breast cancer

    Gastrointestinal surgery

    https://scholar.google.com.tr/citations?user=EDuylhoAAAAJ&hl=tr 

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Ozcan Yildiz

  • 76 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr. Yildiz has published numerous articles in international peer-reviewed journals, examining topics such as Gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, lipid-lowering treatment, dexamethasone suppression tests, thyroxin therapy, familial Mediterranean fever, and idiopathic thrombocytopenia. These articles have been published in journals such as Medical Oncology, J Endocrinol Invest, Swiss Med Wkly, Int J Cardiol, Eur J Med Res, Ethiop Med J, Gynecol Oncol, Med Hypotheses, Int J Gynecol Cancer, Med Oncol, West Indian Med J, and Cases J.
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Tahsin Ozatli

  • 2016 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • The doctor is an oncologist specializing in the treatment of breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. Currently, the doctor practices at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

    With a career spanning multiple esteemed institutions, the doctor has served as an Internal Medicine Specialist at Malatya State Hospital, a physician at Ankara Oncology Clinic, and a member of the Oncology Department at Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital.

    The doctor graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Selcuk University and achieved the title of Associate Professor in 2016.

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Irfan Cicin

  • 29 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine (2015–present). He has over 20 years of medical oncology experience and has held academic roles since 2010.

    Education: MD, Istanbul University – Cerrahpaşa (1991–1997). Residency in Internal Medicine, Trakya University (1997–2002). Fellowship in Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2002–2004).

    Practice: Medical Oncologist, Trakya University (2005–2008). Medical Oncologist, Elazığ Training and Research Hospital (2008–2010). Associate Professor of Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2010–2015). He previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force at Etimesgut Military Hospital (2004–2005).

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Atakan Topcu

  • 13 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Assoc. Prof. Atakan Topçu, M.D., is a medical oncologist at Medipol University and Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, colorectal, gastric, and neuroendocrine cancers. His work also covers targeted therapies, immunotherapy, geriatric oncology, and cancer-related malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia.

    He has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed papers. Recent work includes a 2024 Frontiers in Medicine study on geriatric syndromes and a 2023 Future Oncology paper on sarcopenia and anxiety in lung cancer. He has also published on the CONUT score in breast cancer and on malnutrition in HER2-negative metastatic gastric cancer.

    Dr. Topçu serves on the Editorial Board of BMC Cancer. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, ESMO, and the Turkish Geriatrics Society. Education and training: M.D., Uludağ University; residency in Internal Medicine, Marmara University; fellowship in Medical Oncology, Bezmialem Vakıf University.

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Nail Paksoy

  • 15 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul

  • PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

    2011-2012
    Erzurum Koprukoyu State Hospital
    Department: General Medicine

    2012-2017
    Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty
    Department: Internal Medicine

    06/2017-10/2017
    Istanbul Gaziosmanpasa Taksim Training and Research Hospital
    Department: Internal Medicine

    10/2017-11/2018
    Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty
    Department: Allergy and Immunology Fellowship

    2018/2022
    Istanbul University Oncology Institute
    Department: Medical Oncology Fellowship

    2022-2023
    Tekirdag City Hospital
    Department: Medical Oncology Specialist

    2023-present
    Istanbul Medipol University Medipol Bahcelievler Private Hospital
    Department: Medical Oncology Assoc. Prof.

     

    EDUCATION

    2005-2011
    Medical Education
    Sivas Cumhuriyet University Medical Faculty, Sivas, Turkey

    2012-2017
    Internal Medicine
    Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey

    2017-2018
    Allergy-Immunology Fellowship
    Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty
    Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Allergy and Immunology, Istanbul, Turkey

    2018-2022
    Medical Oncology Fellowship
    Istanbul University Oncology Institute, Department of Medical Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey

    2022
    ESMO Board Certification in Medical Oncology
    10th September 2022 in Paris, France.

    2023
    Medical Oncology Assoc. Prof.
    Istanbul Medipol University Department of Medical Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey

     

    INTERNATIONAL CLINICAL TRIALS:

    1. Astefania - ROCHE

    • Title: A Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Adjuvant Atezolizumab or Placebo and Trastuzumab Emtansine for Participants With HER2-Positive Breast Cancer at High Risk of Recurrence Following Preoperative Therapy
    • Role: Subinvestigator

    2. PFİZER

    • Title: A Study Of Lorlatinib Versus Crizotinib In First-Line Treatment Of Patients With ALK-Positive NSCLC
    • Role: Subinvestigator

    3. RECITE - AMGEN

    • Title: Study of Romiplostim for Chemotherapy-induced Thrombocytopenia in Adult Subjects With Gastrointestinal, Pancreatic, or Colorectal Cancer
    • Role: Subinvestigator

    4. NAVIGATE - BAYER

    • Title: A Study to Test the Effect of the Drug Larotrectinib in Adults and Children With NTRK-fusion Positive Solid Tumors
    • Role: Subinvestigator

    5. RUBY - Tesaro (PRA)

    • Title: A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-blind, Multicenter Study of Dostarlimab (TSR-042) Plus Carboplatin-paclitaxel Versus Placebo Plus Carboplatin-paclitaxel in Patients With Recurrent or Primary Advanced Endometrial Cancer
    • Role: Subinvestigator

    6. ENGOT-ov43/GOG-3036 - MSD

    • Title: Study of Chemotherapy With Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) Followed by Maintenance With Olaparib (MK-7339) for the First-Line Treatment of Women With BRCA Non-mutated Advanced Epithelial Ovarian Cancer (EOC) (MK-7339-001/KEYLYNK001/ENGOT-ov43/GOG-3036)
    • Role: Subinvestigator

    7. ASTRA ZENECA

    • Title: To Study Clinical Effectiveness and Safety of Olaparib Monotherapy in Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients.
    • Role: Subinvestigator

    8. ROSY-O - ASTRA ZENECA

    • Title: Roll Over StudY for Patients Who Have Completed a Previous Oncology Study With Olaparib
    • Role: Subinvestigator
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    INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONS

    I. Published journal articles indexed by SCI, SSCI, and AHCI

    Weekly Paclitaxel in Classic Kaposi Sarcoma

    • Authors: Paksoy, N., Khanmammadov, N., Doğan, İ., Ferhatoğlu, F., Ahmed, M. A., Karaman, S., & Aydiner, A.
    • Journal: Medicine, 102(5)

    Carboplatin Desensitization in Ovarian Carcinoma

    • Authors: Paksoy, N., Khanmammadov, N., Doğan, İ., Ferhatoğlu, F., Yildiz, A., Ak, N., & Aydiner, A.
    • Journal: Medicine, 101(45), e31726

    High-Dose Chemotherapy for Ewing’s Sarcoma

    • Authors: Paksoy, N., Ferhatoglu, F., Dogan, İ., Khanmammadov, N., Celik, A. I., Gulbas, Z., & Başaran, M.
    • Journal: Medicine, 101(49), e32213

    Multidrug Refractory TFE3(+) Renal Cell Carcinoma

    • Authors: Paksoy, Nail, et al.
    • Journal: Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice, 2022, 28.1: 215-221

    Crizotinib Efficacy in NSCLC with MET Alterations

    • Authors: Gürbüz, M., Kiliçkap, S., Bilici, A., Karadurmuş, N., Sezer, A., Şendur, M. A. N., ... & Demirkazik, A.
    • Journal: Medicine, 101(50), e32368

    Clinicopathological Features in ALK Mutant NSCLC

    • Authors: Dogan, I., Gurbuz, M., Paksoy, N., Ferhatoglu, F., Vatansever, S., Saip, P., ... & Aydiner, A.
    • Journal: Medicine, 101(34)

    PSMA-Based Tumor Burden in Prostate Cancer

    • Authors: HAS SIMSEK, Duygu, et al.
    • Journal: Annals of Nuclear Medicine, 2021, 35.6: 680-690

    Atezolizumab in Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma

    • Authors: TURAL, Deniz, et al.
    • Journal: European Urology Focus, 2021, 7.5: 1061-1066

    Pulmonary Sarcomatoid Carcinoma

    • Authors: FERHATOGLU, Ferhat, et al.
    • Journal: Oncology Research and Treatment, 2021, 44.11: 590-601

    Prognostic Factors in Atezolizumab-Treated Urothelial Carcinoma

    • Authors: TURAL, Deniz, et al.
    • Journal: International Journal of Clinical Oncology, 2021, 26.8: 1506-1513

    Atezolizumab with Chemotherapy in Small Cell Lung Cancer

    • Authors: GÜRBÜZ, Mustafa, et al.
    • Journal: Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology, 2022, 1-9

    FOLFIRINOX vs. Gemcitabine + Nab-Paclitaxel in Pancreatic Cancer

    • Authors: AY, Seval, et al.
    • Journal: Journal of Chemotherapy, 2022, 1-7

    Trastuzumab Emtansine in Older HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Patients

    • Authors: CIL, Ibrahim, et al.
    • Journal: Tumori Journal, 2022, 108.1: 19-25

    Real-Life Efficacy of Osimertinib in Advanced NSCLC

    • Authors: HIZAL, Mutlu, et al.
    • Journal: Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology, 2022, 148.6: 1501-1508

    ALK-Positive Cells Percentage and Alectinib Efficacy

    • Authors: Hizal, M., Bilgin, B., Paksoy, N., Atcı, M. M., Kahraman, S., Kılıçkap, S., ... & Şendur, M. A. N.
    • Journal: Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology, 149(8), 4141-4148

    Real-World Data on Alectinib in ALK-Positive NSCLC

    • Authors: Hizal, M., Bilgin, B., Paksoy, N., Kılıçkap, S., Atcı, M. M., Kahraman, S., ... & Şendur, M. A. N.
    • Journal: Future Oncology, 18(23), 2573-2582

    Prognostic Factors in Metastatic RCC with T790M Mutation

    • Authors: Dogan, I., Iribas, A., Paksoy, N., Vatansever, S., & Basaran, M.
    • Journal: Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics

    FLOT Regimen in Metastatic Gastric Cancer

    • Authors: Tastekin, D., Paksoy, N., Dogan, I., Ferhatoglu, F., Khanmammadov, N., Bozbey, H. U., & Karabulut, S.
    • Journal: Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics

    Desensitization Protocol in Lenalidomide Hypersensitivity Reactions

    • Authors: DEMIR, Semra, et al.
    • Journal: Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, 2019, 123.4: 394-397

    Factors Associated with Diagnostic Skin Test Positivity in PPI Hypersensitivity

    • Authors: ÖZDEMIR, Seçil Kepil, et al.
    • Journal: Allergy, 2019, 74.6: 1187-1190

    Efficacy of Capecitabine and Temozolomide in Neuroendocrine Tumors

    • Authors: Ünal, Ç., Azizy, A., Karabulut, S., Taştekin, D., Akyıldız, A., Yaşar, S., ... & Sağlam, S.
    • Journal: The Oncologist, oyad257

    Subsequent Treatments in Hormone-Positive Breast Cancer Progression

    • Authors: Karacin, C., Oksuzoglu, B., Demirci, A., Keskinkılıç, M., Baytemür, N. K., Yılmaz, F., ... & Hacıbekiroğlu, İ.
    • Journal: BMC cancer, 23(1), 192

    Termination of Trastuzumab in HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer

    • Authors: Dogan, I., Aydin, E., Khanmammadov, N., Paksoy, N., Saip, P., & Aydiner, A.
    • Journal: Scientific Reports, 13(1), 8779

    Long-term Outcomes and Predictors of Recurrence in Node-Negative Early Stage Breast Cancer

    • Authors: Dogan, I., Aydin, E., Khanmammadov, N., Paksoy, N., Ferhatoğlu, F., Ak, N., ... & Aydiner, A.
    • Journal: Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology, 1-9

    Prognostic Factors Influencing PFS in HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer

    • Authors: Doğan, İ., Paksoy, N., Ak, N., Vatansever, S., Saip, P., & Aydıner, A.
    • Journal: European Journal of Breast Health, 19(2), 128

    Treatment Efficacy of Ribociclib or Palbociclib plus Letrozole in Metastatic Breast Cancer

    • Authors: Kahraman, S., Erul, E., Seyyar, M., Gumusay, O., Bayram, E., Demirel, B. C., ... & Nahit Sendur, M. A.
    • Journal: Future Oncology, 19(10), 727-736

    Efficacy and Safety of Sorafenib in Adult Metastatic Osteosarcoma Patients

    • Authors: Dogan, I., Paksoy, N., & Basaran, M.
    • Journal: Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics

    Single-Agent Temozolomide as Salvage Therapy in Heavily Pretreated Metastatic Sarcoma Patients

    • Authors: Dogan, I., Paksoy, N., & Basaran, M.
    • Journal: Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics

    Outcomes and Prognostic Factors in Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma with Brain Metastases

    • Authors: Dogan, I., Iribas, A., Paksoy, N., Vatansever, S., & Basaran, M.
    • Journal: Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics

    FLOT Regimen in First-Line Treatment of Metastatic Gastric Cancer

    • Authors: Tastekin, D., Paksoy, N., Dogan, I., Ferhatoglu, F., Khanmammadov, N., Bozbey, H. U., & Karabulut, S.
    • Journal: Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics

    Prognostic Factors of Perioperative FLOT Regimen in Operable Gastric Cancer

    • Authors: Erol, C., Sakin, A., Basoglu, T., Ozden, E., Cabuk, D., Dogan, M., ... & Sendur, M. A. N.
    • Journal: [Not specified]

    Efficacy and Outcomes of Systemic Chemotherapy in Posttransplant Kaposi Sarcoma

    • Authors: Khanmammadov, N., Paksoy, N., Doğan, I., Ferhatoğlu, F., Saip, P., & Aydiner, A.
    • Journal: Medicine, 102(39), e35383

    Comparison of Second-Line Treatments in Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma

    • Authors: Pehlivan, M., Paksoy, N., Aydin, E., Basaran, M., & Ekenel, M.
    • Journal: Medicine, 102(41), e35245

    Toxicity Management and Effectiveness of Regorafenib in Advance GIST Patients: A Real-world Study - Authors: Paksoy, N., Ferhatoğlu, F., Doğan, İ., Khanmammadov, N., Bozbey, H. U., Karabulut, S., & Taştekin, D. - Journal: TURKISH JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY, 1(1)

    Demographic and Clinical Features and Factors Associated with Survival in Patients with Primary Glomerulonephritis: Single Tertiary Center Experience - Authors: Paksoy, N., Trabulus, S., Seyahi, N., & Altiparmak, M. R. - Journal: Namik Kemal Tip Dergisi, 11(1)

    Efficacy of Sorafenib in Symptomatic Patients with Pretreated Progressive Desmoid Tumors - Authors: Paksoy, N., Ferhatoglu, F., Dogan, I., Ak, N., Pehlivan, M., Ekenel, M., & Basaran, M.

    Nodal Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy is a Better Predictive Factor of Survival Than Miller-Payne Scoring in Breast Cancer - Authors: Ak, Naziye, et al. - Journal: Journal of Oncological Sciences, 7.2: 42-49

    Evaluation of Prognostic and Predictive Values of Hemogram Parameters in Patients with Advanced Stage Ovarian Carcinoma - Authors: Ak, Naziye, et al. - Journal: Turkish Journal of Oncology/Türk Onkoloji Dergisi, 2021, 36.4

    Identifying Risk Factors Associated with Survival and Drug-Related Toxicities in Imatinib-Resistant Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) Patients Treated with Sunitinib - Authors: Ferhatoglu, F., Karabulut, S., Paksoy, N., & Tastekin, D.

    Real-life Outcomes of ROS1 Fusion-positive Metastatic Lung Cancer Patients who were Treated with Crizotinib - Authors: Dogan, İ., Khanmammadov, N., Paksoy, N., Ferhatoglu, F., Aydın, E., Vatansever, S., & Aydine, A. - Journal: TURK ONKOLOJI DERGISI-TURKISH JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY

    Predictors of the acquisition of T790M mutation in EGFR-mutant metastatic lung cancer patients who were treated with EGFR inhibitors - Authors: Dogan, I., Khanmammadov, N., Paksoy, N., Vatansever, S., Saip, P., & Aydıner, A. - Journal: Eurasian Journal of Pulmonology

    Laterality of Adrenal Gland Metastasis in Lung Cancer: Results of a Comparative Study - Authors: Ferhatoglu, F., Gagatay, T., Okumus, G., Aydiner, A., Paksoy, N., Ak, N., ... & Saip, P. - Journal: Eurasian Journal of Medical Investigation, 7(2)

    Poor Risk Factors Affecting Cancer Patients Infected with Covid-19: A Retrospective Comparative Study from a Pandemic Hospital - Authors: Ferhatoglu, F., Kapağan, T., Paksoy, N., Ak, N., Medetalibeyoğlu, A., Şenkal, N., ... & Vatansever, S. - Journal: Turk Onkoloji Dergisi, 38(1)

    Systemic Treatment Outcomes of Progressive Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma from the Registries of a Tertiary Cancer Center - Authors: Ferhatoglu, F., Paksoy, N., & Başaran, M. - Journal: Namik Kemal Tip Dergisi, 10(4)

    Evaluation of clinical features and risk factors related to late recurrence (> 5 years) in patients with breast cancer - Authors: Ferhatoglu, F., Aydiner, A., & Paksoy, N. - Journal: Journal of Surgery & Medicine (JOSAM), 6(12)

    Assessing the Clinical Impact of Lutetium-177 DOTATATE Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT) on Metastatic Neuroendocrine Tumors: A Multicenter Real-World Data from Türkiye

     

    Thesis:

    Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, Internal Medicine Department PAKSOY, Nail. Demographical, clinical characteristics and survival factors in patients withprimary glomerulonephritis: Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty Experience. (2016)

    International Refereed Congress / Symposium Publications in Proceedings (ASCO/ESMO Abstracts)

    Prognostic factors influencing progression-free survival in HER2 positive metastatic breast cancer patients who treated with lapatinib and capecitabine combination

    • Authors: Dogan, I., Paksoy, N., Ak, N., Vatansever, S., Saip, P., & Aydiner, A. (2022)

    Efficacy of regorafenib and 5-fluorouracil-based rechallenge treatment in the third-line treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer: A Turkish oncology group study

    • Authors: Şenocak Taşçi, E., Oyan, B., Sonmez, O., Mutlu, A. U., Atcı, M. M., Oner, I., ... & Gulmez, A. (2022)

    Long-term outcomes and predictors of recurrence in patients with early-stage node-negative breast cancer

    • Authors: Dogan, I., Aydin, E., Paksoy, N., Ferhatoglu, F., Ak, N., Ibis, K., ... & Aydiner, A. (2021)

    Efficacy of temozolomide in pretreated patients with metastatic sarcoma

    • Authors: Paksoy, N., Dogan, I., Ekenel, M., & Basaran, M. (2021)

    Efficacy of sorafenib in symptomatic patients with pretreated progressive desmoid tumors

    • Authors: Ferhatoglu, F., Paksoy, N., Dogan, I., Ak, N., Pehlivan, M., Ekenel, M., & Basaran, M. (2021)

    Efficacy of sorafenib in heavily pretreated adult patients with metastatic osteosarcoma

    • Authors: Paksoy, N., Dogan, I., Ekenel, M., & Basaran, M. (2021)

    Outcomes and prognostic factors in metastatic renal cell carcinoma patients with brain metastases

    • Authors: Dogan, İ., Iribas, A., Paksoy, N., Ekenel, M., Vatansever, S., & Basaran, M. (2021)

    Association of response to first-line chemotherapy with the efficacy of atezolizumab in patients with metastatic urothelial carcinoma

    • Authors: Tural, D., Olmez, O. F., Sümbül, A. T., Artac, M., Ozhan, N., Akar, E., ... & Erman, M. (2021)

    Safety and survival in adult women with platinum-sensitive relapsed BRCA mutant ovarian cancer: A study of patients in Olaparib Turkey Early Access Program—LynTurk study

    • Authors: Esin, E., Ahmed, M. A., Yıldırım, H. Ç., Mandel, N. M., Erdemoglu, E., Sari, M., ... & Paydas, S. (2023)

    Atezolizumab in patients with metastatic urothelial carcinoma who have progressed after first-line chemotherapy: Results of real-life experiences

    • Authors: Tural, D., Ölmez, Ö. F., Sümbül, A. T., Artaç, M., Özhan, N., Akar, E., ... & Kılıçkap, S. (2021)

     

     

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Muhammed Mustafa Atci

  • 15 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr. Muhammed Mustafa Atci is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University, Liv Hospital Topkapı (2025–present). He previously served as Associate Professor and Education Coordinator at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital (2023–2025). He was also a Medical Oncologist there (2018–2021).

    He has been a member of ASCO and the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology since 2018. He is the author or co-author of 19 peer-reviewed international papers on colon, breast, gastric, pancreatic, lung, thyroid, sarcoma, and colorectal cancers.

    Notable works include a multicentre study on stage IIB colon cancer survival (Journal of Chemotherapy). He also studied the De Ritis ratio for lung metastasis in testicular cancer (Current Urology). His prognostic studies used PET/CT, MSI, lymph node ratio, and metabolic tumor volume.

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Elnur Sahibov

  • 10 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Clinic:
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    Emsey Hospital
  • Dr Elnur Sahibov is a dedicated radiation oncologist at Emsey Hospital who trained at the prestigious Marmara University Faculty of Medicine.

    • Specialises in radiation oncology for brain tumours like astrocytoma
    • Completed intensive specialist training in English at Marmara University
    • Uses external beam radiation to target tumours and protect healthy tissue
    • Member of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology
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Bookimed Insights: Top Astrocytoma Specialists in Turkey for Australians (2026)

Bookimed helps Australian patients find top Astrocytoma specialists in Turkey, collaborating with 23 leading doctors. The specialists in this ranking are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, English proficiency, number of performed cases, and patient outcomes. The 2026 ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases — including reviews from Australian travellers — and current programmes from our partner clinics.
RankDoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
#133 years of experienceImmunotherapy and targeted therapyExpert in tumour biology and immunology – uses precision medicine to treat gliomas. Former Head of Medical Oncology and Ethics Committee at Istanbul Okan University.
Turkey
from AUD $305
#230 years of experienceRadiation therapy for head and neck tumoursProfessor Igdem uses TrueBeam STx and Halcyon technology for precise tumour targeting. He is a senior academic and professor with deep expertise in conformal radiation treatments.
Turkey
Price on request
#319 years of experienceCases requiring senior academic oversightAs a former Head of Department and Education Officer, he applies high-level clinical protocols to astrocytoma. He has spent years training specialists in medical oncology and leading university cancer departments.
Turkey
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#438 years of experienceNeurosurgical glioma managementAs a co-author of international neurosurgery textbooks, he uses real-time intraoperative MRI to improve surgical precision. He is a member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.
Turkey
from AUD $213
#510 years of experienceRadiation therapy for astrocytomaTrained at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine. Focuses on radiation oncology techniques to manage brain tumours while minimising impact on surrounding healthy brain tissue.
Turkey
from AUD $156

FAQ

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Who are the top-rated neurosurgeons for Astrocytoma in Turkey?

Top neurosurgeons in Turkey for astrocytoma include Dr. Nejat Akalan at Medipol Mega and Dr. Ahmet Hilmi Kaya at Anadolu Medical Center. These specialists hold international fellowships and have performed 900+ brain procedures, specializing in removing tumors while protecting vital motor functions.

  • International training. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci trained at Johns Hopkins, specializing in microsurgery for complex tumors.
  • Department leadership. Dr. Nejat Akalan leads neurosurgery at Medipol and has 35+ years of experience.
  • Practical experience. Dr. Selcuk Gocmen has performed 900+ brain tumor operations using advanced neuronavigation.
  • Surgical precision. Dr. Ahmet Hilmi Kaya at Anadolu specializes in biopsy and complex tumor resection.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Turkey's leading neurosurgeons often lead EANS-accredited departments, such as the one at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. This accreditation confirms that the surgical team follows rigorous European training standards for brain tumor removal. Patients should look for specialists like Dr. Ilhan Elmaci who hold these specific international teaching credentials.

Patient Consensus: Patients often mention feeling relieved after seeing real-time imaging like intraoperative MRI during their procedure. Many noted the translators made communicating with senior professors like Dr. Nejat Akalan very easy.

Can international patients get a second opinion from Turkish astrocytoma specialists remotely?

International patients can receive remote second opinions for astrocytoma from Turkish neuro-oncology specialists. These specialists review MRI scans and pathology reports through telemedicine to confirm tumor types. This helps patients verify their diagnosis and treatment plans before traveling for complex brain surgery.

  • Specialized departments. Many clinics have departments dedicated to coordinating remote reviews for international patients.
  • Expert reviews. Doctors like Dr. Akin Akakin use telemedicine to evaluate gliomas and brain tumors.
  • Radiology evaluation. Specialists analyze DICOM-format MRI files to determine if the tumor is operable.
  • Multidisciplinary teams. Cases are often discussed by neurosurgeons, oncologists, and radiologists for accurate planning.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Specialists in Turkey often provide a preliminary evaluation of medical documents without a fee. This allows patients to understand their treatment options at several clinics before booking a full consultation. Bookimed coordinators help organize these reviews to ensure the right neuro-oncologist sees the files.

Patient Consensus: Patients are often surprised by the speed of responses from Turkish neurosurgeons via video calls. Many felt reassured when doctors explained complex MRI findings in simple terms during their remote sessions.

Do Turkish hospitals provide multidisciplinary care for astrocytoma patients?

Turkish hospitals treat astrocytoma using multidisciplinary tumor boards. These teams include neurosurgeons, medical oncologists, and radiation oncologists. They collaborate to design personalized plans. This ensures every specialist reviews the brain tumor case. Such teamwork improves safety during complex brain surgeries.

  • Tumor board review. Specialists from different fields discuss each astrocytoma case together for better accuracy.
  • Integrated technology. Teams use intraoperative MRI to see the tumor clearly during the operation.
  • Neuro-oncology councils. Dedicated groups at centers like Anadolu Medical Center focus on precise brain care.
  • Supportive services. Care plans include neurological rehabilitation to help patients recover their motor skills.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Leading Turkish centers often link their neuro-oncology councils to international networks. For example, Anadolu Medical Center works with Johns Hopkins Medicine. This means patients get treatment plans backed by global research standards. Such partnerships often lead to faster adoption of newer surgical techniques.

Patient Consensus: Patients were impressed by how quickly different specialists met to discuss their results. They felt reassured when the surgeon and oncologist explained the same plan. One person mentioned that having a translator during these multi-doctor meetings was very helpful.

What advanced surgical technologies do Turkish doctors use for astrocytoma removal?

Turkish neurosurgeons use intraoperative MRI (iMRI) and neuronavigation to remove astrocytomas with high precision. These tools allow specialists like Dr. Akın Akakın at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental to map brain tumors in real time. This ensures maximum tumor removal while protecting vital speech and motor functions.

  • Intraoperative MRI. Provides real-time scans during surgery so doctors can check for remaining tumor tissue.
  • Neuronavigation systems. Act like a GPS to guide instruments through the brain with submillimeter accuracy.
  • Neuromonitoring tools. Track nerve signals during surgery to prevent damage to sensitive functional areas.
  • Fluorescence-guided surgery. Uses 5-ALA dye to make tumor cells glow under special blue lighting.

Bookimed Expert Insight: While many centers offer advanced hardware, doctors like Dr. Mustafa Kılıç at Medipol Mega specialize in combining Gamma Knife with microsurgery. This hybrid approach allows them to treat deep-seated tumor remnants that are too risky for traditional excision. Choosing a specialist who masters both tools often leads to better long-term disease control.

Patient Consensus: Patients often mention how surgeons explained the mapping process to them before the procedure. They felt much safer knowing the team used real-time monitoring to protect their ability to speak. Many were surprised at how quickly they could move after such complex brain surgery.