Oncology Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Dr. Mehmet Emre Ustundag is an ENT professor and head and neck surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. He treats complex conditions like larynx cancer, sleep apnea, and chronic sinusitis. Dr. Ustundag trained at Stanford University in laryngology and sleep apnea surgery. He also completed clinical training in Germany and Ireland. He has published 47 international articles with nearly 800 citations. Dr. Ustundag serves patients at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Specializes in head and neck oncology, rhinoplasty, and septoplasty.
• Performs endoscopic sinus surgery and vocal cord injections.
• Member of the German and Turkish societies of otorhinolaryngology.
• Works at a clinic ranked among the world's best by Newsweek.

Professor Cem Iyibozkurt is a leading gynecologic oncologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in robotic-assisted surgery for ovarian and cervical cancers.

• Fellowship-trained in robotic surgery at Florida Hospital in Orlando
• Performs minimally invasive trachelectomy and hysterectomy for faster recovery
• Holds a PhD in Molecular Medicine from Istanbul University
• Member of the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO)
• Specialises in preserving function and organ health during tumour removal

Professor Baloglu is a diagnostic specialist at Anadolu Medical Center with a patent in molecular diagnostics for thyroid cancer.

• Specialises in liquid biopsy – a blood test that detects cancer cells or DNA to monitor tumours without invasive surgery
• Focuses on precision oncology to match specific treatments to the molecular profile of a patient's cancer
• Expert in surgical pathology and tumour biopsy for accurate cancer staging
• Trained as a visiting scholar at both Heidelberg University and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York

Professor Mehmet Karaca is a leading specialist at Medical Park Antalya, focusing on gynecological oncology and minimally invasive surgical techniques.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery for cervical, uterine, and ovarian cancers – using small incisions for faster recovery
• Trained in gynecological oncology surgery by the Turkish Ministry of Health
• Performs robotic-assisted procedures, including DaVinci robotic hysterectomies
• Former Clinical Chief at Antalya Training and Research Hospital
• Serves as a university professor, teaching next-generation cancer surgeons

Associate Professor Sami Sokucu is a European board-certified specialist at VM Medical Park Florya, focusing on the surgical management of malignant bone tumours and complex cancer cases.

• Performs percutaneous radiofrequency ablation – a heat-based treatment that destroys bone tumours without the need for major surgery
• Expert in limb-sparing surgery for osteosarcoma and spinal tumours using local resection to manage pain and preserve function
• Fellow of the European Board of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (FEBOT)
• Faculty member at Istanbul Aydın University, having published over 20 international research papers on bone disorders

Dr. Onder Surgit is a professor of general surgery at Optimed International Hospital. He is a surgical instructor at the Advanced Medical Technologies Training Center (ITEM). Dr. Surgit treats cancer, obesity, and complex gastrointestinal conditions. He applies laparoscopic techniques for weight loss and tumor removal.

• Specializes in bariatric surgery including gastric sleeve, bypass, and balloon procedures.
• Performs oncological surgeries for breast, lung, stomach, and colon cancer.
• Served as a faculty member at Turgut Ozal and Atilim Universities.
• Works at AACI-accredited Optimed International Hospital in Tekirdag, Turkey.

Professor Sağlam is a leading specialist in gastrointestinal oncology at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, where he leads the Medical Oncology Department.

• Focuses on complex gastrointestinal and neuroendocrine tumours – rare cancers of the hormone-producing cells
• Specialised in medical oncology at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Uses immunotherapy and targeted chemotherapy for advanced lung, bladder, and kidney cancers
• Member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (ENET) and ASCO

Associate Professor Emine Yildirim is a leading surgical oncologist at Atlas University Hospital, specialising in breast-conserving surgery and reconstruction.

• Expert in triple-negative and HER2-positive breast cancer management
• Performs free flap reconstruction to restore form after cancer removal
• Specialises in thyroid cancer surgery and advanced bladder cancer cases
• Uses neoadjuvant chemotherapy – medicine before surgery to shrink tumours

Professor Ozel completed specialized training in hepato-biliary-pancreatic surgery at Tokyo University Hospital – one of the world's most prestigious units for liver and pancreatic care.

• Specialises in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for liver, stomach, and pancreatic cancers
• Performs ERCP and surgical endoscopy for non-invasive diagnosis and treatment
• Holds the Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate for surgical endoscopy standards
• Served as an academic faculty member at Doğuş University training new surgeons
• Uses minimally invasive techniques to ensure smaller incisions and faster recovery times

Professor Sefik Igdem is a leading radiation oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, specialising in high-precision conformal treatments for complex tumours.

• Expert in Truebeam Stx and Halcyon systems for millimeter-accurate tumour targeting
• Specialises in head and neck, prostate, and liver cancer radiation therapy
• Former staff at GATA Military Medical Faculty and Professor at T.R. Demiroğlu Bilim University
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, one of Turkey's top medical schools

Dr Sinan Karaaslan has performed over 900 procedures at the JCI-accredited Anadolu Medical Center, specialising in breast, colorectal, and urogenital cancers.

• Provides systemic therapies including targeted therapy and immunotherapy – treatments that boost the immune system to fight cancer
• Manages complex urogenital cases like bladder and prostate cancer using hormone and chemotherapy
• Fellowship-trained at Cerrahpaşa Medical School – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical institutions
• Holds active membership in the Turkish Lung Cancer Society and the Turkish Medical Oncology Society

Professor Serkan Keskin ranked first in Turkey's national Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam and has performed over 1,100 cancer treatments.

• Heads the Oncology Centre at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul
• Pioneers genetic mapping using NGS analysis to create personal treatment plans
• Specialises in immunotherapy and targeted therapy to attack cancer cells precisely
• Uses 600-gene analysis to find the most effective drugs for each patient
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Professor Mehmet Akif Ozturk is a medical oncology specialist at the prestigious Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul.

• Serves as a Faculty Member at Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise developed across major research and state hospitals
• Specialises in internal medicine and medical oncology protocols
• Focuses on evidence-based cancer treatments and patient-centred care

Professor Akgun is a senior radiation oncology specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital. She has held key academic and clinical roles across several major Turkish medical institutions.

• Specialises in radiation therapy for treating various cancer types
• Former Radiation Oncology Specialist at Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed specialist research at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology
• Focuses on precise radiation delivery to target tumours effectively

Dr Sema Karakas is a specialist in gynecologic oncology at Hisar Hospital, pioneering scarless V-Notes surgery for uterine and ovarian cancers.

• Uses V-Notes – a rare scarless technique for uterine and cyst removal
• Specialises in laparoscopic surgeries for faster patient recovery times
• Expert in HPV diagnosis, colposcopy, and LEEP treatments
• Performs hysteroscopic surgeries to treat uterine polyps and septums
• Provides bioidentical hormone therapies and pelvic floor physiotherapy

Professor Yildirim is a leading medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center, specialising in immunotherapy and targeted therapies for complex breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers.

• Certified by the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) after passing their rigorous examination
• Co-authored the 'Handbook of Advanced Cancer Care Treatment' and 'Precision Medicine in Cancer'
• Completed specialized immunooncology training at Mount Vernon Cancer Center in London
• Authored over 80 international publications on advanced cancer treatment and targeted protocols
• Serves as a Professor at Halic University, training the next generation of oncology specialists

Dr Rahib Hasanov is a specialist oncologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental who trained at Houston Methodist Hospital, one of the top medical institutions in the United States.

• Specialises in personalised oncology using immunotherapies and smart drugs
• Expert in treating gastrointestinal, breast, lung, and urogenital system tumours
• Completed a medical oncology fellowship at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Regularly manages complex cases for patients from Europe, the US, and the Middle East

Dr. Orhan Shencan is a clinical oncologist at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He attained an associate professorship in medical oncology in 2009. Dr. Shencan treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul. He completed his medical oncology training at Ankara University.

• Served as a medical oncology specialist at the Bahrain Oncology Center.
• Held a former associate professor role at Fatih University Faculty of Medicine.
• Practiced at several major Turkish institutions, including Acıbadem Maslak Hospital.
• Works at a clinic that treats over 10,000 patients every year.

Professor Tugba Akin Telli brings global oncology expertise to Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She trained at the MD Anderson Cancer Center – consistently ranked as a top cancer facility worldwide.

• Specialises in medical oncology with a focus on immunotherapies and chemotherapy
• Completed prestigious clinical research fellowships at Institut Jules Bordet in Belgium
• Former specialist at Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on evidence-based protocols derived from international clinical research