Oncology Doctors in Turkey — Page 4

Dr. Oktay Karadeniz is a radiologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He is a member of the American College of Radiology. His clinical focus includes musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and oncologic imaging. Dr. Karadeniz also specializes in neuroradiology. He works at a hospital affiliated with the top-ranked Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Holds memberships in the International and European Societies for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine.
• Expert in performing brain MRI, whole-body MRI, and complex CT scans.
• Part of a medical center ranked among the World’s Best Hospitals by Newsweek.
• Member of the European Society of Radiology and the Turkish Radiology Society.

Professor Okmen holds a Cardio–Oncology Certification from the European Society of Cardiology. He leads the Oncocardiology Department at Anadolu Medical Center – a specialized unit he founded to protect cancer patients' heart health.

• Treats cardiovascular complications caused by chemotherapy and radiotherapy
• Focuses on interventional cardiology and managing heart failure in oncology patients
• Completed heart failure and transplant training at Johns Hopkins Medicine
• Conducted clinical research at the Texas Heart Institute on heart assist devices
• Honorary Member of the International Cardioncology Society (ICOS)

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.

Dr Nuri Kaydihan is a radiation oncology specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, where he focuses on precise radiation therapy protocols.

• Treats various cancers using targeted radiation to destroy tumour cells
• Previously served at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty
• Specialises in radiation oncology for complex cancer cases
• Practises at a major JCI-accredited hospital in Istanbul

Assistant Professor Ozadli has performed over 1,100 cancer treatments and trained at Turkey's premier oncology research hospital.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal and thoracic cancers, including lung, stomach, and oesophageal cases
• Uses targeted therapy and immunotherapy to hunt cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Expertise includes managing complex cases of gliomas, sarcomas, and breast cancer
• Published researcher with significant academic contributions to oncology treatment protocols

Professor Sefik Igdem lead radiation oncology efforts at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He focuses on targeted radiation therapies for prostate, head, and neck cancers.

• Specialises in conformal radiation treatments to protect healthy tissue
• Analysed outcomes for 600 breast cancer cases for his surgical thesis
• Trained at the University of Vienna in paediatric oncology
• Researches new radiation technologies to improve treatment accuracy

Dr Murat Atay is a breast and thyroid surgical specialist who completed prestigious training in lymphatic mapping at the MDA Cancer Center in Houston.

• Specialises in sentinel node biopsy to track cancer spread with high precision
• Performs minimally invasive procedures for breast cysts and tumours during breastfeeding
• Completed surgical training at Lille University Hospital in France
• Member of the American Cancer Centre focusing on breast surgery protocols

Professor Necmettin Akdeniz is a senior dermatology specialist at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital with a focus on skin-related oncology and complex dermatological disorders.

• Former Head of Department and Lecturer at Istanbul Medeniyet University
• Served as a Visiting Scholar at the University of Pittsburgh in the USA
• Specialises in identifying and treating skin tumours and related cancers
• Previous Director of the Institute of Health Sciences in Istanbul
• Published academic researcher in the field of clinical dermatology

Professor Mesut Polat has performed over 1,100 gynaecological oncology procedures at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital. He specialises in surgical treatments for cancers affecting the female reproductive system.

• Focuses on treating cervical cancer and complex gynaecological malignancies
• Board-certified specialist in oncogynecology for cancer-specific surgical care
• Trained at the specialised Gynaecological Oncology Surgery Centre at Istanbul Medeniyet University
• Former specialist at Zeynep Kamil Training and Research Hospital for women's health
• Performs surgical interventions within a leading multidisciplinary oncology centre

Associate Professor Yusuf Acikgoz brings high-level international expertise from Ohio State University to the oncology department at Lokman Hekim University.

• Specialises in medical oncology with a focus on gastrointestinal, lung, and breast cancers
• Serves as an assistant investigator for major Phase III clinical trials like CheckMate-649
• Completed specialised immuno-oncology training through the CECOG programme in Vienna
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) since 2022
• Holds multiple certifications in clinical research and patient protection from Ohio State

Dr Alemdar is a board-certified medical oncologist at Medical Park Antalya with specialized training from Akdeniz University – one of Turkey's premier research institutions for digestive and complex cancers.

• Specialises in precise therapies including CyberKnife and selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT)
• Experienced in bone marrow transplantation and advanced immunotherapy protocols like Keytruda
• Expert in gastrointestinal oncology, managing complex stomach, colon, and pancreatic cases
• Uses a multidisciplinary approach to coordinate care for rare sarcomas and metastatic cancers

Dr Saban Sec is a leading medical oncologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who has performed over 900 lung cancer treatments. He serves as the specialist representative for the Turkish Medical Oncology Association, where he helps set standards for cancer care.

• Specialises in high-risk breast cancer and BRCA mutation profiles
• Focuses on gastrointestinal cancers, including stomach, colon, and liver cases
• Uses research-backed protocols for urogenital and bladder cancer management
• Expert in rare tumours, head and neck cancers, and sarcomas
• Published academic research on predictive biomarkers to improve treatment responses

Associate Professor Ozlem Ercelep is a senior medical oncology specialist at Memorial Atasehir Hospital. She has contributed to over 100 presentations at international and national medical congresses.

• Specialises in internal medicine and medical oncology protocols
• Published 63 articles in international medical journals
• Lead author on 11 major international oncology research papers
• Associate Professor at Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital
• Co-edited specialist medical books on modern cancer treatments

Associate Professor Omer Uslukaya is a surgical oncology expert at Memorial Atasehir Hospital. He is a prolific researcher who has published 50 scientific papers on surgical outcomes.

• Specialises in breast surgery and endocrine oncology treatments
• Completed neck dissection training at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Centre
• Expert in laparoscopic splenectomy, using small incisions for spleen removal
• Focuses on surgical wound healing and pancreatitis management
• Former faculty member at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Turkan Ozturk Topcu is a surgical oncologist at Medicana Hospital and Valued Med Hub in Istanbul. She trained at the MD Anderson Cancer Center and Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center. Dr. Topcu treats complex malignancies, including lung, breast, and gastrointestinal cancers.

• Completed specialized clinical training at the Moffit Cancer Center in the USA.
• Treats a broad spectrum of conditions including sarcomas and gynecological cancers.
• Practices at Valued Med Hub, an institution certified by the Turkish Medical Association.
• Specializes in both internal medicine and medical oncology treatment protocols.