Oncology Doctors in Turkey — Page 6

Associate Professor Muhammed Mustafa Atci is a clinical research leader at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı, with over 19 peer-reviewed publications on cancer survival and treatment efficacy.

• Specialises in immunotherapy and personalized chemotherapy protocols for complex cancer cases
• Educates the next generation of oncologists as the Medical Oncology Education Coordinator
• Expert in treating rare retroperitoneal sarcomas and advanced peritoneal malignancies
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) since 2018
• Utilises radioembolization and HIPEC – heated chemotherapy delivered directly to the abdomen

Associate Professor Baha Zengel is an oncologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who holds a doctorate in Basic Oncology. He specialises in breast-conserving surgery that removes tumours while preserving a natural appearance.

• Performs oncoplastic surgery including skin-sparing mastectomies and simultaneous breast reconstructions
• Uses ROLL and SNOLL techniques for highly precise tumour localisation during surgery
• Expert in sentinel lymph node biopsy to accurately check for cancer spread
• Founding board member of the Basic Oncology Association and active in the Izmir Breast Diseases Association

Professor Emiroglu is a general surgeon at Memorial Bodrum Hospital who focuses on cancer-related procedures. He completed specialised training at the European Senology Academy in Germany.

• Specialises in oncoplastic breast surgery to remove tumours while maintaining natural appearance
• Focuses on endocrine surgery for thyroid and hormonal gland conditions
• Member of the Colorectal Surgery Association for bowel and rectal cancer care
• Completed dedicated training at the Thyroid School and Europe Senology Academia

Dr Volkan Kinas is a surgical oncology specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on complex gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary cancers.

• Specialises in pancreatic, bile duct, and liver cancer surgeries
• Uses minimally invasive techniques to help speed up patient recovery times
• Performs precision wide excisions for melanoma and skin malignancies
• Expertise in digestive tract cancers, including oesophageal, gastric, and colon cases
• Works within a multidisciplinary team to coordinate comprehensive cancer care

Professor Karatas is a leading specialist in head and neck oncology at Atlas University Hospital. He has completed advanced fellowships across Europe and the US to master complex tumour removals.

• Specialises in endoscopic skull base surgery – removing tumours through the nose or small incisions for naturally hidden scars
• Expert in thyroid and parathyroid procedures with advanced training from the University of Würzburg
• Former fellow at The Ohio State University's Division of Otology and Neurotology
• Member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery

Professor Ercan Kocakoc leads the Interventional Radiology Unit at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital. He has won several European prizes for his expertise in complex medical imaging and image-guided treatments.

• Specialises in interventional radiology for cancer, including chemoembolisation and radioembolisation for liver tumours
• Completed a research fellowship at the University Hospital of Cleveland in the USA
• Recognised as a Fellow of the European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology
• Acts as a Professor of Radiology and former Chairman at major Turkish university hospitals
• Member of the Turkish Society of Interventional Radiology and the RSNA

Dr. Cenk Ahmet Sen is a radiation oncologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He specializes in precise radiation therapies for lung, breast, and genitourinary cancers. Dr. Sen utilizes techniques like IGRT and IMRT to target tumors while protecting healthy tissue.

• Performs radiosurgery including SRS, SABR, and SBRT for head and neck tumors.
• Treats complex gastrointestinal and uro-oncological cancers.
• Consultant member of the Urooncology Association.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Medicalpoint International Hospital.

Professor Arslan is a medical oncology specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who trained at Hacettepe University – Turkey's most prestigious oncology hospital.

• Specialises in treating breast cancer, gastrointestinal tumours, and brain cancers
• Focuses on rare soft tissue sarcomas and complex lymphoma cases
• Holds full membership with the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Applies international treatment protocols for malignant melanoma and genitourinary cancers
• Trained at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine and Hacettepe University Oncology Hospital

Dr. Mehmet Salih Iyikesici is a medical oncologist at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in metabolic supported chemotherapy (MSCT) for breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. Dr. Iyikesici integrates ketogenic diets and hyperbaric oxygen therapy into cancer care cycles.

• Published peer-reviewed research on MSCT outcomes specifically for rectal cancer.
• Treats complex cases of pancreatic and colorectal cancer using hyperthermia therapy.
• Contributes to international scientific studies on early-stage breast cancer survival.
• Practices at a clinic equipped with AI-powered MRI and CT imaging systems.

Uzm. Dr. Erkan Göcen is a Radiation Oncology Specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital (Optimed Health Group). He graduated from İstanbul University, İstanbul Faculty of Medicine (Çapa) in 2003.

Career: He trained and practiced in Radiation Oncology from 2010 to 2012. He worked in public and private health institutions from 2012 to 2016. He served in the private medical sector as a Radiation Oncology Specialist from 2016 to 2023. He has been at Optimed Hospital since 2024.

Clinical interests: cancers of the brain, head and neck, esophagus, stomach, colorectal, pancreas, prostate, bladder, lung, soft tissues (sarcomas), skin, uterus and cervix, and breast. Affiliations: Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology (TROD) and Tekirdağ Medical Chamber. Languages: English and Turkish.

Professor Dervisoglu is a specialist in oncology surgery at Medical Park Göztepe, focusing on keyhole techniques for abdominal and cervical cancers.

• Trained in minimally invasive visceral surgery in Hamburg to perform operations through tiny incisions
• Studied endocrine surgery clinical trials at the University of San Francisco in the USA
• Fellow of the Association of Endocrine Surgery and the Colon and Rectum Association
• Expertise includes surgical treatments for obesity and digestive tract tumours

Professor Ofluoglu is an orthopedic oncology specialist at Medical Park Goztepe Hospital who trained at the University of Pennsylvania and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

• Specialises in bone and soft tissue tumours for both children and adults
• Performs limb-sparing surgery and complex reconstructions using Ilizarov techniques
• Author of over 50 medical documents with more than 200 scholarly citations
• Member of the Connective Tissue Oncology Society and ETOS

Professor Serkan Deveci is a senior urologist at Medical Park Göztepe with significant research contributions from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in the USA.

• Specialises in nerve-sparing prostatectomy – techniques designed to preserve sexual and urinary function after surgery
• Serves as Section Editor for UpToDate – a major clinical resource used by doctors worldwide to guide treatment decisions
• Expert in managing post-treatment side effects, including anejaculation following chemotherapy or retroperitoneal lymph node surgery
• Active member of the American Urology Association and the North American Sexual Medicine Society

Assistant Professor Kupelioglu is a specialist in gynaecological oncology and reproductive medicine at the Medical Park Goztepe Hospital Complex.

• Trained at Istanbul Suleymaniye Obstetrics and Gynaecology Education and Research Hospital
• Expertise in managing gynaecological cancers alongside fertility preservation
• Established the dedicated Infant Centre at Istanbul Bahcelievler Medicana Hospital
• Former Chief Assistant at one of Turkey's major specialist research hospitals
• Completed specialist training at the Ege University Infertility Practice and Research Centre

Associate Professor Doga Seckin is a dual Board-certified specialist who focuses on minimally invasive surgery for gynaecological cancers and premalignant lesions.

• Trained in advanced laparoscopic surgery at IRCAD Strasbourg – Europe's premier surgical training centre
• Specialises in treating cervical premalignant lesions and ovarian cancer using keyhole techniques
• Holds European Board certification in both endometriosis surgery and advanced gynaecological laparoscopy
• Offers fertility-sparing options like myomectomy and cystectomy using minimally invasive methods

Associate Professor Serap Kaya is a medical oncology specialist at Emsey Hospital. She holds a subspeciality in medical oncology from Kocaeli University and manages diverse cancer cases.

• Specialises in chemotherapy for breast, lung, and stomach cancers
• Manages complex cases using academic protocols from leading research hospitals
• Provides targeted medical oncology care for bladder and uterine cancers
• Trained at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital
• Treats both adult and paediatric oncology patients

Professor Yanar is a world-renowned specialist in gastrointestinal oncology at Liv Hospital Ulus. He uses laparoscopic and robotic-assisted techniques to treat cancers of the stomach, colon, and oesophagus.

• Trained in Da Vinci robotic surgery at IRCAD, France – the gold standard for minimally invasive precision
• Uses HIPEC – heated chemotherapy delivered directly into the abdomen to target advanced cancers
• Performed high-complexity Whipple procedures for pancreatic and gastrointestinal tumours
• Fellow of the European Board of Surgery and instructor for colorectal surgery in New York

Professor Adnansayar is a pioneer in thoracic oncology who performed the first tracheal transplant surgery in Europe. He leads the thoracic surgery team at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Specialises in robotic and thoracoscopic lung cancer surgeries for faster recovery
• Completed specialist lung transplantation training at the University of Zurich
• Maintains fellowship status with the European Board of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
• Serves on the Lung Transplantation Scientific Committee for Turkey's Ministry of Health
• Expert in complex trachea surgery and diaphragmatic procedures