Oncology Doctors in Turkey — Page 8

Professor Hamdullah Sozen is a dedicated specialist in gynaecological oncology at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, focusing on ovarian, endometrial, and cervical cancers.

• Specialises in endoscopic gynaecological surgery using minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery
• Completed advanced gynaecological oncology training at Istanbul University Medical Faculty
• Performs colposcopy to investigate cervical pathologies and detect early-stage cancers
• Maintains international standing as a member of the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO)

Associate Professor Binnur Simsek is a dual-specialist in gastroenterohepatology at Liv Hospital Ulus. She focuses on malignancies of the digestive tract and hepatic system.

• Treats gastrointestinal tract malignancies involving the stomach and bowels
• Manages hepatic cancer and complications from chronic liver disease
• Specialises in portal hypertension and functional digestive system disorders
• Member of the Turkish Association For The Study of The Liver
• Subspecialty trained at the prestigious Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is an ESMO-certified oncologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital. He specialises in targeted therapies and immunotherapy for complex metastatic cancers.

• Served as subinvestigator for eight international clinical trials with ROCHE and Pfizer
• Board certified by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Specialises in ALK-positive lung cancer and HER2-positive breast cancer
• Published 30+ peer-reviewed studies on high-dose chemotherapy and rare tumours
• Completed dual fellowship training in Medical Oncology and Allergy-Immunology

Dr Elnur Sahibov is a dedicated radiation oncologist at Emsey Hospital who focuses on precision-targeted therapies for complex tumours.

• Trained at Marmara University – one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Specialises in precise treatment planning for lung, gastrointestinal, and brain cancers
• Board-certified specialist with a focus on modern, targeted radiotherapy techniques
• Fluent in English, having graduated from an English-medium medical programme
• Active in the international research community with multiple conference presentations

Professor Gul Alco is a leading radiation oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. She specialises in precision radiation therapies for complex gastrointestinal and breast cancers.

• Performs CyberKnife – robotic radiosurgery that delivers high-dose radiation with pinpoint accuracy
• Expert in brachytherapy – internal radiation that targets tumours while sparing healthy tissue
• Uses HIFU ablation – high-intensity focused ultrasound to destroy tumours without surgery
• Formerly a Professor at Demiroglu Bilim University where she trained future oncology specialists
• Member of the Turkish Radiation Oncology Society

Professor Didem Karacetin is a radiation oncology leader who serves as the Head of Department across multiple prestigious Turkish medical faculties.

• Completed specialist residency training at Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto
• Specialises in brachytherapy – internal radiation that delivers high doses directly to tumours
• Performs intraoperative radiotherapy – single-dose radiation applied during surgery to reduce recurrence
• Certified in Hydrogel SpaceOAR application – uses a temporary gel to protect healthy organs during prostate treatment
• Holds a Master of Phytotherapy to integrate herbal-based complementary care into standard cancer treatment

Professor Mustafa Ondzhel has performed over 1,100 procedures and spent five years training at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic in the United States.

• Heads the Department of Surgery at Istanbul Medipol University
• Specialises in bowel, rectal, and complex abdominal cancer surgeries
• Uses laparoscopic techniques – minimally invasive surgery for faster recovery and smaller scars
• Certified by the European Commission on Coloproctology
• Member of the American Society of Colorectal Surgeons

Associate Professor Karalok is a specialist in robotic-assisted surgery for gynaecological cancers. He completed a fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre in New York – one of the world's most prestigious cancer hospitals.

• Specialises in pinhole surgery for ovarian cancer and rare malignancies
• Uses sentinel lymph node mapping to improve surgical accuracy and recovery
• Expert in robotic-assisted hysterectomies and minimally invasive procedures
• Member of the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO)

Professor Merdan Fayda is a leading radiation oncologist at Liv Hospital specialising in high-precision tumor targeting. He trained in radiosurgery at the University of North Carolina in the United States.

• Performs 4D-radiotherapy and IMRT to target tumours with pinpoint accuracy while protecting healthy tissue
• Uses advanced diagnostics including PET-CT, MRI, and CT to plan complex treatments
• Member of the American Society for Radiation Oncology and European Society for Therapeutic Radiology
• Authored 25 international scientific papers on radiation therapy techniques

Assistant Professor Meltem Topalgokceli Selam is a medical oncology specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus, where she focuses on gastrointestinal and ovarian cancers.

• Treats cancers of the stomach, small intestine, and digestive system
• Member of the Istanbul Breast Cancer Research Group
• Trained at the Oncology Institute of Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• Published 12 research papers across international and national medical journals
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Society

Dr Cetindag is a senior oncology specialist at Medipol Mega University Hospital with a major research focus on head and neck cancers.

• Specialises in radiotherapy and chemotherapy protocols for diverse cancer types
• Performs prostatectomy for the surgical management of prostate cancer
• Published 22 articles in international medical journals regarding oncology outcomes
• Trained in radiation oncology at Ankara Training and Research Hospital
• Presented research at 14 international scientific meetings for oncology specialists

Professor Albayrak is a leading urological surgeon at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He focuses on surgical treatments for prostate and testicular cancers.

• Specialises in prostatectomy – the surgical removal of the prostate to treat cancer
• Performs orchiectomies – surgical removal of one or both testicles for cancer management
• Develops personalised treatment plans for patients with urological malignancies
• Practices at one of Istanbul's premier university hospitals for complex surgical care

Dr Mustafa Aydin is an internal medicine specialist at Umran Medical Centre focusng on early cancer detection and preventive medicine. He provides evidence-based screenings and personalised health plans for adult patients.

• Specialises in preventive medicine and routine health screenings for early diagnosis
• Manages thyroid disorders and complex chronic conditions alongside oncological care
• Develops risk assessments to enhance long-term health and quality of life
• Conducts comprehensive check-ups using a patient-oriented internal medicine approach

Associate Professor Atakan Topcu is an expert medical oncologist who has published over 50 scientific articles on targeted cancer treatments and patient nutrition.

• Specialises in immunotherapy and targeted therapies for breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Expert in geriatric oncology – focuses on the unique needs of older cancer patients
• Manages cancer-related malnutrition and muscle loss to improve treatment success
• Maintains international standards as a member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Editorial board member for the global medical journal BMC Cancer

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 Sozubir performs specialised oncological surgery for children at Liv Hospital Ulus. He has authored 65 scientific publications with nearly 1,000 citations in the field of paediatric surgery.

• Focuses on paediatric abdominal surgery and newborn surgical care
• Trained in paediatric urology at the UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas
• Awards for best clinical and research studies in paediatric surgery
• Expert in reconstructive procedures for congenital and genitourinary conditions
• Member of the medical faculty at several leading Turkish universities

Associate Professor Murat Ayhan leads international clinical trials for advanced breast, lung, and colorectal cancers at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Specialises in molecular oncology to identify targeted therapies for complex or metastatic cases
• Principal investigator in global Phase II and III trials for hormone receptor-positive breast cancer
• Published 30+ research papers on survival outcomes and innovative immunotherapy protocols
• Expert in managing oncological emergencies and rapid drug desensitisation for chemotherapy

Professor Ozek is a leading neurosurgeon at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic. He completed elite fellowships in neurosurgery at Yale University and the University of Florida.

• Specialises in endoscopic skull base surgery – a minimally invasive approach using small cameras to remove tumours through the nose or small openings
• Treats complex oncological cases including glioma, chordoma, and skull base meningiomas
• Published 47 articles in international journals and presented at 33 scientific meetings
• Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and the International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society