Adenocarcinoma Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Professor Saban Sec is a leading specialist representative for the Turkish Medical Oncology Association, focusing on high-risk adenocarcinoma cases at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal cancers, including colon, rectum, liver, and stomach adenocarcinomas
• Researched BRCA mutation profiles to improve treatment for high-risk breast cancer patients
• Uses perioperative FLOT protocols – intensive chemotherapy to shrink tumours before and after surgery
• Expert in managing HER2-positive metastatic gastric cancer and rare salvary gland tumours
• Evaluates metabolic tumour volume to predict how patients will respond to chemotherapy

Professor Bunyamin Kaplan is a senior specialist in radiation oncology at Medipol Mega University Hospital – one of Turkey's largest private medical facilities.

• Specialises in precise radiation therapy to target cancer while sparing healthy tissue
• Coordinates multi-disciplinary care alongside surgeons and medical oncologists
• Expert in managing cancer at different stages using focused radiation protocols
• Trains other specialists as a Professor within the university hospital system

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli is a senior oncologist at Istinye University Liv Hospital who focuses on gastrointestinal and lung malignancies.

• Specialises in managing adenocarcinoma of the lung and digestive tract
• Previously served at the Ankara Oncology Clinic – one of the region's major cancer centres
• Trained at Selcuk University before earning his Associate Professor title
• Broad expertise in internal medicine allows for better management of treatment side effects

Education

Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine (1991)

KTÜ Faculty of Medicine Farabi Hospital (Specialization.1998)

Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine (Laparoscopic Surgery Training, 2002)

Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine (Laparoscopic Antireflux Surgery Training, 2006)

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (General Surgery Clinic Advance Laparoscopic Surgery, Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery, Morbid Obesity and Oncological Cancer Surgery Training, 2010i)

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is an ESMO board-certified medical oncologist specialising in targeted therapies and international clinical trials for gastrointestinal and lung cancers.

• Participated in global trials for advanced adenocarcinoma, including the NAVIGATE and RECITE studies
• Completed a specialised fellowship at the Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Uses PRRT therapy – a targeted radiation treatment for metastatic neuroendocrine tumours
• Expert in the FLOT regimen, an effective chemotherapy protocol for gastric adenocarcinoma
• Board certified by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)

Assoc. Prof. Ayşe İrem Yasin, M.D., is a medical oncologist who specializes in solid tumors. Her clinical focus includes breast, lung, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, and urologic cancers. She also treats brain and other CNS tumors, soft tissue sarcomas, head and neck cancers, adenocarcinomas, melanoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, and cancers of unknown primary. She practices at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital (2025–present). She previously worked at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital (2023–2025).

She completed a Medical Oncology fellowship at Bezmialem Vakıf University (2019–2022). This followed an Internal Medicine residency at the same institution (2012–2016). Her international experience includes the Breast Cancer Unit at the University of Piemonte Orientale in Novara (2022). She also trained at Basel University Hospital, Cleveland Clinic, and Harvard Medical School. She holds the ESMO Board Certificate (2022).

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.

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).

Professor Alemdar is a dual-certified specialist in internal medicine and medical oncology at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He focuses on tailored drug therapies for adenocarcinoma cases.

• Specialises in medical oncology – uses targeted drug treatments to manage internal tumours
• Trained at Akdeniz University – one of Turkey's premier medical research institutions
• Manages complex cases within a multidisciplinary oncology framework
• Focuses on precise dosing and modern systemic therapy protocols

Dr Volkan Kinas is a surgical specialist at Buyuk Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on complex gastrointestinal adenocarcinoma cases.

• Specialises in pancreatic and bile duct surgery for glandular cancers
• Performs oncological surgery for gastric and colon adenocarcinoma
• Focuses on precise removal of tumours in the digestive system
• Integrates metabolic surgery expertise for patients with complex needs
• Practices at Buyuk Anadolu Hospitals, a major regional surgical centre

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.

Professor Duygu Derin is a leading medical oncologist at Liv Hospital who has published over 30 scientific papers on malignancy treatment.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal adenocarcinomas including stomach, rectal, and pancreatic tumours
• Expert in managing complex lung cancer and gynaecologic neoplastic diseases
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Promoted to Associate Professor at Istanbul University – a top-tier medical faculty
• Experienced in coordinating multidisciplinary care for malignant neoplastic diseases

Associate Professor Murat Ayhan is a leading medical oncologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, specialising in advanced drug therapies for complex adenocarcinoma cases.

• Specialises in immunotherapy and smart drugs that target cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Leads international clinical trials for metastatic breast and non-small cell lung cancer
• Expert in managing gastrointestinal and urogenital cancers with tailored chemotherapy protocols
• Active member of the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Published research on improving survival rates for triple-negative breast cancer patients

Dr Muslum Tarkan focuses on surgical treatment for stomach adenocarcinoma at Klinik Mavi. He specialises in handling complex gastric cancer cases and procedures for obesity-related conditions.

• Performs complex stomach cancer surgery – focuses on complete tumour removal while preserving digestive function
• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
• Member of the Turkish Bariatric Surgery Association – stays updated on surgical metabolic treatments
• Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Dicle University

Professor Elnur Sahibov is a radiation oncology expert at Emsey Hospital. He provides targeted care for patients with adenocarcinoma and other solid tumours.

• Completed specialist training at Marmara University – a leading Turkish medical institution
• Focuses on radiation oncology for managing complex adenocarcinoma cases
• Delivers treatment using a focus on precise tumour targeting
• Engages in multidisciplinary care planning for cancer patients

Assistant Professor Meltem Topalgokceli Selam focuses on gastrointestinal system cancers, providing care at the JCI-accredited Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Treats adenocarcinomas found in the digestive tract and reproductive organs
• Trained at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Oncology Institute
• Published research through the Istanbul Breast Cancer Research Group
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Society
• Expertise in internal diseases from Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital

He is Ear – Nose – Throat and Head and Neck Surgery Specialist. In 1974 he graduated from Ankara Ataturk High School. After he finished preparatory class in English for 1 year in ODTU, he won Hacettepe University Eskisehir Medical Faculty.

In 1980 he finished Hacettepe University Eskisehir Medial Faculty. In 1984 he got his career education in the department of ENT in Hacettepe University Medical Center. He served his military service in Ankara Mevki Hastanesi as an ENT Specialist, in 1986 he began his conscription in state of Ordu Government Hospital.

He worked in Izmir Atatürk Education and Research Hospital as chief intern in 1989, as a chef assistant in 1991, as an instructor in 1994 and worked there till June 2008. On June 20088, he worked in Namik Kemal University Medical Faculty in head of the department of ENT, Head of Department of Surgical Medical and worked as a Medical Faculty member of University Senate finally, he resigned on August in 2010.

Associate Professor Emrah Eraslan is a medical oncology specialist at Koru Ankara Hospital with a strong academic background in internal medicine and cancer care.

• Specialises in adenocarcinoma cases affecting the breast, prostate, and colorectal systems
• Former specialist at Ankara Oncology Education and Research Hospital – a major Turkish cancer centre
• Subspecialises in lung and stomach cancer management using systemic therapy
• Published clinical research on oncology outcomes in peer-reviewed journals
• Experienced in treating ovarian cancer with tailored medical protocols