Bladder cancer Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Associate Professor Yusuf Acikgoz is a specialist medical oncologist at Lokman Hekim University with international experience at the Ohio State University.

• Specialises in systemic therapies for bladder cancer including chemotherapy and immunotherapy
• Assistant investigator for major Phase III clinical trials evaluating new cancer treatments
• Completed specialised immuno-oncology training through the Central European Cooperative Oncology Group
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Qualified in biostatistics to ensure evidence-based treatment protocols for complex cases

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli is a medical oncology specialist at Istinye University Liv Hospital with experience in major Turkish oncology hubs.

• Specialises in medical oncology for managing solid tumours including gastrointestinal and urogenital cases
• Former physician at the Ankara Oncology Clinic – one of Turkey's high-volume cancer centres
• Achieved Associate Professor status in 2016 for his contributions to medical education
• Worked at the Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital managing complex medical needs

Professor Cemil Bilir is a leading medical oncologist at VM Medical Park Pendik with dual expertise in clinical treatment and pharmacy-based biotechnology.

• Completed a research fellowship at the Center for Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Nanomedicine in Boston
• Published extensive research on inorganic chemistry to improve drug delivery for cancer patients
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) following international guidelines
• Specialises in chemotherapy and targeted biological therapies for internal malignancies

Associate Professor Mustafa Serkan Alemdar is a medical oncology specialist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex who leads systemic therapy for urological malignancies.

• Specialises in chemotherapy and immunotherapy for advanced bladder cancer cases
• Served at Akdeniz University Hospital – a major hub for oncological research
• Member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology
• Manages complex medication protocols to target tumours and prevent recurrence
• Expert in palliative supportive care for patients with stage IV disease

Dr. Ercan Ozden is a medical oncologist and internal medicine specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik. He provides treatment for a wide range of cancers, including breast, lung, and colon cancer. Dr. Ozden trained at Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine. He later completed a medical oncology subspecialty at Kocaeli University.

• Specializes in immunotherapy, target therapy, and chemotherapy for complex cases.
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited hospital in Istanbul.
• Performs staging and biopsies for liver, lung, and pancreatic tumors.
• Provides targeted immunotherapy using medications like Keytruda.

Dr. Muhammed Mustafa Atci is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating colon, breast, gastric, and lung cancers. He previously served as the Education Coordinator at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital. Dr. Atci is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

• Author of 19 peer-reviewed papers on gastrointestinal, thoracic, and endocrine cancers.
• Published studies on survival outcomes for stage IIB colon cancer in the Journal of Chemotherapy.
• Researches prognostic biomarkers using PET/CT scans and metabolic tumor volume.
• Treats complex oncological cases at the university-affiliated İstinye University clinic.

Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating complex cancers, including glioblastoma, lung cancer, and pancreatic tumors. He serves as a professor at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Cicin previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force.

• Performs systemic therapies such as immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy.
• Treats a wide range of conditions including gynecologic, orthopedic, and neuro-oncology cases.
• Expert in HIPEC and chemoembolization for liver and abdominal malignancies.
• Works at a 300-bed university hospital with 33 medical departments.

Professor Talat Yurdakul is a highly credentialed urologist at Medical Park Goztepe, having completed specialised uro-oncology training at the world-recognised Cleveland Clinic.

• Focuses on uro-oncology, treating cancers of the bladder and urinary system
• Trained in microvascular surgery at Mercy University for high-precision procedures
• Member of the Turkish Urology Association and European Association of Urology
• Published 16 international scientific articles on surgical techniques and outcomes
• Contributed to over 40 global urology conferences as a lead speaker

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.

Associate Professor Serap Kaya leads the oncology team at Emsey Hospital, specialising in the medical management of advanced bladder tumours.

• Holds a minor specialisation in medical oncology from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on chemotherapy and targeted drug therapies to shrink tumours before surgery
• Coordinates care for complex bladder cases requiring multi-specialist input
• Trained at Marmara University, one of Turkey's top medical institutions
• Member of the medical oncology department at a JCI-accredited facility

Dr. Tuncay Tas is a urological surgeon at Safe Urology Clinic in Istanbul. He is one of the first five doctors globally to publish results on P-Shot applications. Dr. Tas specializes in urological oncology and male sexual health. He completed his fellowship at Heidelberg University in Germany. His practice focuses on regenerative medicine and robotic surgery for cancer.

• Developed a surgical technique for penile enhancement with a UK-based certification.
• Introduced combined PRP and stem cell penile injections to Turkey.
• Performs robotic prostatectomies and kidney-sparing surgeries.
• Member of the International Society for Stem Cells Applications.

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is a highly published medical oncologist and a European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) board-certified specialist.

• Specialises in immunotherapy with Atezolizumab for metastatic urothelial carcinoma – a form of bladder cancer
• Research focus on prognostic factors that predict treatment outcomes in advanced bladder cancer cases
• Uses targeted PRRT therapy to treat neuroendocrine tumours with precision radiation
• Served as a sub-investigator for major international clinical trials with Roche and Pfizer
• Board-certified by the European Society for Medical Oncology in Paris

Professor Karabulut is a leading medical oncologist at Biruni University Hospital, holding a PhD in molecular oncology to provide highly specific cancer care.

• Specialises in genitourinary cancers, focusing on targeted therapies for bladder tumours
• Qualified by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) board
• Uses immunotherapy to help the body's immune system identify and destroy cancer cells
• Serves as a formal member of the Forensic Medicine Specialisation Board for oncology
• Ranked top 15 in Turkey's national medical subspecialty examination

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.

Dr. Atakan Topcu is a medical oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating solid tumors including lung, breast, and colorectal cancers. Dr. Topcu is an Associate Professor with over 50 peer-reviewed scientific publications. He sits on the Editorial Board of the medical journal BMC Cancer.

• Expertise in immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and geriatric oncology care.
• Treats cancer-related malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia.
• Maintains active membership in the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital specializing in advanced oncology treatments.

Professor Turkan Ozturk Topcu is a highly qualified medical oncologist at Biruni University Hospital with international training from the world-leading MD Anderson Cancer Centre in the USA.

• Specialises in medical oncology for bladder cancer using targeted drug therapies
• Completed specialist residencies in internal medicine and medical oncology
• International experience at the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre in Canada
• Member of the American Society of Medical Oncology (ASCO)
• Full member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)

Dr. Ozcan Yildiz is an oncologist and hematologist at Medipol Mega University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating complex neuroendocrine tumors and gynecological cancers. Dr. Yildiz has published numerous studies in prestigious journals like Medical Oncology and International Journal of Cardiology. He works at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for its bone marrow transplant expertise.

• Expertise in treating lung, breast, and gastrointestinal cancers.
• Treats hematological conditions including idiopathic thrombocytopenia.
• Published research on thyroid therapy and steroid synthesis safety.
• Performs specialized procedures like leukemia chemotherapy and tumor biopsies.

Dr. Orhan Tanriverdi is a urologist and surgical oncologist at Liv Hospital Ulus. He specializes in robot-assisted urologic surgery and uro-oncology. Dr. Tanriverdi treats prostate, bladder, kidney, and testicular cancers. He performs complex procedures including prostatectomy and nephrectomy. His practice is based at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

• Expertise in percutaneous kidney surgery and endourology.
• Authored over 50 national and international scientific publications.
• Member of the European Association of Urology and American Urological Association.
• Specialized in minimally invasive thyroid and laparoscopic surgery.

Dr Elnur Sahibov is a specialist radiation oncologist at Emsey Hospital who focuses on targeted radiation therapy for bladder cancer.

• Trained at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in Istanbul
• Specialises in precise radiation delivery to treat bladder tumours while sparing healthy tissue
• Uses evidence-based protocols to manage both early and more advanced disease stages
• Experienced in English-speaking clinical environments for clear communication with international patients