Brain Cancer Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli is a medical oncology specialist at Istinye University Liv Hospital, focusing on targeted drug therapies.

• Earned his Associate Professor title in 2016 for research excellence in oncology
• Expert in systemic treatments including chemotherapy and immunotherapy protocols
• Practised at the Ankara Oncology Clinic, one of Turkey's major cancer centres
• Specialises in treating solid tumours with focus on gastrointestinal and lung malignancies
• Trained at Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine with extensive clinical research background

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.

Dr. Tarik Salman is a clinical oncologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He specializes in precise cancer treatments, including immunotherapy and comprehensive genomic profiling. Dr. Salman completed an observership at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. He is a former board member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.

• Member of the European Society of Medical Oncology and American Society of Clinical Oncology.
• Treats lung, breast, and colon cancers using targeted therapies and cancer vaccines.
• Served as an academic visitor at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Florida.
• Holds board positions in geriatric and Mediterranean oncology associations.

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.

Professor Arslan is a medical oncology specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who focuses on managing complex brain tumours and neuro-oncology cases.

• Trained in medical oncology at Hacettepe University – Turkey is most prestigious oncology research hospital
• Full member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Manages brain cancer using chemotherapy and targeted drug therapies
• Specialises in treating primary brain tumours and metastatic conditions
• Coordinates care within a multidisciplinary team for better patient outcomes

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 Nejat Akalan is a world-renowned neurosurgeon who specializes in treating complex brain tumours and gliomas at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Uses intraoperative MRI (iMRI) to view the brain in real-time – ensures maximum tumour removal while protecting healthy tissue
• Employs the O-arm Imaging System for high-precision navigation during surgery – reducing risks and complication rates
• Co-authored 'Advances and Technical Standards in Neurosurgery' – a key textbook used by surgeons globally
• Published 117 scientific papers on nervous system disorders and surgical techniques

Professor Gul Alco is a leading radiation oncologist at Medipol Hospital who specialises in precise radiation delivery for complex brain tumours.

• Holds a Professor title from Istanbul Medipol University School of Medicine
• Uses targeted radiation therapy to destroy cancer cells while sparing healthy brain tissue
• Completed specialised residency training in radiation oncology at Kadir Has University
• Fellow of the Department of Radiation Oncology at Demiroglu Bilim University
• Focuses on clinical research to improve patient outcomes in oncology cases

Professor Turkan Ozturk Topcu is an accomplished medical oncologist who brings global expertise from prestigious North American cancer institutions to Biruni University Hospital.

• Completed training at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA
• Refined clinical protocols at Canada's Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre
• Specialises in managing brain tumours and secondary brain cancers
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Professor Karacetin is the Head of Radiation Oncology at Biruni University Hospital and trained at the world-renowned Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto.

• Treats primary and metastatic brain tumours using precision radiation to spare healthy tissue
• Uses intraoperative radiotherapy to deliver targeted treatment during surgical procedures
• Specialises in brachytherapy – placing radioactive sources directly near tumours for higher dose accuracy
• Former Head of Department at major Health Sciences University faculties across Turkey
• Holds a masters degree in phytotherapy for integrating supportive herbal-based care

Dr. Nail Paksoy is an associate professor of medical oncology at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital. He is board-certified by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO). Dr. Paksoy specializes in lung, breast, and gastrointestinal cancers. He uses modern immunotherapy and targeted therapy protocols. His clinic is JCI-accredited for high safety standards.

• Served as a subinvestigator in over 8 international clinical trials for Roche and Pfizer.
• Authored over 40 research articles in journals indexed by SCI and SSCI.
• Completed dual fellowships in allergy-immunology and medical oncology.
• Treats complex sarcomas and renal cell carcinomas with systemic therapies.

Dr Elnur Sahibov is a radiation oncology specialist at Emsey Hospital who focuses on high-precision radiotherapy for treating brain tumours.

• Trained at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Specialises in radiation oncology for malignant and benign brain tumours
• Part of a multidisciplinary surgical team for complex neurological oncology cases
• Experienced in English-speaking clinical environments from his medical training

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. 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.

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. Emrah Eraslan is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. He specializes in the treatment of breast, prostate, and lung cancers. Dr. Eraslan has contributed extensively to oncology research through various scientific publications. He currently treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility in Ankara.

• Expertise in managing colorectal, stomach, and ovarian cancers.
• Performs chemotherapy and radiotherapy for complex oncological cases.
• Served as Chief Physician at Dr. Nafiz Körez Sincan State Hospital.
• Works at a clinic that treats over 350,000 patients every year.

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin is the former Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University. He currently leads the oncology department at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Specialises in medical oncology for managing complex and advanced-stage tumours
• Oversees systemic treatment plans including immunotherapy and targeted drug therapies
• Holds a double residency in both internal medicine and medical oncology
• Previously served as an Education Officer at Prof Dr Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital
• Fellow of the Health Sciences University Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital