Breast cancer Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Professor Sezer Saglam is a leading medical oncologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with a record of over 1,100 successful treatments.

• Specialises in HER2-positive breast cancer cases with peer-reviewed research in biological markers
• Holds the title of Professor of Medical Oncology at Istanbul University
• Maintains active membership in the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Fellowship-trained in medical oncology at the prestigious Istanbul Medical Faculty
• Recognised for research excellence with an International Best Researcher Award nomination

Dr. Ayhan Erdemir is a general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in pancreatic cancer treatment and complex gastrointestinal procedures. Dr. Erdemir is an expert in the Whipple surgery and robotic surgical techniques. He practices at a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Certified in the da Vinci robotic surgery system.
• Completed specialized training in cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC.
• Former assistant professor at Maltepe University Medical School.
• Performs surgeries for breast, stomach, and small intestine cancers.

Dr. Mehmet Dogu Canoglu is a radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in precise tumor targeting using MR Linac and CyberKnife technologies. Dr. Canoglu trained at Kocaeli University. He previously served at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He treats various cancers, including complex brain, prostate, and lung tumors.

• Expert in Varian TrueBeam and Trilogy radiation delivery systems.
• Performs stereotaxic radiosurgery and targeted radiotherapy for sarcomas.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.
• Treats patients at a clinic ranked among the world's top 10 for medical tourism.

Dr. Necdet Uskent is a medical oncologist and hematologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He was part of the pioneering team that performed Turkey's first bone marrow transplant. Dr. Uskent holds the European Medical Oncology Certificate and focuses on breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. He works at a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Founder of the Turkish Oncology Group (TOG).
• A founding member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.
• Served as a visiting lecturer at Royal Free and University College Hospital in London.
• Treats complex hematological conditions including lymphomas and myeloma.

Associate Professor Yusuf Acikgoz recently completed a prestigious medical oncology fellowship at Ohio State University, bringing global clinical trial experience to Lokman Hekim University.

• Performed 900+ oncology treatments with a focus on targeted medical therapies
• Served as an investigator for global Phase III clinical trials for breast cancer drugs
• Holds international certification in immuno-oncology from the Central European Cooperative Oncology Group
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Dr Saban Sec is a leading Turkish medical oncologist who serves as the Specialist Representative for the Turkish Medical Oncology Association. He specialises in tailored drug therapies for complex and high-risk breast malignancies.

• Expert in managing high-risk breast cancer involving BRCA genetic mutations
• Uses metabolic tumour volume to predict how patients respond to chemotherapy before treatment begins
• Researches how diabetes and glucose levels impact the success of preoperative chemotherapy
• Trained at major Turkish institutions including Haseki and Prof Dr Cemil Tascioglu City Hospital
• Published researcher on using HER2-targeted therapies and systemic treatments for advanced cases

Professor Turkan Ozturk Topcu is a specialist medical oncologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals with international training from North America's top cancer institutes.

• Completed a fellowship at the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center Breast Cancer Clinic in Canada
• Conducted clinical observations at the prestigious MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA
• Specialises in medical oncology including systemic treatments like chemotherapy and targeted therapy
• Formerly a specialist at Istanbul Göztepe Education and Research Hospital
• Expertise covers the management of both early and advanced-stage breast malignancies

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.

Professor Didem Tastekin is a senior medical oncologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals with over a decade of specialised hospital practice in breast cancer care.

• Holds a professorship at the prestigious Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Completed formal sub-specialist training in medical oncology for complex drug treatments
• Focuses on cancer vaccines and targeted therapies for breast tumours
• Expert in managing rare and difficult-to-treat cancer subtypes
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Professor Bunyamin Kaplan treats breast cancer at Medipol Mega University Hospital – one of Turkey's largest and most technologically advanced medical centres.

• Specialises in radiation oncology for both early and invasive breast cancer cases
• Served as a Professor at Dicle University Medicine Faculty in the Radiation Oncology Department
• Published research on radiotherapy outcomes and modern treatment protocols
• Member of the Turkish Society of Radiation Oncology

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli has managed over 1,100 oncology procedures and leads the medical oncology team at Istinye University Liv Hospital.

• Specialises in systemic therapies for breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Earned the title of Associate Professor at a major Turkish medical faculty
• Previously served as an oncology specialist at Ankara Oncology Clinic
• Held senior physician roles at Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital

Dr Murat Atay is a highly focused breast surgeon who trained in sentinel node techniques at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas – the top-ranked cancer hospital in the US.

• Specialises in lymphatic mapping and sentinel node biopsy to identify cancer spread with minimal tissue removal
• Focuses on breast-conserving surgery and thyroid procedures at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Trained at Lille University Hospital in France, bringing European clinical standards to his practice
• Expert in minimally invasive methods for managing breast cysts and monitoring oncological cases

Professor Cemil Bilir is a leading medical oncologist specialising in targeted cancer therapies, having refined his expertise at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic and Northeastern University in the US.

• Focuses on pharmaceutical biotechnology and nanomedicine to deliver precise cancer treatments
• Awarded full Professorship at Sakarya University Faculty of Medicine for his academic leadership
• Holds professional memberships with both the American (ASCO) and European (ESMO) Societies for Medical Oncology
• Expert in medical oncology residency training, formerly teaching at several top Turkish medical universities

Associate Professor Hasan Mutlu is a medical oncology specialist at Medical Park Antalya who focuses on targeted cancer therapies and next-generation genetic research.

• Specialises in immunotherapy, using the body's immune system to recognise and destroy cancer cells
• Expert in targeted therapy, which uses drugs to attack specific proteins that fuel tumour growth
• Trained at Akdeniz University, one of Turkey's premier institutions for internal medicine and oncology
• Provides complementary medicine options alongside clinical treatments for better patient wellbeing
• Experienced in managing chemotherapy protocols for various stages of the disease

Associate Professor Ercan Ozden is a medical oncology specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital focusing on systemic therapies for breast cancer.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa faculty – a top-tier medical school in Turkey
• Specialises in medical oncology and internal medicine for integrated patient care
• Manages chemotherapy and targeted drug protocols for various cancer stages
• Completed subspecialty training at Kocaeli University focusing on modern oncological treatments

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is a highly regarded medical oncologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital who is ESMO Board Certified – an international gold standard for oncology expertise.

• Specialises in HER2-positive and BRCA-mutant breast cancer cases
• Lead researcher in clinical trials evaluating immunotherapy and targeted drug efficacy
• Recognised for managing drug-related toxicities and hypersensitivity reactions in oncology
• Expert in treating metastatic cases resistant to conventional therapies
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)

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. 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 Gul Alco is a leading radiation oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, specialising in targeted radiotherapy for breast cancer cases.

• Holds a professorship at Demiroglu Bilim University, training future specialists in radiation oncology
• Uses radiotherapy to treat tumours while protecting healthy surrounding heart and lung tissue
• Completed specialised residency training at the Kadir Has University School of Medicine
• Expert in managing multidisciplinary care for cancer cases within a hospital university setting

Professor Muzaffer Al leads the surgical team at Büyük Anadolu Hospital – he is a specialist in general surgery with training in oncological cancer surgery.

• Trained in oncological cancer surgery at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Uses laparoscopic surgery – a minimally invasive technique that uses small incisions for quicker recovery
• Specialises in managing complex abdominal and breast-related cancer cases
• Completed specialised training in laparoscopic surgical techniques at Çapa Faculty of Medicine