Breast cancer Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

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.

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 Cagatay Arslan is a senior medical oncologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who specialises in treating breast cancer and complex internal medicine cases.

• Trained at Hacettepe University Oncology Hospital – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical institutions
• Holds full membership with the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Manages therapy for broad cancer types including breast and gastrointestinal tumours
• Specialises in medical oncology to provide chemotherapy and targeted drug therapies

Dr Volkan Kinas is a surgical oncology specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on the removal of tumours with high precision.

• Specialises in oncological surgery for both early and advanced breast cancer stages
• Performs breast-conserving surgery to remove tumours while sparing healthy tissue
• Expert in thyroid and medical oncology, managing complex cancer cases
• Focuses on surgical techniques designed to reduce recovery times for patients

Associate Professor Serap Kaya provides senior-level oversight for breast cancer care at Emsey Hospital, personally supervising chemotherapy protocols to ensure clinical accuracy.

• Holds a subspecialty qualification in medical oncology from Kocaeli University
• Manages complex drug therapies and systemic treatments for breast cancer
• Serves as a lead medical oncologist at a major JCI-accredited surgical centre
• Completed specialist oncology training at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar training hospital

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

Dr Elnur Sahibov is a specialist medical doctor at Emsey Hospital who focuses on radiation oncology for managing breast cancer cases.

• Trained at Marmara University – a top-tier Turkish medical institution
• Specialises in radiotherapy, using targeted radiation to destroy cancer cells
• Manages patient care under the supervision of a senior Professor
• Works within a multidisciplinary team to coordinate radiation treatment plans
• Offers care tailored to individual patient needs and cancer stages

Professor Senem Karabulut is a leading medical oncologist at Biruni University Hospital who holds a PhD in molecular oncology – giving her deep expertise in the genetic mapping of tumours.

• Specialises in targeted therapies and immunotherapies that use the body's immune system to attack cancer cells
• Qualified by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) for international excellence in cancer care
• Former full member of the Forensic Medicine 3rd Specialisation Board in medical oncology
• Trained at Istanbul University’s Oncology Institute, one of the region's top cancer research centres

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. 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.

Prof. Dr. Gül Alço is a radiation oncologist with about 27 years of experience. She treats breast, lung, prostate, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, central nervous system, head and neck, soft tissue, and bone cancers with radiotherapy.

Her expertise includes adaptive radiotherapy and radiosurgery. She uses advanced radiation techniques to provide personalized, evidence-based care in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered setting.

Prof. Dr. Abdullah Sakin is a professor of medical oncology. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecologic, head and neck cancers, and melanoma.

He delivers personalized, evidence-based care. His treatments include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, and precision oncology. He has authored more than 200 scientific publications and takes part in international clinical research. This work advances patient-centered cancer care.