Breast cancer Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

Professor Seyda Gunduz leads the medical oncology team at Istinye University Hospital Bahcesehir, specialising in the expert evaluation of breast masses.

• Holds a senior academic position as Professor of Medical Oncology
• Focuses on diagnosing and treating various stages of breast cancer
• Works within the JCI-accredited Istinye University Hospital system
• Practices at a major university research and training centre

Associate Professor Baha Zengel holds a doctorate in basic oncology and performs breast-conserving surgeries at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Specialises in oncoplastic breast surgery – removes tumours while prioritising the aesthetic appearance of the breast
• Uses ROLL and SNOLL techniques to precisely locate and remove non-palpable breast lesions
• Performs sentinel lymph node biopsies to check if cancer has spread without removing unnecessary tissue
• Serves as a founding board member of the Basic Oncology Association

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. Mustafa Serkan Alemdar is a clinical oncologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in treating complex solid tumors and blood cancers. Dr. Alemdar completed his medical degree and oncology fellowship at Akdeniz University. He is an active member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.

• Treats a wide range of cancers including breast, lung, and prostate.
• Expert in hematology-oncology for conditions like leukemia, myeloma, and lymphoma.
• Performs systemic therapies such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted biological therapy.
• Works at a facility that houses specialized oncology-bone marrow units and LINAC technology.

Associate Professor Tarik Salman brings high-level expertise from the Moffitt Cancer Center in the USA to his medical oncology practice at Medicalpoint International.

• Specialises in comprehensive genomic profiling to create individualised breast cancer treatment plans
• Uses targeted therapies and immunotherapy to attack cancer cells with precision
• Expert in cancer vaccines and clinical research for breast oncology cases
• Completed an observership at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York
• Member of both the European and American Societies of Medical Oncology

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.

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.

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

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

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 Duygu Derin is a leading medical oncologist at Liv Hospital Ulus, recognised across Europe for her expertise in complex cancer care.

• Specialises in medical oncology, including tailored drug therapies for breast cancer management
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Authored over 30 scientific papers on advanced malignancy treatments
• Uses detailed biopsy and medical report reviews to design precise treatment plans
• Promoted to Associate Professor at Istanbul University, a top-tier medical faculty

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

Associate Professor Murat Ayhan is a leading medical oncologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, where he spearheads international clinical trials for breast cancer care.

• Specialises in triple-negative breast cancer, focusing on survival outcomes and targeted chemotherapy response
• Expert in hormone receptor-positive and HER2-negative cases via molecular oncology research
• Researches neoadjuvant chemotherapy, a treatment used to shrink tumours before surgical removal
• Investigates advanced drug desensitisation to help patients tolerate essential chemotherapy medications

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 Emrah Eraslan gained deep clinical experience at Turkey's leading specialist centre, the Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Education and Research Hospital.

• Treats breast cancer cases using evidence-based medical oncology protocols
• Became an Associate Professor in 2023 following a productive academic career
• Specialised in medical oncology at a dedicated national cancer institute
• Published research on systemic cancer treatments and modern therapies
• Practises at Private Koru Ankara Hospital, a high-standard private medical facility