Breast cancer Doctors in Turkey — Page 4

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

Dr. Ergin Er is a plastic surgeon at Istanbul Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Center. He has performed over 10,000 aesthetic procedures throughout his career. Dr. Er is a multiple 1st prize winner from the Turkish Society of Plastic Surgeons. He specializes in various facial and body procedures using the latest clinical methods.

• Expert in rhinoplasty, tummy tucks, and Vaser liposuction.
• Completed fellowship training at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas.
• Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS).
• Holds membership in the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS).

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)

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

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 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

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. Ali Aydın Yavuz is a radiation oncology professor. He graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1989. He completed his specialty training in radiation oncology in 1996. He led the Department of Radiation Oncology at Karadeniz Technical University from 1997 to 2006. He served as an associate professor at Karadeniz Technical University and Başkent University from 2004 to 2009. He was Head of Radiation Oncology at Başkent University. He also served as Chief Physician of Başkent University Adana Kışla Campus for three years. He became a professor at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine in 2009 and remained on the faculty until 2018.

Internationally, he delivered Turkey’s first oral presentations at ASCO in 1999 and at ASTRO in 2000. In 2008 he gained experience at MD Anderson Cancer Center. He has authored many international publications. He now practices at Koru Ankara Hospital. His clinical focus includes lung, head and neck, brain, breast, gastrointestinal, urologic, gynecologic, skin, and soft tissue tumors.