Colon cancer Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

Dr Volkan Kinas is a surgical specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with a clear focus on gastrointestinal cancer surgery.

• Treats colon cancer using oncological surgery principles to improve long-term outcomes
• Specialises in surgical management of the digestive tract, including gastric and pancreatic cases
• Focuses on precision removal of tumours while preserving healthy tissue function
• Practices at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, a multi-specialist centre with international patient experience

Professor Gul Alco is a leading radiation oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, specialising in high-precision radiotherapy for gastrointestinal malignancies.

• Holds a professorship at Istanbul Medipol University, a top-tier medical training institution
• Uses stereotactic radiation to target tumours with millimetre precision while protecting healthy bowel tissue
• Focuses on multidisciplinary care for colorectal cases to improve patient survival rates
• Active member of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology
• Published clinical research on modern radiotherapy techniques for pelvic tumours

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is an ESMO-certified medical oncologist specialising in complex gastrointestinal cancers at Medipol Bahcelievler University Hospital.

• Specialises in colorectal cancer management and systemic chemotherapy protocols
• Served as a sub-investigator for the global AMGEN RECITE trial focusing on colorectal cancer
• Holds European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Board Certification
• Expert in PRRT therapy – a targeted radiation treatment used for neuroendocrine tumours
• Research contributor to the Turkish Oncology Group on third-line metastatic colorectal 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.

Professor Mustafa Ondzhel is an internationally recognised oncosurgeon who spent five years at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic in the USA specialising in proctology.

• Holds European Commission qualification in coloproctology for bowel and rectal cancers
• Performed approximately 1,100 surgical procedures focusing on the colon and rectum
• Expert in laparoscopic resection – removal of tumours through small incisions for faster recovery
• International Fellow of the American Society of Colorectal Surgeons
• Awarded 'Scientist of the Year' in Turkey for his clinical research and achievements

Professor Elnur Sahibov is a dedicated radiation oncologist at Emsey Hospital who trained at the prestigious Marmara University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialises in precise radiation therapy for gastrointestinal malignancies including colon cancer
• Completed intensive specialist training in radiation oncology at Marmara University
• Focuses on targeted radiation to destroy cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Member of the radiation oncology team at JCI-accredited Emsey Hospital

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 Turkan Ozturk Topcu is an expert medical oncologist at Biruni University Hospital with international training from the prestigious MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA.

• Treats colon and rectal cancers using evidence-based medical oncology protocols
• Completed specialist medical oncology training at Karadeniz Technical University
• Member of the American Society of Medical Oncology (ASCO)
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Participated in clinical programmes at the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center in Canada

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.

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. 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.

Professor Ersin Ozturk is a surgical oncology specialist who completed a prestigious research fellowship in colorectal surgery at the Cleveland Clinic.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery using small incisions for faster recovery and less scarring
• Focuses on gastrointestinal surgery for bowel and rectal malignancies
• Holds a PhD in physiology, providing deep insight into organ function and recovery
• Serves as Professor of Medicine at Medicana Bursa Hospital
• Expert in proctology and surgical oncology for complex bowel cases