Esophageal cancer Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Professor Sadi Kerem Okutur has performed over 1,100 oncology treatments and holds the prestigious Oncology Research Award from the Turkish Medical Oncology Association.

• Specialises in medical oncology at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Authored 10 book chapters regarding cancer treatment protocols
• Focuses on immuno-oncology – using the immune system to fight tumours
• Previously worked at Florence Nightingale and Acibadem hospital groups

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.

Professor Ozcan Yildiz is a senior medical oncologist at Medipol Mega University Hospital with a decade of documented research into complex gastrointestinal tumours.

• Specialises in medical oncology for tumours of the digestive tract and oesophagus
• Expertise in managing gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumours involving the oesophagus and stomach
• Published extensive research in international medical journals on tumour pathogenesis and systemic treatments
• Focuses on multidisciplinary care protocols to manage metastatic and rare neuroendocrine cases

Dr Saban Sec is a gastrointestinal specialist and the Specialist Physicians Representative for the Turkish Medical Oncology Association.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal cancers, focusing on oesophageal and stomach malignancies
• Published research on HER2-positive gastric tumours and innovative chemotherapy protocols
• Expert in managing neuroendocrine tumours originating in the digestive tract
• Uses Glasgow Prognostic Scores to personalise survival strategies for oncology patients
• Active member of the Istanbul Medical Chamber and national oncology associations

Professor Mehmet Zeki Gunluoglu serves as a senior specialist in thoracic surgery at the JCI-accredited Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Specialises in surgical treatment for tumours within the chest and oesophagus
• Focuses on complex thoracic oncology cases requiring surgical intervention
• Practices at a major university hospital known for multidisciplinary cancer care
• Utilises surgical techniques to address malignancies of the mid and lower chest

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli is a specialist medical oncologist at Istinye University Liv Hospital, focusing on tumours of the gastrointestinal system.

• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016 for his expertise in oncology
• Specialises in gastrointestinal cancers, providing targeted medical management for the digestive tract
• Gained extensive clinical experience at the specialised Ankara Oncology Clinic
• Previously served in the oncology department at Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital

Professor Gokhan Haciibrahimoglu is a leading thoracic surgeon at Medical Park Goztepe, specialising in complex surgical oncology for chest and oesophageal tumours.

• Completed a prestigious fellowship in thoracic and vascular surgery at the University of Paris-Sud
• Expert in VATS, using keyhole surgery for faster recovery and less post-operative pain
• Member of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
• Contributed to over 40 international research papers and scientific presentations on thoracic oncology
• Specialises in tracheal and mediastinal surgery for complex cancer cases

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.

Associate Professor Hasan Mutlu leads the medical oncology department at Medical Park Antalya, focusing on targeted therapies for gastrointestinal malignancies.

• Specialises in targeted cancer therapies that attack specific cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Uses immunotherapy to boost the immune system's natural ability to fight tumours
• Provides next-generation genetic research to identify the most effective medication for each case
• Completed research at Akdeniz University – a top-tier Turkish medical institution
• Expert in managing complex chemotherapy protocols and complementary medicine

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is an ESMO board-certified medical oncologist specialising in drug-based therapies for gastrointestinal cancers at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

• Specialises in the FLOT chemotherapy regimen – an effective drug combination used before and after surgery
• Board-certified by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) in Paris
• Served as a researcher for international clinical trials with major global pharmaceutical companies
• Expert in managing chemotherapy side effects and immune-related reactions

Professor Gul Alco is a leading radiation oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, specialising in precisely targeted radiation therapies for complex tumours.

• Holds the rank of Professor at Istanbul Medipol University's radiation oncology department
• Uses focused radiation to shrink tumours before surgery or treat unresectable cases
• Specialises in techniques that protect surrounding healthy tissue and organs
• Brings senior academic expertise to the multidisciplinary cancer care team

Professor Muzaffer Al holds prestigious certifications from Istanbul University in laparoscopic cancer surgery. He uses minimally invasive techniques at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals to treat complex tumours.

• Completed specialist oncology surgery training at the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Uses laparoscopic surgery – small incisions that mean less blood loss and faster recovery
• Specialises in laparoscopic antireflux procedures to manage chronic irritation in the oesophagus
• Trained at Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine in laparoscopic techniques

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.

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. 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.

Associate Professor Alemdar is a dual-specialist in internal medicine and medical oncology at the Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Specialises in medical oncology for tumours of the digestive tract and oesophagus
• Completed specialist registrar training at Akdeniz University Hospital
• Manages systemic treatments including immunotherapy and targeted drug therapies
• Experienced in treating patients at major Turkish tertiary research hospitals

Professor Ozden is a medical oncology specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik who trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialises in medical oncology at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine – a major Turkish regional teaching hospital
• Manages complex medication regimes for patients with advanced-stage tumours
• Uses evidence-based protocols to coordinate chemotherapy and targeted treatments
• Holds a subspecialty qualification specifically in medical oncology for cancer care

Specializations

Cancer Surgery

Pancreatic Surgery

Bile Duct Surgery

Bariatric Metabolic Surgery

Oncological Surgery

Breast Surgery

Gastric cancer

Colon cancer

Thyroid Cancer

Obesity Surgery

Diabetes Surgeries

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.