Gallbladder cancer Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Associate Professor Yusuf Acikgoz brings high-level expertise to gallbladder cancer care, having recently completed a medical oncology residency at the Ohio State University.

• Specialises in medical oncology at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital
• Investigator in Phase III clinical trials for immunotherapy outcomes
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Hold certifications in Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection
• Completed specialized immuno-oncology training through the Central European Cooperative Oncology Group

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli is a specialist oncologist at Istinye University Liv Hospital with a focused practice in gastrointestinal cancers.

• Treats complex gallbladder and biliary tract malignancies using modern chemotherapy protocols
• Earned the title of Associate Professor in 2016 for his academic and clinical contributions
• Practised at the Ankara Oncology Clinic – one of Turkey's specialised cancer treatment centres
• Member of the medical faculty at Istinye University – training the next generation of specialists

Professor Muzaffer Al is a surgical specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with high-level training in oncological cancer surgery from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialises in laparoscopic oncological surgery for gallbladder and digestive system cancers
• Uses minimally invasive techniques to reduce pain and speed up post-operative recovery
• Completed specialist training at the prestigious KTÜ Faculty of Medicine Farabi Hospital
• Trained in laparoscopic metabolic and bariatric surgery for complex cases

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is an ESMO-certified medical oncologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital, specialising in targeted therapies and immunotherapy for gastrointestinal cancers.

• Served as a sub-investigator on major international clinical trials for targeted cancer drugs
• Expert in Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT) – a molecular treatment that delivers radiation directly to tumour cells
• Board-certified by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Published research on drug desensitisation protocols to help patients manage treatment reactions

Professor Ozden is a medical oncology specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik with a strong background in managing complex malignancies and internal medicine.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in the English medical programme
• Specialises in medical oncology, focusing on systemic treatments for hepatobiliary tumours
• Completed internal medicine residency at one of Turkey's most prestigious medical faculties
• Develops personalised chemotherapy and targeted therapy protocols for advanced-stage cases

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.

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. 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. 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.

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 Volkan Kinas is a surgical oncology specialist at Buyuk Anadolu Hospitals, where he focuses on complex abdominal cancer cases.

• Specialises in bile duct and oncological surgery for hepatobiliary malignancies
• Performs pancreatic surgery and resections for gastrointestinal cancers
• Extensive focus on surgical management of gastric and colon cancer
• Uses oncoplastic techniques for breast surgery and thyroid cancer removal

Professor Turkan Ozturk Topcu is an oncology specialist at Biruni University Hospital with international training from the prestigious MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal cancers including complex gallbladder and bile tract cases
• Gained clinical experience at North American centres like the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Fellow of the American Society of Medical Oncology (ASCO)
• Focuses on targeted medical treatments for digestive system tumours

The doctor completed specialization training in Radiation Oncology at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine from 2012 to 2016. Prior to this, the doctor completed an undergraduate degree in Medicine, taught in English, at the same institution from 2004 to 2011. The doctor has a strong foundation in medical education, beginning with high school education at Sixteen Numbered Shirvan School in Azerbaijan from 1998 to 2004.

Associate Professor Emrah Eraslan serves as a lead medical oncologist at Koru Ankara Hospital after years of training at Turkey's top oncology research centres.

• Specialises in managing complex gastrointestinal malignancies including gallbladder and stomach cancers
• Former senior consultant at the Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Education and Research Hospital
• Published extensive clinical research on targeted oncological protocols to improve patient survival rates
• Recognised as an Associate Professor for his academic contributions to medical oncology