Kidney cancer Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Dr Saban Sec serves as a national representative for the Turkish Medical Oncology Association, where he leads efforts in managing complex urogenital cancers.

• Specialises in urogenital cancers, including malignant tumours of the kidney and bladder
• Uses targeted systemic therapies to manage both localized and metastatic kidney cancer cases
• Trained at Istanbul University Prof Dr Cemil Tascioglu City Hospital, a major centre for oncology research
• Contributes to international oncology research focusing on prognostic factors and patient survival rates

Associate Professor Yusuf Acikgoz brings high-level expertise from The Ohio State University to his role leading medical oncology at Lokman Hekim University.

• Specialises in systemic therapies for kidney cancer including immunotherapy and targeted drug regimes
• Served as an investigator on major Phase III global clinical trials for new cancer treatments
• Completed specialised immuno-oncology training with the Central European Cooperative Oncology Group in Vienna
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology since 2022
• Recognised for clinical research involving human subjects protection and laboratory animal research standards

The doctor is an oncologist specializing in the treatment of breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. Currently, the doctor practices at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

With a career spanning multiple esteemed institutions, the doctor has served as an Internal Medicine Specialist at Malatya State Hospital, a physician at Ankara Oncology Clinic, and a member of the Oncology Department at Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital.

The doctor graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Selcuk University and achieved the title of Associate Professor in 2016.

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. 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 Nail Paksoy is a European-certified medical oncologist specialising in advanced kidney cancer treatments and immunotherapy at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

• ESMO Board Certified in Medical Oncology – recognised for meeting high European standards in cancer care
• Expert in metastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC) – handles complex cases with spread to the brain or other organs
• Focuses on immunotherapy protocols including Atezolizumab for improved outcomes in urological cancers
• Sub-investigator for international clinical trials with major pharmaceutical companies like Roche and Pfizer
• Extensively published in uro-oncology with specific research on drug resistance in kidney cancer

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 medical oncology at Medical Park Antalya, focusing on systemic treatments for organ-based malignancies. He specialises in matching patients with targeted therapies and immunotherapy based on modern genetic mapping.

• Uses targeted cancer therapies to attack specific cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Applies immunotherapy to help the immune system identify and destroy tumours
• Specialises in next-generation genetic research for personalised treatment selection
• Trained as an Associate Professor at Akdeniz University's Department of Medical Oncology
• Integrates complementary medicine to support wellbeing during clinical cancer treatment

Professor Alemdar is a medical oncology specialist at the Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex with deep roots in academic medicine.

• Trained at Akdeniz University across internal medicine and medical oncology subspecialties
• Managed complex oncology cases at Antalya Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on systemic treatments for kidney cancer including immunotherapy and targeted drug protocols
• Experienced in multi-disciplinary care settings at major Turkish university hospitals

Dr. Ercan Ozden is a medical oncologist and internal medicine specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik. He provides treatment for a wide range of cancers, including breast, lung, and colon cancer. Dr. Ozden trained at Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine. He later completed a medical oncology subspecialty at Kocaeli University.

• Specializes in immunotherapy, target therapy, and chemotherapy for complex cases.
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited hospital in Istanbul.
• Performs staging and biopsies for liver, lung, and pancreatic tumors.
• Provides targeted immunotherapy using medications like Keytruda.

Professor Serkan Deveci is a senior urologist at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital, specialising in the surgical management of urological cancers and complex retroperitoneal procedures.

• Performs retroperitoneal lymph node dissection to remove affected lymph nodes in advanced cancer cases
• Expert in radical prostatectomy and managing functional outcomes after major urological surgery
• Published extensive research on surgical recovery and sexual health preservation with the American Urology Association
• Holds a Professor title from Acıbadem University, reflecting his status as a leading surgical educator

Dr. Tuncay Tas is a urological surgeon at Safe Urology Clinic in Istanbul. He is one of the first five doctors globally to publish results on P-Shot applications. Dr. Tas specializes in urological oncology and male sexual health. He completed his fellowship at Heidelberg University in Germany. His practice focuses on regenerative medicine and robotic surgery for cancer.

• Developed a surgical technique for penile enhancement with a UK-based certification.
• Introduced combined PRP and stem cell penile injections to Turkey.
• Performs robotic prostatectomies and kidney-sparing surgeries.
• Member of the International Society for Stem Cells Applications.

Dr. Orhan Tanriverdi is a urologist and surgical oncologist at Liv Hospital Ulus. He specializes in robot-assisted urologic surgery and uro-oncology. Dr. Tanriverdi treats prostate, bladder, kidney, and testicular cancers. He performs complex procedures including prostatectomy and nephrectomy. His practice is based at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

• Expertise in percutaneous kidney surgery and endourology.
• Authored over 50 national and international scientific publications.
• Member of the European Association of Urology and American Urological Association.
• Specialized in minimally invasive thyroid and laparoscopic surgery.

Professor Elnur Sahibov is a radiation oncology specialist at the JCI-accredited Emsey Hospital, focusing on targeted cancer treatments.

• Trained at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in radiation oncology
• Specialises in precise radiation therapy to target tumours while sparing healthy kidney tissue
• Experienced in treating both primary and advanced cases of kidney cancer
• Works within a multidisciplinary team to coordinate surgical and radiation care

Associate Professor Turkan Ozturk Topcu is a medical oncologist at Biruni University Hospital with international training from the world-leading MD Anderson Cancer Centre.

• Completed specialist medical oncology residencies at major university research hospitals
• Holds active memberships in the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Practises at Biruni University Hospital – a key centre for academic medical research
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Uses targeted drug protocols to manage various stages of kidney cancer

Dr. Emrah Eraslan is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. He specializes in the treatment of breast, prostate, and lung cancers. Dr. Eraslan has contributed extensively to oncology research through various scientific publications. He currently treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility in Ankara.

• Expertise in managing colorectal, stomach, and ovarian cancers.
• Performs chemotherapy and radiotherapy for complex oncological cases.
• Served as Chief Physician at Dr. Nafiz Körez Sincan State Hospital.
• Works at a clinic that treats over 350,000 patients every year.