Leiomyosarkoma Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

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 Nail Paksoy is a highly regarded medical oncologist specialising in complex sarcomas at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

• Holds European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Board Certification, a mark of top-tier professional standards
• Specialises in managing leiomyosarcoma and other soft tissue sarcomas using the latest systemic therapy protocols
• Expert in salvage therapy for pretreated metastatic sarcoma cases to improve patient outcomes
• Served as a subinvestigator in multiple international clinical trials for targeted cancer therapies
• Extensively published in medical journals on sarcoma treatments and chemotherapy desensitisation protocols

Professor Turkan Ozturk Topcu is an expert medical oncologist at Biruni University Hospital with international training from the world-leading MD Anderson Cancer Center.

• Specialises in managing sarcomas and gynaecological cancers including uterine leiomyosarcoma
• Completed a clinical residency in medical oncology at Karadeniz Technical University
• Trained at the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre in Canada specialising in complex cases
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Registered with the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) for evidence-based care

Professor Elnur Sahibov is a lead specialist at Emsey Hospital, having completed his radiation oncology training at the prestigious Marmara University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialises in precise radiation therapy for soft tissue sarcomas like leiomyosarcoma
• Trained at Marmara University – one of Turkey's top medical institutions
• Focuses on using targeted radiation to shrink tumours and prevent recurrence
• Delivers care in English, making it easier for Australian patients to communicate

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.

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.

Professor Engin is a pioneer in thermoradiotherapy who completed a prestigious post-doctoral fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University in the United States.

• Specialises in combined heat and radiation treatments for soft tissue tumours like leiomyosarcoma
• Former Coordinator of Oncological Sciences at the Johns Hopkins-affiliated Anadolu Medical Center
• Awarded a research scholarship by the American National Cancer Institute (NCI)
• Serves as the Director of Oncological Sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital
• Previously chaired the Department of Radiation Oncology at Uludağ University

Professor Ersin Ozturk is a surgical oncology specialist at Medicana Bursa Hospital with a doctorate in physiology and high-level training from the American Cleveland Clinic.

• Specialises in surgical oncology for complex soft tissue tumours and gastrointestinal cancers
• Completed a research fellowship in colorectal surgery at the Cleveland Clinic in the USA
• Holds a PhD in physiology which provides deeper insight into surgical recovery and body function
• Performs laparoscopic surgery using small incisions to reduce post-operative pain and hospital stays
• Former Associate Professor at Uludag University School of Medicine

Dr. Hakan Seckin is a neurosurgeon at Medicana Bursa Hospital in Turkey. He performs complex neuro-oncology and spinal surgery. Dr. Seckin treats brain tumors, glioblastomas, and herniated disks. He also manages cerebral artery aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations.

He works at Medicana Bursa Hospital, which has 300 beds and a staff of 100 doctors. Dr. Seckin conducts online consultations for international patients. He treats cranial conditions and spinal stenosis.

Associate Professor Ugur Ekici leads the surgical oncology efforts at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital, focusing on complex cancer resections.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery – uses small incisions for faster recovery and less post-operative pain
• Focuses on abdominal cancer surgery including soft tissue tumours like leiomyosarcoma
• Trained at Sisli Etfal Hospital – a major Turkish surgical training centre
• Contributes to global oncology research with articles in international refereed journals

Dr. Muhammed Gomec is a general surgeon at Medicana Sivas Hospital in Turkey. He performs gastrointestinal and colorectal surgeries for cancerous and non-cancerous conditions. Dr. Gomec also performs weight loss procedures, including gastric sleeve and gastric bypass surgery.

He performs abdominal interventions such as liver resection and colectomy. He treats oncological cases, including stomach, pancreatic, and colon cancers. Dr. Gomec works at a hospital that serves over 110,000 patients annually.

Dr. Alandag Celal is a clinical oncologist at Medicana Sivas Hospital in Turkey. He performs medicinal therapies for malignancies, including chemotherapy and immunotherapy. Dr. Celal treats conditions ranging from lung and breast cancer to sarcomas. He works at a hospital that treats over 113,000 patients every year.

• Expertise includes hormone therapy and chemotherapy for kidney and testicular cancers.
• Treats gastrointestinal malignancies like pancreatic, stomach, and colon cancers.
• Manages immunotherapy protocols for lung and prostate cancer.
• Treats neurological tumors, including glioblastoma and medulloblastoma.

Dr. Hamza Ugur Bozbey is a clinical oncologist at Uniqacare Clinic in Istanbul. He treats malignancies including glioblastoma, sarcoma, and stage 4 lung cancer. He manages solid tumors and hematological cancers such as leukemia and lymphoma, as well as rare conditions like chordoma and neuroendocrine tumors.

• Treats gynecologic, orthopedic, and neurological cancers.
• Uses chemotherapy and targeted therapy for stage 4 metastatic disease.
• Works at Uniqacare Clinic, which serves over 430,000 patients annually.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association.

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin is a leading medical oncologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital, where he specialises in managing complex soft tissue tumours.

• Former Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in medical oncology – uses targeted drug therapies to treat aggressive leiomyosarcoma cases
• Served as clinical education officer at Prof Dr Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital
• Specialised in internal medicine at the prestigious Haseki Training and Research Hospital