Melanoma Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is an ESMO-certified medical oncologist specialising in immunotherapy and targeted systemic treatments for solid tumours. He currently leads oncology cases at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

• Holds European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Board Certification
• Fellowship-trained in both Medical Oncology and Allergy-Immunology
• Expert in Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT) for metastatic tumours
• Highly active in international clinical trials for immunotherapy and targeted agents
• Sub-specialised in managing complex medication hypersensitivity and desensitisation

Education

Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine (1991)

KTÜ Faculty of Medicine Farabi Hospital (Specialization.1998)

Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine (Laparoscopic Surgery Training, 2002)

Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine (Laparoscopic Antireflux Surgery Training, 2006)

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (General Surgery Clinic Advance Laparoscopic Surgery, Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery, Morbid Obesity and Oncological Cancer Surgery Training, 2010i)

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. 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. 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.

Professor Alemdar is a specialist medical oncologist at Medical Park Antalya with deep clinical roots in one of Turkey's premier university hospitals.

• Specialises in medical oncology at Akdeniz University – a high-volume centre for skin cancer care
• Former oncologist at Antalya Training and Research Hospital – manages complex oncology cases
• Triple-trained at Akdeniz University across internal medicine and medical oncology focus areas
• Focuses on systemic therapies for melanoma including immunotherapy and targeted drug treatments

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

Dr. Erkan Karatas is an ENT and maxillofacial surgeon at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in skull base surgery and cochlear implant placement. Dr. Karatas has contributed to over 100 medical articles. He completed specialized training at prestigious centers in the US, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.

• Member of 11 professional associations, including the American Academy of Otolaryngology.
• Expert in complex surgeries for thyroid, tongue, and larynx cancers.
• Performs specialized procedures like stapedectomy, tympanoplasty, and orthognathic surgery.
• Works at an AACI-accredited hospital that treats 565,000 patients annually.

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.

Dr Elnur Sahibov is a radiation oncology specialist at Emsey Hospital who manages melanoma cases using targeted radiotherapy protocols.

• Trained at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine – a leading Turkish institution for oncology training
• Focuses on radiation therapy – uses high-energy beams to destroy cancer cells and shrink tumours
• Developed expertise through a four-year intensive residency programme in clinical radiation oncology
• Practises at the JCI-accredited Emsey Hospital alongside a multidisciplinary team

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

• Completed clinical observerships at the Moffitt Cancer Center and Canada's Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center
• Specialises in treating skin cancers and complex tumours across multiple body systems
• Maintains active membership with the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Focuses on evidence-based protocols developed through her residencies and global clinical stays
• Expert in coordinating systemic therapies for patients with gastrointestinal and skeletal tumours

Associate Professor Emrah Eraslan is a medical oncology specialist at Koru Ankara Hospital with a strong background in managing complex cancer cases.

• Trained at the Ankara Oncology Education and Research Centre – one of Turkey's leading specialist cancer hospitals
• Oversees systemic treatments including immunotherapy and targeted therapy for cutaneous tumours
• Internal medicine specialist with expertise in managing treatment-related side effects
• Published multiple research papers on clinical oncology and patient outcomes
• Expertise in multidisciplinary care for cancer of the skin, lung, and digestive system

Dr. Ismail Ozdemir is an ENT and head and neck surgeon at Ento Surgical Medical Center. He has trained over 40 ear, nose, and throat specialists in clinical and theoretical practice. Dr. Ozdemir specializes in pediatric ENT care and microsurgery for ear diseases. He treats complex conditions like larynx and tongue cancers.

• Completed endoscopic sinus surgery training at Köln University and Brussels Free University.
• Performs rhinoplasty and endoscopic procedures for sinus and nasal illnesses.
• Served as the head of the ENT department at Namik Kemal University.
• Works at a center with high success rates in cochlear implants and rhinoplasty.

Dr. Ugur Ekici is an Associate Professor of Surgery at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital. He specializes in metabolic surgery and laparoscopic cancer treatment. Dr. Ekici treats complex oncological conditions, including esophageal, pancreatic, and liver cancers. He works at a JCI-accredited facility, a top gold standard for patient safety.

• Primary expertise in obesity surgery and thyroid and parathyroid procedures.
• Author of multiple research articles published in international refereed journals.
• Treats gastrointestinal diseases, including colon, rectal, and stomach cancers.
• Specialist training completed at the highly regarded Şişli Etfal Hospital.

Professor Kayihan Engin is a distinguished radiation oncologist who completed a post-doctoral fellowship in thermoradiotherapy at Thomas Jefferson University in the United States.

• Serves as the Director of Oncological Sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital
• Specialises in using heat-based treatments alongside radiation to improve tumour control
• Former Chairman of Radiation Oncology at Uludağ University Medical College
• Holds a research scholarship from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in America
• Expert in managing complex skin malignancies and advanced-stage tumours