Ovarian cancer Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Professor Mustafa Özdoğan is a senior oncologist who has performed over 1,100 procedures and currently heads the Medical Oncology Department at Memorial Antalya Hospital.

• Holds specialist qualifications in both internal medicine and medical oncology
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Recognised by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Has published more than 40 research articles on cancer treatment protocols
• Leads a multidisciplinary oncology team at a major JCI-accredited hospital centre

Professor Sezer Saglam is a senior medical oncologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with high-level expertise in complex tumour management.

• Holds a professorship in medical oncology from Istanbul University
• Specialises in systemic therapies for advanced-stage gynaecological cancers
• Current member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Trained at the Istanbul University Oncology Institute

Dr. Nuri Ceydeli is a gynecologist and obstetrician at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in gynecology, obstetrics, and urogynecology. Dr. Ceydeli treats complex conditions like ovarian and cervical cancers. His clinic is affiliated with Johns Hopkins Hospital, a top-ranked US medical institution.

• Member of the AAGL, Advancing Minimally Invasive Gynecology Worldwide.
• Performs laparoscopic procedures for endometriosis and ovary removal.
• Expert in surgical techniques for hysteroscopy and hysterectomy.
• Serves at Anadolu Medical Center, a Top 10 medical tourism hospital.

Dr. Mehmet Dogu Canoglu is a radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in precise tumor targeting using MR Linac and CyberKnife technologies. Dr. Canoglu trained at Kocaeli University. He previously served at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He treats various cancers, including complex brain, prostate, and lung tumors.

• Expert in Varian TrueBeam and Trilogy radiation delivery systems.
• Performs stereotaxic radiosurgery and targeted radiotherapy for sarcomas.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.
• Treats patients at a clinic ranked among the world's top 10 for medical tourism.

Professor Sadi Kerem Okutur is an award-winning medical oncologist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital who received the Oncology Research Award from the Turkish Medical Oncology Society.

• Specialises in chemotherapy and targeted drug protocols for ovarian cancer cases
• Active member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Published over 20 research papers and 10 book chapters on oncology care
• Expert in immuno-oncology, focusing on how the immune system fights tumours
• Coordinates complex treatment plans at a leading JCI-accredited hospital in Istanbul

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 Saban Sec leads the medical oncology team at Valued Med Hub Hospitals, focusing on urogenital and rare tumours. He serves as a representative for the Turkish Medical Oncology Association, helping set national standards for patient care.

• Specialises in urogenital cancers, managing complex malignancies of the reproductive system
• Expert in rare tumour treatments, providing options for hard-to-treat cases
• Researches genetic markers and mutation profiles to tailor specific drug therapies
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and Istanbul Medical Chamber

Professor Ozcan Yildiz is a leading medical oncologist at Medipol Mega University Hospital with a deep academic background in treating complex gynaecological cancers.

• Specialises in managing dysgerminoma and gestational choriocarcinoma using targeted medical protocols
• Expert in treating metastatic neuroectodermal ovarian tumours, particularly in high-risk obstetric cases
• Focuses on managing hormonal complications and hypoadrenalism during endometrial and ovarian cancer treatment
• Published extensive research on paraneoplastic syndromes to improve patient safety during chemotherapy

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. Cemil Bilir is a professor of medical oncology at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in immunotherapy and chemotherapy for lung, breast, and prostate cancers. A former research fellow at Northeastern University in Boston, he focused on pharmaceutical biotechnology and nanomedicine. Dr. Bilir works at a JCI-accredited facility where academic physicians provide around-the-clock care.

• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and ESMO.
• Completed a specialized clinical rotation at the Cleveland Clinic in the U.S.
• Treats complex oncological cases, including stage 4 lung cancer and sarcoma.
• Current Ph.D. student in inorganic chemistry at Sakarya University.

Professor Ercan Ozden is a medical oncology specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital with deep roots in Istanbul's top medical institutions.

• Specialises in medical oncology at Kocaeli University – a leading research and teaching hospital
• Trained in internal medicine at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine
• Focuses on systemic treatments for advanced-stage ovarian cancer cases
• Expertise includes targeted therapies and chemotherapy protocols

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.

Professor Mustafa Serkan Alemdar is a medical oncology specialist at Medical Park Antalya with deep roots in university-level clinical research.

• Specialises in medical oncology for managing ovarian malignancies and complex solid tumours
• Trained at Akdeniz University – a prominent Turkish centre for medical research
• Provides systemic therapies including targeted treatments designed to attack specific cancer cells
• Focuses on evidence-based protocols to manage disease progression and improve patient outcomes
• Coordinates care within a multidisciplinary team at Medical Park's oncology department

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

• Specialises in immunotherapy and targeted cancer treatments for better outcomes
• Uses next-generation genetic research to tailor specific chemotherapy plans
• Earned his Associate Professorship at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Experienced in complementary medicine to support patients during intensive care
• Trained in medical oncology at Hacettepe University and Akdeniz University

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is a board-certified medical oncologist specialising in drug-resistant and advanced ovarian cancer cases at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

• ESMO board-certified specialist with expert knowledge in European cancer treatment protocols
• Specialises in carboplatin desensitisation – a technique that allows patients to safely continue vital chemotherapy despite allergic reactions
• Serves as a sub-investigator for international clinical trials, including the use of Olaparib for advanced ovarian cancer
• Researches hemogram parameters to better predict patient outcomes and survival in late-stage ovarian carcinoma

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 Gul Alco is a leading radiation oncologist at Medipol Hospital who specialises in precise radiotherapy for gynaecological tumours.

• Holds a professorship at Istanbul Medipol University, training the next generation of cancer specialists
• Uses intensity-modulated radiation therapy to target cancer cells while protecting surrounding healthy organs
• Member of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology and the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology
• Focuses on curative and palliative radiotherapy for advanced-stage cases

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.

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.