Ovarian cancer Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

Dr. Shute Ailia DAE is an experienced Medical Oncology Specialist currently practicing at Optimed International Çorlu Hospital.

Education: Graduated from Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine (2013), completed her Internal Medicine specialization at Bezmialem Vakıf University Hospital (2018), and her Hematology and Oncology subspecialty at Başkent University Hospital (2023).

Experience: Served as an Internal Medicine Specialist at Bezmialem Vakıf University Hospital (2018–2020) and as a Medical Oncology Instructor at Başkent University Adana Dr. Turgut Noyan Practice and Research Center (2023–2024), before joining Optimed International Çorlu Hospital.

Core Expertise: Breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, gastrointestinal cancers (colon, stomach, esophagus, pancreas, liver), lymphomas, melanoma, gynecological cancers, and genitourinary cancers.

Languages: English, Turkish, and Swahili.

Dr. DAE combines his strong academic and research background with extensive clinical expertise to deliver advanced, comprehensive care to his patients.

The doctor is a highly accomplished radiologist with extensive clinical experience spanning over two decades. A graduate of Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, the doctor completed specialized training in radiology and has held positions at various prestigious imaging centers and medical institutions, including Neolife Medical Center. The doctor’s clinical expertise is supported by a robust background in diagnostic imaging, with a particular focus on neuroradiology and advanced MRI applications.

The doctor is an active member of several professional organizations, including the RSNA and the European Society of Radiology. Throughout a distinguished career, the doctor has contributed significantly to medical literature through numerous peer-reviewed publications and has received multiple awards for excellence in diagnostic imaging and case study presentations.

Dr. Zulfu Sertkaya is an associate professor and andrologist at Andro Expertise in Istanbul. He holds the FEBU title from the European Association of Urology. Dr. Sertkaya focuses on male health, sexual function, and aesthetic urological procedures. He treats patients at his clinic and performs surgeries at affiliated hospitals.

• Earned Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU) status.
• Specialize in andrology, male sexual health, and aesthetic urology.
• Performs penile implant surgery and varicocelectomy for infertility.
• Works at a clinic accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

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

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

• Specialises in medical oncology for gynaecological cases including ovarian and uterine cancers
• Previously worked at the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center Breast Cancer Clinic in Canada
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Trained at Karadeniz Technical University, a leading Turkish medical institution
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

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.

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 Elnur Sahibov is a specialist radiation oncologist at Emsey Hospital who focuses on targeted radiation therapy for complex tumours.

• Trained at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Specialises in precise radiation delivery to treat advanced-stage gynaecological cancers
• Uses external beam radiation to shrink tumours and manage symptoms effectivey
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate post-operative radiation protocols

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.

Prof. Dr. Ali Aydın Yavuz is a radiation oncology professor. He graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1989. He completed his specialty training in radiation oncology in 1996. He led the Department of Radiation Oncology at Karadeniz Technical University from 1997 to 2006. He served as an associate professor at Karadeniz Technical University and Başkent University from 2004 to 2009. He was Head of Radiation Oncology at Başkent University. He also served as Chief Physician of Başkent University Adana Kışla Campus for three years. He became a professor at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine in 2009 and remained on the faculty until 2018.

Internationally, he delivered Turkey’s first oral presentations at ASCO in 1999 and at ASTRO in 2000. In 2008 he gained experience at MD Anderson Cancer Center. He has authored many international publications. He now practices at Koru Ankara Hospital. His clinical focus includes lung, head and neck, brain, breast, gastrointestinal, urologic, gynecologic, skin, and soft tissue tumors.

Dr. Yavuz Besogul is a cardiovascular surgeon in Istanbul. He uses minimally invasive and endovascular techniques for heart and vascular diseases. Dr. Besogul performs closed-heart surgery and off-pump coronary bypass. He evaluates international patients with complex coronary disease and has published over 100 scientific articles in national and international journals.

• Performs coronary bypass through 4–5 cm incisions while the heart is beating.
• Treats mitral and aortic valve disorders using small-incision techniques.
• Manages vascular conditions including femoral-popliteal bypass and aortic aneurysms.
• Treats venous insufficiency and Buerger disease using intravascular methods.