Breast Cancer Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Professor Sezer Saglam is a leading medical oncologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with a record of over 1,100 successful treatments.

• Specialises in HER2-positive breast cancer cases with peer-reviewed research in biological markers
• Holds the title of Professor of Medical Oncology at Istanbul University
• Maintains active membership in the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Fellowship-trained in medical oncology at the prestigious Istanbul Medical Faculty
• Recognised for research excellence with an International Best Researcher Award nomination

The doctor has been a general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center since 2006, specializing in pancreatic cancer. He completed his medical education at Fırat University Medical Faculty and further specialized in general surgery at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar KEAH in Istanbul in 2003. With experience in various health centers and hospitals, he has also served as an assistant professor and assistant coordinator at Maltepe University Medical School. The doctor has participated in advanced courses, including the Cytoreductive Surgery & Hipec Course and the da Vinci Robotic Surgery Training Program.

Professor Sadi Kerem Okutur is an award-winning oncologist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, recognised for his research by the Turkish Medical Oncology Association.

• Specialises in medical oncology at a JCI-accredited hospital centre
• Regulated member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Focuses on immuno-oncology, using the immune system to fight cancer
• Contributed to over 10 textbooks on oncology and chemotherapy protocols
• Active member of the Turkish Association for Cancer Research and Control

Dr. Mehmet Doğu Canoğlu is a radiation oncologist. He graduated from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his residency in radiation oncology at Kocaeli University from 2006 to 2012.

He completed his compulsory service at Diyarbakır Training and Research Hospital. He then worked at Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital and at Medipol Mega University Hospital from 2015 to 2017. Since 2017, he has been a radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center.

The doctor graduated from Ankara University Medical School and completed residency training in internal medicine at Ankara GATA Medical School. Specializing in medical oncology and hematology, the doctor completed a clinical fellowship in the USA. A pioneer in Turkey, the doctor was part of the team that performed the first bone marrow transplantation in the country. The doctor has served as a visiting lecturer at prestigious institutions in London and Switzerland. Holding the European Medical Oncology Certificate, the doctor is a founding member of both The Turkish Society of Medical Oncology and the Turkish Oncology Group. The clinical focus includes breast, gastrointestinal, lung cancers, lymphomas, and myeloma.

Dr Murat Atay is a highly focused breast surgeon who trained in sentinel node techniques at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas – the top-ranked cancer hospital in the US.

• Specialises in lymphatic mapping and sentinel node biopsy to identify cancer spread with minimal tissue removal
• Focuses on breast-conserving surgery and thyroid procedures at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Trained at Lille University Hospital in France, bringing European clinical standards to his practice
• Expert in minimally invasive methods for managing breast cysts and monitoring oncological cases

Dr Saban Sec is a leading Turkish medical oncologist who serves as the Specialist Representative for the Turkish Medical Oncology Association. He specialises in tailored drug therapies for complex and high-risk breast malignancies.

• Expert in managing high-risk breast cancer involving BRCA genetic mutations
• Uses metabolic tumour volume to predict how patients respond to chemotherapy before treatment begins
• Researches how diabetes and glucose levels impact the success of preoperative chemotherapy
• Trained at major Turkish institutions including Haseki and Prof Dr Cemil Tascioglu City Hospital
• Published researcher on using HER2-targeted therapies and systemic treatments for advanced cases

Professor Turkan Ozturk Topcu is a specialist medical oncologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals with international training from North America's top cancer institutes.

• Completed a fellowship at the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center Breast Cancer Clinic in Canada
• Conducted clinical observations at the prestigious MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA
• Specialises in medical oncology including systemic treatments like chemotherapy and targeted therapy
• Formerly a specialist at Istanbul Göztepe Education and Research Hospital
• Expertise covers the management of both early and advanced-stage breast malignancies

Professor Bunyamin Kaplan treats breast cancer at Medipol Mega University Hospital – one of Turkey's largest and most technologically advanced medical centres.

• Specialises in radiation oncology for both early and invasive breast cancer cases
• Served as a Professor at Dicle University Medicine Faculty in the Radiation Oncology Department
• Published research on radiotherapy outcomes and modern treatment protocols
• Member of the Turkish Society of Radiation Oncology

Professor Didem Tastekin is a senior medical oncologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals with over a decade of specialised hospital practice in breast cancer care.

• Holds a professorship at the prestigious Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Completed formal sub-specialist training in medical oncology for complex drug treatments
• Focuses on cancer vaccines and targeted therapies for breast tumours
• Expert in managing rare and difficult-to-treat cancer subtypes
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Associate Professor Yusuf Acikgoz recently completed a prestigious medical oncology fellowship at Ohio State University, bringing global clinical trial experience to Lokman Hekim University.

• Performed 900+ oncology treatments with a focus on targeted medical therapies
• Served as an investigator for global Phase III clinical trials for breast cancer drugs
• Holds international certification in immuno-oncology from the Central European Cooperative Oncology Group
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli has managed over 1,100 oncology procedures and leads the medical oncology team at Istinye University Liv Hospital.

• Specialises in systemic therapies for breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Earned the title of Associate Professor at a major Turkish medical faculty
• Previously served as an oncology specialist at Ankara Oncology Clinic
• Held senior physician roles at Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital

Professor Cemil Bilir is a leading medical oncologist specialising in targeted cancer therapies, having refined his expertise at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic and Northeastern University in the US.

• Focuses on pharmaceutical biotechnology and nanomedicine to deliver precise cancer treatments
• Awarded full Professorship at Sakarya University Faculty of Medicine for his academic leadership
• Holds professional memberships with both the American (ASCO) and European (ESMO) Societies for Medical Oncology
• Expert in medical oncology residency training, formerly teaching at several top Turkish medical universities

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is a highly regarded medical oncologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital who is ESMO Board Certified – an international gold standard for oncology expertise.

• Specialises in HER2-positive and BRCA-mutant breast cancer cases
• Lead researcher in clinical trials evaluating immunotherapy and targeted drug efficacy
• Recognised for managing drug-related toxicities and hypersensitivity reactions in oncology
• Expert in treating metastatic cases resistant to conventional therapies
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)

Professor Muzaffer Al leads the surgical team at Büyük Anadolu Hospital – he is a specialist in general surgery with training in oncological cancer surgery.

• Trained in oncological cancer surgery at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Uses laparoscopic surgery – a minimally invasive technique that uses small incisions for quicker recovery
• Specialises in managing complex abdominal and breast-related cancer cases
• Completed specialised training in laparoscopic surgical techniques at Çapa Faculty of Medicine

Associate Professor Tarik Salman brings high-level expertise from the Moffitt Cancer Center in the USA to his medical oncology practice at Medicalpoint International.

• Specialises in comprehensive genomic profiling to create individualised breast cancer treatment plans
• Uses targeted therapies and immunotherapy to attack cancer cells with precision
• Expert in cancer vaccines and clinical research for breast oncology cases
• Completed an observership at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York
• Member of both the European and American Societies of Medical Oncology

Professor Gul Alco is a leading radiation oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, specialising in targeted radiotherapy for breast cancer cases.

• Holds a professorship at Demiroglu Bilim University, training future specialists in radiation oncology
• Uses radiotherapy to treat tumours while protecting healthy surrounding heart and lung tissue
• Completed specialised residency training at the Kadir Has University School of Medicine
• Expert in managing multidisciplinary care for cancer cases within a hospital university setting

Associate Professor Ercan Ozden is a medical oncology specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital focusing on systemic therapies for breast cancer.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa faculty – a top-tier medical school in Turkey
• Specialises in medical oncology and internal medicine for integrated patient care
• Manages chemotherapy and targeted drug protocols for various cancer stages
• Completed subspecialty training at Kocaeli University focusing on modern oncological treatments

Professor Seyda Gunduz leads the medical oncology team at Istinye University Hospital Bahcesehir, specialising in the expert evaluation of breast masses.

• Holds a senior academic position as Professor of Medical Oncology
• Focuses on diagnosing and treating various stages of breast cancer
• Works within the JCI-accredited Istinye University Hospital system
• Practices at a major university research and training centre