Stomach Cancer Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

Dr Volkan Kinas is an oncological surgery specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on complex gastrointestinal malignancies. He manages stomach cancer through surgical intervention combined with metabolic considerations for patient recovery.

• Specialises in oncological surgery for gastric and colon cancer cases
• Performs pancreatic and bile duct surgery for digestive system cancers
• Integrates bariatric and metabolic surgery techniques into clinical practice
• Practices at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals – a major centre for surgical oncology

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.

Ezgi Sevic is a clinical dietitian at Medical Park Izmir Hospital, where she specialises in medical nutrition therapy for cancer patients and post-surgery recovery.

• Graduated as an honour student from Hacettepe University, a top-tier medical training institution
• Provides specialised nutrition plans for stomach cancer cases to prevent muscle loss during treatment
• Qualified in bariatric and metabolic nutrition for patients undergoing digestive system surgeries
• Trained at Hacettepe Oncology Hospital in managing clinical nutrition for complex inpatient cases
• Focuses on nutrition for chronic diseases and congenital metabolic disorders

Associate Professor Serap Kaya is a highly qualified medical oncologist at Emsey Hospital who focuses on drug-based cancer therapies.

• Completed a minor in medical oncology at Kocaeli University's Faculty of Medicine
• Coordinates targeted therapy and immunotherapy plans for gastric malignancies
• Holds the senior rank of Associate Professor – reflects her expertise and contributions to the field
• Trained at Marmara University – one of Turkey's premier medical research institutions
• Experienced in managing treatment protocols at major training and research hospitals

Associate Professor Duygu Derin has performed over 1,100 procedures and leads the medical oncology team at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Specialises in complex gastrointestinal care including stomach and hepatic tumours
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Authored 30+ scientific papers on malignancy and treatment protocols
• Qualified in internal medicine at the Taksim Training and Research Hospital

Professor Muslum Tarkan focuses on surgical treatment for advanced stomach cancer at Klinik Mavi, bringing extensive clinical history to complex gastrointestinal cases.

• Specialises in oncological gastrectomy and complex stomach resections
• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
• Member of the Turkish Bariatric Surgery Association
• Trained at the Dicle University Faculty of Medicine

Dr Elnur Sahibov is a dedicated specialist in radiation oncology at Emsey Hospital, having completed his medical training at the prestigious Marmara University.

• Specialises in radiation oncology for managing gastrointestinal tumours like stomach cancer
• Focuses on targeted radiation therapy to treat tumours while sparing healthy tissue
• Trained at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, a top-tier Turkish institution
• Fluent in English and Turkish, facilitating clear communication for international patients

Professor Turkan Ozturk Topcu is an expert medical oncologist at Biruni University Hospital with international training from the prestigious MD Anderson Cancer Centre.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal cancers including stomach and oesophageal tumours
• Completed residency in medical oncology at Karadeniz Technical University
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Holds professional membership with the American Society of Medical Oncology (ASCO)
• Focuses on targeted systemic therapies for cancers of the digestive system

Assistant Professor Meltem Topalgokceli Selam focuses on the medical management of gastrointestinal cancers at Liv Hospital Ulus. She holds a senior academic role at one of Turkey's leading private medical centres.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal system cancers including stomach and oesophageal cases
• Trained at the Oncology Institute within the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Society and Istanbul Breast Cancer Research Group
• Contributes to clinical research with over 10 national and international scientific publications

Associate Professor Emrah Eraslan gained his specialist oncology credentials at the Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Hospital – one of Turkey's premier cancer research and education centres.

• Specialises in medical oncology for cases of stomach and gastrointestinal cancers
• Develops personalised chemotherapy and targeted therapy protocols for gastrointestinal malignancies
• Served as a senior physician at major state oncology research institutions
• Contributes to clinical research with numerous peer-reviewed publications on solid tumours
• Addresses complex stomach cancer cases within a multidisciplinary hospital setting

Associate Professor Ugur Ekici is an expert general surgeon at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital. He specialises in cancer surgery using laparoscopic techniques for stomach and abdominal tumours.

• Performs laparoscopic stomach surgery – uses small incisions for less pain and faster healing
• Holds an academic post as Associate Professor – ensures treatment follows current clinical evidence
• Specialises in surgical oncology for complex cancers of the digestive system
• Published research in international peer-reviewed journals on surgical outcomes and techniques

Professor Ersin Ozturk is a specialist surgical oncologist at Medicana Bursa Hospital, focusing on gastrointestinal cancer care. He holds a PhD in physiology, giving him a deep understanding of how the digestive system functions during recovery.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery using small incisions for less pain and faster healing
• Completed a research fellowship at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic in the USA
• Former Associate Professor at Uludag University School of Medicine
• Expertise covers complex surgical oncology and gastrointestinal procedures
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques for treating tumours of the digestive tract

Professor Engin is a specialist in radiation oncology who completed a prestigious post-doctoral fellowship in thermoradiotherapy at Thomas Jefferson University.

• Serves as the Director of Oncological Sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital
• Specialises in precise radiation therapy for gastrointestinal and stomach tumours
• Former Chairman of the Department of Radiation Oncology at Uludağ University
• Trained at the National Cancer Institute (NIH) in the United States
• Uses thermoradiotherapy to enhance the effectiveness of radiation via heat-based treatment