Rectal cancer Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Dr. Tugba Akin Telli is a medical oncologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She completed clinical research fellowships at Institut Jules Bordet in Belgium. Dr. Telli also gained experience at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the US. She focuses on chemotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer patients.

• Trained at Hacettepe University and Marmara University Faculty of Medicine.
• Performs PET-MRI and immunohistochemistry for precise cancer diagnosis.
• Provides care at a JCI-accredited smart hospital in Istanbul.
• Treats patients using protocols from top European and American cancer centers.

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 a dedicated medical oncologist at Memorial Bahçelievler, recognised with the Oncology Research Award from the Turkish Medical Oncology Association.

• Specialises in chemotherapy and targeted drug protocols for rectal tumours
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Published over 20 research papers and 10 book chapters on oncology
• Active in the Turkish Immuno-Oncology Society, focusing on immune-system therapies
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty

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.

Dr. Cengiz Dibekoglu performed the first robotic general surgery operation in Turkey. He is a specialist in laparoscopy and robotic procedures at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. Dr. Dibekoglu focuses on colorectal, gastrointestinal, and weight loss surgeries. He trained at Marmara University and Istanbul University.

• Specializes in Da Vinci robotic gastroectomy, gastric sleeve, and bypass surgeries.
• Treats complex conditions including hiatal hernias, pancreatic cysts, and liver hemangiomas.
• Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery.
• Former Acting Head of the General Surgery Department at Kadir Has University.

Professor Sezer Saglam is a senior medical oncologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who specialises in treating gastrointestinal cancers. He has focused on this field for decades, including two separate tenures as an attending physician in gastrointestinal oncology.

• Holds a professorship in medical oncology from Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (ENET)
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Practises at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital's dedicated oncology department

Associate Professor Yusuf Acikgoz brings high-level expertise from The Ohio State University to treating gastrointestinal cancers at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital.

• Specialises in medical oncology with a focus on targeted drug therapies
• Assistant Investigator for major international Phase III clinical trials
• Completed immuno-oncology training with the Central European Cooperative Oncology Group
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Hold certifications in Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection

Professor Turkan Ozturk Topcu is a specialist medical oncologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals with extensive international training from top-tier North American cancer centres.

• Trained at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA, a global leader in oncology
• Specialises in managing gastrointestinal malignancies, including lower bowel and rectal cases
• Completed a clinical placement at the Moffitt Cancer Center in the USA
• Fellowship experience at the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center in Canada
• Recognised specialist in both internal medicine and medical oncology

Associate Professor Hasan Mutlu has performed over 900 oncological procedures and leads medical oncology at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Specialises in targeted therapies that attack cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Uses immunotherapy to help the body's immune system recognise and destroy tumours
• Conducts next-generation genetic research for personalised rectal cancer treatment plans
• Incorporates complementary medicine to support overall wellbeing during chemotherapy
• Completed specialist oncology training at Akdeniz University

Professor Alemdar is a medical oncology specialist at Medical Park Antalya, focusing on gastrointestinal tumours and complex systemic treatments.

• Specialises in targeted therapy – drugs that identify and attack specific cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Uses immunotherapy with agents like Keytruda to stimulate the immune system against tumours
• Trained in clinical oncology and mammology at the prestigious Akdeniz University
• Member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology
• Coordinates bone marrow transplantation for patients with blood-related complications

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli is a specialist oncologist at Istinye University Liv Hospital with a focus on gastrointestinal cancers.

• Specialises in treating rectal tumours and other digestive system malignancies
• Previously served at the Ankara Oncology Clinic, a major Turkish cancer centre
• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016 for his academic and clinical contributions
• Managed complex oncology cases at Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital

Professor Muzaffer Al specializes in laparoscopic oncological surgery at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals – using keyhole techniques to remove rectal tumours with less pain.

• Trained in laparoscopic cancer surgery at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Uses minimally invasive methods for faster recovery and smaller surgical scars
• Focuses on oncological procedures for complex gastrointestinal malignancies
• Completed residency at the prestigious KTÜ Faculty of Medicine Farabi Hospital
• Specialises in laparoscopic gastrointestinal interventions for improved patient comfort

Associate Professor Babek Tabandeh is a senior surgeon at Medical Park Göztepe who uses minimally invasive techniques for complex cancer cases.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery using small incisions for faster recovery and less pain
• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons – a highly prestigious international surgical credential
• Active academic at Bahçeşehir University training the next generation of specialist surgeons
• Published over 40 research papers on advanced surgical outcomes and techniques
• Member of the Istanbul Surgery Association and the Liver Transplantation Society

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

• Specialises in internal medicine and medical oncology subspecialties
• Trained at the Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in Istanbul
• Expertise in managing drug protocols for various cancer stages
• Focuses on evidence-based medical oncology in clinical practice
• Experienced in treating complex cases in high-volume specialist units

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.

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.

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 Volkan Kinas focuses on oncological surgery for some of the most complex gastrointestinal cases at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Specialises in oncological surgery for gastrointestinal tumours including rectal and colon cases
• Performs cancer surgery for pancreatic and bile duct conditions
• Treats gastric cancer using surgical oncology protocols
• Provides integrated care for patients with both metabolic issues and bowel cancer