Rectal cancer Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

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 Ozcan Yildiz is a specialist medical oncologist at Medipol Mega University Hospital, where he applies over a decade of research into neuroendocrine and gastrointestinal tumours.

• Specialises in medical oncology for rectal and colon cancer cases
• Published significant research on the management of gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumours
• Focuses on coordinated care for complex metastatic cases and rare paraneoplastic syndromes
• Active member of the international medical research community with over 15 peer-reviewed publications

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 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

Dr. Ayşe İrem Yasin is a medical oncologist at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital in Istanbul. She holds a prestigious ESMO Board Certificate. Dr. Yasin specializes in solid tumors, including breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. She treats complex cases such as Merkel cell carcinoma and cancers of unknown primary.

• Trained at Harvard Medical School, Cleveland Clinic, and Basel University Hospital.
• Completed a clinical observership at the Breast Cancer Unit in Novara, Italy.
• Treats brain and CNS malignancies, soft tissue sarcomas, and urologic cancers.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility equipped with the da Vinci robotic system.

Professor Gul Alco is a leading radiation oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with extensive academic credentials in cancer care.

• Specialises in radiation oncology for managing gastrointestinal and rectal tumours
• Holds the title of Professor at Istanbul Medipol University School of Medicine
• Focuses on precision radiotherapy to target tumours while sparing healthy tissue
• Member of prestigious oncology societies including ESTRO and ASTRO
• Trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's oldest medical institutions

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

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is an ESMO board-certified medical oncologist specialising in advanced systemic therapies for gastrointestinal and colorectal cancers.

• Serves as a sub-investigator for major international clinical trials, including AMGEN research into colorectal cancer treatments
• Expert in the FLOT chemotherapy regimen – an intensive drug combination used to shrink tumours before surgery
• Specialises in immunotherapy and targeted agents, including Atezolizumab and Regorafenib for complex cancer cases
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) with international board certification

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.

Dr. Mustafa Serkan Alemdar is a clinical oncologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in treating complex solid tumors and blood cancers. Dr. Alemdar completed his medical degree and oncology fellowship at Akdeniz University. He is an active member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.

• Treats a wide range of cancers including breast, lung, and prostate.
• Expert in hematology-oncology for conditions like leukemia, myeloma, and lymphoma.
• Performs systemic therapies such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted biological therapy.
• Works at a facility that houses specialized oncology-bone marrow units and LINAC technology.

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

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.

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 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 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

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.

Professor Elnur Sahibov is a specialist radiation oncologist at Emsey Hospital who focuses on internal medicine and oncology treatments.

• Trained at Marmara University – one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Specialises in radiation oncology for managing gastrointestinal and pelvic tumours
• Qualified in medical English for clear communication with international patients
• Uses targeted radiation protocols to shrink tumours before surgical intervention