Sarcoma Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

Professor Turkan Ozturk Topcu brings international expertise to sarcoma care, having refined her skills at the world-renowned MD Anderson Cancer Centre in the USA.

• Specialises in soft tissue sarcomas and skeletal system tumours
• Uses systemic therapies to target and control rare connective tissue cancers
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Practises at Biruni University Hospital, a major academic medical centre
• Holds a professorship in clinical oncology, leading complex treatment plans

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 Elnur Sahibov is a radiation oncology specialist at Emsey Hospital who focuses on targeted treatment for soft tissue and bone tumours.

• Trained at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Specialises in radiation oncology for managing complex cases
• Uses targeted radiotherapy to destroy tumour cells while protecting healthy surrounding tissue
• Member of international oncological circles through Marmara University English-language programmes

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.

Dr. Hamza Ugur Bozbey is a clinical oncologist at Uniqacare Clinic in Istanbul. He treats malignancies including glioblastoma, sarcoma, and stage 4 lung cancer. He manages solid tumors and hematological cancers such as leukemia and lymphoma, as well as rare conditions like chordoma and neuroendocrine tumors.

• Treats gynecologic, orthopedic, and neurological cancers.
• Uses chemotherapy and targeted therapy for stage 4 metastatic disease.
• Works at Uniqacare Clinic, which serves over 430,000 patients annually.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association.

Associate Professor Ugur Ekici is an expert general surgeon at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital. He has handled both routine and complex surgical oncology cases for over two decades.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery – uses small incisions to remove tumours for less pain and faster recovery
• Trained at SIsli Etfal Hospital General Surgery Clinic in Istanbul
• Expertise includes complex cancer surgery for abdominal and soft tissue tumours
• Contributes to clinical research with articles published in international medical journals

Dr. Hakan Seckin is a neurosurgeon at Medicana Bursa Hospital in Turkey. He performs complex neuro-oncology and spinal surgery. Dr. Seckin treats brain tumors, glioblastomas, and herniated disks. He also manages cerebral artery aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations.

He works at Medicana Bursa Hospital, which has 300 beds and a staff of 100 doctors. Dr. Seckin conducts online consultations for international patients. He treats cranial conditions and spinal stenosis.

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin is the former Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University. He currently leads the oncology team at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Specialises in medical oncology for soft tissue and bone tumours
• Former Education Officer at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital
• Oversees systemic treatments including chemotherapy and targeted therapy for sarcomas
• Senior medical oncologist with experience leading university-level oncology departments

Professor Ersin Ozturk is a senior surgical oncologist at Medicana Bursa Hospital, specialising in complex tumour removals using laparoscopic techniques.

• Completed a research fellowship at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic in the USA
• Specialises in surgical oncology for gastrointestinal and soft tissue cases
• Uses laparoscopic surgery – small incisions that lead to less scarring and faster recovery times
• Holds a PhD in physiology, providing deeper insight into how the body heals post-operation
• Serves as a Professor of Medicine, training the next generation of specialist surgeons

Dr. Alandag Celal is a clinical oncologist at Medicana Sivas Hospital in Turkey. He performs medicinal therapies for malignancies, including chemotherapy and immunotherapy. Dr. Celal treats conditions ranging from lung and breast cancer to sarcomas. He works at a hospital that treats over 113,000 patients every year.

• Expertise includes hormone therapy and chemotherapy for kidney and testicular cancers.
• Treats gastrointestinal malignancies like pancreatic, stomach, and colon cancers.
• Manages immunotherapy protocols for lung and prostate cancer.
• Treats neurological tumors, including glioblastoma and medulloblastoma.

Dr. Muhammed Gomec is a general surgeon at Medicana Sivas Hospital in Turkey. He performs gastrointestinal and colorectal surgeries for cancerous and non-cancerous conditions. Dr. Gomec also performs weight loss procedures, including gastric sleeve and gastric bypass surgery.

He performs abdominal interventions such as liver resection and colectomy. He treats oncological cases, including stomach, pancreatic, and colon cancers. Dr. Gomec works at a hospital that serves over 110,000 patients annually.