Sarcoma Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

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.

Professor Ahmet Bilici is a leading medical oncologist at Medipol Mega University Hospital, where he provides clinical leadership in managing bone and soft tissue tumours.

• Specialises in medical oncology with a focus on systemic treatments for sarcoma
• Delivers care at one of Turkey's largest university-affiliated medical centres
• Member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology
• Focuses on personalized treatment protocols for complex cancer cases
• Expertise includes lung cancer and gastrointestinal oncology management

Professor Tahsin Ozadli is a medical oncology specialist who refined his expertise at the Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital – one of the region's premier dedicated cancer centres.

• Specialises in medical oncology for gastrointestinal and soft tissue malignancies
• Focuses on systemic therapies for oesophageal and gastric cancers
• Experienced in managing complex cases within dedicated oncology research hospitals
• Uses evidence-based protocols to treat diverse solid tumour types
• Active researcher with numerous citations in international oncological literature

Associate Professor Yusuf Acikgoz brings high-level expertise to sarcoma care, having recently completed a medical oncology tenure at Ohio State University in the United States.

• Specialises in medical oncology at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital
• Investigates new therapies as a researcher in global Phase III clinical trials
• Holds certifications in human subjects protection and good clinical practice
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Qualified via the Occupational English Test for clear patient communication

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli is a senior oncologist at Istinye University Liv Hospital who brings high-level academic expertise to complex cancer cases.

• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016 for his clinical and academic contributions
• Trained at the Ankara Oncology Clinic specializing in tumour management
• Held senior oncology roles at the Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on systemic therapies for various solid tumours including gastrointestinal cases

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is a highly regarded medical oncologist specializing in complex sarcoma care at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

• ESMO Board Certified specialist with advanced training in medical oncology and immunology
• Expert in managing Ewing's Sarcoma using high-dose chemotherapy for better patient outcomes
• Specialises in treating resistant desmoid tumours and metastatic osteosarcoma with targeted therapies
• Sub-investigator for major international clinical trials involving NTRK-fusion positive solid tumours
• Extensively published researcher on salvage therapies for heavily pretreated sarcoma cases

Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine (2015–present). He has over 20 years of medical oncology experience and has held academic roles since 2010.

Education: MD, Istanbul University – Cerrahpaşa (1991–1997). Residency in Internal Medicine, Trakya University (1997–2002). Fellowship in Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2002–2004).

Practice: Medical Oncologist, Trakya University (2005–2008). Medical Oncologist, Elazığ Training and Research Hospital (2008–2010). Associate Professor of Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2010–2015). He previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force at Etimesgut Military Hospital (2004–2005).

Professor Alemdar is a dual-specialised medical oncologist at Medical Park Antalya, focusing on systemic treatments for soft tissue and bone tumours.

• Specialises in chemotherapy and immunotherapy for complex sarcoma cases
• Qualified in both internal medicine and medical oncology from Akdeniz University
• Former specialist at Antalya Training and Research Hospital, a major regional centre
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Focuses on precision medicine to target specific tumour markers

Assoc. Prof. Atakan Topçu, M.D., is a medical oncologist at Medipol University and Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, colorectal, gastric, and neuroendocrine cancers. His work also covers targeted therapies, immunotherapy, geriatric oncology, and cancer-related malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia.

He has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed papers. Recent work includes a 2024 Frontiers in Medicine study on geriatric syndromes and a 2023 Future Oncology paper on sarcopenia and anxiety in lung cancer. He has also published on the CONUT score in breast cancer and on malnutrition in HER2-negative metastatic gastric cancer.

Dr. Topçu serves on the Editorial Board of BMC Cancer. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, ESMO, and the Turkish Geriatrics Society. Education and training: M.D., Uludağ University; residency in Internal Medicine, Marmara University; fellowship in Medical Oncology, Bezmialem Vakıf University.

2017: Oticon Medical Scientific Center Copenhagen Denmark.
2016: ICLO Teaching Center New Endoscopic Approaches to Lateral Skull Base, Inner Ear and Cerebello-Pontine Angle, Verona Italy
2016: World Hearing Center, Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing, Warsaw,Poland
2015: Cochlear Science and Research Center Berlin Germany.
2014: Cochlear implant Center Medel Company Innsburck, Austria.
2014: Hannover Medical School. Clinic for Laryngology, Rhinology and Otology, Hannover, Germany
2014: Academy of Hearing Aid Acoustics (Akademie für Hörgerate-Akustik), Lübeck, Germany.
2013: International European Sialendoscopy Training Center, Geneva, Switzerland.
2012: University clinic of ORL, Head and Neck Surgery, klinikum der Universitat, Munchen, Germany.
2012: University clinic of ORL, Head and Neck Surgery, Bern, Switzerland.
2011: University clinic of ORL, Head and Neck Surgery, klinikum der Universitat, Munchen, Germany.
2007: The Ohio State University, Medical Faculty, Department of Otolaryngology, Division of Otology and Neurotology. Columbus, Ohio, USA.
2006: University of Würzburg, Department of Otolaryngology, Division of Otology and Neurotology. Würzburg, Germany.
1999-2003 İnönü Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Kulak Burun Boğaz Anabilim Dalı
1993-1999 İstanbul Üniversitesi Cerrahpaşa Tıp Fakültesi

Turkish Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Association

Turkish Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Foundation

Turkish Rhinology Society

Tigris-Euphrates Basin Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Association

Gaziantep Otorhinolaryngology Association

Turkish Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Qualification Board

Turkish Otology Association

Malatya Otorhinolaryngology Association

American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery

Mediterranean Society of Otology and Audiology

International Vertigo Association

Professor Arslan is a medical oncology specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who trained at Hacettepe University – Turkey's most prestigious medical institution for cancer care.

• Treats soft tissue and bone sarcomas using systemic therapy protocols
• Holds full membership with the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Specialised in medical oncology at Hacettepe University Oncology Hospital
• Active member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Manages complex cases within a multidisciplinary hospital setting

Professor Ofluoglu is an orthopedic oncology specialist who trained at the University of Pennsylvania and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

• Treats rare bone and soft tissue tumours in both children and adults
• Specialises in limb-sparing surgery and hand microsurgery for complex reconstructions
• Expert in Ilizarov surgery for bone lengthening and treating non-healing fractures
• Member of the Connective Tissue Oncology Society and European Federation of Orthopaedics
• Published over 50 research papers on orthopaedic oncology and trauma surgery

Dr. Muhammed Mustafa Atci is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University, Liv Hospital Topkapı (2025–present). He previously served as Associate Professor and Education Coordinator at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital (2023–2025). He was also a Medical Oncologist there (2018–2021).

He has been a member of ASCO and the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology since 2018. He is the author or co-author of 19 peer-reviewed international papers on colon, breast, gastric, pancreatic, lung, thyroid, sarcoma, and colorectal cancers.

Notable works include a multicentre study on stage IIB colon cancer survival (Journal of Chemotherapy). He also studied the De Ritis ratio for lung metastasis in testicular cancer (Current Urology). His prognostic studies used PET/CT, MSI, lymph node ratio, and metabolic tumor volume.

The doctor has extensive experience in treating gastrointestinal cancers, lung cancer, and gynecologic neoplasms. She is a recognized expert in the diagnostics and complex care of malignant neoplastic diseases.

Author of over 30 national and international scientific papers on malignancy treatment, she is a member of the European Society for Medical Oncology and other professional associations.

Graduated from Istanbul University in 1993, she was promoted to Associate Professor in 2010 and currently works as a leading oncologist at LIV Hospital. Her work includes positions at Taksim Training and Research Hospital, Kayseri Hospital, Istanbul Hospital, and Neolife Medical Center.

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

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

Associate Professor Dr. Emrah Eraslan graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 2005. From 2006 to 2011, he worked as a research assistant in the Department of Internal Medicine at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine and became an internal medicine specialist in 2011. Between 2011 and 2013, he worked as an internal medicine specialist and chief physician at Dr. Nafiz Körez Sincan State Hospital and Palu District State Hospital. From 2013 to 2016, he received medical oncology training at Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Education and Research Hospital and worked there until 2021. In 2023, he became an associate professor and contributed to his field with his publications throughout his career. He currently serves his patients at Koru Ankara Hospital. His medical interests include:

Breast Cancer

Prostate Cancer

Lung Cancer

Colorectal Cancer

Stomach Cancer

Ovarian Cancer

Medical Interests and Activities 

• Gastrointestinal diseases 

• Oncologic laparoscopic surgery 

• Anorectal area diseases 

• Urgent surgical cases (acute cholecystitis, divertikülit, ileus, pankreatit, appendicitis) 

• Colon and rectum cancer 

• Treatment of oncologic surgical cases with further laparoscopic and robotic surgery. • Laparoskopik hernia surgery 

• Esophagus and stomach cancer 

• Selim anorectal diseases (hemorrhoidal disease, anal fissure), perianal fistula, pilonoidal sinus (hairless- non-surgical treatment)

Education and Experience 

• İstanbul University Medical Faculty 1988 • University of Colorado Health Science Center – Intern Surgeon 

• Isparta, Dedeçam Şehit Ramazan Karaca Health Center (1995-1996) • İstanbul Surgery Hospital – American Hospital (2000-2001) 

• Chief assistant Istanbul Medical Faculty, Department of General Surgery (2001-2008) • World Congress on Peritonel Surface Malignancies (HIPEC course) Berlin, Germany (2012) 

• USC Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, USA (2006-2007) 

• Assoc. Prof. M.D. , İstanbul Medical Faculty General Surgery (2008-2014) 

• Da Vinci Robotic Intensive Course at IRCAD, Strasbourg, France (2011) 

• Stony Brook Medicine Cadaver Training Event in Colon and Rectal Surgery, New York, USA (2016) (Instructor) 

• Fellow of the European Board of Surgery- Emergency Surgery (FEBS EmSurg) Honorary Diploma (2017) 

• Prof. M.D. , İstanbul Medical Faculty General Surgery (2014 -2017) 

• İstanbul University Medical Faculty – General Surgery Master of Science 1996 

• University of Southern California Medical Center, Department of General Surgery, Los Angeles, USA – February 2006 – February 2007

Scientific Publications • Endoscopic Laparoscopic & Minimal Invasive Surgery Journal Editorial Board / National Scientific Committee • UTACD Assist. Editor