Stomach cancer Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

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.

Assistant Professor Tahsin Ozadli has managed over 1,100 oncology procedures and specialises in stomach and oesophageal cancer care at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Trained at the Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital specialising in medical oncology
• Focuses on gastrointestinal oncology including stomach and oesophageal tumour management
• Performs medical oncology treatments for both routine and stage IV cases
• Active researcher with numerous citations for work in oncological treatment protocols
• Expertise in medical oncology for lung and breast cancer cases

Professor Turkan Ozturk Topcu sharpened her expertise in gastrointestinal cancers through clinical training at the world-renowned MD Anderson Cancer Centre in the USA.

• Specialises in managing stomach and oesophageal tumours using targeted chemotherapy protocols
• Trained at the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre in Canada for gastrointestinal oncology
• Fellowship at the Moffitt Cancer Centre focusing on complex tumour management
• Member of the medical oncology team at Valued Med Hub Hospitals

Professor Saban Sec leads specialist care at Valued Med Hub Hospitals, where he focuses on targeted therapies for HER2-positive gastric cancer.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal oncology, including advanced stomach and liver cancer
• Represents specialist physicians on the Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Researched precision treatments for gastric cancer at leading hospital centres
• Expertise in managing stomach cancer in elderly patients using perioperative FLOT protocols

Associate Professor Yusuf Acikgoz brings high-level expertise from The Ohio State University to Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital. He is a specialist in managing stomach cancer through targeted medical therapies.

• Served as assistant investigator for the CheckMate-649 Phase III trial for stomach cancer
• Completed a medical oncology fellowship at Ohio State University in the United States
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Qualified with the Occupational English Test (OET) for clear patient communication
• Specialised in immuno-oncology following intensive training in Vienna

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli is a senior medical oncologist at Istinye University Liv Hospital, specialising in gastrointestinal and stomach cancers.

• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016 following extensive clinical research and practice
• Served as a specialist at the Ankara Oncology Clinic, a dedicated cancer centre
• Focuses on targeted drug therapies to treat stomach and gastrointestinal tumours
• Member of Istinye University's academic faculty, training the next generation of oncologists

Professor Ozden is a dual-specialist in internal medicine and medical oncology at VM Medical Park, providing expert oversight for complex stomach cancer cases.

• Specialises in medical oncology at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
• Completed subspecialty training at Kocaeli University – a leading Turkish research institution
• Registered internal medicine specialist with deep expertise in managing systemic health
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine in the English medical programme
• Manages chemotherapy and targeted drug protocols for gastrointestinal malignancies

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.

Associate Professor Mustafa Serkan Alemdar is a dual-certified specialist in internal medicine and medical oncology at Medical Park Antalya. He focuses on creating precise systemic treatment plans for abdominal oncology cases.

• Specialised in medical oncology at Akdeniz University – a major clinical research hub
• Previously served at Antalya Training and Research Hospital managing complex oncology lists
• Expert in systemic therapies including targeted treatments for gastrointestinal tumours
• Member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology
• Focuses on multidisciplinary care coordination to improve patient survival outcomes

Professor Yahya Ozel is a senior general surgeon who completed intensive training in hepato-biliary-pancreatic surgery at the prestigious Tokyo University Hospital in Japan.

• Specialises in oncological surgery for cancers of the digestive system
• Uses advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery to reduce patient recovery time
• Expert in surgical endoscopy and ERCP for internal imaging and treatment
• Certified by the Turkish Surgical Association for high surgical proficiency
• Former academic faculty member at Dogus University training future surgeons

Professor Muzaffer Al is a specialist in keyhole surgical techniques for treating gastrointestinal malignancies at Buyuk Anadolu Hospitals.

• Completed specialist oncological cancer surgery training at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Uses laparoscopic surgery – a minimally invasive approach that typically leads to smaller scars and shorter hospital stays
• Specialises in laparoscopic antireflux procedures to manage chronic gastric issues
• Trained at Ondokuz Mayis University and farabi Hospital in complex general surgery

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.

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

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. 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 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