Stomach cancer Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

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

Professor Gul Alco is a leading radiation oncologist at Medipol Hospital who specialises in using targeted radiotherapy to treat abdominal tumours.

• Uses Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) – focuses high-dose radiation on tumours while protecting nearby healthy organs
• Holds the title of Professor at Istanbul Medipol University – one of Turkey's top medical training institutions
• Expert in Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) – uses real-time imaging to account for organ movement during treatment
• Member of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology

Dr Elnur Sahibov is a dedicated specialist in radiation oncology at Emsey Hospital, having completed his medical training at the prestigious Marmara University.

• Specialises in radiation oncology for managing gastrointestinal tumours like stomach cancer
• Focuses on targeted radiation therapy to treat tumours while sparing healthy tissue
• Trained at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, a top-tier Turkish institution
• Fluent in English and Turkish, facilitating clear communication for international patients

Dr. Mustafa Ondzhel is a professor of oncosurgery and proctology at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He spent five years as a practicing surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic in the USA. Dr. Ondzhel specializes in treating bowel cancer and complex rectal disorders. He is a founder of the Eurasian Colorectal Technologies Association.

• Holds a proctology qualification certificate from the European Commission on Coloproctology.
• Received the Most Successful Scientist of the Year award in the healthcare category.
• Performs Whipple surgery and distal pancreatectomy for gastrointestinal cancers.
• Confirmed as an Official International Fellow of the American Society of Colorectal Surgeons.

Prof. Dr. Ali Aydın Yavuz is a radiation oncology professor. He graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1989. He completed his specialty training in radiation oncology in 1996. He led the Department of Radiation Oncology at Karadeniz Technical University from 1997 to 2006. He served as an associate professor at Karadeniz Technical University and Başkent University from 2004 to 2009. He was Head of Radiation Oncology at Başkent University. He also served as Chief Physician of Başkent University Adana Kışla Campus for three years. He became a professor at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine in 2009 and remained on the faculty until 2018.

Internationally, he delivered Turkey’s first oral presentations at ASCO in 1999 and at ASTRO in 2000. In 2008 he gained experience at MD Anderson Cancer Center. He has authored many international publications. He now practices at Koru Ankara Hospital. His clinical focus includes lung, head and neck, brain, breast, gastrointestinal, urologic, gynecologic, skin, and soft tissue tumors.

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.

Professor Engin is a specialist in radiation oncology who completed a prestigious post-doctoral fellowship in thermoradiotherapy at Thomas Jefferson University.

• Serves as the Director of Oncological Sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital
• Specialises in precise radiation therapy for gastrointestinal and stomach tumours
• Former Chairman of the Department of Radiation Oncology at Uludağ University
• Trained at the National Cancer Institute (NIH) in the United States
• Uses thermoradiotherapy to enhance the effectiveness of radiation via heat-based treatment

Associate Professor Ugur Ekici is an expert general surgeon at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital. He specialises in cancer surgery using laparoscopic techniques for stomach and abdominal tumours.

• Performs laparoscopic stomach surgery – uses small incisions for less pain and faster healing
• Holds an academic post as Associate Professor – ensures treatment follows current clinical evidence
• Specialises in surgical oncology for complex cancers of the digestive system
• Published research in international peer-reviewed journals on surgical outcomes and techniques

Professor Ersin Ozturk is a specialist surgical oncologist at Medicana Bursa Hospital, focusing on gastrointestinal cancer care. He holds a PhD in physiology, giving him a deep understanding of how the digestive system functions during recovery.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery using small incisions for less pain and faster healing
• Completed a research fellowship at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic in the USA
• Former Associate Professor at Uludag University School of Medicine
• Expertise covers complex surgical oncology and gastrointestinal procedures
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques for treating tumours of the digestive tract

Professor Bunyamin Kaplan is a senior radiation oncologist at the Medipol Mega University Hospital – one of Turkey's largest private medical complexes.

• Specialises in precise radiation therapy for gastrointestinal tumours
• Uses advanced imaging to target cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Member of the Turkish Society of Radiation Oncology
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility known for high standards

Ezgi Sevic is a clinical dietitian at Medical Park Izmir Hospital, where she specialises in medical nutrition therapy for cancer patients and post-surgery recovery.

• Graduated as an honour student from Hacettepe University, a top-tier medical training institution
• Provides specialised nutrition plans for stomach cancer cases to prevent muscle loss during treatment
• Qualified in bariatric and metabolic nutrition for patients undergoing digestive system surgeries
• Trained at Hacettepe Oncology Hospital in managing clinical nutrition for complex inpatient cases
• Focuses on nutrition for chronic diseases and congenital metabolic disorders