Tonsil cancer Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Professor Gul Alco is a leading radiation oncologist at Medipol Hospital who specialises in precise radiotherapy for tumours of the head and neck.

• Holds the rank of Professor at Istanbul Medipol University – a top-tier medical training institution
• Uses intensity-modulated radiation therapy to target tonsil tumours while protecting nearby healthy tissues
• Focuses on reducing side effects like dry mouth and swallowing difficulties during treatment
• Member of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology

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. 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. 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.

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 Hasan Mutlu leads the oncology department at Medical Park Antalya, focusing on targeted therapies and genetic research for organ tumours.

• Specialises in immunotherapy to help the immune system identify and destroy cancer cells
• Uses targeted cancer therapies that block specific molecules involved in tumour growth
• Delivers personalised chemotherapy protocols tailored to individual patient genetic profiles
• Clinical expertise includes next-generation genetic research for precise treatment selection
• Trained at the Akdeniz University Department of Medical Oncology

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 Erkan Karatas is a highly trained specialist in head and neck surgery, with a focus on managing complex cases at Atlas University Hospital.

• Trained in head and neck surgery at leading institutions in Munich and Bern
• Uses sialendoscopy – a minimally invasive technique for treating salivary gland complications
• Member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
• Specialised in endoscopic surgery, allowing for less invasive access to difficult areas
• Certified by the Turkish Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Qualification Board

Professor Elnur Sahibov is a radiation oncology specialist at Emsey Hospital who focuses on targeted radiotherapy for head and neck malignancies.

• Trained at Marmara University – a top-tier medical institution and research centre
• Specialises in radiation therapy for complex tumours of the throat and mouth
• Uses targeted radiation to destroy cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Expertise includes treating advanced-stage cases requiring precise dosage planning

Professor Ismail Ozdemir is a senior head and neck surgeon who previously led the ENT department at Namık Kemal University.

• Specialises in surgical management of complex head and neck tumours
• Completed specialist training at the prestigious Hacettepe University Medical Center
• Former head of surgical medical sciences at a major Turkish university
• Managed hundreds of complex surgical cases at Izmir Ataturk Hospital

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

• Director of Oncological Sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital – leads the cancer treatment department
• Former research scholar at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in the US
• Specialises in radiation therapy for head and neck tumours including tonsil cases
• Published researcher on occupational cancer risks and targeted radiation treatments
• Former Chairman of Radiation Oncology at Uludağ University Medical College

Associate Professor Emrah Eraslan brings senior expertise in medical oncology to Private Koru Ankara Hospital, specializing in tailored drug therapies for complex head and neck cases.

• Trained at the Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Research Hospital – a major national centre for cancer education
• Specialises in medical oncology, focusing on chemotherapy and targeted systemic treatments
• Contributes to cancer research through peer-reviewed publications in international medical journals
• Recognised as an Associate Professor, a title signifying his high standing in Turkish medical academia