Chemotherapy Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

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.

Dr. Zulfu Sertkaya is an associate professor and andrologist at Andro Expertise in Istanbul. He holds the FEBU title from the European Association of Urology. Dr. Sertkaya focuses on male health, sexual function, and aesthetic urological procedures. He treats patients at his clinic and performs surgeries at affiliated hospitals.

• Earned Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU) status.
• Specialize in andrology, male sexual health, and aesthetic urology.
• Performs penile implant surgery and varicocelectomy for infertility.
• Works at a clinic accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

Professor Ahmet Bilici leads the medical oncology department at Medipol Mega University Hospital, where he focuses on complex chemotherapy protocols for lung cancer and sarcomas.

• Holds the rank of Professor in the Department of Medical Oncology
• Specialises in managing high-risk cases including various types of soft tissue sarcoma
• Consults at one of Turkey's largest university-affiliated medical centres
• Focuses on personalized systemic therapies tailored to specific tumour pathology

Associate Professor Ayse Irem Yasin is an ESMO-certified medical oncologist who trained at prestigious international centres including Harvard Medical School and Cleveland Clinic.

• Completed a specialist breast cancer unit observership at Maggiore della Carita Hospital in Italy
• Holds a European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Board Certification from Paris
• Former specialist at Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital in Istanbul
• Expertise covers complex gastrointestinal, urological, and soft tissue sarcoma treatments
• Specialises in managing rarer conditions like Merkel cell carcinoma and adenocarcinomas

Professor Hilmi Apak led the Paediatric Haematology-Oncology Division at Istanbul University for over two decades and now brings his expertise to Biruni University Hospital.

• Specialises in chemotherapy for leukaemia and bone marrow transplantation
• Served as Head of the Department of Paediatrics at Istanbul University
• Published 75 papers in international medical journals regarding childhood blood disorders
• Provides advanced treatments including CAR T-cell therapy for complex cases
• Board member of the Turkish Paediatric Society and the Turkish Adolescent Association

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is a highly active researcher in chemotherapy, serving as a sub-investigator for major trials with ROCHE, Pfizer, and AstraZeneca.

• Holds European Board Certification in Medical Oncology (ESMO), a gold standard in cancer care
• Specialises in managing chemotherapy-induced complications like thrombocytopenia
• Expert in carboplatin desensitisation protocols for patients with ovarian carcinoma
• Focuses on advanced treatments for lung, breast, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Published extensive real-world data on chemotherapy effectiveness for rare sarcomas

Associate Professor Rafet Eren is a triple-qualified hematology specialist who received the Young Researcher Award at the 42nd National Hematology Congress.

• Holds a PhD in hematology from Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
• Awarded the title of Associate Professor in hematology after rigorous training
• Treats complex blood cancers at Biruni University Hospital
• Member of the European Society of Hematology
• Published 50 research papers in international medical journals

Associate Professor Atakan Topcu is a leading medical oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with a strong focus on managing solid tumours through chemotherapy and immunotherapy.

• Specialises in treating lung, breast, colorectal, and gastric cancers
• Expertise in geriatric oncology, tailoring treatment for older patients
• Published over 50 scientific articles on cancer prognosis and nutrition
• Serves on the editorial board for the international BMC Cancer journal
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)

Professor Cetindag has published over 100 research works on cancer care, focusing on combining chemotherapy with precision radiotherapy at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Specialises in managing complex solid tumours throughout the head and neck
• Experienced in designing integrated chemotherapy and radiation protocols
• Contributed 22 articles to international medical journals on treatment outcomes
• Former specialist at the Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Oncology Training and Research Hospital
• Expertise includes chemotherapy planning for localized prostate cancer cases

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. Kadri Yamac is an internist and hematologist. He earned his medical degree from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine (1976–1982). He completed Internal Medicine training at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine (1984–1989). He then completed a Hematology subspecialty at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine (1990–1993). He became an Associate Professor at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in 1995. He was promoted to Professor in 2002.

Medical interests: anemias, coagulation disorders, hemochromatosis, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, lymph node diseases, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma.

Associate Professor Ali Hakan Kaya is an award-winning haematology specialist at Biruni University Hospital with multiple first-place honours for his clinical research.

• Trained at the Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital haematology and stem cell clinic
• Recognised for clinical excellence by the Blood and Bone Marrow Transplantation Association
• Active member of the Turkish Apheresis Society and Hematologic Oncology Society
• Specialises in managing chemotherapy protocols for complex blood cancers and bone marrow disorders

Professor Sema Anak leads the Paediatric Haematology and Oncology department at Medipol Mega University Hospital. She specialises in treating childhood cancers and blood disorders using advanced chemotherapy protocols.

• Focuses on paediatric oncology for infants, children, and adolescents
• Head of the paediatric bone marrow transplant unit at Medipol
• Expertise in treating leukaemias and solid tumours in children
• Member of the Turkish Paediatric Oncology Group

Dr. Tolga Akman is a Professor of Medicine at Medicana Hospital Bahcelievler in Istanbul. He specializes in uro-oncology and surgical treatments for complex urological conditions. Dr. Akman focuses on penis prosthesis surgery and treatments for prostate, bladder, and kidney cancer. He treats both adults and children for conditions like kidney stones and hypospadias.

• Performs radical and partial nephrectomy for kidney cancer treatment.
• Specializes in laparoscopic urology and robotic-assisted surgical techniques.
• Expert in penis enlargement and surgical correction of Peyronie's disease.
• Works at Medicana Bahcelievler, a JCI-accredited facility in Turkey.