Chemotherapy Doctors in Turkey — Page 4

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

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. 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.

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.

Dr. Yavuz Besogul is a cardiovascular surgeon in Istanbul. He uses minimally invasive and endovascular techniques for heart and vascular diseases. Dr. Besogul performs closed-heart surgery and off-pump coronary bypass. He evaluates international patients with complex coronary disease and has published over 100 scientific articles in national and international journals.

• Performs coronary bypass through 4–5 cm incisions while the heart is beating.
• Treats mitral and aortic valve disorders using small-incision techniques.
• Manages vascular conditions including femoral-popliteal bypass and aortic aneurysms.
• Treats venous insufficiency and Buerger disease using intravascular methods.

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

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.

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

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin is the former Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University. He currently leads oncology services at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul.

• Served as the Education Officer at the Prof Dr Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital oncology clinic
• Specialises in internal medicine and complex medical oncology cases
• Highly active in clinical training, helping to shape future oncology specialists
• Recognised for his academic leadership in medical oncology departments