Immunotherapy Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Associate Professor Ayse Irem Yasin is a European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) board-certified specialist with extensive international training from Harvard Medical School and the Cleveland Clinic.

• Specialises in immunotherapy protocols for breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Completed a clinical residency at Basel University Hospital in Switzerland
• Held a specialist role at the Breast Cancer Unit of Maggiore della Carita Hospital in Italy
• Expertise includes managing complex cases of adenocarcinoma and malignant melanoma
• Practises at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul

Associate Professor Atakan Topcu is a leading medical oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, specialising in immunotherapy and targeted therapies for solid tumours.

• Acts as an Editorial Board Member for BMC Cancer, a respected international medical journal
• Published over 50 scientific articles focusing on lung, breast, and gastric cancer outcomes
• Holds a clinical observership from the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom
• Expert in managing cancer-related malnutrition and cachexia to support treatment tolerance
• Active member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is an ESMO-certified medical oncologist who specialises in immunotherapy for complex solid tumours. He has served as a sub-investigator on major international clinical trials for Roche, Pfizer, and MSD.

• Holds a dual fellowship in Allergy-Immunology and Medical Oncology from Istanbul University
• Board Certified by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) in Paris
• Expert in managing immunotherapies such as Atezolizumab and Pembrolizumab for advanced cancers
• Actively researches treatment protocols for lung, breast, and urogenital carcinomas

Professor Irfan Cicin is a senior medical oncologist and academic leader at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He holds a full professorship at Trakya University Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's established training institutions.

• Completed a specialist fellowship in medical oncology at Trakya University
• Published extensive research on modern cancer treatments and systemic therapies
• Served as a senior physician for the Turkish Air Force
• Focuses on tailoring immunotherapy protocols to individual patient profiles
• Holds senior membership in several major Turkish medical oncology societies

Associate Professor Muhammed Mustafa Atci is a leading medical oncologist at İstinye University Liv Hospital, specialising in immunotherapy for complex solid tumours.

• Serves as the Education Coordinator for medical oncology, training the next generation of cancer specialists
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) since 2018
• Expertise in managing BRCA mutation profiles and high-risk breast cancer cases
• Extensive research background with nineteen peer-reviewed publications on lung, colon, and pancreatic cancer outcomes

Dr Ercan Ozden is a medical oncology specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital with deep roots in Turkey's prestigious English Medical Program at Istanbul University.

• Completed a rigorous subspecialty residency in medical oncology at Kocaeli University
• Specialises in internal medicine and systemic cancer therapies
• Trained at the Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, one of the region's elite medical institutions
• Translates complex internal medicine cases into targeted oncological treatment plans
• Focuses on personalized patient care protocols within the VM Medical Park network

Professor Mustafa Serkan Alemdar is a medical oncology specialist at Medical Park Antalya, focusing on modern systemic treatments and cancer immunotherapy.

• Completed specialist medical oncology training at the prestigious Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Broad expertise in internal medicine and oncology across several major Turkish training hospitals
• Specialises in managing complex immunotherapy protocols for oncological patients
• Authored multiple research contributions to the field of medical oncology

Associate Professor Tarik Salman brings high-level expertise from the Moffitt Cancer Center in the USA and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, focusing on individualised immunotherapy protocols.

• Specialises in comprehensive genomic profiling to tailor immunotherapy to a patient's specific genetic markers
• Active clinical researcher involved in experimental medical research and cancer vaccines
• Expertise across rare cancers, lung cancer, and gastrointestinal malignancies
• Former Board Member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology
• Current member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

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. Tuncay Tas is a urological surgeon at Safe Urology Clinic in Istanbul. He is one of the first five doctors globally to publish results on P-Shot applications. Dr. Tas specializes in urological oncology and male sexual health. He completed his fellowship at Heidelberg University in Germany. His practice focuses on regenerative medicine and robotic surgery for cancer.

• Developed a surgical technique for penile enhancement with a UK-based certification.
• Introduced combined PRP and stem cell penile injections to Turkey.
• Performs robotic prostatectomies and kidney-sparing surgeries.
• Member of the International Society for Stem Cells Applications.

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.