Breast cancer surgery Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Associate Professor Mehmet Akif Aydin serves as a senior specialist at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital, focusing on surgical oncology and endocrine surgery.

• Holds specialist accreditation from Goztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on endocrine surgery covering breast and thyroid pathologies
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Society and Society of Endocrine Surgery
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Brings academic rigour as an Associate Professor to complex cancer cases

Assistant Professor Gokhan Yilmaz is a senior surgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with deep expertise in oncological general surgery.

• Held senior roles at major public training and research hospitals in Istanbul
• Academic faculty member at Istanbul Medipol University department of general surgery
• Achieved Master's and Doctorate degrees from the prestigious Istanbul University Çapa
• Specialises in surgical oncology focal points including breast preservation techniques

Professor Burhan Mayir is a senior surgical oncologist who specialises in complex cancer surgeries at his dedicated clinic in Turkey.

• Published over 60 articles in international and national medical journals
• Presented more than 100 abstracts at global surgical congresses
• Specialises in oncological procedures across the gastrointestinal and endocrine systems
• Focuses on surgical interventions for various types of tumours and cancer cases
• Recognised as a Professor at a leading Turkish medical institution

Assoc. Prof. Orhan Ünal Zorba, MD, is a urologist focused on andrology and endourology. He has about 25 years of experience. He currently sees patients at Private TUSA Hospital. He started there on 8 June 2026.

His academic work includes 29 international and 13 national publications and 7 book chapters. He has given at least 9 presentations at international congresses. His studies have been presented at EAU, ESSM, ICS, and EULIS meetings. He served as Assistant and Associate Professor of Urology from 2009 to 2016. He is a member of the Istanbul Medical Chamber, the Turkish Association of Urology, the Turkish Society of Andrology, and the Eastern Black Sea Association of Urologists.

Key areas include male infertility (micro‑TESE; outcomes in 191 patients with non‑obstructive azoospermia), microsurgical varicocele repair, prostate surgery (HoLEP, TURP), endoscopic stone surgery (URS, PCNL), and uro‑oncology. He speaks English.

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. Murat Topdag is an ENT specialist and head-and-neck cancer surgeon in Istanbul. He performs oncologic surgery and aesthetic procedures such as rhinoplasty. Dr. Topdag treats patients at Memorial Goztepe Hospital. He graduated from the English medical program at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa.

• Performs surgical treatment for laryngeal, tonsil, and oral cancers.
• Performs reconstructive procedures including cleft lip and palate repair.
• Uses diagnostic tools such as fine-needle aspiration biopsy and CT imaging.
• Held academic and clinical roles at Kocaeli University.

Dr Osman Civil is a specialist general surgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with a clinical focus on surgical oncology and breast diseases.

• Completed specialist surgical training at Istanbul Kartal Dr Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association, contributing to national surgical standards
• Participated in the National Breast Diseases Congress to stay updated on oncological protocols
• Expertise includes colorectal and gastrointestinal surgical oncology alongside breast cancer care
• Practises at a major university hospital known for integrated cancer treatment programmes

Dr. Aziz Cataltepe is an orthopedic surgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He treats musculoskeletal conditions, including bone injuries, joint fractures, and scoliosis. Dr. Cataltepe also focuses on orthopedic oncology and spine surgery. He earned his medical degree from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine.

• Treats complex conditions like hip dysplasia, meniscus tears, and coxarthrosis.
• Performs orthopedic procedures at a JCI-accredited facility in Turkey.
• Specializes in surgical treatments for valgus deformity and hand surgery.
• Works at a hospital that treats 600,000 patients every year.

Associate Professor Mehmet Ali Gok is a highly accomplished general surgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with significant expertise in oncological and laparoscopic surgery.

• Specialised in surgical oncology and early-stage disease management
• Extensive academic background as an editor of several surgical textbooks
• Broad experience in complex abdominal and breast tumour cases
• International training in robotic and laparoscopic techniques from New York and Dubai
• Active member of the Turkish Surgical Association

Professor M Altan Kaya specialises in breast-conserving surgery using minimally invasive techniques refined through advanced European training. He focuses on removing tumours while preserving as much natural tissue as possible for patients at Risus Clinic Istanbul.

• Trained in advanced surgical methods in Hamburg and Strasbourg
• Member of the European Society of Oncological Surgeons
• Uses laparoscopic and minimally invasive approaches to reduce recovery time
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association
• Completed his medical training at the prestigious Ankara University