Larynx cancer Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 2

Professor Erkan Karatas is a highly trained specialist in head and neck surgery who completed his fellowship at Ohio State University in the USA.

• Specialises in laryngology and head and neck oncology at Atlas University Hospital
• Trained in sialendoscopy in Switzerland – a minimally invasive way to treat salivary glands
• Held clinical roles at Hannover Medical School, a top German center for laryngology
• Fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
• Member of the Turkish Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Association

Professor Ismet Aslan is a leading ENT specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus with a focused doctorate in head and neck surgery.

• Member of the Turkey Laryngology Association specialising in throat disorders
• Expert in partial and total laryngectomy for managing tumours of the larynx
• Addresses vocal cord issues to preserve speech quality after cancer treatment
• Published over 10 international papers on head and neck oncology outcomes
• Former academic at Istanbul University training the next generation of ENT surgeons

Professor Turkan Ozturk Topcu brings international expertise from leading global institutions to Biruni University Hospital. She trained at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA, a world-leading facility for oncology research and care.

• Specialises in medical oncology for larynx and head and neck cancers
• Held clinical observerships at the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre in Canada
• Completed further specialised training at the Moffit Cancer Center in the USA
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)

Dr. Nail Paksoy is an associate professor of medical oncology at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital. He is board-certified by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO). Dr. Paksoy specializes in lung, breast, and gastrointestinal cancers. He uses modern immunotherapy and targeted therapy protocols. His clinic is JCI-accredited for high safety standards.

• Served as a subinvestigator in over 8 international clinical trials for Roche and Pfizer.
• Authored over 40 research articles in journals indexed by SCI and SSCI.
• Completed dual fellowships in allergy-immunology and medical oncology.
• Treats complex sarcomas and renal cell carcinomas with systemic therapies.

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

• Trained at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Specialises in precise radiation delivery to treat cancers affecting the larynx and throat
• Uses radiation therapy to destroy cancer cells while sparing healthy surrounding tissue
• Provides care for patients diagnosed with early to advanced stage larynx cancer

Professor Orhan Gazi Yigitbasi is a specialist in otolaryngology – ear, nose, and throat surgery – with a senior leadership role at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Specialises in head and neck surgical oncology for complex tumours
• Focused on larynx cancer management and airway reconstruction
• Brings academic expertise from his role at a major university teaching hospital
• Expert in microsurgery and minimally invasive laser techniques for throat cases

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin is a former Head of the Medical Oncology Department at Yüzüncü Yıl University. He uses his extensive academic and clinical background to lead oncology care at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

• Specialises in medical oncology for managing various head and neck tumours
• Served as Education Officer at the prestigious Prof Dr Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital
• Former Department Head who trained specialists in the latest systemic therapy protocols
• Expertise includes targeted therapies and immunotherapy for advanced-stage cancer cases