Lung cancer Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 3

Dr. Ayşe İrem Yasin is a medical oncologist at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital in Istanbul. She holds a prestigious ESMO Board Certificate. Dr. Yasin specializes in solid tumors, including breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. She treats complex cases such as Merkel cell carcinoma and cancers of unknown primary.

• Trained at Harvard Medical School, Cleveland Clinic, and Basel University Hospital.
• Completed a clinical observership at the Breast Cancer Unit in Novara, Italy.
• Treats brain and CNS malignancies, soft tissue sarcomas, and urologic cancers.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility equipped with the da Vinci robotic system.

Professor Ferah Ece is a US-trained specialist who completed a lung cancer fellowship at the MD Anderson Cancer Center – ranked as the top cancer hospital globally.

• Trained in interventional bronchoscopy at Johns Hopkins University to diagnose tumours without major surgery
• Serves on the Executive Board of the Turkish Lung Cancer Society
• Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP)
• Published 48 international research papers on thoracic diseases
• Uses minimally invasive diagnostic tools for faster staging and recovery

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is a prominent medical oncologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with European Board Certification (ESMO). He specialises in managing complex lung cancer cases through targeted therapies and immunotherapy.

• Led clinical trials for Lorlatinib, investigating its effectiveness against specific gene-mutated lung cancers
• Specialises in immunotherapy protocols using Atezolizumab for small cell lung cancer patients
• Expert in treating NSCLC with ALK and ROS1 mutations using targeted drug therapies
• Published research on drug resistance, focusing on why some lung cancers stop responding to treatment
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) board

Dr. Mustafa Ondzhel is a professor of oncosurgery and proctology at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He spent five years as a practicing surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic in the USA. Dr. Ondzhel specializes in treating bowel cancer and complex rectal disorders. He is a founder of the Eurasian Colorectal Technologies Association.

• Holds a proctology qualification certificate from the European Commission on Coloproctology.
• Received the Most Successful Scientist of the Year award in the healthcare category.
• Performs Whipple surgery and distal pancreatectomy for gastrointestinal cancers.
• Confirmed as an Official International Fellow of the American Society of Colorectal Surgeons.

Professor Didem Karacetin is the Head of Radiation Oncology at Biruni University Hospital and completed specialist residency training at the world-leading Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto.

• Treats lung cancer using targeted radiation to destroy tumours while sparing healthy tissue
• Uses brachytherapy for internal radiation delivery to treat complex thoracic and gynaecological cases
• Holds a phytotherapy qualification to support patient care with plant-based medicinal evidence
• Serves as a Professor at Health Sciences University Istanbul, training future radiation specialists

Associate Professor Murat Ayhan is a leading medical oncologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul who drives clinical research into advanced lung cancer therapies.

• Specialises in targeted therapies for ALK-positive and EGFR-mutant lung cancer cases
• Uses subcutaneous atezolizumab – a modern immunotherapy approach for faster delivery and better patient comfort
• Published real-world research on osimertinib and alectinib outcomes in resistant lung cancer subtypes
• Member of the Turkish Oncology Group, contributing to regional treatment guidelines

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin is a leading medical oncologist at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital who has chaired major university oncology departments.

• Former Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in medical oncology for managing lung cancer using drug-based therapies
• Served as an Education Officer at Prof Dr Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital
• Fellow of the Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital in medical oncology
• Expert in coordinating multidisciplinary care for patients with solid tumours

Professor Didem Tastekin is a multi-award-winning oncologist who was named 'Best Researcher of the Year' at the Istanbul University Oncology Institute.

• Specialises in medical oncology for lung cancer using immunotherapy and targeted treatments
• Holds a TUBITAK Incentive Award for her contributions to clinical cancer research
• Former Associate Professor at the Istanbul University Oncology Institute – a premier cancer centre
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Full Professor at Biruni University Hospital teaching the next generation of specialists

Professor Gunluoglu is a senior thoracic surgeon at Medipol Mega University Hospital, where he provides specialised surgical reviews for complex respiratory cases.

• Specialises in thoracic surgery focusing on surgical interventions for the chest and lungs
• Provides expert second medical opinions for complex treatment planning
• Member of the Thoracic Surgery Department at a major university teaching hospital
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary oncology teams to refine patient care pathways