Best Sarcoma Immunotherapy Doctors in Istanbul for Australians

The doctor is a highly experienced Turkish medical oncologist specializing in sarcoma, lymphoma, pancreatic, lung cancer, and breast cancer. With over 20 years of experience, the doctor focuses on tumor biology, tumor immunology, cancer immunotherapy, and targeted therapies. Since 2019, the doctor has been serving as a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center and previously held leadership roles at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine and GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital. The doctor has authored over 40 publications in cancer research and is a member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and the European Head and Neck Society.

The doctor graduated from the School of Medicine at Hacettepe University and completed residency at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, followed by a fellowship at the Hacettepe University Cancer Institute.

Specializing in oncology, the doctor has extensive experience in treating various cancers, including breast, testicular, ovarian, lung, head and neck, and gastrointestinal cancers.

The doctor has worked at prestigious institutions such as The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Hitit University Corum Training Hospital, and Medical Park Hospital.

Professor Bozkurt is a leading specialist in paediatric oncology and stem cell therapy at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital. He completed advanced fellowships at world-renowned institutions including Harvard University and Cincinnati Children Hospital.

• Holds specialist titles in both paediatric oncology and haematological malignancies
• Directs the Stem Cell Transplant Unit at Istinye University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on combined immunotherapy and bone marrow transplant protocols for aggressive childhood tumours
• Member of the International Pediatric Oncology Group and European Bone Marrow Transplant Group
• Authored over 40 scientific papers on immunotherapy and haematological health

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin is a leading medical oncologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with a background in directing major oncology departments.

• Former Head of the Medical Oncology Department at Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine
• Served as Education Officer at the prestigious Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital
• Specialises in tailored internal medicine and oncology protocols for complex cancer cases
• Recognised expert in clinical medical oncology across several major Turkish research hospitals

The doctor specializes in managing breast cancer, colorectal, and urogenital system cancers. With extensive experience since 2014 at Anadolu Medical Center, the doctor has previously served at Medical Park Hospital, Kocaeli Derince Education and Research Hospital, and Erzurum Regional Education and Research Hospital. The doctor's military service included a role as a Medical Oncology specialist at Gülhane Military Medical Academy.

Educational achievements include a degree in general medicine from Istanbul University and specializations in internal medicine and medical oncology. The doctor is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Medical Oncology Society, and the Turkish Lung Cancer Society.

Associate Professor Oguzhan Babacan brings 13 years of specialised experience to the Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specialises in treating paediatric solid tumours, including sarcoma cases, using advanced immunotherapy and cell therapies
• Expert in autologous, allogeneic, and haploidentical stem cell transplants for children
• Trained at the prestigious GATA Military Medical Faculty in Ankara
• Manages complex cases of leukaemia, lymphoma, and rare childhood blood disorders
• Recognised as an Associate Professor in Paediatric Hematology and Oncology

The doctor is an ECFMG and ESMO-certified medical and breast oncologist with over 20 years of experience, specializing in solid cancer, breast cancer, colorectal, and lung cancer treatment. Since 2016, the doctor has been a medical oncology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center.

The doctor graduated from Gülhane Military Medical Academy with a degree in general medicine and completed specialties in internal and medical oncology. The doctor has been a professor and associate professor at Gülhane Military Medical Academy, contributing significantly to medical education.

With over 110 papers on cancer management, the doctor is a member of several prestigious oncology organizations.

The doctor graduated from Ankara University Medical School and completed residency training in internal medicine at Ankara GATA Medical School. Specializing in medical oncology and hematology, the doctor completed a clinical fellowship in the USA. A pioneer in Turkey, the doctor was part of the team that performed the first bone marrow transplantation in the country. The doctor has served as a visiting lecturer at prestigious institutions in London and Switzerland. Holding the European Medical Oncology Certificate, the doctor is a founding member of both The Turkish Society of Medical Oncology and the Turkish Oncology Group. The clinical focus includes breast, gastrointestinal, lung cancers, lymphomas, and myeloma.

The doctor is an oncologist specializing in the treatment of breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. Currently, the doctor practices at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

With a career spanning multiple esteemed institutions, the doctor has served as an Internal Medicine Specialist at Malatya State Hospital, a physician at Ankara Oncology Clinic, and a member of the Oncology Department at Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital.

The doctor graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Selcuk University and achieved the title of Associate Professor in 2016.

Professor Cemil Bilir is a highly qualified medical oncologist who completed a prestigious fellowship at Northeastern University's Center for Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Nanomedicine in Boston.

• Holds a PhD in Inorganic Chemistry, providing a unique scientific perspective on drug interactions
• Completed a rotation at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic in the United States
• Serves as a Professor at Sakarya University Faculty of Medicine, training the next generation of specialists
• Active member of the European Society for Medical Oncology and the American Society of Clinical Oncology

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is a dual-certified specialist in both medical oncology and immunology, making him highly qualified for immunotherapy treatments. He currently leads advanced cancer care at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

• Holds ESMO Board Certification in Medical Oncology, a globally recognised mark of excellence
• Specialises in managing complex sarcomatous tumours, including Ewing's sarcoma and osteosarcoma
• Subinvestigator for major international clinical trials involving Pembrolizumab and Atezolizumab
• Published extensive research on salvage therapies for heavily pretreated metastatic sarcoma patients
• Expertise in managing drug hypersensitivity through specialised oncology desensitisation protocols

Education

MSc Faculty of Medicine (ING) Hacettepe University 1991-1997
Specialization Department of Pediatrics Dicle Universityniversitesi 1997-2002
Minor Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Department Istanbul University 2006-2009
Bone Marrow Transplant Unit MP Göztepe Hospital 2012-2013

Experience

Assistant Professor
Afyon Kocatepe University/Faculty of Medicine/Internal Medical Sciences
2003-2009 Department/ÇDepartment of Pediatrics)

Assistant Professor
Istanbul University/Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicineltesi/Internal Medical Sciences
2006-2009 Department of Pediatrics)

Pediatric Hematology Specialist Diyarbakır Children's Hospital, Pediatric Hematology compulsory service 2009-2012
Transfer Ünitesi Assistant Hematology Specialist Private Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Bone Marrow Transplant Unit Assistant Responsible Pediatric Hematology Specialist
2012-2013

Assistant Professor
Akdeniz University / Faculty of Medicine / Department of Internal Medical Scienceslümü/Department of Pediatrics)
2013-2014

Assistant Professor Marmara University/Faculty of Medicine/Department of Internal Medical Sciences/Department of Pediatrics) 2014-2024

Scientific Memberships

Turkish Society of Hematology
Turkish Pediatric Hematology Association
Marmara Pediatric Association
Turkish Pediatric Society
Istanbul Medical Chamber
EBMT (European Bone Marrow Transplantation)

Professor Apak led the Paediatric Hematology-Oncology Division at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa for over two decades. He currently serves as the Head of the Department of Paediatrics at Biruni University Hospital.

• Specialises in CAR T-cell therapy and advanced chemotherapy protocols
• Author of 75 international publications regarding paediatric blood disorders and tumours
• Former Board Member of the Turkish Paediatric Society
• Served as Associate Editor for the Turkish Archives of Paediatrics
• Focuses on bone marrow transplantation for complex childhood cases