Oncology Doctors in Turkey — Page 5

Dr Ferhat Ferhatoglu is a medical oncology specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who focuses on the systemic treatment of complex gland and skin cancers.

• Specialises in managing thyroid, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Extensively published in systemic treatment outcomes for thyroid carcinoma
• Expert in carboplatin desensitisation – a method helping patients with allergies continue their chemotherapy
• Research focus includes late recurrence in breast cancer and melanoma survival rates
• Trained at Istanbul University – a leading medical education centre

Associate Professor Bulent Citgez is a senior general surgical specialist at Memorial Atasehir Hospital with international expertise from St Mary Hospital in the USA.

• Specialises in surgical oncology for breast, thyroid, and endocrine tumours
• Senior academic title of Associate Professor at Istanbul Science University
• Broad experience managing complex oncological cases across major Istanbul hospitals
• Focuses on precise surgical techniques for tumour removal and organ preservation
• Qualified in general surgery from Sisli Hamidiye Etfal training hospital

Associate Professor Hasan Mutlu leads innovative oncology care at Medical Park Antalya, having completed extensive medical oncology training in the USA.

• Specialises in targeted therapies and immunotherapy for aggressive and advanced organ tumours
• Uses next-generation genetic research to develop personalised treatment plans for each patient
• Expert in CyberKnife treatments – non-invasive robotic radiosurgery for precise tumour targeting
• Integrates complementary medicine with conventional chemotherapy to support patient wellbeing
• Former faculty member at Akdeniz University with a focus on advanced cancer research

Professor Didem Tastekin is a senior medical oncologist at the Istanbul University Oncology Institute – one of Turkey's premier centres for cancer care and research.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal, breast, and lung cancers
• Deep expertise in managing rare and complex cancer cases
• Researches cancer vaccines as targeted immunotherapy options
• Achieved full Professorship at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Sub-specialist training completed at Selçuk and Istanbul Universities

Professor Turker Kilic was the first Turkish doctor trained in radiosurgery at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden – the birthplace of Gamma Knife technology.

• Specialises in Gamma Knife radiosurgery – a precise, non-surgical treatment that uses radiation beams to destroy brain tumours
• Completed a neuro-oncology research fellowship at Harvard Medical School and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
• Recipient of the EANS Aesculap Research Prize for his work on tumour growth inhibitors
• Member of the International Meningioma Society and the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies
• Focuses on skull base surgery and treating glioblastoma using targeted therapies

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli has performed over 1,100 oncology procedures and leads complex cancer care at Istinye University Liv Hospital.

• Specialises in treating breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Earned the academic rank of Associate Professor in 2016 for clinical excellence
• Trained at the Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Oncology Hospital in Ankara
• Experienced in systemic therapies including personalised chemotherapy and immunotherapy

Dr Tuncer is a specialist in orthopaedic oncology at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital. He has completed multiple tiers of dedicated training for bone and soft tissue tumours at Acıbadem Medical School.

• Treats both malignant and benign bone and soft tissue tumours
• Uses extremity reconstruction to help patients maintain limb function
• Uses Ilizarov methods for complex bone reconstruction and lengthening
• Member of the Association of Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors
• Trained in bone resection techniques at Ibn-I Sina Hospital

Professor Bilir is a leading medical oncologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital with prestige training from the Cleveland Clinic and Northeastern University in the US.

• Specialises in immunotherapy and targeted therapies for complex breast, lung, and urogenital cancers
• Holds a PhD in Inorganic Chemistry, focusing on nanomedicine to improve how cancer drugs are delivered
• Active member of ASCO and ESMO, ensuring his patients receive treatment following modern global guidelines
• Serves as a Professor at Sakarya University, where he trains the next generation of oncology specialists

Professor Haciibrahimoglu is a leading specialist in thoracic oncological surgery at Medical Park Göztepe, specialising in keyhole techniques for chest and lung cancers.

• Uses VATS – a minimally invasive video-assisted technique that reduces pain and speeds up recovery
• Completed a high-level fellowship at the University of Paris-Sud in France
• Expert in complex procedures involving the lungs, trachea, and mediastinum
• Member of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
• Formerly an observer at Vienna Medical School in Austria

Dr Ercan Ozden is a medical oncology specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital who focuses on delivering targeted chemotherapy and immunotherapy protocols.

• Completed his subspecialty training in medical oncology at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• Graduate of the prestigious English Medical Program at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Creates personalised treatment plans for lung, breast, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Professor Irfan Cicin is a leading academic in medical oncology who currently teaches future specialists as a Professor at Trakya University.

• Specialises in advanced immunotherapy and targeted treatments for kidney, lung, and breast cancers
• Performs HIPEC – a heated chemotherapy wash used during surgery to treat abdominal cancers
• Fellowship-trained in medical oncology with years of research into complex chemotherapy protocols
• Active member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Dr Taylan Bükülmez is a specialist in radiation oncology at Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir. He delivers precisely targeted radiotherapy to treat complex tumour sites while sparing healthy tissue.

• Focuses on breast, prostate, lung, oesophageal and rectal cancers
• Practises at a major university hospital centre in Istanbul
• Trained at the specialist Akdeniz University Radiation Oncology Clinic
• Designs tailored treatment plans using precision radiation techniques
• Completed medical training at the Faculty of Medicine at Pamukkale University

Associate Professor Tarik Salman trained at the world-renowned Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and specialises in personalised cancer care at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Provides comprehensive genomic profiling to match specific tumour DNA with the most effective drugs
• Expert in immunotherapy and cancer vaccines to trigger the body's immune response
• Specialises in treating rare cancers and complex gastrointestinal or breast cases
• Uses targeted therapies that attack cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Member of the European Society of Medical Oncology and American Society of Clinical Oncology

Professor Muzaffer Al is a specialist in advanced laparoscopic surgical oncology, having completed elite training at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

• Performs minimally invasive keyhole surgery for stomach, colon, and liver cancers
• Specialises in laparoscopic Whipple procedures and complex oesophageal surgery
• Uses keyhole techniques to reduce surgical trauma and speed up patient recovery
• Trained in advanced laparoscopic oncological surgery at Turkey's top medical schools
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association

Professor Deniz Konya is a Harvard-trained neurosurgeon who specialises in removing tumours of the brain and spine at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital.

• Completed a prestigious spine surgery fellowship at Harvard Medical School in the USA
• Specialises in surgical treatment for spinal tumours, fractures, and complex deformities
• Serves as a member of the North American Spine Society and European Spine Society
• Published 47 international papers focusing on neurosurgical techniques and patient outcomes

Associate Professor Babek Tabandeh is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons who performs minimally invasive cancer surgeries at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital.

• Specialises in keyhole techniques for liver, colon, and rectal cancers to speed up patient recovery
• Member of the Liver Transplantation Society and the Istanbul Surgery Association
• Serves as a faculty member at Bahçeşehir University School of Medicine
• Contributed to over 40 surgical publications and academic research papers

Associate Professor Muhammed Mustafa Atci is a clinical research leader at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı, with over 19 peer-reviewed publications on cancer survival and treatment efficacy.

• Specialises in immunotherapy and personalized chemotherapy protocols for complex cancer cases
• Educates the next generation of oncologists as the Medical Oncology Education Coordinator
• Expert in treating rare retroperitoneal sarcomas and advanced peritoneal malignancies
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) since 2018
• Utilises radioembolization and HIPEC – heated chemotherapy delivered directly to the abdomen