Adrenal Tumor Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Dr. Saban Sec is a medical oncologist with experience at leading hospitals, including Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital, and Bahçelievler Medikalpark Hospital. He currently represents specialist physicians in the Turkish Medical Oncology Association. He is also a member of the Istanbul Medical Chamber and the Turkish Medical Oncology Association.

Dr. Sec treats breast, lung, gastrointestinal, prostate, urogenital, head and neck cancers, as well as sarcomas and rare tumors. He has published many peer-reviewed articles on cancer prognosis, treatment outcomes, and survival rates. His research includes studies with large patient groups, such as 138 patients with HER2-positive metastatic gastric cancer. Dr. Sec focuses on prognostic factors and treatment responses in different cancers. He is dedicated to improving cancer care.

Associate Professor Yusuf Acikgoz brings high-level expertise from The Ohio State University to treating adrenal malignancies and hormonal tumours.

• Specialises in medical oncology at Lokman Hekim University University Ankara Hospital
• Trained at Ohio State University – a global leader in cancer research and patient care
• Assistant investigator for Phase III immunology trials testing the latest cancer therapies
• Holds American ASCO membership, ensuring treatment protocols follow the latest international guidelines
• Completed immuno-oncology training in Vienna to use immune-boosting treatments against aggressive tumours

Professor Mustafa Serkan Alemdar is a medical oncology specialist at Medical Park Antalya, focusing on managing complex tumour cases through targeted medical therapies.

• Double-specialised in both internal medicine and medical oncology
• Trained at Akdeniz University – a major Turkish regional teaching hospital
• Manages adrenal tumour cases with medication-based systemic treatments
• Focuses on evidence-based protocols to control tumour growth and symptoms

Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine (2015–present). He has over 20 years of medical oncology experience and has held academic roles since 2010.

Education: MD, Istanbul University – Cerrahpaşa (1991–1997). Residency in Internal Medicine, Trakya University (1997–2002). Fellowship in Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2002–2004).

Practice: Medical Oncologist, Trakya University (2005–2008). Medical Oncologist, Elazığ Training and Research Hospital (2008–2010). Associate Professor of Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2010–2015). He previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force at Etimesgut Military Hospital (2004–2005).

Assoc. Prof. Atakan Topçu, M.D., is a medical oncologist at Medipol University and Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, colorectal, gastric, and neuroendocrine cancers. His work also covers targeted therapies, immunotherapy, geriatric oncology, and cancer-related malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia.

He has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed papers. Recent work includes a 2024 Frontiers in Medicine study on geriatric syndromes and a 2023 Future Oncology paper on sarcopenia and anxiety in lung cancer. He has also published on the CONUT score in breast cancer and on malnutrition in HER2-negative metastatic gastric cancer.

Dr. Topçu serves on the Editorial Board of BMC Cancer. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, ESMO, and the Turkish Geriatrics Society. Education and training: M.D., Uludağ University; residency in Internal Medicine, Marmara University; fellowship in Medical Oncology, Bezmialem Vakıf University.

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is an ESMO board-certified medical oncologist specialising in targeted systemic therapies for complex tumours, including adrenal and neuroendocrine cases.

• Board-certified by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) in Paris
• Uses Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT) – targeted radiation for neuroendocrine and adrenal tumours
• Clinical subinvestigator for major international trials with Roche, Pfizer, and AstraZeneca
• Published specific research on adrenal gland metastasis and neuroendocrine tumour management

Professor Muzaffer Al is a surgical specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who focuses on keyhole techniques for complex abdominal growths.

• Trained in oncological cancer surgery at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Uses laparoscopic surgery for adrenal tumours, allowing for smaller incisions and faster recovery
• Completed advanced training in laparoscopic bariatric and antireflux procedures
• Specialises in using minimally invasive tools for surgical oncology cases

Dr. Muhammed Mustafa Atci is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University, Liv Hospital Topkapı (2025–present). He previously served as Associate Professor and Education Coordinator at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital (2023–2025). He was also a Medical Oncologist there (2018–2021).

He has been a member of ASCO and the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology since 2018. He is the author or co-author of 19 peer-reviewed international papers on colon, breast, gastric, pancreatic, lung, thyroid, sarcoma, and colorectal cancers.

Notable works include a multicentre study on stage IIB colon cancer survival (Journal of Chemotherapy). He also studied the De Ritis ratio for lung metastasis in testicular cancer (Current Urology). His prognostic studies used PET/CT, MSI, lymph node ratio, and metabolic tumor volume.

Specializations

Cancer Surgery

Pancreatic Surgery

Bile Duct Surgery

Bariatric Metabolic Surgery

Oncological Surgery

Breast Surgery

Gastric cancer

Colon cancer

Thyroid Cancer

Obesity Surgery

Diabetes Surgeries

Professor Elnur Sahibov is a specialist radiation oncologist at Emsey Hospital who focuses on precise tumour targeting using modern radiotherapy techniques.

• Trained at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Specialises in radiation oncology for managing both benign and malignant adrenal growths
• Uses targeted radiation to destroy tumour cells while protecting nearby healthy organs
• Member of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology

Professor Engin is a prominent radiation oncologist who lead the Department of Radiation Oncology at Anadolu Medical Center – a hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Completed a research scholarship at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in the United States
• Undertook a four-year post-doctoral fellowship in thermoradiotherapy at Thomas Jefferson University
• Functions as the Director of Oncological Sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital
• Specialises in radiation therapy to manage tumours of the adrenal glands
• Member of the American Robert College alumni network with academic training in the USA

He is Ear – Nose – Throat and Head and Neck Surgery Specialist. In 1974 he graduated from Ankara Ataturk High School. After he finished preparatory class in English for 1 year in ODTU, he won Hacettepe University Eskisehir Medical Faculty.

In 1980 he finished Hacettepe University Eskisehir Medial Faculty. In 1984 he got his career education in the department of ENT in Hacettepe University Medical Center. He served his military service in Ankara Mevki Hastanesi as an ENT Specialist, in 1986 he began his conscription in state of Ordu Government Hospital.

He worked in Izmir Atatürk Education and Research Hospital as chief intern in 1989, as a chef assistant in 1991, as an instructor in 1994 and worked there till June 2008. On June 20088, he worked in Namik Kemal University Medical Faculty in head of the department of ENT, Head of Department of Surgical Medical and worked as a Medical Faculty member of University Senate finally, he resigned on August in 2010.

The doctor has extensive experience in the field of urology, having started their career with mandatory service at Konya Seydişehir Gevrekli Health Center. They advanced their expertise as a specialist student at Atatürk State Hospital and Ege University Faculty of Medicine. The doctor gained international exposure as an observer at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and Mayo Clinic, and as a research assistant at UCLA.

They served as a urologist and later as an Associate Professor and Professor of Medicine at Ege University. Additionally, they held the position of Vice Dean at Izmir University of Economics Faculty of Medicine and currently serve as a Professor of Medicine at Medicana Bursa Hospital.

Associate Professor Emrah Eraslan is a medical oncology specialist at Private Koru Ankara Hospital who transitioned to academia after leading major public oncology departments.

• Specialises in managing adrenal tumours using targeted chemotherapy and modern hormonal therapies
• Completed internal medicine and oncology training at Ankara University and Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Hospital
• Earned Associate Professor status through his research on tumour biology and patient outcomes
• Previously served as Chief Physician, managing departmental standards and high-volume oncology units

The doctor specializes in various urological conditions, with a focus on penis prosthesis, bladder cancer, prostate cancer, and kidney cancer, including radical and partial nephrectomy. Expertise extends to laparoscopic urology, kidney stones, and surgeries for urinary incontinence in women. The doctor is also skilled in hypospadias surgery, pediatric vesicoureteral reflux, microsurgical varicocele surgery, penis enlargement, and Peyronie's disease correction.

Having completed a urology residency at Istanbul University School of Medicine, the doctor gained extensive experience at Haseki Education and Research Hospital, Bezmialem Vakıf University, Medical Park Bahçelievler, and Ethica Incirli Hospital, and currently serves as a Professor of Medicine at Medicana Hospital Bahcelievler.