Bladder Cancer Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Associate Professor Turkan Ozturk Topcu is a triple-certified medical oncology specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals with prestigious North American training.

• Trained at MD Anderson Cancer Center – one of the world's highest-ranked cancer facilities
• Previously worked at the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center Breast Cancer Clinic in Canada
• Completed further oncology training at the Moffit Cancer Center in the USA
• Specialises in managing complex genitourinary malignancies including bladder and kidney cancers
• Experienced in multi-agent chemotherapy protocols for both early and systemic disease

Professor Bunyamin Kaplan is a senior radiation oncologist at Medipol Mega University Hospital, one of Turkey's largest and most reputable medical institutions.

• Specialises in radiation therapy to treat bladder tumours without invasive surgery
• Focuses on curative-intent radiation for patients not suited for radical cystectomy
• Integrates radiotherapy with chemotherapy to improve bladder-sparing outcomes
• Coordinates multidisciplinary care within a JCI-accredited academic hospital setting

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli is a medical oncology specialist at Istinye University Liv Hospital with experience in major Turkish oncology hubs.

• Specialises in medical oncology for managing solid tumours including gastrointestinal and urogenital cases
• Former physician at the Ankara Oncology Clinic – one of Turkey's high-volume cancer centres
• Achieved Associate Professor status in 2016 for his contributions to medical education
• Worked at the Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital managing complex medical needs

Associate Professor Yusuf Acikgoz is a specialist medical oncologist at Lokman Hekim University with international experience at the Ohio State University.

• Specialises in systemic therapies for bladder cancer including chemotherapy and immunotherapy
• Assistant investigator for major Phase III clinical trials evaluating new cancer treatments
• Completed specialised immuno-oncology training through the Central European Cooperative Oncology Group
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Qualified in biostatistics to ensure evidence-based treatment protocols for complex cases

Professor Cemil Bilir is a leading medical oncologist at VM Medical Park Pendik with dual expertise in clinical treatment and pharmacy-based biotechnology.

• Completed a research fellowship at the Center for Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Nanomedicine in Boston
• Published extensive research on inorganic chemistry to improve drug delivery for cancer patients
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) following international guidelines
• Specialises in chemotherapy and targeted biological therapies for internal malignancies

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is a highly published medical oncologist and a European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) board-certified specialist.

• Specialises in immunotherapy with Atezolizumab for metastatic urothelial carcinoma – a form of bladder cancer
• Research focus on prognostic factors that predict treatment outcomes in advanced bladder cancer cases
• Uses targeted PRRT therapy to treat neuroendocrine tumours with precision radiation
• Served as a sub-investigator for major international clinical trials with Roche and Pfizer
• Board-certified by the European Society for Medical Oncology in Paris

Assoc. Prof. Ayşe İrem Yasin, M.D., is a medical oncologist who specializes in solid tumors. Her clinical focus includes breast, lung, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, and urologic cancers. She also treats brain and other CNS tumors, soft tissue sarcomas, head and neck cancers, adenocarcinomas, melanoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, and cancers of unknown primary. She practices at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital (2025–present). She previously worked at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital (2023–2025).

She completed a Medical Oncology fellowship at Bezmialem Vakıf University (2019–2022). This followed an Internal Medicine residency at the same institution (2012–2016). Her international experience includes the Breast Cancer Unit at the University of Piemonte Orientale in Novara (2022). She also trained at Basel University Hospital, Cleveland Clinic, and Harvard Medical School. She holds the ESMO Board Certificate (2022).

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 Mustafa Serkan Alemdar is a medical oncology specialist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex who leads systemic therapy for urological malignancies.

• Specialises in chemotherapy and immunotherapy for advanced bladder cancer cases
• Served at Akdeniz University Hospital – a major hub for oncological research
• Member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology
• Manages complex medication protocols to target tumours and prevent recurrence
• Expert in palliative supportive care for patients with stage IV disease

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).

Dr. Ercan Ozden is a specialist in internal medicine and medical oncology. He earned his medical degree and completed his residency at Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He later received a subspecialty in medical oncology at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine from 2016 to 2020.

Dr. Ozden has worked in medical oncology at Şırnak State Hospital. He has also served as an internal medicine specialist at Bağcılar Private Safa Hospital and Küçükçekmece Batı Bahat Hospital. He has extensive clinical experience in both internal medicine and oncology.

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.

Professor Talat Yurdakul is a highly credentialed urologist at Medical Park Goztepe, having completed specialised uro-oncology training at the world-recognised Cleveland Clinic.

• Focuses on uro-oncology, treating cancers of the bladder and urinary system
• Trained in microvascular surgery at Mercy University for high-precision procedures
• Member of the Turkish Urology Association and European Association of Urology
• Published 16 international scientific articles on surgical techniques and outcomes
• Contributed to over 40 global urology conferences as a lead speaker

Uzm. Dr. Erkan Göcen is a Radiation Oncology Specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital (Optimed Health Group). He graduated from İstanbul University, İstanbul Faculty of Medicine (Çapa) in 2003.

Career: He trained and practiced in Radiation Oncology from 2010 to 2012. He worked in public and private health institutions from 2012 to 2016. He served in the private medical sector as a Radiation Oncology Specialist from 2016 to 2023. He has been at Optimed Hospital since 2024.

Clinical interests: cancers of the brain, head and neck, esophagus, stomach, colorectal, pancreas, prostate, bladder, lung, soft tissues (sarcomas), skin, uterus and cervix, and breast. Affiliations: Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology (TROD) and Tekirdağ Medical Chamber. Languages: English and Turkish.

Associate Professor Serap Kaya leads the oncology team at Emsey Hospital, specialising in the medical management of advanced bladder tumours.

• Holds a minor specialisation in medical oncology from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on chemotherapy and targeted drug therapies to shrink tumours before surgery
• Coordinates care for complex bladder cases requiring multi-specialist input
• Trained at Marmara University, one of Turkey's top medical institutions
• Member of the medical oncology department at a JCI-accredited facility

The doctor is a seasoned General Surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center with 23 years of experience. Specializing in General Surgery, Surgical Infections, Breast Cancer, Thyroid/Parathyroid Surgery, and Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgery, the doctor also focuses on Pancreatic Cancer and Glucose Metabolism. Graduating from Hacettepe University School of Medicine in 1990, the doctor completed specialization training in General Surgery in 1996. Actively associated with numerous professional organizations, the doctor has authored 31 international and 22 national publications, contributing significantly to medical literature.

Professor Turkan Ozturk Topcu is a highly qualified medical oncologist at Biruni University Hospital with international training from the world-leading MD Anderson Cancer Centre in the USA.

• Specialises in medical oncology for bladder cancer using targeted drug therapies
• Completed specialist residencies in internal medicine and medical oncology
• International experience at the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre in Canada
• Member of the American Society of Medical Oncology (ASCO)
• Full member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)

Dr Elnur Sahibov is a specialist radiation oncologist at Emsey Hospital who focuses on targeted radiation therapy for bladder cancer.

• Trained at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in Istanbul
• Specialises in precise radiation delivery to treat bladder tumours while sparing healthy tissue
• Uses evidence-based protocols to manage both early and more advanced disease stages
• Experienced in English-speaking clinical environments for clear communication with international patients