Colon cancer Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Professor Sezer Saglam is a leading specialist in gastrointestinal oncology at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He focuses on tailored drug therapies for complex digestive tract cancers.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal oncology – treats tumours of the colon, rectum, and digestive system
• Member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (ENET)
• Fellowship trained at the Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Maintains international standards as a member of ASCO and ESMO

Dr. Necdet Uskent is a medical oncologist and hematologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He was part of the pioneering team that performed Turkey's first bone marrow transplant. Dr. Uskent holds the European Medical Oncology Certificate and focuses on breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. He works at a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Founder of the Turkish Oncology Group (TOG).
• A founding member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.
• Served as a visiting lecturer at Royal Free and University College Hospital in London.
• Treats complex hematological conditions including lymphomas and myeloma.

Dr. Tahsin Ozadli is a medical oncologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in the treatment of lung, breast, and gastrointestinal cancers. Dr. Ozadli holds a specialization from the Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital. He works at a center authorized by the Turkish government for international health tourism.

• Administers immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy for multiple cancer types.
• Treats complex conditions including sarcoma, medulloblastoma, and nasopharyngeal cancer.
• Performs diagnostic procedures including liver biopsies, thyroid biopsies, and cancer screenings.
• Utilizes PET/CT and MRI for precise abdominal and pelvic tumor tracking.

Dr Turkan Ozturk Topcu is an expert medical oncologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who brings international expertise from leading cancer centres in the USA and Canada.

• Trained at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA, a world leader in oncology care
• Completed specialized clinical training at the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center Breast Cancer Clinic in Canada
• Focuses on gastrointestinal system cancers including colon, rectum, and stomach tumours
• Qualified medical oncology specialist from Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine
• Manages complex chemotherapy and targeted therapy protocols for abdominal malignancies

Saban Sec leads as a representative for the Turkish Medical Oncology Association, where he advocates for best-practice standards in gastrointestinal cancer care.

• Specialises in stage II and III colon cancer with a focus on how tumour location affects long-term survival
• Researched the impact of body mass index on recurrence rates in colorectal cancer patients
• Expert in third-line therapies for metastatic cases, including regorafenib and 5-fluorouracil rechallenge protocols
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and Istanbul Medical Chamber

Associate Professor Yusuf Acikgoz is a specialist medical oncologist at Lokman Hekim University who recently completed a clinical fellowship at Ohio State University in the United States.

• Specialises in medical oncology at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital
• Investigator in Phase III clinical trials for immunotherapy and targeted cancer drugs
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Practised at major Turkish training centres including Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Holding CITI certification in human subjects protection and clinical research

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli is a specialist oncologist at Istinye University Liv Hospital with a focus on gastrointestinal cancers.

• Specialises in managing colon and rectal tumours within a multidisciplinary oncology team
• Earned a promotion to Associate Professor in 2016 for his academic and clinical contributions
• Gained extensive expertise at the Ankara Oncology Clinic treating diverse cancer stages
• Focuses on systemic therapies to target gastrointestinal malignancies effectively
• Former lead physician in the oncology department at Erzurum Regional Training Hospital

Dr. Muhammed Mustafa Atci is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating colon, breast, gastric, and lung cancers. He previously served as the Education Coordinator at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital. Dr. Atci is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

• Author of 19 peer-reviewed papers on gastrointestinal, thoracic, and endocrine cancers.
• Published studies on survival outcomes for stage IIB colon cancer in the Journal of Chemotherapy.
• Researches prognostic biomarkers using PET/CT scans and metabolic tumor volume.
• Treats complex oncological cases at the university-affiliated İstinye University clinic.

Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating complex cancers, including glioblastoma, lung cancer, and pancreatic tumors. He serves as a professor at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Cicin previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force.

• Performs systemic therapies such as immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy.
• Treats a wide range of conditions including gynecologic, orthopedic, and neuro-oncology cases.
• Expert in HIPEC and chemoembolization for liver and abdominal malignancies.
• Works at a 300-bed university hospital with 33 medical departments.

Professor Ozden is a medical oncology specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital with deep expertise in managing advanced gastrointestinal malignancies.

• Completed subspecialty training in medical oncology at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on systemic therapies including targeted treatment and immunotherapy for bowel cancers
• Expertise in managing complex internal medicine cases alongside oncological care
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa – one of Turkey's oldest and most prestigious medical schools

Associate Professor Mustafa Serkan Alemdar is a medical oncology specialist at the Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex – a leading private hospital group in Turkey.

• Completed specialist oncology training at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on systemic therapies for colon cancer management
• Expert in managing internal medicine complications during cancer care
• Former medical oncologist at Antalya Training and Research Hospital

The doctor is a highly trained general surgeon with extensive expertise in advanced laparoscopic techniques. Having completed medical education at Ondokuz Mayıs University in 1991 and specialization at KTÜ Faculty of Medicine Farabi Hospital in 1998, the doctor has pursued rigorous post-graduate training at prestigious institutions. This includes specialized certifications in laparoscopic surgery, laparoscopic antireflux procedures, and advanced bariatric surgery.

Furthermore, the doctor possesses significant clinical experience in morbid obesity management and oncological cancer surgery, having completed advanced training at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. The doctor focuses on minimally invasive surgical interventions to improve patient outcomes in complex general surgery cases.

Professor Tarik Salman is a leading medical oncologist at Medicalpoint International who previously completed clinical training at the world-renowned Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

• Specialises in colon cancer using comprehensive genomic profiling to create individualised treatment plans
• Uses immuno-oncology and targeted therapies to attack cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Completed a clinical visitor programme at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Florida
• Former board member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology
• Active member of the European Society of Medical Oncology since 2012

Associate Professor Babek Tabandeh is a senior surgeon at Medical Park Göztepe who specialises in cancer surgery and minimally invasive techniques.

• International Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
• Focuses on minimally invasive surgeries to reduce pain and scarring
• Senior lecturer at the Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine
• Published over 40 research papers on surgical outcomes
• Member of the Istanbul Surgery Association and Turkish Medical Association

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.

Dr Volkan Kinas is a surgical specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with a clear focus on gastrointestinal cancer surgery.

• Treats colon cancer using oncological surgery principles to improve long-term outcomes
• Specialises in surgical management of the digestive tract, including gastric and pancreatic cases
• Focuses on precision removal of tumours while preserving healthy tissue function
• Practices at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, a multi-specialist centre with international patient experience

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.

Dr. Atakan Topcu is a medical oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating solid tumors including lung, breast, and colorectal cancers. Dr. Topcu is an Associate Professor with over 50 peer-reviewed scientific publications. He sits on the Editorial Board of the medical journal BMC Cancer.

• Expertise in immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and geriatric oncology care.
• Treats cancer-related malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia.
• Maintains active membership in the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital specializing in advanced oncology treatments.