Colon Cancer Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Dr. Mehmet Doğu Canoğlu is a radiation oncologist. He graduated from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his residency in radiation oncology at Kocaeli University from 2006 to 2012.

He completed his compulsory service at Diyarbakır Training and Research Hospital. He then worked at Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital and at Medipol Mega University Hospital from 2015 to 2017. Since 2017, he has been a radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center.

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.

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

Education and Expertise

Selcuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education

Dr.Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Anakara Oncology Training and Research Hospital Medical Oncology Specialization

Experience

Malatya State Hospital Internal Diseases Clinic

Ankara Oncology Hospital Medical Oncology Clinic

Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital Medical Oncology Clinic


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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

Professor Mustafa Ondzhel is an internationally recognised oncosurgeon who spent five years at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic in the USA specialising in proctology.

• Holds European Commission qualification in coloproctology for bowel and rectal cancers
• Performed approximately 1,100 surgical procedures focusing on the colon and rectum
• Expert in laparoscopic resection – removal of tumours through small incisions for faster recovery
• International Fellow of the American Society of Colorectal Surgeons
• Awarded 'Scientist of the Year' in Turkey for his clinical research and achievements

Professor Ozcan Yildiz is a senior medical oncologist at Medipol Mega University Hospital with a decade of documented focus on gastrointestinal cancers.

• Specialises in colon cancer management including complex cases with nutritional or neurological complications
• Expert in treating neuroendocrine tumours – rare cancers that develop in the digestive system hormone cells
• Published research on improving quality of life and managing side effects during intensive cancer therapy
• Active member of international oncology boards ensuring patients access the latest evidence-based protocols

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

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

Professor Gul Alco is a leading radiation oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, specialising in high-precision radiotherapy for gastrointestinal malignancies.

• Holds a professorship at Istanbul Medipol University, a top-tier medical training institution
• Uses stereotactic radiation to target tumours with millimetre precision while protecting healthy bowel tissue
• Focuses on multidisciplinary care for colorectal cases to improve patient survival rates
• Active member of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology
• Published clinical research on modern radiotherapy techniques for pelvic tumours

Education

Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine (1991)

KTÜ Faculty of Medicine Farabi Hospital (Specialization.1998)

Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine (Laparoscopic Surgery Training, 2002)

Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine (Laparoscopic Antireflux Surgery Training, 2006)

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (General Surgery Clinic Advance Laparoscopic Surgery, Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery, Morbid Obesity and Oncological Cancer Surgery Training, 2010i)

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 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

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.

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).

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 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