Colon Cancer Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is an ESMO-certified medical oncologist specialising in complex gastrointestinal cancers at Medipol Bahcelievler University Hospital.

• Specialises in colorectal cancer management and systemic chemotherapy protocols
• Served as a sub-investigator for the global AMGEN RECITE trial focusing on colorectal cancer
• Holds European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Board Certification
• Expert in PRRT therapy – a targeted radiation treatment used for neuroendocrine tumours
• Research contributor to the Turkish Oncology Group on third-line metastatic colorectal treatments

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. 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.

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.

Ezgi Sevic graduated from Hacettepe University as an honour student and specialises in clinical nutrition for patients undergoing oncology treatment.

• Provides expert nutritional support for colon cancer patients to manage side effects and maintain strength
• Developed specialised dietary protocols for complex cases involving bariatric and metabolic surgery nutrition
• Trained at Hacettepe University Oncology Hospital, a leading centre for cancer care and research
• Completed advanced certifications in bariatric nutrition and innovations in obesity management
• Experienced in managing food intolerances and chronic disease nutrition for adults and children

Professor Turkan Ozturk Topcu is an expert medical oncologist at Biruni University Hospital with international training from the prestigious MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA.

• Treats colon and rectal cancers using evidence-based medical oncology protocols
• Completed specialist medical oncology training at Karadeniz Technical University
• Member of the American Society of Medical Oncology (ASCO)
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Participated in clinical programmes at the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center in Canada

Professor Elnur Sahibov is a dedicated radiation oncologist at Emsey Hospital who trained at the prestigious Marmara University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialises in precise radiation therapy for gastrointestinal malignancies including colon cancer
• Completed intensive specialist training in radiation oncology at Marmara University
• Focuses on targeted radiation to destroy cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Member of the radiation oncology team at JCI-accredited Emsey Hospital

Associate Professor Murat Ayhan is a leading medical oncologist at Liv Hospital who specialises in the systemic treatment of colorectal cancers.

• Published research on chemo-refractory colon cancer, focusing on how different cell types respond to treatment
• Led multi-centre studies on stage IIB colon cancer investigating the impact of adjuvant chemotherapy on survival
• Specialises in molecular oncology to tailor drug therapies based on the specific genetic markers of a tumour
• Expert in managing complex drug reactions, ensuring patients can safely continue their cancer treatment protocols

Professor Hakan Yanar is an international instructor in colorectal surgery who specialises in using robotic and laparoscopic techniques to treat colon cancer.

• Performs robotic-assisted surgery via the da Vinci system for high-precision tumour removal
• Completed specialist surgical training at the University of Southern California and Keck School of Medicine
• Uses minimally invasive laparoscopy to reduce patient recovery times and post-operative pain
• Holds a Fellow of the European Board of Surgery honorary diploma in emergency surgery
• Trained in HIPEC – a heated chemotherapy wash used to treat cancers on the abdominal lining

Associate Professor Emrah Eraslan is a senior medical oncologist based at Koru Ankara Hospital. He leads cancer care with a focus on digestive tract tumours.

• Specialises in colorectal cancer management including colon and rectal cases
• Former specialist at Ankara Oncology Education and Research Hospital
• Published clinical research in international journals to improve patient outcomes
• Expert in medical oncology – uses targeted drug therapies to treat tumours

Professor Ersin Ozturk is a surgical oncology specialist who completed a prestigious research fellowship in colorectal surgery at the Cleveland Clinic.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery using small incisions for faster recovery and less scarring
• Focuses on gastrointestinal surgery for bowel and rectal malignancies
• Holds a PhD in physiology, providing deep insight into organ function and recovery
• Serves as Professor of Medicine at Medicana Bursa Hospital
• Expert in proctology and surgical oncology for complex bowel cases

Professor Engin is a specialist in radiation oncology who completed a prestigious post-doctoral fellowship in thermoradiotherapy at Thomas Jefferson University.

• Coordinates oncological sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital – ensures integrated treatment for colon cancer cases
• Focuses on radiation therapy – uses high-energy beams to destroy cancer cells before or after surgery
• Former Director of Radiation Oncology at Anadolu Medical Center – led a major international cancer programme
• Research scholar at the US National Cancer Institute (NCI) – studied occupational cancer risks and prevention
• Experienced in managing advanced-stage tumours requiring multidisciplinary care

Associate Professor Ugur Ekici leads the surgical team at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital, focusing on laparoscopic techniques for colorectal cancer management.

• Specialises in minimally invasive cancer surgery to reduce scarring and speed up recovery times
• Expert in laparoscopic resection – removing tumours through small incisions rather than open surgery
• Completed specialist surgical training at the prestigious Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Contributes to global medical knowledge with research published in international peer-reviewed journals