Best Desmoid Tumor Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Professor Mustafa Solak brings international expertise to Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, having completed a fellowship at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center – arguably the world's most famous cancer hospital.

• Specialises in medical oncology at the JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital
• Trained at the Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Extensive background in managing rare and complex gastrointestinal and soft tissue cases
• Manages personalised chemotherapy and targeted therapy protocols
• Contributing member of major international oncology research societies

Dr. Banu Atalar is a board-certified radiation oncologist (Türkiye, 2004). She is a Full Professor at Acibadem MAA University (2018–present) and a clinician at Anadolu Medical Center (2026–present). She trained at Istanbul and Cerrahpaşa. In 2011, she completed a Stanford clinical research fellowship in stereotactic radiosurgery. Her practice focuses on CNS, thoracic, and GI tumors. About 75% of her care involves SRS and MR‑guided adaptive SRS.

Her honors include the ASCO IDEA award (2004), the IASLC International Mentorship Award (2018), and H.FACR (2025). She has 72 international peer‑reviewed publications. Her leadership roles include President of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology (2025–27) and Chair of the ESTRO National Societies Committee (2024–27). She served on the ASCO Resource‑Stratified Guidelines Committee (2013–18) and on RSS meeting and nomination committees. She organized national congresses (2023, 2025) and has been an invited speaker at major meetings.

Prof. Hüseyin Baloğlu is a pathology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze, Kocaeli, Turkey. He focuses on molecular pathology, surgical pathology, and tumour biopsy and diagnostics.

Education and accreditations: MD, GATA Medical School (1986). Pathology specialty training, GATA (1992). Associate Professor (Doçent), GATA (2004). Visiting scholar at Albert Einstein College of Medicine (New York) and Heidelberg University.

Achievements: author of over 600 peer‑reviewed publications. Holds a patent in molecular diagnostics for thyroid cancer. Leads liquid biopsy and precision oncology services.

Professor Sezer Sağlam is a senior medical oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, where he leads the management of complex solid tumours.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal oncology and soft tissue tumour management
• Member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (ENETS)
• Recognised fellow of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute, a leading Turkish research hub
• Expert in multidisciplinary treatment planning for rare tumour types

Professor Sefik Igdem uses Truebeam STX and Halcyon radiation systems at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital to target complex growths with high precision.

• Specialises in radiation oncology for head and neck tumours
• Uses conformal radiotherapy to shape beams around tumours while sparing healthy tissue
• Professor at Demiroğlu Bilim University – focuses on academic research and clinical education
• Trained in radiation oncology at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine

Experience

2022 PRIVATE MEDIPOL BAHÇELİEVLER HOSPITAL

2021 - 2021 Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital, Medical Oncology Clinic Education Officer

2021 - 2021 Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital

2020 - 2021 Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine

2020 - 2021 Head of the Department of Medical Oncology, Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine, Assoc. Dr.  

2018 - 2021 Lecturer - Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine, Head of Medical Oncology Department  

2018 - 2021 Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine

2015 - 2018 University of Health Sciences, Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital

2015 - 2018 University of Health Sciences, Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, Medical Oncology Clinic, Sub-branch assistant

2012 - 2015 Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital, Internal Medicine specialist

2012 - 2015 Suleiman the Magnificent Training and Research Hospital,

2008 - 2012 Haseki Training and Research Hospital

2006 - 2008 Kızıltepe No. 3 Health Center General Practitioner.

Education

2018

İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Tıbbı Onkoloji

2018

İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Tıbbı Onkoloji, İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Tıbbı Onkoloji

2012

İstanbul Haseki Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, İç Hastalıkları, İstanbul Haseki Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, İç Hastalıkları

2012

İstanbul Haseki Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, İç Hastalıkları

2007

Uludağ Üniversitesi Tıip Fakültesi, Tıip Fakültesi, Uludağ Üniversitesi Tıip Fakültesi, Tıip Fakültesi

Dr. Sinan Karaaslan is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in treating breast, colorectal, and urogenital system cancers. Dr. Karaaslan brings clinical expertise from major institutions, including Medical Park and Gülhane Military Medical Academy. He works at a hospital affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Holds personal certification from the European Society for Medical Oncology.
• Treats complex conditions, including stage 4 colon and lung cancers.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology and Turkish Lung Cancer societies.
• Performs systemic therapies such as immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy.

Dr. Rahib Hasanov is a medical oncologist. He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (1999–2005). He completed an internal medicine residency (2009–2013) and a medical oncology fellowship at Marmara University (2015–2018). He also completed an observership at Houston Methodist Hospital (2006–2007).

He focuses on personalized oncology. His treatments include immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and novel agents. His clinical interests include gastrointestinal, breast, lung, and genitourinary cancers.

He attends national and international conferences. He welcomes patients from Turkey, Azerbaijan, Montenegro, Georgia, Uzbekistan, the Middle East, Europe, and the United States.

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.

Professor Sezer Saglam has managed over 1,100 oncology cases and holds a prestigious clinical leadership role at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialises in medical oncology with a focus on gastrointestinal and complex soft tissue tumours
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University, one of the region's top medical institutions
• Awarded for research excellence in liver-transplanted patient care protocols
• Active member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (ENET) and ASCO
• Provides targeted systemic therapies tailored to specific tumour pathology

Dr. Ozcan Yildiz is an oncologist and hematologist at Medipol Mega University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating complex neuroendocrine tumors and gynecological cancers. Dr. Yildiz has published numerous studies in prestigious journals like Medical Oncology and International Journal of Cardiology. He works at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for its bone marrow transplant expertise.

• Expertise in treating lung, breast, and gastrointestinal cancers.
• Treats hematological conditions including idiopathic thrombocytopenia.
• Published research on thyroid therapy and steroid synthesis safety.
• Performs specialized procedures like leukemia chemotherapy and tumor biopsies.

Associate Professor Yusuf Acikgoz is a specialist medical oncologist with international expertise gained through training at The Ohio State University in the United States.

• Specialises in medical oncology for desmoid tumours and complex soft tissue conditions
• Involved in major clinical trials investigating the latest immunotherapy protocols
• Certified by the American Society of Clinical Oncology for global best practice
• Completed intensive training in biostatistics and clinical oncology throughout Europe
• Practises at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital, a major academic centre

Professor Kutsi Tuncer leads the orthopaedic oncology team at Medical Park Bahcelievler, focusing on tumours affecting bone and soft tissue.

• Completed intensive orthopaedic oncology training at Ankara University and Acıbadem Medical School
• Active member of the Association of Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors
• Specialises in limb-sparing surgery and extremity reconstruction for complex cases
• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTBID)

Professor Muzaffer Al leading the surgical team at Büyük Anadolu Hospital specialises in laparoscopic techniques for removing complex tumours.

• Trained in oncological cancer surgery at the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Uses laparoscopic surgery – a minimally invasive approach with smaller incisions and shorter hospital stays
• Specialises in bariatric and oncological procedures for patients with metabolic concerns
• Received specialist training in laparoscopic antireflux surgery at Istanbul University

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is a highly regarded medical oncologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with European board certification from ESMO.

• Specialises in using Sorafenib for symptomatic and progressive desmoid tumours
• Conducted significant research into targeted drug therapies for pretreated sarcoma patients
• Expertise in identifying prognostic factors to tailor individual treatment plans
• Serves as a subinvestigator on international clinical trials for emerging cancer therapies

Professor Alemdar is a medical oncology specialist at Medical Park Antalya with deep clinical roots in one of Turkey's premier university hospitals.

• Specialises in systemic therapy for rare soft tissue growths like desmoid tumours
• Completed specialist oncology training at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Former lead at Antalya Training and Research Hospital oncology unit
• Focuses on precision medicine to manage complex tumoral growth patterns
• Dual-certified in internal medicine and medical oncology for holistic patient care

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.

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.