Melanoma Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

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.

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.

Dr. Erkan Karatas is an ENT and maxillofacial surgeon at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in skull base surgery and cochlear implant placement. Dr. Karatas has contributed to over 100 medical articles. He completed specialized training at prestigious centers in the US, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.

• Member of 11 professional associations, including the American Academy of Otolaryngology.
• Expert in complex surgeries for thyroid, tongue, and larynx cancers.
• Performs specialized procedures like stapedectomy, tympanoplasty, and orthognathic surgery.
• Works at an AACI-accredited hospital that treats 565,000 patients annually.

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.

The doctor is a highly specialized surgeon with extensive expertise in oncological and metabolic procedures. The clinical focus encompasses a wide range of cancer surgeries, including complex interventions for pancreatic, bile duct, gastric, colon, and thyroid malignancies, as well as specialized breast surgery.

In addition to oncology, the doctor is proficient in bariatric and metabolic surgery, providing advanced surgical solutions for obesity and diabetes management. The practice is dedicated to delivering comprehensive surgical care, utilizing evidence-based techniques to address both malignant conditions and metabolic health disorders.

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

• Completed clinical observerships at the Moffitt Cancer Center and Canada's Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center
• Specialises in treating skin cancers and complex tumours across multiple body systems
• Maintains active membership with the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Focuses on evidence-based protocols developed through her residencies and global clinical stays
• Expert in coordinating systemic therapies for patients with gastrointestinal and skeletal tumours

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is an ESMO-certified medical oncologist specialising in immunotherapy and targeted systemic treatments for solid tumours. He currently leads oncology cases at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

• Holds European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Board Certification
• Fellowship-trained in both Medical Oncology and Allergy-Immunology
• Expert in Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT) for metastatic tumours
• Highly active in international clinical trials for immunotherapy and targeted agents
• Sub-specialised in managing complex medication hypersensitivity and desensitisation

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.

Dr Elnur Sahibov is a radiation oncology specialist at Emsey Hospital who manages melanoma cases using targeted radiotherapy protocols.

• Trained at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine – a leading Turkish institution for oncology training
• Focuses on radiation therapy – uses high-energy beams to destroy cancer cells and shrink tumours
• Developed expertise through a four-year intensive residency programme in clinical radiation oncology
• Practises at the JCI-accredited Emsey Hospital alongside a multidisciplinary team

Prof. Dr. Gül Alço is a radiation oncologist with about 27 years of experience. She treats breast, lung, prostate, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, central nervous system, head and neck, soft tissue, and bone cancers with radiotherapy.

Her expertise includes adaptive radiotherapy and radiosurgery. She uses advanced radiation techniques to provide personalized, evidence-based care in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered setting.

Dr. Ismail Ozdemir is an ENT and head and neck surgeon at Ento Surgical Medical Center. He has trained over 40 ear, nose, and throat specialists in clinical and theoretical practice. Dr. Ozdemir specializes in pediatric ENT care and microsurgery for ear diseases. He treats complex conditions like larynx and tongue cancers.

• Completed endoscopic sinus surgery training at Köln University and Brussels Free University.
• Performs rhinoplasty and endoscopic procedures for sinus and nasal illnesses.
• Served as the head of the ENT department at Namik Kemal University.
• Works at a center with high success rates in cochlear implants and rhinoplasty.

Prof. Dr. Abdullah Sakin is a professor of medical oncology. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecologic, head and neck cancers, and melanoma.

He delivers personalized, evidence-based care. His treatments include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, and precision oncology. He has authored more than 200 scientific publications and takes part in international clinical research. This work advances patient-centered cancer care.

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin is the former Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University. He currently leads the oncology department at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, focusing on systemic melanoma therapies.

• Specialises in targeted therapy and immunotherapy protocols for advanced melanoma cases
• Former Education Officer for medical oncology at Prof Dr Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital
• Published researcher on oncological outcomes and modern treatment strategies
• Expertise in managing complex chemotherapy regimes for skin cancer patients

Dr. Ugur Ekici is an Associate Professor of Surgery at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital. He specializes in metabolic surgery and laparoscopic cancer treatment. Dr. Ekici treats complex oncological conditions, including esophageal, pancreatic, and liver cancers. He works at a JCI-accredited facility, a top gold standard for patient safety.

• Primary expertise in obesity surgery and thyroid and parathyroid procedures.
• Author of multiple research articles published in international refereed journals.
• Treats gastrointestinal diseases, including colon, rectal, and stomach cancers.
• Specialist training completed at the highly regarded Şişli Etfal Hospital.

Professor Kayihan Engin is a distinguished radiation oncologist who completed a post-doctoral fellowship in thermoradiotherapy at Thomas Jefferson University in the United States.

• Serves as the Director of Oncological Sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital
• Specialises in using heat-based treatments alongside radiation to improve tumour control
• Former Chairman of Radiation Oncology at Uludağ University Medical College
• Holds a research scholarship from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in America
• Expert in managing complex skin malignancies and advanced-stage tumours

Dr Sumeyye Altintas Kaksi is a dermatologist at Medipol Mega University Hospital – one of Turkey's largest and most modern medical centres.

• Specialises in medical dermatology for skin health and lesion monitoring
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility known for multidisciplinary specialist care
• Focuses on clinical dermatology and skin malignancy assessments