Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Professor Muzaffer Al is a lead surgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospital with high-level training in oncological cancer surgery from Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialises in laparoscopic pancreatic surgery – uses small incisions for quicker recovery and less scarring
• Completed postgraduate training in metabolic and oncological surgery at Istanbul University
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques for treating tumours of the digestive tract
• Fellow of the Turkish Surgical Association with extensive surgical volume in complex cases

Professor Mustafa Serkan Alemdar is a dual-qualified specialist in internal medicine and medical oncology at the Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Specialises in medical oncology at Akdeniz University – a leading Turkish centre for complex cancer care
• Manages systemic treatments for neuroendocrine cases, including hormone-based therapies and chemotherapy
• Experienced in multidisciplinary care for pancreatic tumours at major training and research hospitals
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility, ensuring high standards for international healthcare protocols

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.

Specializations

Cancer Surgery

Pancreatic Surgery

Bile Duct Surgery

Bariatric Metabolic Surgery

Oncological Surgery

Breast Surgery

Gastric cancer

Colon cancer

Thyroid Cancer

Obesity Surgery

Diabetes Surgeries

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is a highly regarded medical oncologist who specialises in targeted systemic therapies for complex tumours at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

• Published research on the efficacy of Capecitabine and Temozolomide for neuroendocrine tumours
• Holds ESMO Board Certification in Medical Oncology, an international gold standard for cancer care
• Investigates peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) – a molecular treatment that delivers radiation directly to tumour cells
• Served as a subinvestigator in international clinical trials for pancreatic and gastrointestinal cancers

The doctor completed specialization training in Radiation Oncology at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine from 2012 to 2016. Prior to this, the doctor completed an undergraduate degree in Medicine, taught in English, at the same institution from 2004 to 2011. The doctor has a strong foundation in medical education, beginning with high school education at Sixteen Numbered Shirvan School in Azerbaijan from 1998 to 2004.

Professor Alco is a leading radiation oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with high-level academic expertise in treating complex tumours.

• Specialises in precise radiation therapy to target neuroendocrine tumours while sparing healthy tissue
• Holds the rank of Professor at Istanbul Medipol University's Department of Radiation Oncology
• Fellow of the Department of Radiation Oncology at Demiroglu Bilim University
• Trained at Istanbul School of Medicine, one of Turkey's premier medical institutions

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. Emrah Eraslan is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. He specializes in the treatment of breast, prostate, and lung cancers. Dr. Eraslan has contributed extensively to oncology research through various scientific publications. He currently treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility in Ankara.

• Expertise in managing colorectal, stomach, and ovarian cancers.
• Performs chemotherapy and radiotherapy for complex oncological cases.
• Served as Chief Physician at Dr. Nafiz Körez Sincan State Hospital.
• Works at a clinic that treats over 350,000 patients every year.

Professor Ersin Ozturk is a surgical oncology specialist at Medicana Bursa Hospital, combining surgical precision with a PhD in physiology for complex tumour cases.

• Completed a research fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic, a world-leading medical centre in the USA
• Specialises in gastrointestinal surgery, focusing on tumours within the digestive system and pancreas
• Uses laparoscopic surgery – a minimally invasive approach using small incisions for faster recovery and less pain
• Former Associate Professor at Uludag University, where he trained the next generation of general surgeons

Dr. Ahmet Cag Cal is a urologist at Medicana Bursa Hospital. He holds the rank of Professor of Medicine. Dr. Cal completed several training programs in the United States. He worked as an observer at Memorial Sloan-Kettering and the Mayo Clinic. He also served as a research assistant at UCLA.

• Uses the Da Vinci robotic system for prostatectomy procedures.
• Performs laparoscopic nephrectomy and transurethral resection of the prostate.
• Treats urological cancers, kidney cysts, and prostate hyperplasia.
• A former Vice Dean at the Izmir University of Economics.

Professor Engin is the Director of Oncological Sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital and a former research scholar at the US National Cancer Institute.

• Completed a post-doctoral fellowship in thermoradiotherapy at Thomas Jefferson University
• Specialises in radiation oncology for complex tumours requiring precise dose delivery
• Served as Chairman of Radiation Oncology at Uludağ University Medical College
• Utilises experience from clinical research fellowships in both Maryland and Pennsylvania
• Expertise includes managing tumours with radiation protocols to reduce surgical necessity

Dr. Abdullah Sakin is a medical oncologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating complex cancers, including lung, breast, and gastrointestinal malignancies. Dr. Sakin previously served as the Head of the Medical Oncology Department at Yüzüncü Yıl University. He also held a leadership role at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital.

• Provides immunotherapy, biological therapy, and hormone treatments for various cancer types.
• Treats rare and difficult conditions like thymoma, chordoma, and Ewing's sarcoma.
• Performs PET-CT scans and comprehensive oncological check-ups for men and women.
• Uses JCI-accredited facilities with systems like TrueBeam STx and Halcyon for treatment.