Prostate Cancer Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

The doctor is an ECFMG and ESMO-certified medical and breast oncologist with over 20 years of experience, specializing in solid cancer, breast cancer, colorectal, and lung cancer treatment. Since 2016, the doctor has been a medical oncology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center.

The doctor graduated from Gülhane Military Medical Academy with a degree in general medicine and completed specialties in internal and medical oncology. The doctor has been a professor and associate professor at Gülhane Military Medical Academy, contributing significantly to medical education.

With over 110 papers on cancer management, the doctor is a member of several prestigious oncology organizations.

Professor Sezer Saglam has performed over 900 oncology treatments and holds a prestigious 2024 nomination for the International Best Researcher Award.

• Specialises in targeted therapies and precision medicine for advanced prostate cancer
• Uses PSMA PET scans to accurately map cancer spread and tailor treatment plans
• Leads clinical trials focused on emerging therapies and personalised oncology protocols
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Fellowship trained in medical oncology at the Istanbul University Oncology Institute

The doctor is a renowned neurosurgeon with over 31 years of experience. Specializing in the treatment of glioma, epilepsy, movement disorders, skull injuries, nervous disorders, spine tumors, herniation, and other brain and spine problems, the doctor has made significant contributions to the field.

With 117 scientific papers published, the doctor is also a co-author of the book 'Advances and Technical Standards in Neurosurgery', reflecting a deep commitment to advancing neurosurgical knowledge and practice.

The doctor is a seasoned medical oncologist with extensive experience in several prestigious hospitals in Turkey, including Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital since 2019. With a medical degree from Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, the doctor completed an internal medicine residency at Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital and a medical oncology residency at Istanbul Bilim University. Achieving Associate Professorship in 2016, the doctor has authored over 20 papers and 10 book chapters in the field of medical oncology.

Recognized with the Oncology Research Award by the Turkish Medical Oncology Association in 2012, the doctor is an active member of multiple professional societies, including the European Society for Medical Oncology.

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.

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozadli has performed over 1,100 cancer treatments at Valued Med Hub Hospitals. He is a specialised medical oncologist with deep roots in Turkey's oncology research centres.

• Specialised at the Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on medical oncology, managing systemic treatments for solid tumours
• Active clinical researcher with extensive work published in international medical journals
• Former medical oncology lead at Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital

Professor Turkan Ozturk Topcu is a specialist medical oncologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals with international training at world-leading cancer centres.

• Trained at MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA, a global leader in cancer research
• Completed a clinical secondment at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Florida
• Specialises in medical oncology, focusing on drug-based therapies for genitourinary cancers
• Board-certified in both internal medicine and medical oncology
• Manages oncology care at Ataşehir Medicana Hospital in Istanbul

Professor Selami Albayrak is a senior urology specialist at Medipol Mega University Hospital, where he leads the department in managing complex prostate cases.

• Specialises in uro-oncology with a focus on malignant prostate conditions
• Expert in robotic-assisted surgery for precise tumour removal and nerve preservation
• Performs minimally invasive procedures to reduce recovery time and post-operative pain
• Member of the Turkish Association of Urology and the European Association of Urology
• Part of a multidisciplinary team at a major university teaching hospital

Associate Professor Yusuf Acikgoz is a specialist medical oncologist at Lokman Hekim University who recently completed advanced training at Ohio State University in the United States.

• Specialises in medical oncology for prostate cancer using internal medicine expertise
• Investigator in Phase III clinical trials studying the effectiveness of new therapies
• Certified in Good Clinical Practice to manage complex drug regimens safely
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Practises at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli is a senior medical oncologist at Istinye University Liv Hospital, specialising in evidence-based drug therapies for complex oncological cases.

• Focuses on systemic treatments for gastrointestinal and advanced solid tumours
• Holds the rank of Associate Professor at Istinye University
• Formerly served at the Ankara Oncology Clinic, a major cancer research hub
• Specialises in internal medicine and medical oncology protocols
• Member of the Oncology Department at a JCI-accredited university hospital

Professor Cemil Bilir is a highly qualified medical oncologist at VM Medical Park Pendik who specialises in treating advanced-stage prostate cancer.

• Trained at the Cleveland Clinic in the US, a global leader in complex cancer care
• Completed research at Northeastern University's Center for Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Nanomedicine
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) since 2013
• Serves as a Professor at Sakarya University Faculty of Medicine training future specialists
• Holds professional memberships with both ASCO and the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology

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.

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).

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is an ESMO-certified medical oncologist specialising in systemic treatments for advanced prostate cancer at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

• Expert in PSMA-based imaging to assess tumour burden and guide targeted treatment for prostate cancer
• Uses PRRT therapy – a targeted radiation treatment that destroys cancer cells with minimal impact on healthy tissue
• Board-certified by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) in medical oncology
• Subinvestigator for major international clinical trials developing the latest cancer drug protocols

Professor Ozden is a medical oncology specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik who manages systemic treatments for both early and advanced cases.

• Specialises in medical oncology at Kocaeli University – a major research and teaching centre
• Completed his medical training in English at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on targeted therapy and chemotherapy protocols for prostate cancer patients
• Coordinates multidisciplinary care for metastatic and castrate-resistant prostate cancer stages

Professor Gul Alco is a leading radiation oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, specialising in precisely targeted therapy for prostate cancer.

• Holds a professorship at Istanbul Medipol University, training the next generation of cancer specialists
• Uses intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) to deliver high-dose radiation while protecting healthy surrounding tissue
• Focuses on curative radiotherapeutic approaches for both localised and advanced-stage prostate tumours
• Member of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology and diverse international medical organisations