Stomach cancer Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

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

• Specialises in gastrointestinal cancers including stomach and oesophageal tumours
• Completed residency in medical oncology at Karadeniz Technical University
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Holds professional membership with the American Society of Medical Oncology (ASCO)
• Focuses on targeted systemic therapies for cancers of the digestive system

Dr. Ayşe İrem Yasin is a medical oncologist at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital in Istanbul. She holds a prestigious ESMO Board Certificate. Dr. Yasin specializes in solid tumors, including breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. She treats complex cases such as Merkel cell carcinoma and cancers of unknown primary.

• Trained at Harvard Medical School, Cleveland Clinic, and Basel University Hospital.
• Completed a clinical observership at the Breast Cancer Unit in Novara, Italy.
• Treats brain and CNS malignancies, soft tissue sarcomas, and urologic cancers.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility equipped with the da Vinci robotic system.

Dr. Mustafa Ondzhel is a professor of oncosurgery and proctology at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He spent five years as a practicing surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic in the USA. Dr. Ondzhel specializes in treating bowel cancer and complex rectal disorders. He is a founder of the Eurasian Colorectal Technologies Association.

• Holds a proctology qualification certificate from the European Commission on Coloproctology.
• Received the Most Successful Scientist of the Year award in the healthcare category.
• Performs Whipple surgery and distal pancreatectomy for gastrointestinal cancers.
• Confirmed as an Official International Fellow of the American Society of Colorectal Surgeons.

Professor Ozcan Yildiz is a leading medical oncologist at Medipol Mega University Hospital with a decade of documented focus on gastrointestinal cancers.

• Specialises in managing gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumours and complex digestive tract cancers
• Publishes clinical research in international journals like Medical Oncology on patient survival and treatment outcomes
• Expert in coordinated chemotherapy protocols for stomach and colon cancer cases
• Focuses on evidence-based care including managing paraneoplastic syndromes and treatment side effects

Assistant Professor Meltem Topalgokceli Selam focuses on the medical management of gastrointestinal cancers at Liv Hospital Ulus. She holds a senior academic role at one of Turkey's leading private medical centres.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal system cancers including stomach and oesophageal cases
• Trained at the Oncology Institute within the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Society and Istanbul Breast Cancer Research Group
• Contributes to clinical research with over 10 national and international scientific publications

Dr Elnur Sahibov is a dedicated specialist in radiation oncology at Emsey Hospital, having completed his medical training at the prestigious Marmara University.

• Specialises in radiation oncology for managing gastrointestinal tumours like stomach cancer
• Focuses on targeted radiation therapy to treat tumours while sparing healthy tissue
• Trained at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, a top-tier Turkish institution
• Fluent in English and Turkish, facilitating clear communication for international patients

Associate Professor Ugur Ekici is an expert general surgeon at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital. He specialises in cancer surgery using laparoscopic techniques for stomach and abdominal tumours.

• Performs laparoscopic stomach surgery – uses small incisions for less pain and faster healing
• Holds an academic post as Associate Professor – ensures treatment follows current clinical evidence
• Specialises in surgical oncology for complex cancers of the digestive system
• Published research in international peer-reviewed journals on surgical outcomes and techniques

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.

• Specialises in medical oncology, focusing on stomach cancer and gastrointestinal tumours
• Former Education Officer at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital
• Directs patient care using modern chemotherapy and targeted drug protocols
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and ESMO

Professor Ersin Ozturk is a specialist surgical oncologist at Medicana Bursa Hospital, focusing on gastrointestinal cancer care. He holds a PhD in physiology, giving him a deep understanding of how the digestive system functions during recovery.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery using small incisions for less pain and faster healing
• Completed a research fellowship at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic in the USA
• Former Associate Professor at Uludag University School of Medicine
• Expertise covers complex surgical oncology and gastrointestinal procedures
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques for treating tumours of the digestive tract

Associate Professor Emrah Eraslan gained his specialist oncology credentials at the Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Hospital – one of Turkey's premier cancer research and education centres.

• Specialises in medical oncology for cases of stomach and gastrointestinal cancers
• Develops personalised chemotherapy and targeted therapy protocols for gastrointestinal malignancies
• Served as a senior physician at major state oncology research institutions
• Contributes to clinical research with numerous peer-reviewed publications on solid tumours
• Addresses complex stomach cancer cases within a multidisciplinary hospital setting

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

• Serves as the Director of Oncological Sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital
• Specialises in precise radiation therapy for gastrointestinal and stomach tumours
• Former Chairman of the Department of Radiation Oncology at Uludağ University
• Trained at the National Cancer Institute (NIH) in the United States
• Uses thermoradiotherapy to enhance the effectiveness of radiation via heat-based treatment

Professor Bunyamin Kaplan is a senior radiation oncologist at the Medipol Mega University Hospital – one of Turkey's largest private medical complexes.

• Specialises in precise radiation therapy for gastrointestinal tumours
• Uses advanced imaging to target cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Member of the Turkish Society of Radiation Oncology
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility known for high standards

Ezgi Sevic is a clinical dietitian at Medical Park Izmir Hospital, where she specialises in medical nutrition therapy for cancer patients and post-surgery recovery.

• Graduated as an honour student from Hacettepe University, a top-tier medical training institution
• Provides specialised nutrition plans for stomach cancer cases to prevent muscle loss during treatment
• Qualified in bariatric and metabolic nutrition for patients undergoing digestive system surgeries
• Trained at Hacettepe Oncology Hospital in managing clinical nutrition for complex inpatient cases
• Focuses on nutrition for chronic diseases and congenital metabolic disorders