Chemotherapy Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

Professor Ahmet Bilici leads the medical oncology department at Medipol Mega University Hospital, where he focuses on complex chemotherapy protocols for lung cancer and sarcomas.

• Holds the rank of Professor in the Department of Medical Oncology
• Specialises in managing high-risk cases including various types of soft tissue sarcoma
• Consults at one of Turkey's largest university-affiliated medical centres
• Focuses on personalized systemic therapies tailored to specific tumour pathology

Associate Professor Murat Ayhan is a leading medical oncologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, specialising in advanced drug therapies and precision medicine for complex cancers.

• International investigator for Phase III trials involving targeted therapies for metastatic breast cancer
• Published expert in managing chemotherapy side effects and drug desensitisation techniques
• Member of the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Author of a professional medical manual on common clinical chemotherapy regimens
• Specialised focus on immunotherapy and 'smart' drug protocols for lung and colorectal cancers

Associate Professor Mehmet Hilmi Dogu is a leading hematology specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus with deep expertise in managing complex blood cancers. He previously served as the Responsible Authority for the Istanbul Training and Research Hospital Hematology Clinic.

• Specialises in chemotherapy protocols for Hodgkin's and Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
• Focuses on chronic leukaemia and myeloproliferative diseases like Myelofibrosis
• Board member for the Society of Hematological Education and Research
• Published 32 articles in international peer-reviewed journals on blood disorders
• Completed specialised training at the ESCCA Summer School on Cytometry in Prague

Professor Hilmi Apak led the Paediatric Haematology-Oncology Division at Istanbul University for over two decades and now brings his expertise to Biruni University Hospital.

• Specialises in chemotherapy for leukaemia and bone marrow transplantation
• Served as Head of the Department of Paediatrics at Istanbul University
• Published 75 papers in international medical journals regarding childhood blood disorders
• Provides advanced treatments including CAR T-cell therapy for complex cases
• Board member of the Turkish Paediatric Society and the Turkish Adolescent Association

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is a highly active researcher in chemotherapy, serving as a sub-investigator for major trials with ROCHE, Pfizer, and AstraZeneca.

• Holds European Board Certification in Medical Oncology (ESMO), a gold standard in cancer care
• Specialises in managing chemotherapy-induced complications like thrombocytopenia
• Expert in carboplatin desensitisation protocols for patients with ovarian carcinoma
• Focuses on advanced treatments for lung, breast, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Published extensive real-world data on chemotherapy effectiveness for rare sarcomas

Professor Cetindag has published over 100 research works on cancer care, focusing on combining chemotherapy with precision radiotherapy at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Specialises in managing complex solid tumours throughout the head and neck
• Experienced in designing integrated chemotherapy and radiation protocols
• Contributed 22 articles to international medical journals on treatment outcomes
• Former specialist at the Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Oncology Training and Research Hospital
• Expertise includes chemotherapy planning for localized prostate cancer cases

Associate Professor Rafet Eren is a triple-qualified hematology specialist who received the Young Researcher Award at the 42nd National Hematology Congress.

• Holds a PhD in hematology from Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
• Awarded the title of Associate Professor in hematology after rigorous training
• Treats complex blood cancers at Biruni University Hospital
• Member of the European Society of Hematology
• Published 50 research papers in international medical journals

Associate Professor Ayse Irem Yasin is an ESMO-certified medical oncologist who trained at prestigious international centres including Harvard Medical School and Cleveland Clinic.

• Completed a specialist breast cancer unit observership at Maggiore della Carita Hospital in Italy
• Holds a European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Board Certification from Paris
• Former specialist at Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital in Istanbul
• Expertise covers complex gastrointestinal, urological, and soft tissue sarcoma treatments
• Specialises in managing rarer conditions like Merkel cell carcinoma and adenocarcinomas

Associate Professor Atakan Topcu is a leading medical oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with a strong focus on managing solid tumours through chemotherapy and immunotherapy.

• Specialises in treating lung, breast, colorectal, and gastric cancers
• Expertise in geriatric oncology, tailoring treatment for older patients
• Published over 50 scientific articles on cancer prognosis and nutrition
• Serves on the editorial board for the international BMC Cancer journal
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)

Professor Sema Anak leads the Paediatric Haematology and Oncology department at Medipol Mega University Hospital. She specialises in treating childhood cancers and blood disorders using advanced chemotherapy protocols.

• Focuses on paediatric oncology for infants, children, and adolescents
• Head of the paediatric bone marrow transplant unit at Medipol
• Expertise in treating leukaemias and solid tumours in children
• Member of the Turkish Paediatric Oncology Group

Professor Itir Sirinoglu Temiz is a highly credentialed haematology specialist who leads the internal medicine department at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Specialises in chemotherapy protocols for lymphoma, myeloma, and complex leukemias
• Expertise in stem cell transplantation and therapeutic apheresis laboratory management
• Former Head of Internal Medicine at Istanbul Aydin University
• Graduated with honours from the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Society of Haematology

Associate Professor Ali Hakan Kaya is an award-winning haematology specialist at Biruni University Hospital with multiple first-place honours for his clinical research.

• Trained at the Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital haematology and stem cell clinic
• Recognised for clinical excellence by the Blood and Bone Marrow Transplantation Association
• Active member of the Turkish Apheresis Society and Hematologic Oncology Society
• Specialises in managing chemotherapy protocols for complex blood cancers and bone marrow disorders

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin is the former Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University. He currently leads oncology services at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul.

• Served as the Education Officer at the Prof Dr Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital oncology clinic
• Specialises in internal medicine and complex medical oncology cases
• Highly active in clinical training, helping to shape future oncology specialists
• Recognised for his academic leadership in medical oncology departments

Dr. Tolga Akman is a Professor of Medicine at Medicana Hospital Bahcelievler in Istanbul. He specializes in uro-oncology and surgical treatments for complex urological conditions. Dr. Akman focuses on penis prosthesis surgery and treatments for prostate, bladder, and kidney cancer. He treats both adults and children for conditions like kidney stones and hypospadias.

• Performs radical and partial nephrectomy for kidney cancer treatment.
• Specializes in laparoscopic urology and robotic-assisted surgical techniques.
• Expert in penis enlargement and surgical correction of Peyronie's disease.
• Works at Medicana Bahcelievler, a JCI-accredited facility in Turkey.

Associate Professor Emrah Eraslan is a senior medical oncologist at Koru Ankara Hospital specializing in complex chemotherapy protocols for solid tumours.

• Trained at the Ankara Oncology Education and Research Hospital – one of Turkey's premier specialised cancer centres
• Achieved academic rank of Associate Professor following extensive research and clinical practice
• Maintains a clinical focus on gastrointestinal cancers, including stomach and colorectal cases
• Manages targeted systemic therapies for breast, prostate, and lung cancer patients
• Highly published researcher contributing to international medical oncology literature

Professor Osman Ilhan was part of the pioneering team that performed the first bone marrow stem cell transplant in Turkey. He currently leads haematology services at Private Koru Ankara Hospital after five decades at Ankara University.

• Trained at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA in stem cell mobilisation
• Holds more than 300 publications in PubMed with over 5,000 citations
• Founding president of the Geriatric Hematology Association
• Received the Platinum CME certificate from the European Hematology Association
• Specialises in treating acute and chronic leukaemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma