Best Brain Cancer Doctors in Istanbul

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.

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.

The doctor is a highly accomplished radiologist with extensive clinical experience spanning over two decades. A graduate of Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, the doctor completed specialized training in radiology and has held positions at various prestigious imaging centers and medical institutions, including Neolife Medical Center. The doctor’s clinical expertise is supported by a robust background in diagnostic imaging, with a particular focus on neuroradiology and advanced MRI applications.

The doctor is an active member of several professional organizations, including the RSNA and the European Society of Radiology. Throughout a distinguished career, the doctor has contributed significantly to medical literature through numerous peer-reviewed publications and has received multiple awards for excellence in diagnostic imaging and case study presentations.

Dr. Nejat Akalan is a leading neurosurgeon with over 38 years of experience in brain and spine surgery. He specializes in procedures for epilepsy, gliomas, and other complex neurological conditions.

• Performs epilepsy surgery for children as a key specialty
• Uses advanced techniques like the O-arm and iMRI during operations
• Published 117 scientific papers and contributed to a major neurosurgery textbook
• Treats a full spectrum of brain and nerve disorders

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. 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. Topcu trained at top cancer centers including MD Anderson and Sunnybrook, specializing in complex oncological cases.

• 16 years of experience in medical oncology
• Member of ESMO and ASCO – global oncology standards
• Works at Biruni University Hospital with advanced technology
• Specializes in breast, lung, and brain cancers

Dr. Elnur Sahibov specializes in brain cancer treatment at Emsey Hospital, with training in radiation oncology from Marmara University.

• Completed specialization in radiation oncology at Marmara University
• Part of a dedicated surgical team for brain cancer cases
• Over a decade of medical education and training

Professor Gul Alco is a radiation oncology expert at Istanbul Medipol University with over 31 years of experience.

• Specializes in radiation oncology for brain cancer
• Professor at Demiroglu Bilim and Medipol Universities
• Graduated from Istanbul University School of Medicine

Prof. Didem Karacetin specializes in brain tumors and brings 32 years of radiation oncology expertise to Biruni University Hospital.

• Residency at renowned Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto
• Head of Radiation Oncology departments at major Turkish universities
• Holds a Master's in Phytotherapy for complementary cancer care
• Expert in brachytherapy and intraoperative radiotherapy techniques

Assoc. Prof. Nail Paksoy brings extensive oncology expertise from Istanbul University Oncology Institute and Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• ESMO Board Certified in Medical Oncology
• Participated in 8+ international clinical trials for advanced cancers
• Published 30+ research papers on innovative cancer treatments
• Specializes in targeted therapies and precision oncology approaches

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.

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.

Dr. Mehmet Ozek specializes in endoscopic skull base surgery and functional neurosurgery with 45 years of experience.

• Fellowship-trained at Yale University and Florida University
• Published 47 articles in SCI international journals
• Member of AANS and Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Expert in movement disorders and spinal surgery

Dr. Hamza Ugur Bozbey is a clinical oncologist at Uniqacare Clinic in Istanbul. He treats malignancies including glioblastoma, sarcoma, and stage 4 lung cancer. He manages solid tumors and hematological cancers such as leukemia and lymphoma, as well as rare conditions like chordoma and neuroendocrine tumors.

• Treats gynecologic, orthopedic, and neurological cancers.
• Uses chemotherapy and targeted therapy for stage 4 metastatic disease.
• Works at Uniqacare Clinic, which serves over 430,000 patients annually.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdullah Sakin leads the Medical Oncology Department at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, with extensive experience in brain cancer treatment.

• Headed Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained at Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Specialized in Medical Oncology with a focus on brain tumors
• Over a decade of experience in oncology and internal medicine