Page 2 - Best Breast cancer Breast cancer in Istanbul: TOP 50 doctors

Prof. Sadi Kerem Okutur has authored over 20 papers and 10 book chapters on medical oncology, bringing deep expertise to breast cancer care.

• Works at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital – a leading oncology center
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology
• Recipient of the Oncology Research Award by Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Associate Professorship in 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.

Dr. Murat Atay trained in lymphatic mapping and sentinel node techniques at MDA Cancer Center – a leading US oncology hospital.

• Over 33 years of experience specializing in breast surgery
• Performs minimally invasive treatments for breast cysts during breastfeeding
• Skilled in diagnosis with sophisticated techniques
• Works at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Dr. Sec specializes in breast cancer treatment with a focus on high-risk cases and BRCA mutation profiles, backed by extensive research and clinical experience.

• Member of Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Published research on breast cancer treatment responses
• Specializes in breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Works at Bahçelievler Medikalpark Hospital

Specializes in breast cancer with international training at MD Anderson Cancer Center and Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center.

• Board-certified in medical oncology with 18 years of experience of experience
• Trained at top cancer centers in the USA and Canada
• Works with a wide range of cancer types
• Currently practices at Valued Med Hub Hospitals

Dr. Yildiz is a breast cancer specialist at Medipol Mega University Hospital, known for research in neuroendocrine and rare cancers.

• Over 76 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Extensive research published in international medical journals
• Expertise in treating complex neuroendocrine tumors
• Focus on identifying unusual, paraneoplastic disease presentations
• Experienced in managing side effects from cancer therapies

Prof. Tastekin specializes in breast cancer, with extensive academic training at Istanbul University Oncology Institute.

• Medical oncology subspecialist with 21 years of experience of experience
• Assistant professor roles at top Turkish universities
• Specializes in gastrointestinal, lung, and rare cancers alongside breast cancer

Dr. Kaplan specializes in radiation oncology at Medipol Mega University Hospital, focusing on precise breast cancer treatment.

• Expert in targeted radiation therapy
• Works at one of Turkey's leading university hospitals
• Dedicated to personalized treatment plans

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tahsin Ozatli has performed 1,100+ procedures in oncology, specializing in breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers.

• Associate Professor in Medical Oncology since 2016
• Treats patients at Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir
• Experience in multiple oncology departments across Turkey
• Graduated from Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine

Prof. Dr. Cemil Bilir is a highly qualified medical oncologist with prestigious memberships in ASCO and ESMO.

• 21 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Trained at Bulent Ecevit University and Recep Tayyip Erdogan University
• Research experience at Northeastern University in the U.S.
• Professor at Sakarya University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialized in breast cancer treatment and research

Over two decades of surgical expertise, including advanced training in oncological cancer surgery at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialized in laparoscopic and anti-reflux surgeries since 2002
• Recent training in advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgery
• Practices at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals

Assoc. Prof. Nail Paksoy brings deep expertise in breast cancer treatment, with ESMO Board Certification and involvement in international clinical trials.

• Specializes in HER2-positive breast cancer treatments
• Active participant in major oncology trials including Astefania (ROCHE)
• Published research on metastatic breast cancer outcomes

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.

Dr. Ozden specializes in medical oncology with a focus on breast cancer, bringing years of dedicated experience to VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Trained at Istanbul University's Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Completed a Medical Oncology Subspecialty at Kocaeli University
• Over a decade of experience in internal medicine and oncology

Prof. Gul Alco specializes in breast cancer treatment using advanced radiation oncology techniques at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Over 31 years of experience of experience in radiation oncology
• Professor at Istanbul Medipol University's Radiation Oncology Department
• Trained at Istanbul University and Kadir Has University
• Former Associate Professor at Demiroglu Bilim University

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).

Prof. Dr. Seyda Gunduz specializes in oncology at Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir, focusing on breast cancer cases.

• Evaluates and treats breast mass cases with expertise
• Highly experienced in oncology with a medical degree
• Works at a prestigious university hospital

Dr. Kinas specializes in breast surgery and oncological procedures, offering expert care at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Experienced in various cancer surgeries including breast, pancreatic, and colon
• Skilled in bariatric metabolic and diabetes surgeries
• Focuses on comprehensive cancer treatment plans

Dr. Muhammed Mustafa Atci is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University, Liv Hospital Topkapı (2025–present). He previously served as Associate Professor and Education Coordinator at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital (2023–2025). He was also a Medical Oncologist there (2018–2021).

He has been a member of ASCO and the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology since 2018. He is the author or co-author of 19 peer-reviewed international papers on colon, breast, gastric, pancreatic, lung, thyroid, sarcoma, and colorectal cancers.

Notable works include a multicentre study on stage IIB colon cancer survival (Journal of Chemotherapy). He also studied the De Ritis ratio for lung metastasis in testicular cancer (Current Urology). His prognostic studies used PET/CT, MSI, lymph node ratio, and metabolic tumor volume.