Page 2 - Best Ovarian cancer doctors in Istanbul: TOP 45 doctors

Dr. Nuri Ceydeli is a gynecologist and obstetrician with over 15 years of experience. He is a graduate of Istanbul University Istanbul Medical School (1995) and Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical School (2002), and is a member of the Turkish Gynecology and Obstetrics Society, Turkish Gynecologic Oncology Society, Surgical Infection Association, and AAGL.

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.

Dr. Yildiz is a medical oncologist who specializes in gynecological cancers, including ovarian, based at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Over 76 years of experience of experience in oncology with numerous publications
• Author of key research on neuroendocrine and gynecological tumors
• Published case studies on rare ovarian tumors and pregnancy-associated cancers
• Investigates complex cancer-related syndromes and paraneoplastic disorders
• Contributes to multi-center studies on cancer treatment effects

Dr. Sec specializes in complex oncology cases with a focus on ovarian cancer, backed by extensive research and clinical practice.

• Over a decade of experience in medical oncology
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Published multiple studies on prognostic factors in cancer
• Works at Valued Med Hub Hospitals

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli brings years of oncology expertise to Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir, specializing in breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers.

• Trained at Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Oncology Hospital in Ankara
• Specializes in medical oncology with a focus on comprehensive cancer care
• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016 for his contributions to oncology

Professor Cemil Bilir combines clinical expertise with advanced research, working at Sakarya University and VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Specialized in medical oncology with over 21 years of experience of experience
• Trained at Cleveland Clinic and Northeastern University in the U.S.
• Active member of ASCO, ESMO, and TTOD
• Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry

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. Nail Paksoy specializes in ovarian cancer treatment at Istanbul Medipol University Medipol Bahcelievler Private Hospital, with a focus on clinical trials and advanced therapies.

• ESMO Board Certified in Medical Oncology
• Published research on ovarian carcinoma treatment outcomes
• Subinvestigator in multiple international clinical trials

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).

Dr. Ozden brings over 27 years of experience of medical experience, specializing in oncology with a focus on ovarian cancer at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Graduated from Istanbul University's prestigious Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Completed medical oncology subspecialty at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• Extensive experience in internal medicine before specializing in oncology
• Practiced at multiple hospitals, gaining diverse clinical experience

Professor Gul Alco specializes in radiation oncology for ovarian cancer at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, with over 31 years of experience of experience.

• Professor at Istanbul Medipol University's Department of Radiation Oncology
• Completed residency at Kadir Has University's Radiation Oncology program
• Associate Professor and later Professor at Demiroglu Bilim University
• Worked at Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital and Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

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.

Specializes in gynecological laparoscopic surgeries, including ovarian cancer procedures, at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Trained in advanced gynecological laparoscopic surgery at IRCAD Strasbourg
• Board-certified in endometriosis surgery – a complex condition often linked to ovarian cancer
• Member of European Society of Gynecological Endoscopy
• Performs minimally invasive techniques for ovarian cysts and related conditions

Prof. Duygu Derin is a leading medical oncologist and an associate professor recognized by Turkish and European colleagues.

• Specializes in treating ovarian and uterine cancers, as well as gastrointestinal and lung cancers
• Author of more than 30 scientific papers on malignancy treatment
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) and Turkish oncology societies
• Senior specialist at the prestigious Liv Hospital Ulus
• Graduated from Istanbul University's Medical Faculty

Dr. Topcu brings international expertise to ovarian cancer treatment, with training at MD Anderson and Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center.

• 16 years of experience in medical oncology with fellowship training internationally
• Member of ESMO and ASCO – stays updated on global standards
• Special focus on gynecological cancers including ovarian cancer
• Works at Biruni University Hospital's advanced oncology department

Specialized in radiation oncology at Marmara University – experienced in treating ovarian cancer with precision-focused radiation therapy.

• Graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialization training completed at one of Turkey's leading medical schools
• Works at Emsey Hospital, known for advanced oncology care

Meltem Topalgokceli Selam focuses specifically on treating ovarian and gastrointestinal cancers at Liv Hospital Ulus as an Assistant Professor of Medical Oncology.

• Specializes in ovarian cancer within her clinical practice
• Member of the Istanbul Breast Cancer Research Group – a leader in cancer studies
• Trained at the prestigious Oncology Institute of Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• Has authored 3 international and 9 national research publications
• Also works with gastrointestinal cancers, providing broad oncological expertise