Best Pancreatic Cancer Doctors in Istanbul

Assoc. Prof. Nail Paksoy specializes in pancreatic cancer treatment at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, backed by extensive research and clinical trials.

• ESMO Board Certified in Medical Oncology
• Subinvestigator in pancreatic cancer clinical trials, including RECITE – AMGEN
• Published research on FOLFIRINOX vs. Gemcitabine + Nab-Paclitaxel in Pancreatic Cancer
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute

900+ procedures performed – Professor Mustafa Ondzhel leads the Surgical Department at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• 24 years of experience in oncologic surgery
• Specializes in colorectal and pancreatic cancer surgeries
• Fellowship-trained at Cleveland Clinic in the US
• Certified by the European Commission on Coloproctology
• Recipient of multiple awards for surgical research

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.

Specialized in radiation oncology at Marmara University – Dr. Sahibov focuses on precise cancer treatments.

• Trained at one of Turkey's leading medical schools
• Specializes in pancreatic cancer radiation therapy
• Educated in both Azerbaijan and Turkey

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.

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.

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. Dr. Abdullah Sakin leads the Medical Oncology Department at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, specializing in pancreatic cancer treatment.

• Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained in Medical Oncology at Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Specializes in complex pancreatic cancer cases
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Assoc. Dr. Ugur Ekici specializes in cancer surgery with over 26 years of experience, performing advanced laparoscopic procedures at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Trained in general surgery at Şişli Etfal Hospital
• Special interest in metabolic and thyroid surgeries
• Published in international refereed journals
• Performs minimally invasive cancer surgeries