Page 2 - Best Sarcoma doctors in Istanbul: TOP 31 doctors

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).

Professor Ofluoglu specializes in orthopedic oncology with 30 years of medical experience and training at top institutions in the US and Russia.

• Expert in bone and soft tissue tumors in both children and adults
• Trained in Ilizarov surgery and orthopedic oncology at leading centers
• Author of 50+ medical documents with over 200 citations
• Member of the European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology

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.

Duygu Derin is a leading specialist in medical oncology with over 30 published scientific papers on cancer treatment and a strong reputation among European colleagues.

• Extensive experience treating complex cancers like gastrointestinal and lung tumors
• Associate Professor with advanced academic and clinical qualifications
• Author of more than 30 national and international scientific papers
• Active member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Leading oncologist at the specialized Liv Hospital Ulus

Specializes in sarcoma and other cancers with training at MD Anderson and Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center.

• Trained in medical oncology with focus on soft tissue sarcomas
• Member of ESMO and ASCO for advanced oncology practices
• Professor in Clinical Oncology with over a decade of experience
• Works at Biruni University Hospital with cutting-edge treatments

Dr. Sahibov specializes in radiation oncology, with training at Marmara University's prestigious program.

• Completed radiation oncology specialization at Marmara University
• Education includes English-medium medical training
• Practices at Emsey Hospital

Assoc. Dr. Ugur Ekici brings over 20 years of expertise in cancer surgery and advanced laparoscopic techniques at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Specializes in complex cancer surgeries including sarcoma
• Trained in advanced laparoscopic techniques at Şişli Etfal Hospital
• Published research in international medical journals
• Experienced in thyroid and parathyroid surgical procedures

Prof. Hakan Yanar specializes in oncologic laparoscopic and robotic surgeries, with extensive training at prestigious institutions like USC Keck School of Medicine.

• Over 30 years of experience in general surgery
• Expert in advanced laparoscopic and robotic techniques
• Fellow of the European Board of Surgery – Emergency Surgery
• Trained at IRCAD, Strasbourg for Da Vinci Robotic Surgery
• Instructor at Stony Brook Medicine for colon and rectal surgery