Page 2 - Best Sarcoma doctors in Istanbul: TOP 39 doctors

Prof. Ahmet Bilici specializes in sarcoma and lung cancer treatment with over 28 years of experience of medical oncology experience.

• One of Turkey's most recognized sarcoma specialists
• Extensive experience in oncology treatment
• Practices at Medipol Mega University Hospital

Dr. Ozadli specializes in treating various cancers, including sarcoma, with extensive training in medical oncology.

• Completed medical oncology specialization at Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital
• Worked at Ankara Oncology Hospital and Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital
• Special interest in lung, esophageal, gastric, and breast cancers
• Published researcher with contributions in oncology

Dr. Yildiz has authored 17+ peer-reviewed publications on rare cancer cases, including sarcoma-related research at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Expertise in neuroendocrine tumors and rare oncological conditions
• Published on paraneoplastic syndromes and metastatic cancers
• Special focus on complex diagnostic presentations
• Active researcher in multidisciplinary cancer management

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli specializes in breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

• Internal Medicine Specialist with extensive oncology experience
• Practiced at Ankara Oncology Clinic and Erzurum Regional Training Hospital
• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016
• Graduated from Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine

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 sarcoma treatment at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, with extensive research published on high-dose chemotherapy for Ewing's Sarcoma.

• ESMO Board Certified in Medical Oncology
• Published multiple studies on sarcoma treatments
• Active participant in international clinical trials
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute

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. Karatas brings specialized training from top international centers, including the Ohio State University and Hannover Medical School.

• Trained in otolaryngology and head-neck surgery across Europe and the US
• Member of multiple prestigious otolaryngology societies
• Specializes in complex head and neck procedures
• Works at Atlas University 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.

Professor Ofluoglu specializes in orthopedic oncology with 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

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

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

• Over 36 years of experience 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

Assoc. Dr. Ugur Ekici brings over 26 years of experience 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