Best Chemotherapy for esophageal carcinoma doctors in Istanbul: TOP 16 doctors

She has been working as an internal medicine specialist and medical oncology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center since 2021.
 

Dr. Solak specializes in gastrointestinal cancers, including esophageal carcinoma, with training at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute and MD Anderson Cancer Center.

• Completed fellowship at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Trained at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Experienced in treating various cancers, including gastrointestinal types
• Works at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

Prof. Sezer Sağlam specializes in gastrointestinal oncology with over 15 years of focused experience. He leads the Medical Oncology Department at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Professor of Medical Oncology since 2016
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Expert in neuroendocrine tumors (ENET member)

Assoc. Prof. Abdullah Sakin leads the Medical Oncology Department at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, specializing in esophageal carcinoma.

• Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University
• Trained at Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Over a decade of experience in medical oncology
• Specialized in internal medicine before oncology

Dr. Sinan Karaaslan — Medical Oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center (since 2014). He treats breast, colorectal, and genitourinary cancers; in medical oncology since 2003. Member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, and the Turkish Lung Cancer Society.

Why patients choose and trust Dr. Karaaslan:

• Manages complex cases of breast, colorectal, and genitourinary cancers — applies modern systemic therapy tailored to the tumor type and stage.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, and the Turkish Lung Cancer Society.
• Author of numerous peer-reviewed articles and patient education materials on chemo- and immunotherapy.
• Practices at a center with ESMO Designated Centre status and JCI accreditation, within a strategic collaboration with Johns Hopkins Medicine International — one of the leading U.S. medical institutions. For patients, this means care aligned with U.S. protocols and the use of advanced equipment.

Prof. Yeşim (Yesim) Yıldırım — Medical Oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center (since 2011). ESMO-certified specialist, Professor since 2021, author of 80+ scientific publications. Trained at top centers — Rambam (Israel) and Mount Vernon (UK). Treats breast, lung, and gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, as well as melanoma and sarcomas; uses immunotherapy and targeted therapy.

Why patients choose Dr. Yeşim Yıldırım:

• 20+ years of clinical practice; Professor of Medical Oncology since 2021.
• 80+ peer-reviewed publications in tumor biology, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy — treatment plans are based on up-to-date evidence.
• ESMO certification — from Europe’s leading oncology society — confirms high qualification and continuous training to international standards.

Professor Saglam specializes in gastrointestinal oncology at Florence Nightingale Hospital, with over 20 years of focused expertise in medical oncology.

• Board-certified in medical oncology since 2004
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society
• Completed fellowship at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Practices at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Specializing in breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers – Dr. Ozatli provides expert care at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

• Board-certified oncologist with extensive experience
• Associate Professor since 2016
• Internal Medicine Specialist at Malatya State Hospital
• Former physician at Ankara Oncology Clinic and Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital

Assoc. Prof. Atakan Topcu specializes in medical oncology with a focus on solid tumors, including esophageal carcinoma, at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Published over 50 scientific articles in oncology
• Expert in targeted therapies and immunotherapy
• Member of European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Specializes in cancer-related malnutrition and geriatric oncology

Professor of Medical Oncology at Trakya University with 15+ years of experience specializing in esophageal carcinoma.

• Completed fellowship in Medical Oncology at Trakya University
• Associate Professor of Medical Oncology with extensive research background
• Practices at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı

Specialized in medical oncology with a decade of experience in treating complex cases. Ercan Ozden focuses on providing personalized chemotherapy for esophageal carcinoma.

• Completed medical oncology subspecialty at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• Worked at Şırnak State Hospital focusing on medical oncology
• 5+ years as an Internal Medicine Specialist before specializing in oncology

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy leads clinical trials for advanced chemotherapy protocols at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• ESMO Board Certified in Medical Oncology
• 5+ years specializing in gastrointestinal cancers
• Authors multiple publications on chemotherapy outcomes
• Works with latest FDA-approved drug combinations

Associate Professor Muhammed Mustafa Atci specializes in esophageal carcinoma chemotherapy at Liv Hospital Topkapı, with over a decade of oncology experience.

• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Published 19+ peer-reviewed articles on oncology treatments
• Specializes in advanced chemotherapy protocols for esophageal carcinoma
• Education Coordinator for Medical Oncology at Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital

Assoc. Prof. Ayşe İrem Yasin, M.D., is a medical oncologist who specializes in solid tumors. Her clinical focus includes breast, lung, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, and urologic cancers. She also treats brain and other CNS tumors, soft tissue sarcomas, head and neck cancers, adenocarcinomas, melanoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, and cancers of unknown primary. She practices at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital (2025–present). She previously worked at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital (2023–2025).

She completed a Medical Oncology fellowship at Bezmialem Vakıf University (2019–2022). This followed an Internal Medicine residency at the same institution (2012–2016). Her international experience includes the Breast Cancer Unit at the University of Piemonte Orientale in Novara (2022). She also trained at Basel University Hospital, Cleveland Clinic, and Harvard Medical School. She holds the ESMO Board Certificate (2022).