Best Chemotherapy for kidney cancer Chemotherapy for kidney cancer in Istanbul: TOP 19 doctors

The doctor is a highly experienced Turkish medical oncologist specializing in sarcoma, lymphoma, pancreatic, lung cancer, and breast cancer. With over 20 years of experience, the doctor focuses on tumor biology, tumor immunology, cancer immunotherapy, and targeted therapies. Since 2019, the doctor has been serving as a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center and previously held leadership roles at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine and GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital. The doctor has authored over 40 publications in cancer research and is a member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and the European Head and Neck Society.

Dr. Eda Tanrikulu specializes in medical oncology and chemotherapy at Anadolu Medical Center, where she focuses on kidney cancer and other malignancies.

• Trained in medical oncology at Marmara University
• Specializes in internal medicine and chemotherapy treatments
• Ranked 3rd in Turkey for minor specialty exam in 2013
• Led international clinical studies in medical oncology

Specializes in chemotherapy for kidney cancer at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, with expertise in multiple cancer types.

• Graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed fellowship at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Worked at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Deals with breast, testicular, ovarian, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers

Prof. Sezer Sağlam specializes in gastrointestinal oncology and has extensive experience with chemotherapy protocols for kidney cancer at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Professor of medical oncology since 2016
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University's Oncology Institute
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and other key oncology societies
• Former attending physician in gastrointestinal oncology
• Works at one of Istanbul's leading cancer centers

Assoc. Dr. Abdullah Sakin heads the Medical Oncology Department at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, specializing in kidney cancer treatments.

• Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University
• Sub-specialty training in medical oncology at Istanbul Okmeydanı
• Lecturer with years of academic and clinical experience
• Worked at multiple prestigious hospitals in Turkey

The doctor specializes in managing breast cancer, colorectal, and urogenital system cancers. With extensive experience since 2014 at Anadolu Medical Center, the doctor has previously served at Medical Park Hospital, Kocaeli Derince Education and Research Hospital, and Erzurum Regional Education and Research Hospital. The doctor's military service included a role as a Medical Oncology specialist at Gülhane Military Medical Academy.

Educational achievements include a degree in general medicine from Istanbul University and specializations in internal medicine and medical oncology. The doctor is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Medical Oncology Society, and the Turkish Lung Cancer Society.

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.

The doctor is an ECFMG and ESMO-certified medical and breast oncologist with over 20 years of experience, specializing in solid cancer, breast cancer, colorectal, and lung cancer treatment. Since 2016, the doctor has been a medical oncology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center.

The doctor graduated from Gülhane Military Medical Academy with a degree in general medicine and completed specialties in internal and medical oncology. The doctor has been a professor and associate professor at Gülhane Military Medical Academy, contributing significantly to medical education.

With over 110 papers on cancer management, the doctor is a member of several prestigious oncology organizations.

Professor of medical oncology at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital – leading chemotherapy programs for kidney cancer patients.

• Over 29 years of experience specializing in gastrointestinal oncology
• Active member of ESMO and ASCO – stays updated on global protocols
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute

The doctor graduated from Ankara University Medical School and completed residency training in internal medicine at Ankara GATA Medical School. Specializing in medical oncology and hematology, the doctor completed a clinical fellowship in the USA. A pioneer in Turkey, the doctor was part of the team that performed the first bone marrow transplantation in the country. The doctor has served as a visiting lecturer at prestigious institutions in London and Switzerland. Holding the European Medical Oncology Certificate, the doctor is a founding member of both The Turkish Society of Medical Oncology and the Turkish Oncology Group. The clinical focus includes breast, gastrointestinal, lung cancers, lymphomas, and myeloma.

Specializing in breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers, Dr. Ozatli brings targeted expertise to kidney cancer chemotherapy at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

• Internal Medicine Specialist with diverse hospital experience
• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016
• Affiliations with leading Turkish oncology centers
• Graduated from Selcuk University's Faculty of Medicine

Prof. Cicin specializes in kidney cancer chemotherapy at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı, bringing decades of targeted oncology expertise.

• Over 29 years of experience focused on medical oncology
• Professor at Trakya University Faculty of Medicine
• Fellowship-trained in medical oncology

Dr. Ozden specializes in medical oncology with extensive training from Istanbul University's Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

• Completed medical oncology subspecialty at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• Over 27 years of experience of experience in internal medicine and oncology
• Worked at multiple hospitals, including Şırnak State Hospital and Bağcılar Private Safa Hospital
• Graduated from Istanbul University's English Medical Program

Assoc. Prof. Atakan Topcu specializes in targeted therapies and immunotherapy for kidney cancer at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Published over 50 scientific articles in oncology
• Expert in geriatric oncology and cancer-related malnutrition
• Member of European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Fellowship-trained in medical oncology at Bezmialem Vakıf University

Assoc. Prof. Nail Paksoy specializes in kidney cancer chemotherapy at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, with a focus on refractory cases and novel therapies.

• ESMO Board Certified in Medical Oncology
• Published research on multidrug-resistant kidney cancer treatments
• Participated in international clinical trials for advanced renal cell carcinoma
• Medical oncology fellowship at Istanbul University Oncology Institute

Assoc. Prof. Ay修身şe İrem Yasin specializes in urological cancers, including kidney cancer, at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Fellowship-trained in medical oncology at Bezmialem Vakif University
• Holds ESMO Board Certification from Paris
• Trained internationally at institutions like Cleveland Clinic and Harvard Medical School
• Experience treating various cancer types with chemotherapy

Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı – specializes in kidney cancer chemotherapy with extensive research publications.

• Member of American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) since 2018
• Published multiple studies on cancer treatment outcomes in peer-reviewed journals
• Education Coordinator for Medical Oncology Sub-Branch
• Works with advanced chemotherapy protocols

Prof. Tolga Akman specializes in kidney cancer treatments at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital, including radical and partial nephrectomy.

• Over 24 years of experience of experience in urology
• Expert in laparoscopic urology and uro-oncology
• Professor of Medicine at Medicana Hospital Bahcelievler