Best Chemotherapy for Sarcomas doctors in Istanbul: TOP 21 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 chemotherapy for sarcomas and has extensive experience in medical oncology, including as a head researcher in international clinical studies.

• Trained in medical oncology at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Ranked 3rd in Turkey in minor specialty exam in 2013
• Previously head of medical oncology unit at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Participates in international clinical studies in oncology

Dr. Mustafa Solak specializes in chemotherapy for sarcomas at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, with training at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute.

• Completed fellowship at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Deals with various cancers including breast, testicular, ovarian, lung, and gastrointestinal
• Trained at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Professor Sağlam specializes in medical oncology at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, focusing on aggressive and complex cases.

• Over 27 years of experience of experience in gastrointestinal oncology
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and ENET societies
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University's prestigious oncology program
• Professor of Medical Oncology since 2016

Assoc. Dr. Abdullah Sakin leads the Medical Oncology Department at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, specializing in sarcoma treatments.

• Head of Medical Oncology Department at Yüzüncü Yıl University
• Trained in Medical Oncology at Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Over a decade of experience in oncology and internal medicine
• Works with advanced chemotherapy protocols for sarcomas

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.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Oguzhan Babacan specializes in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, with 28 years of experience of experience in Bone Marrow Transplantation.

• Expert in treating leukemia, lymphoma, and solid tumors in children
• Performs Allogeneic, Autologous, and Haploidentical hematopoietic stem cell transplants
• Specialized in Healthy Baby Monitoring and vaccine follow-up
• Received the title of Associate Professor in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

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 with over 29 years of experience of experience – Dr. Saglam treats sarcomas at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specializes in gastrointestinal oncology since 2005
• Active member of ESMO and ASCO
• Extensive training 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.

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

• Over a decade of experience in oncology
• Worked at Ankara Oncology Clinic and Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital
• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016
• Studied medicine at Selcuk University

Assoc. Prof. Nail Paksoy specializes in sarcoma chemotherapy at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, with published research on high-dose treatments for Ewing's sarcoma and Kaposi sarcoma.

• Board-certified in medical oncology by ESMO
• Multiple international clinical trials on sarcoma treatments
• Published in Medicine journal on weekly paclitaxel for Kaposi sarcoma
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute

Dr. Ercan Ozden specializes in sarcoma chemotherapy, with a medical oncology subspecialty from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine.

• Trained at Istanbul University's prestigious Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Over 27 years of experience of experience in internal medicine and oncology
• Completed medical oncology subspecialty training at Kocaeli University
• Worked at multiple hospitals, gaining diverse clinical experience

Professor Cicin specializes in sarcoma chemotherapy with over 29 years of experience of experience in medical oncology at Trakya University Faculty of Medicine.

• Fellowship-trained in medical oncology
• Professor at Trakya University since 2015
• Extensive experience in treating sarcomas

Assoc. Prof. Atakan Topcu specializes in chemotherapy for sarcomas, combining targeted therapies with extensive research in cancer-related malnutrition.

• Published over 50 scientific articles in oncology
• Member of European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Expert in geriatric oncology and immunotherapy
• Associate Professor at Medipol University

Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University – Liv Hospital Topkapı, specializing in chemotherapy for sarcomas with a strong research focus.

• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology since 2018
• Published multiple studies on sarcoma and chemotherapy outcomes
• Education Coordinator for Medical Oncology Sub-Branch
• Extensive experience in treating rare cancers like retroperitoneal sarcomas

Assoc. Prof. Ayse Irem Yasin specializes in chemotherapy for soft tissue sarcomas at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Fellowship-trained in medical oncology at Bezmialem Vakif University
• ESMO Board Certified – recognized expertise in oncology
• International training including Italy's Maggiore della Carità Hospital
• Over 7 years of experience in medical oncology

Specialized in pediatric hematology and oncology with extensive training, including a bone marrow transplant fellowship at MP Göztepe Hospital.

• Over 20 years of experience of experience in pediatric hematology and oncology
• Assistant Professor at Marmara University's Faculty of Medicine
• Member of EBMT (European Bone Marrow Transplantation)
• Specialized in bone marrow transplants for pediatric patients

Dr. Apak specializes in pediatric sarcoma chemotherapy at Biruni University Hospital, with expertise in bone marrow transplantation and CAR T-cell therapy.

• 26 years of experience of experience in pediatric oncology
• Head of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Division at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa
• Published 75+ international papers on pediatric oncology
• Assistant editor for the Turkish Pediatrics Archives Periodical
• Member of the Turkish Pediatric Society and Turkish Adolescent Association