Lung biopsy Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 2

Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating complex cancers, including glioblastoma, lung cancer, and pancreatic tumors. He serves as a professor at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Cicin previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force.

• Performs systemic therapies such as immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy.
• Treats a wide range of conditions including gynecologic, orthopedic, and neuro-oncology cases.
• Expert in HIPEC and chemoembolization for liver and abdominal malignancies.
• Works at a 300-bed university hospital with 33 medical departments.

Dr. Atakan Topcu is a medical oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating solid tumors including lung, breast, and colorectal cancers. Dr. Topcu is an Associate Professor with over 50 peer-reviewed scientific publications. He sits on the Editorial Board of the medical journal BMC Cancer.

• Expertise in immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and geriatric oncology care.
• Treats cancer-related malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia.
• Maintains active membership in the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital specializing in advanced oncology treatments.

Associate Professor Ayse Irem Yasin is a board-certified medical oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. She uses lung biopsy results to create targeted plans for lung cancer.

• Holds the ESMO Board Certificate from Paris for meeting European oncology standards
• Completed advanced oncology training at the Cleveland Clinic in the United States
• Gained specialized experience at Basel University Hospital in Switzerland
• Associate Professor at a leading medical institution in Istanbul
• Expertise in identifying adenocarcinomas and complex lung tissue malignancies

Dr. Serkan Deveci is a urologist and oncosurgeon at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital, Istanbul. He specializes in treating prostate, kidney, and testicular cancers. Dr. Deveci holds a professorship and is a member of the American Urology Association. He has authored over 20 international publications on sexual medicine and uro-oncology.

• Expertise includes nephrectomy and specialized biopsy procedures for various conditions.
• Section Editor for UpToDate, a clinical decision support resource used worldwide.
• Member of the American Urological Association abstract reviewer team.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Medical Park Göztepe, which holds a Robotic Surgery Center certification.

Dr. Adnan Sayar is a thoracic surgeon at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Istanbul. He specializes in robotic and thoracoscopic surgery for lung cancer and complex chest diseases. He holds FETCS certification from the European Board of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. Dr. Sayar performs tracheal reconstruction, lung transplantation, and pediatric thoracic procedures.

• Served on the Turkish Ministry of Health Lung Transplantation Scientific Committee.
• Completed fellowships at Kyoto University in Japan and the Karolinska Institute in Sweden.
• Treats lung cancer through minimally invasive segmentectomy and pneumonectomy.
• Works at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital, a designated Center of Excellence for robotic surgery.

Medical Fields of Interest 

• Thoracoscopic and Robotic Minimally Invasive Surgery 

• Lung Cancers 

• Trachea Surgery 

• Lung Transplantation 

• Lung Biopsy • Pneumothorax (collapsed lung) 

• Diaphragmatic Surgery • Surgery of Pleural Diseases 

• Pediatric Thoracic Surgery

Education 

• Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 

•Istanbul Galatasaray High School 

• Primary Education Ankara, Samsun, Izmir 

Dr. Murat Ayhan is an associate professor of medical oncology at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Istanbul. He specializes in the treatment of breast, lung, and colorectal cancers. Dr. Ayhan is a prolific researcher with over 30 published scientific articles. He focuses on molecular oncology and targeted drug therapies for metastatic conditions.

• Participates in international clinical trials for novel breast and lung cancer treatments.
• Authored several medical book chapters on targeted agents and oncological emergencies.
• Expert in utilizing FDG PET/CT imaging to predict treatment responses in breast cancer.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital recognized for colorectal surgery excellence.

Dr. Turkan Ozturk Topcu is a clinical oncologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She maintains professional ties with the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA. She specializes in the treatment of breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. Dr. Topcu is a member of both ESMO and ASCO.

• Completed a fellowship at the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center Breast Clinic in Canada.
• Treats a wide range of conditions including liver, pancreatic, and gynecological cancers.
• Held clinical roles at major institutions like Moffitt Cancer Center in the USA.
• Works at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Turkey.

The doctor completed specialization training in Radiation Oncology at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine from 2012 to 2016. Prior to this, the doctor completed an undergraduate degree in Medicine, taught in English, at the same institution from 2004 to 2011. The doctor has a strong foundation in medical education, beginning with high school education at Sixteen Numbered Shirvan School in Azerbaijan from 1998 to 2004.

Dr. Orhan Tanriverdi is a urologist and surgical oncologist at Liv Hospital Ulus. He specializes in robot-assisted urologic surgery and uro-oncology. Dr. Tanriverdi treats prostate, bladder, kidney, and testicular cancers. He performs complex procedures including prostatectomy and nephrectomy. His practice is based at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

• Expertise in percutaneous kidney surgery and endourology.
• Authored over 50 national and international scientific publications.
• Member of the European Association of Urology and American Urological Association.
• Specialized in minimally invasive thyroid and laparoscopic surgery.

Dr. Didem Tastekin is a medical oncologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She specializes in breast and lung cancer treatment, including stage 4 cases. Dr. Tastekin received the TUBITAK Incentive Award for her work in cancer research. She is an active member of both ESMO and ASCO.

• Awarded Best Researcher of the Year at Istanbul University Oncology Institute.
• Treats complex cases at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital.
• Coordinates oncological check-ups and screenings for both men and women.
• Expert in diagnostics including PET-MRI, tumor markers, and organ biopsies.