Oncology Doctors in Turkey — Page 10

Prof. Dr. M. Metin ŞEKER is a specialist in internal medicine and medical oncology. He earned his medical degree from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine (1996–2002). He completed his residency in internal medicine (2002–2008). He then finished subspecialty training in medical oncology (2008–2012).

He joined Sivas Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine as a faculty member in 2012. He became Associate Professor in 2015. He was promoted to Professor in 2025. He now practices at Koru Ankara Hospital in Ankara.

Prof. Dr. Ali Aydın Yavuz is a radiation oncology professor. He graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1989. He completed his specialty training in radiation oncology in 1996. He led the Department of Radiation Oncology at Karadeniz Technical University from 1997 to 2006. He served as an associate professor at Karadeniz Technical University and Başkent University from 2004 to 2009. He was Head of Radiation Oncology at Başkent University. He also served as Chief Physician of Başkent University Adana Kışla Campus for three years. He became a professor at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine in 2009 and remained on the faculty until 2018.

Internationally, he delivered Turkey’s first oral presentations at ASCO in 1999 and at ASTRO in 2000. In 2008 he gained experience at MD Anderson Cancer Center. He has authored many international publications. He now practices at Koru Ankara Hospital. His clinical focus includes lung, head and neck, brain, breast, gastrointestinal, urologic, gynecologic, skin, and soft tissue tumors.

Prof. Abut Kebudi trained in laparoscopic and oncological surgery at UCLA and has authored 250+ scientific publications.

• Specializes in oncoplastic breast surgery with a European Board of Surgery certification
• 34 years of experience of experience in oncology, including academic roles
• Member of prestigious organizations like the American College of Surgeons
• Fellowship-trained in oncological surgery techniques

Surgeon, oncologist, specialist in the field of digestive system surgery and breast oncology.

25 years old

• Worked in clinics in the USA and Great Britain.
• Board Certified in Gastrointestinal Surgery by Johns Hopkins Institute, USA
• Certified as a specialist in laparoscopic surgery by the Port de Choisy Medical Center, France.
• Director of the American College of Surgeons for students from Turkey.

Dr. Mehmet Ozek specializes in endoscopic skull base surgery – a minimally invasive approach for complex brain tumors at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic.

• Fellowship-trained at Yale University and Florida University
• Published 47 articles in SCI international journals
• Recipient of multiple neurosurgical research awards
• Member of AANS and Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Prof. Engin trained at Thomas Jefferson University in thermoradiotherapy – a specialized approach combining heat and radiation for enhanced cancer treatment.

• 41 years of experience leading radiation oncology departments at top hospitals
• Fellowship-trained at the National Cancer Institute in the U.S.
• Former Chairman of Radiation Oncology at Uludağ University
• Director of Oncological Sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital

Prof. Ahmet Cag Cal trained at Memorial Sloan-Kettering and Mayo Clinic – bringing top-tier US expertise in urologic oncology to Medicana Bursa Hospital.

• 38 years of experience specializing in complex urologic cancer cases
• Professor of Urology with research at UCLA's immunology department
• Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic urologic surgeries
• Published studies on prostate and kidney cancer treatments

Prof. Ozturk combines surgical oncology expertise with advanced physiology research – a rare dual approach enhancing surgical precision at Medicana Bursa Hospital.

• Fellowship-trained in colorectal surgery at Cleveland Clinic
• Specializes in laparoscopic and minimally invasive techniques
• Professor of Medicine with over 28 years of experience of academic experience
• Expert in complex gastrointestinal and liver cancer cases

Specializes in advanced laparoscopic cancer surgery with 26 years of experience of experience – Assoc. Dr. Ugur Ekici performs precise tumor removal at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Trained in general surgery at Şişli Etfal Hospital
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques for liver, pancreatic, and gallbladder cancers
• Published research in international medical journals
• Focuses on metabolic and thyroid-related cancer surgeries

Prof. Tolga Akman specializes in uro-oncology and laparoscopic surgery, performing complex procedures at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Over 24 years of experience of experience in urology and uro-oncology
• Expert in Da Vinci Robotic System for prostate cancer surgery
• Professor of Medicine at Medicana Hospital Bahcelievler
• Performs both radical and partial nephrectomies

Assoc. Prof. Abdullah Sakin leads the Medical Oncology Department at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, specializing in complex cancer cases.

• Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University
• Trained at Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Specializes in Ewing's sarcoma and other rare cancers
• Extensive experience in both academic and clinical settings