Oncology Doctors in Turkey — Page 9

Associate professor with 50+ international publications on chest diseases – Dr. Kalemci specializes in advanced lung cancer cases at Ento Surgical Medical Center.

• Completed specialization in chest diseases at Dokuz Eylül University
• Published 4 studies in SCI journals on lung cancer research
• Presented at numerous national and international medical conferences
• Clinical and experimental studies focus on treating advanced chest diseases

Prof. Karakayali specializes in minimally invasive colorectal surgery at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital, with multiple awards for innovative techniques.

• 19 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Expert in laparoscopic and transanal minimally invasive procedures
• Recipient of prestigious awards from Turkish and European surgical societies
• Trained at Cleveland Clinic in colorectal surgery
• Focuses on rectal tumors and obstructive defecation syndrome

Prof. Filiz specializes in breast and endocrine surgery with extensive academic and clinical experience at prestigious institutions.

• Trained in breast surgery at Bergen Haukeland University in Norway
• Professor at Istanbul Baskent University – a leading medical institution
• Member of European Society of Surgical Oncology
• Recipient of multiple awards for surgical research

Prof. Tastekin specializes in lung and breast cancer at Istanbul University Oncology Institute – a top-tier research center.

• Board-certified in medical oncology with 22 years of experience of experience
• Recipient of TUBITAK Incentive Award for groundbreaking cancer research
• Active member of ESMO and ASCO – follows international treatment protocols
• Dedicated to personalized treatment plans for complex cancer cases

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. 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.