Bladder Cancer Doctors in Turkey

Dr. Mehmet Dogu Canoglu is a radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in precise tumor targeting using MR Linac and CyberKnife technologies. Dr. Canoglu trained at Kocaeli University. He previously served at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He treats various cancers, including complex brain, prostate, and lung tumors.

• Expert in Varian TrueBeam and Trilogy radiation delivery systems.
• Performs stereotaxic radiosurgery and targeted radiotherapy for sarcomas.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.
• Treats patients at a clinic ranked among the world's top 10 for medical tourism.

Dr. Necdet Uskent is a medical oncologist and hematologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He was part of the pioneering team that performed Turkey's first bone marrow transplant. Dr. Uskent holds the European Medical Oncology Certificate and focuses on breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. He works at a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Founder of the Turkish Oncology Group (TOG).
• A founding member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.
• Served as a visiting lecturer at Royal Free and University College Hospital in London.
• Treats complex hematological conditions including lymphomas and myeloma.

Professor specializing in gastrointestinal oncology with over 29 years of experience at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Fellowship-trained in medical oncology at Istanbul University
• Extensive experience treating bladder cancer cases
• Active member of ESMO and ASCO oncology societies
• Works at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital's Oncology Department

Dr. Turkan Ozturk Topcu specializes in bladder cancer treatment with extensive training across top cancer centers worldwide.

• Medical oncology specialist with 18 years of experience
• Trained at MD Anderson Cancer Center and Moffitt Cancer Center
• Previously worked at Karadeniz Technical University Medical Oncology Clinic
• Expert in treating various urologic cancers including bladder cancer

Specialist in urogenital cancers with a focus on bladder cancer – Dr. Sec brings extensive oncology experience from leading Turkish hospitals.

• Medical oncology specialist since 2017
• Member of Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Published research on prognostic factors in cancer treatment
• Works at Bahçelievler Medikalpark Hospital

Dr. Alemdar specializes in bladder cancer treatment with a strong academic background and extensive hospital experience.

• Trained in medical oncology at Akdeniz University
• Years of experience across multiple prestigious hospitals
• Focuses on personalized treatment plans

Associate Professor Dr. Yusuf Acikgoz brings international oncology experience from Ohio State University to Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital.

• Specializes in Medical Oncology with a focus on bladder cancer
• Participated in Phase III clinical trials like CheckMate-649 and Fortitude-101
• Certified in Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection
• Member of American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Professor Cemil Bilir specializes in bladder cancer with extensive training at prestigious institutions like Cleveland Clinic and Northeastern University.

• Board-certified in medical oncology with over 21 years of experience
• Member of ASCO and ESMO – follows international treatment guidelines
• Conducts research in pharmaceutical biotechnology for advanced therapies
• Professor at Sakarya University – trains future oncologists

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

• Trained in internal medicine at Malatya State Hospital
• Worked at Ankara Oncology Clinic with a focus on oncology
• Member of the oncology department at Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital
• Associated professor since 2016

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. Ozden specializes in bladder cancer treatment with extensive training in medical oncology at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine.

• Over 27 years of experience in internal medicine and oncology
• Trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Expert in chemotherapy and immunotherapy protocols for bladder cancer

Dr. Yahya Ozel specializes in minimally invasive surgical techniques for bladder cancer, trained at Tokyo University Hospital's Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery Division.

• 31 years of surgical experience
• Expert in robotic and laparoscopic surgery
• Certified in surgical endoscopy with Turkish Surgical Proficiency
• Academic faculty member at Doğuş University

Dr. Muhammed Mustafa Atci is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating colon, breast, gastric, and lung cancers. He previously served as the Education Coordinator at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital. Dr. Atci is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

• Author of 19 peer-reviewed papers on gastrointestinal, thoracic, and endocrine cancers.
• Published studies on survival outcomes for stage IIB colon cancer in the Journal of Chemotherapy.
• Researches prognostic biomarkers using PET/CT scans and metabolic tumor volume.
• Treats complex oncological cases at the university-affiliated İstinye University clinic.

Dr. Shute Ailia DAE is a medical oncologist at Optimed International Çorlu Hospital. Dr. Ailia graduated from Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine in 2013 and completed an internal medicine residency at Bezmialem Vakıf University Hospital in 2018. A hematology–oncology fellowship at Başkent University Hospital followed in 2023.

From 2018 to 2020, Dr. Ailia served as an internal medicine specialist at Bezmialem Vakıf University Hospital. From 2023 to 2024, Dr. Ailia was an instructor in medical oncology at Başkent University Adana Dr. Turgut Noyan Practice and Research Center.

Clinical focus includes breast, lung, and prostate cancers. It also covers gastrointestinal cancers (colon, stomach, esophagus, pancreas, liver), lymphomas, melanoma, and gynecologic and genitourinary cancers. Languages: English, Turkish, Swahili.

Uzm. Dr. Erkan Göcen is a Radiation Oncology Specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital (Optimed Health Group). He graduated from İstanbul University, İstanbul Faculty of Medicine (Çapa) in 2003.

Career: He trained and practiced in Radiation Oncology from 2010 to 2012. He worked in public and private health institutions from 2012 to 2016. He served in the private medical sector as a Radiation Oncology Specialist from 2016 to 2023. He has been at Optimed Hospital since 2024.

Clinical interests: cancers of the brain, head and neck, esophagus, stomach, colorectal, pancreas, prostate, bladder, lung, soft tissues (sarcomas), skin, uterus and cervix, and breast. Affiliations: Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology (TROD) and Tekirdağ Medical Chamber. Languages: English and Turkish.

The doctor is a highly accomplished radiologist with extensive clinical experience spanning over two decades. A graduate of Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, the doctor completed specialized training in radiology and has held positions at various prestigious imaging centers and medical institutions, including Neolife Medical Center. The doctor’s clinical expertise is supported by a robust background in diagnostic imaging, with a particular focus on neuroradiology and advanced MRI applications.

The doctor is an active member of several professional organizations, including the RSNA and the European Society of Radiology. Throughout a distinguished career, the doctor has contributed significantly to medical literature through numerous peer-reviewed publications and has received multiple awards for excellence in diagnostic imaging and case study presentations.

Dr. Yurdakul specializes in uro-oncology with advanced training from Cleveland Clinic Ohio and University of Pittsburgh, focusing on bladder cancer treatments.

• 76 years of experience in urology and uro-oncology
• Published 16 international and 58 national scientific articles
• Trained in microvascular surgery at Mercy University
• Speaker and session chairman at national urology meetings

Assoc. Prof. Serap Kaya brings specialized oncology expertise from academic hospitals to Emsey Hospital.

• Specialized in Medical Oncology at Kocaeli University
• Practiced at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital
• Current faculty member at Emsey Hospital
• Experienced in both adult and pediatric oncology