Breast cancer Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

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.

Specializes in breast cancer treatment with expertise from Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's top oncology centers.

• Medical oncology specialist with experience at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Oncology Hospital
• Full member of ESMO (European Society for Medical Oncology)
• Trained at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
• Also treats gastrointestinal cancers, lymphomas, and sarcomas

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Serap Kaya specializes in breast cancer treatment at Emsey Hospital, with supervision by a professor throughout chemotherapy.

• Trained in medical oncology at Kocaeli University
• Experienced in both state hospitals and university research settings
• Provides comprehensive oncology care plans for patients
• Works alongside a team of specialized oncologists

Prof. Duygu Derin is a leading oncologist at Liv Hospital Ulus, specializing in breast cancer and other malignancies.

• Author of 30+ scientific papers on cancer treatment
• Member of European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Associate Professor with extensive academic experience
• Specializes in complex care of malignant neoplastic diseases

Dr. Tarkan specializes in complex surgeries for stomach cancer, alongside breast cancer procedures.

• Member of the Turkish Bariatric Surgery Association
• Affiliated with the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
• Graduated from Dicle University's Faculty of Medicine

Associate Professor Murat Ayhan specializes in breast cancer treatment at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, with active involvement in international clinical trials.

• Participates in phase II and III trials for hormone receptor-positive breast cancer
• Published research on triple-negative breast cancer survival outcomes
• Expert in molecular oncology approaches
• Experienced in managing locally advanced and metastatic cases

Prof. Dr. Senem Karabulut specializes in breast cancer at Istanbul University, with a PhD in Molecular Oncology and 16 years of experience of experience.

• Board-certified by ESMO and Turkish Medical Oncology Society
• Expert in immunotherapies and targeted treatments
• Received multiple awards for oncology research
• Professor at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Sahibov specializes in radiation oncology, trained specifically at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialized in radiation oncology since 2012
• Graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in English
• Supervised by a Professor throughout radiotherapy courses

Prof. Gul Alco specializes in breast cancer treatment using advanced radiation oncology techniques at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Over 31 years of experience of experience in radiation oncology
• Professor at Istanbul Medipol University's Radiation Oncology Department
• Trained at Istanbul University and Kadir Has University
• Former Associate Professor at Demiroglu Bilim University

Dr. Ayşe İrem Yasin is a medical oncologist at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital in Istanbul. She holds a prestigious ESMO Board Certificate. Dr. Yasin specializes in solid tumors, including breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. She treats complex cases such as Merkel cell carcinoma and cancers of unknown primary.

• Trained at Harvard Medical School, Cleveland Clinic, and Basel University Hospital.
• Completed a clinical observership at the Breast Cancer Unit in Novara, Italy.
• Treats brain and CNS malignancies, soft tissue sarcomas, and urologic cancers.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility equipped with the da Vinci robotic system.

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.

Assoc. Prof. Nail Paksoy brings deep expertise in breast cancer treatment, with ESMO Board Certification and involvement in international clinical trials.

• Specializes in HER2-positive breast cancer treatments
• Active participant in major oncology trials including Astefania (ROCHE)
• Published research on metastatic breast cancer outcomes

Associate Professor Dr. Emrah Eraslan has focused on breast cancer since 2013, bringing over 21 years of experience of specialized expertise.

• Medical oncology training at Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Education and Research Hospital
• Specializes in breast, prostate, lung, and colorectal cancers
• Became associate professor in 2023 for contributions to oncology
• Served as chief physician at multiple hospitals
• Currently practices at Private Koru Ankara Hospital

Assoc. Dr. Abdullah Sakin heads the Medical Oncology Department at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, bringing specialized expertise to breast cancer care.

• Over 19 years of experience focused on medical oncology
• Former head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University
• Trained at Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Specializes in comprehensive breast cancer treatment plans

Dr. Kaplan specializes in radiation oncology at Medipol Mega University Hospital, focusing on precise breast cancer treatment.

• Expert in targeted radiation therapy
• Works at one of Turkey's leading university hospitals
• Dedicated to personalized treatment plans