Breast cancer Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

Dr. Ozden specializes in medical oncology with a focus on breast cancer, bringing years of dedicated experience to VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Trained at Istanbul University's Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Completed a Medical Oncology Subspecialty at Kocaeli University
• Over a decade of experience in internal medicine and oncology

Dr. Muhammed Mustafa Atci is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University, Liv Hospital Topkapı (2025–present). He previously served as Associate Professor and Education Coordinator at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital (2023–2025). He was also a Medical Oncologist there (2018–2021).

He has been a member of ASCO and the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology since 2018. He is the author or co-author of 19 peer-reviewed international papers on colon, breast, gastric, pancreatic, lung, thyroid, sarcoma, and colorectal cancers.

Notable works include a multicentre study on stage IIB colon cancer survival (Journal of Chemotherapy). He also studied the De Ritis ratio for lung metastasis in testicular cancer (Current Urology). His prognostic studies used PET/CT, MSI, lymph node ratio, and metabolic tumor volume.

Dr. Alemdar specializes in breast cancer treatment with extensive training in medical oncology at Akdeniz University.

• Board-certified medical oncologist with 20 years of experience of experience
• Works at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex – a leading oncology center
• Focused practice in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment

Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine (2015–present). He has over 20 years of medical oncology experience and has held academic roles since 2010.

Education: MD, Istanbul University – Cerrahpaşa (1991–1997). Residency in Internal Medicine, Trakya University (1997–2002). Fellowship in Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2002–2004).

Practice: Medical Oncologist, Trakya University (2005–2008). Medical Oncologist, Elazığ Training and Research Hospital (2008–2010). Associate Professor of Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2010–2015). He previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force at Etimesgut Military Hospital (2004–2005).

Specializes in oncoplastic breast surgery – Dr. Zengel performs skin and breast conserving mastectomies with simultaneous reconstructions.

• Over 12 years of experience of experience in breast surgery
• Expert in ROLL and SNOLL techniques for precise tumor localization
• Associate Professor of General Surgery
• Member of Izmir Breast Diseases Association

Dr. Salman specializes in breast cancer treatment at Medicalpoint International Hospital, offering personalized care with advanced genomic profiling.

• Over 32 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Expert in targeted therapies and immunotherapy for breast cancer
• Member of European Society of Medical Oncology and American Society of Clinical Oncology
• Academic visitor at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida

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.

Dr. Kinas specializes in breast surgery and oncological procedures, offering expert care at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Experienced in various cancer surgeries including breast, pancreatic, and colon
• Skilled in bariatric metabolic and diabetes surgeries
• Focuses on comprehensive cancer treatment plans

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

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

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

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