Colon cancer Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Prof. Şeref Kömürcü is an ESMO-certified oncologist with over 33 years of experience, specializing in colorectal cancer treatment at Anadolu Medical Center.

• ECFMG and ESMO-certified – meets rigorous international standards
• Published 110+ papers on cancer management
• Professor at Gülhane Military Medical Academy
• Member of ASCO and ESMO – leading oncology societies

Dr. Eda Tanrikulu is a clinical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. She ranked 3rd nationally in Turkey's minor specialty medical exam. Dr. Tanrikulu specializes in chemotherapy and individualized cancer treatments. She works at a facility affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Served as the head of the medical oncology unit at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital.
• Participated in global training at Oxford University and ESMO in Manchester.
• Treats gastrointestinal, urological, lung, and breast cancers.
• Member of the American and European Societies of Medical Oncology.

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.

Prof. Dr. Sezer Saglam specializes in colorectal oncology at Florence Nightingale Hospital – one of Istanbul's leading cancer centers.

• Over 29 years of experience in medical oncology
• Trained at Istanbul University's Oncology Institute
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society
• Attending physician in Gastrointestinal Oncology since 2005

1,100+ cancer treatments performed – Tahsin Ozadli specializes in gastrointestinal cancers at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• 23 years of experience in clinical oncology
• Trained at Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital
• Special focus on gastrointestinal and esophageal cancers
• Published researcher with academic contributions in oncology

Specializes in a wide range of cancers, including colon cancer, with training at top international centers like MD Anderson and Sunnybrook Odette.

• Medical Oncology Specialist since 2015
• Trained at MD Anderson Cancer Center in the US
• Worked at Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center in Canada
• Member of the Medical Oncology Clinic at Ataşehir Medicana Hospital

Specialized in medical oncology since 2018, Dr. Alemdar focuses on colon cancer at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Board-certified in internal medicine and medical oncology
• Over 20 years of experience in oncology and related fields
• Worked at prestigious institutions like Akdeniz University Hospital
• Continues to contribute to oncology research and patient care

Dr. Sec specializes in gastrointestinal cancers, with research published on colon cancer survival factors. Currently serves as the Turkish Medical Oncology Association's Specialist Physicians Representative.

• Over 14 years of experience in medical oncology
• Published research on colon cancer tumor localization and survival
• Member of Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Works at Bahçelievler Medikalpark Hospital

Associate Professor Dr. Yusuf Acikgoz brings robust experience in colon cancer treatment, with active participation in international clinical trials at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital.

• Specializes in medical oncology with over 10 years of focused practice
• Contributed to Phase III studies like CheckMate-649 and Fortitude-101
• Trained at Ohio State University in medical oncology
• Member of American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Certified in Good Clinical Practice and human subjects protection

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

• Internal Medicine Specialist with experience at multiple oncology centers
• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016
• Graduated from Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine

Specialized in laparoscopic and oncological cancer surgery – Dr. Muzaffer Al brings focused expertise from Istanbul University Çapa and Cerrahpaşa.

• 16 years in medicine
• Advanced laparoscopic surgery training
• Specialized in bariatric and oncological surgery
• Works at BAH International – one of Turkey's leading hospitals

Dr. Yahya Ozel trained at Tokyo University Hospital under leading experts in Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery – bringing advanced techniques to colon cancer care.

• 31 years of surgical experience with a focus on minimally invasive techniques
• Specializes in oncological surgery alongside bariatric and hepatobiliary procedures
• Certified in surgical endoscopy and advanced laparoscopy
• Academic faculty member training future surgeons

Prof. Salman specializes in gastrointestinal cancers, including colon cancer, using targeted therapies and immunotherapy at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Over 32 years of experience in medical oncology
• Trained at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
• Board member of multiple oncology societies
• Uses comprehensive genomic profiling for personalized treatment
• Specializes in both common and rare cancer types

Associate Professor Tabandeh specializes in colon cancer surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons – a mark of elite surgical excellence.

• Performs cancer surgery with minimally invasive techniques
• Professor at the Faculty of Medicine of Bahçeşehir University
• Author and co-author of over 40 medical documents
• Member of the Istanbul Surgery Association

Dr. Ozden specializes in Medical Oncology with extensive training and experience, currently practicing at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Graduated from Istanbul University's prestigious Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Completed Internal Medicine Residency and Medical Oncology Subspecialty
• Has over a decade of experience in Internal Medicine and Oncology

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. 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.

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.