Best Desmoid Tumor doctors in Turkey: TOP 23 doctors

17 years specializing in oncology – Dr. Solak trained at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute and MD Anderson Cancer Center.

• Fellowship-trained at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Worked at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Specializes in breast, testicular, ovarian, and lung cancers
• Residency completed at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital

Dr. Rahib Hasanov specializes in personalized oncology treatments, including immunotherapies and targeted therapies for Desmoid Tumors.

• Completed Medical Oncology fellowship at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Participated in an Observership Program at Houston Methodist Hospital
• Incorporates modern treatment methods like smart drugs into clinical practice
• Regularly receives patients from Europe and the United States

Dr. Yildiz has extensive experience in treating rare tumors and has published numerous studies on neuroendocrine and other complex tumor types.

• Specializes in neuroendocrine tumors with a focus on rare cases
• Published multiple papers in international medical journals
• Works at Medipol Mega University Hospital, a leading medical center
• Expertise includes paraneoplastic syndromes and rare tumor presentations

Professor Doctor Sefik Igdem specializes in advanced radiation oncology with a focus on head and neck cancers and challenging cases like Desmoid Tumors.

• Over 25 years of experience in radiation oncology
• Expert in Truebeam Stx Technology and Halcyons for precise treatments
• Former Associate Professor at T.R. Demiroğlu Bilim University
• Works at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, a leading medical center

Assoc. Prof. Abdullah Sakin leads the Medical Oncology Department at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, specializing in desmoid tumors.

• Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University
• Trained in medical oncology at Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Extensive experience in both academic and clinical settings

Associate Professor Dr. Yusuf Acikgoz brings extensive experience in medical oncology, including training at Ohio State University.

• Participated in Phase III clinical trials for advanced treatments
• Certified in Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection
• Member of American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Dr. Volkan Kinas specializes in oncological surgeries, including desmoid tumor treatment, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in cancer surgery with a focus on complex cases
• Performs pancreatic and bile duct surgeries alongside oncological procedures
• Skilled in breast and thyroid cancer surgeries

Dr. Muzaffer Al specializes in laparoscopic and oncological surgery at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, with advanced training in minimally invasive techniques.

• Board-certified in general surgery with over 20 years of experience
• Specialized in laparoscopic antireflux and bariatric surgery
• Trained in oncological cancer surgery at Istanbul University

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. 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).

Assoc. Prof. Nail Paksoy specializes in Desmoid Tumor treatment with research published on sorafenib efficacy for symptomatic cases – now at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• ESMO Board Certified in Medical Oncology
• Research focuses on sarcoma and rare tumors
• Subinvestigator in 8 international clinical trials

Professor Ersin Ozturk brings extensive expertise in surgical oncology, with specialized training in gastrointestinal surgery and physiology.

• Over 20 years of experience in general surgery
• Fellowship-trained at Cleveland Clinic's Department of Colorectal Surgery
• Professor at Medicana Bursa Hospital, leading the general surgery department
• Specializes in both traditional and laparoscopic surgical approaches

Associate Professor Dr. Emrah Eraslan specializes in treating Desmoid Tumors with a focus on targeted therapies at Private Koru Ankara Hospital.

• Board-certified in medical oncology with 12 years of experience
• Completed specialized training at Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Education and Research Hospital
• Published multiple papers contributing to oncology research
• Expertise includes breast, prostate, and lung cancers

1100+ treatments performed – Prof. Sezer Saglam focuses on clinical oncology at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• 27 years of experience in medical oncology
• Trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Member of ESMO, ASCO & Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Nominated for International Best Researcher Award

Prof. Sezer Sağlam is a professor of medical oncology with extensive experience in gastrointestinal oncology at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Certified in Medical Oncology since 2004
• Specializes in gastrointestinal tumors
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University – a leading medical institution

Specializes in Desmoid Tumor treatment with extensive training in Medical Oncology at Akdeniz University.

• Board-certified in Medical Oncology
• Works at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
• Member of Turkish Medical Oncology Association