Page 2 - Best Esophageal cancer doctors in Turkey: TOP 39 doctors

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).

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.

Assoc. Prof. Atakan Topçu, M.D., is a medical oncologist at Medipol University and Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, colorectal, gastric, and neuroendocrine cancers. His work also covers targeted therapies, immunotherapy, geriatric oncology, and cancer-related malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia.

He has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed papers. Recent work includes a 2024 Frontiers in Medicine study on geriatric syndromes and a 2023 Future Oncology paper on sarcopenia and anxiety in lung cancer. He has also published on the CONUT score in breast cancer and on malnutrition in HER2-negative metastatic gastric cancer.

Dr. Topçu serves on the Editorial Board of BMC Cancer. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, ESMO, and the Turkish Geriatrics Society. Education and training: M.D., Uludağ University; residency in Internal Medicine, Marmara University; fellowship in Medical Oncology, Bezmialem Vakıf University.

Prof. Ozturk brings decades of expertise in gastrointestinal surgery and surgical oncology at Medicana Bursa Hospital.

• Professor of Medicine with a Ph.D. in Physiology
• Completed research fellowship at Cleveland Clinic Foundation
• Specializes in laparoscopic and obesity surgery
• Published research across multiple surgical disciplines
• Member of the academic faculty at Uludağ University

Specialized in esophageal cancer with a U.S. fellowship in thermoradiology – combines radiation with heat therapy at Medicana Bursa Hospital.

• Over 25 years in radiation oncology practice
• Chairman at Uludağ University, training future specialists
• NCI-certified research in occupational cancer risks
• Leads oncological sciences department since 2018

Assoc. Dr. Ugur Ekici specializes in cancer surgery with 20+ years of experience, treating complex cases at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Trained in general surgery at Şişli Etfal Hospital
• Skilled in advanced laparoscopic techniques for precise tumor removal
• Published research in international medical journals
• Special focus on metabolic and thyroid-related cancer surgeries

Ezgi Sevic specializes in nutrition for cancer patients, with a focus on esophageal cancer. She graduated as an honor student from Hacettepe University.

• Completed studies on insulin resistance and obesity
• Worked in oncology hospitals and community health centers
• Expert in post-bariatric surgery nutrition
• Advanced English proficiency for international patients

Specializing in gastrointestinal oncology since 2001, Dr. Sezer Saglam brings extensive expertise in esophageal cancer treatment at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Professor of Medical Oncology since 2016
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Over 20 years of experience in medical oncology
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute

Associate Professor Dr. Emrah Eraslan specializes in gastrointestinal cancers, including esophageal cancer, at Koru Ankara Hospital.

• Board-certified in medical oncology with 12+ years of experience
• Trained at Ankara Oncology Education and Research Hospital
• Published multiple research papers in oncology
• Specializes in breast, prostate, lung, and colorectal cancers

Prof. Dr. Suleyman Alici specializes in esophageal cancer treatment at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. His expertise ensures precise and effective care for patients.

• Professor with extensive experience in oncology
• Treats complex esophageal cancer cases
• Works at a renowned medical facility

Assoc. Dr. Abdullah Sakin leads the Medical Oncology Department at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, focusing on esophageal cancer.

• Over 10 years of experience in medical oncology
• Previously served as Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University
• Trained at Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Specializes in complex esophageal cancer cases

Assoc. Prof. Nail Paksoy specializes in esophageal cancer treatment at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, with extensive research and clinical trial experience.

• ESMO Board Certified in Medical Oncology
• Participated in 8 international clinical trials for various cancers
• Published multiple studies on cancer treatment outcomes
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute

Assoc. Prof. Gorkem Turkkan has successfully completed over 2,500 radiotherapy sessions with the MR-Linac device, specializing in advanced radiation therapies.

• Expert in stereotactic radiotherapy and MRI-guided treatments
• Member of ESTRO and TROD, with 27 published articles
• Completed clinical research at Maastricht University on thoracic radiotherapy
• Associate Professor title awarded in February 2023
• Specializes in treating esophageal, lung, and head and neck cancers

Professor Gul Alco specializes in radiation oncology with over 20 years of experience, currently at Istanbul Medipol University.

• Trained at Istanbul University and Kadir Has University
• Associate Professor and later Professor at Demiroglu Bilim University
• Expert in radiation oncology for cancer treatment
• Works at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Dr. Muzaffer Al specializes in advanced laparoscopic and oncological cancer surgery, with extensive training at top medical institutions.

• Trained in laparoscopic surgery at Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine
• Specialized in laparoscopic antireflux surgery and advanced laparoscopic bariatric surgery
• Experience in oncological cancer surgery, including esophageal cancer

Specializes in oncologic laparoscopic surgery – Dr. Yanar treats esophageal cancer with minimally invasive techniques at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Over 30 years of surgical experience
• Trained in robotic surgery at IRCAD, Strasbourg
• Fellow of the European Board of Surgery
• Published in endoscopic and minimally invasive surgery journals