Esophageal Cancer Doctors in Turkey

Dr. Yavuz Besogul is a cardiovascular surgeon in Istanbul. He uses minimally invasive and endovascular techniques for heart and vascular diseases. Dr. Besogul performs closed-heart surgery and off-pump coronary bypass. He evaluates international patients with complex coronary disease and has published over 100 scientific articles in national and international journals.

• Performs coronary bypass through 4–5 cm incisions while the heart is beating.
• Treats mitral and aortic valve disorders using small-incision techniques.
• Manages vascular conditions including femoral-popliteal bypass and aortic aneurysms.
• Treats venous insufficiency and Buerger disease using intravascular methods.

Dr. Belin Altuntas is an orthodontist at Bravodent International Clinic in Istanbul. She performs clear aligner treatments for adults and children. Dr. Altuntas specializes in Invisalign planning to correct smile alignment without fixed braces. She earned her dentistry degree from Yeditepe University and completed doctoral training at Okan University.

Dr. Altuntas lived in the United States for one year and treats patients in both Turkish and English at Bravodent. She uses digital assessment to determine alignment options for each case. Dr. Altuntas attends international congresses to follow developments in orthodontic techniques.

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

• Over 19 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

Dr. Alandag Celal is a clinical oncologist at Medicana Sivas Hospital in Turkey. He performs medicinal therapies for malignancies, including chemotherapy and immunotherapy. Dr. Celal treats conditions ranging from lung and breast cancer to sarcomas. He works at a hospital that treats over 113,000 patients every year.

• Expertise includes hormone therapy and chemotherapy for kidney and testicular cancers.
• Treats gastrointestinal malignancies like pancreatic, stomach, and colon cancers.
• Manages immunotherapy protocols for lung and prostate cancer.
• Treats neurological tumors, including glioblastoma and medulloblastoma.

Dr. Hamza Ugur Bozbey is a clinical oncologist at Uniqacare Clinic in Istanbul. He treats malignancies including glioblastoma, sarcoma, and stage 4 lung cancer. He manages solid tumors and hematological cancers such as leukemia and lymphoma, as well as rare conditions like chordoma and neuroendocrine tumors.

• Treats gynecologic, orthopedic, and neurological cancers.
• Uses chemotherapy and targeted therapy for stage 4 metastatic disease.
• Works at Uniqacare Clinic, which serves over 430,000 patients annually.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Muhammed Gomec is a general surgeon at Medicana Sivas Hospital in Turkey. He performs gastrointestinal and colorectal surgeries for cancerous and non-cancerous conditions. Dr. Gomec also performs weight loss procedures, including gastric sleeve and gastric bypass surgery.

He performs abdominal interventions such as liver resection and colectomy. He treats oncological cases, including stomach, pancreatic, and colon cancers. Dr. Gomec works at a hospital that serves over 110,000 patients annually.

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

Assoc. Dr. Ugur Ekici specializes in cancer surgery with 26 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

Specializes in thoracic surgery with a focus on esophageal cancer at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Experienced in various thoracic surgical techniques
• Works at a leading university hospital with advanced facilities
• Dedicated to patient-centered care

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