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

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

• Over 2016 years of experience of experience in oncology
• Worked at Ankara Oncology Clinic and Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital
• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016
• Trained at Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Ercan Ozden specializes in medical oncology with extensive experience in treating larynx cancer and improving patient outcomes.

• Over 27 years of experience of experience in internal medicine and oncology
• Completed medical oncology subspecialty at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• Skilled in comprehensive treatment planning for laryngeal malignancies
• Fluent in English and Turkish, ensuring clear communication with international patients

Assoc. Prof. Nail Paksoy brings extensive oncology expertise to Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, with a focus on larynx cancer treatment.

• ESMO Board Certified in Medical Oncology
• Participated in 8 international clinical trials as subinvestigator
• Published multiple studies on cancer treatment outcomes
• Specialized training at Istanbul University Oncology Institute

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. 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.

Dr. Karatas brings extensive international training in otolaryngology and head-neck surgery, with specialized fellowships across Europe and the US.

• Trained at prestigious institutions including Hannover Medical School and The Ohio State University
• Member of multiple professional societies including the American Academy of Otolaryngology
• Specializes in advanced surgical techniques for head and neck cancers
• Works at Atlas University Hospital with a focus on complex cases

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.

Prof. Dr. Ismet Aslan specializes in head and neck cancers, with extensive research and practical experience in larynx cancer treatment.

• Member of the Turkey Laryngology Association and other ENT professional groups
• Published 10+ international research papers on ENT conditions
• Over 36 years of experience of medical experience in ENT field
• Completed advanced training at Istanbul University

Dr. Topcu brings international expertise from MD Anderson and Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center to larynx cancer care at Biruni University Hospital.

• Specializes in head and neck cancers including larynx cancer
• Trained at top institutions in the US and Canada
• Member of ESMO and ASCO – leading oncology societies
• Over 16 years of experience of experience in medical oncology

Dr. Sahibov brings specialized radiation oncology experience from Marmara University, where he trained extensively in the field.

• Completed specialized training at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Fluent in English, facilitating clear communication
• Works at Emsey Hospital, known for advanced cancer care

Dr. Ismail Ozdemir specializes in Ear, Nose, Throat, and Head and Neck Surgery with decades of experience in complex cases.

• Graduated from Hacettepe University Eskisehir Medical Faculty
• Served as ENT specialist in multiple prestigious hospitals
• Former head of ENT department at Namik Kemal University
• Extensive experience in surgical medical education

Associate Professor Dr. Emrah Eraslan specializes in larynx cancer treatment with 21 years of experience of expertise in medical oncology.

• Board-certified in medical oncology and internal medicine
• Trained at Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Education and Research Hospital
• Published numerous papers contributing to oncology advancements
• Currently serves patients at Koru Ankara Hospital

Prof. Kayihan Engin brings decades of expertise in radiation oncology, including specialized training at the National Cancer Institute and Thomas Jefferson University.

• Over 41 years of experience of experience in radiation oncology
• Former Chairman of Radiation Oncology at Uludağ University
• Specialized in thermoradiotherapy – combining heat and radiation for enhanced effectiveness
• Directed oncology departments at multiple leading Turkish hospitals