Best Leiomyosarkoma doctors in Turkey: TOP 27 doctors

Dr. Solak specializes in complex cancer cases, including Leiomyosarkoma, with training 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
• Handles diverse cancers including breast, testicular, ovarian, and lung
• Specializes in gastrointestinal and head-neck cancers

Specializes in medical oncology and chemotherapy – Dr. Tanrikulu is recognized as one of the best oncologists at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Completed medical oncology training at Marmara University
• Ranked 3rd in Turkey in the minor specialty exam
• Led international clinical studies in medical oncology
• Former head of medical oncology at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Esra Ozbasli brings over 21 years of specialized OB-GYN experience, including advanced training in genital cosmetic surgery and robotic procedures.

• Board-certified OB-GYN and Genital Cosmetic Surgeon
• Certified da Vinci System Console Surgeon since 2013
• Associate Professor at Acıbadem University for 12 years
• Advanced training in New York University observership
• Specializes in minimally invasive and robotic surgeries

Professor Dr. Mehmet Karaca specializes in gynecological cancers, including leiomyosarcoma, with extensive training in gynecological oncology surgery.

• Over 20 years of experience in gynecology and obstetrics
• Specialized in gynecological oncology surgery at the Ministry of Health
• Current faculty member at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
• Expert in laparoscopic surgery for gynecological cancers

Specializing in medical oncology at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, Dr. Sakin brings focused expertise to complex cases.

• Head of Medical Oncology Department at Yüzüncü Yıl University
• Trained in medical oncology at İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
• Experience across multiple leading Turkish hospitals

Professor Yesim Yildirim specializes in cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies, with over 900 procedures performed in leiomyosarcoma.

• 21 years of experience in medical oncology
• Author of 80+ international publications and co-author of oncology handbooks
• Certified member of the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Professor at Halic University, Istanbul
• Fluent in English, Russian, and Turkish

Dr. Rahib Hasanov specializes in personalized oncology treatments, incorporating immunotherapies and targeted therapies.

• Medical Oncology fellowship from Marmara University
• Works with international patients across multiple regions
• Focuses on gastrointestinal and urogenital system tumors
• Uses modern treatment methods like smart drugs

Professor of Medical Oncology with over 20 years of experience – Dr. Saglam leads the Gastrointestinal Oncology department at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialized in gastrointestinal oncology since 2005
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Active member of ESMO and ASCO

Dr. Tahsin Ozadli specializes in medical oncology with extensive training at Ankara Oncology Hospital.

• Specialized in lung, esophageal, and gastric cancers
• Worked at Ankara Oncology Hospital's Medical Oncology Clinic
• Published research in oncology – see Google Scholar profile

Prof. Dr. Ozcan Yildiz has over a decade of specialized research and publication in complex oncology cases. He treats patients at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Author of numerous studies on rare tumors like neuroendocrine and neuroectodermal cancers
• Expertise includes handling cancer-related paraneoplastic syndromes and unusual presentations
• Experienced in managing complex side effects from advanced cancer therapies
• Member of professional oncology research networks, contributing to medical literature

Dr. Alemdar specializes in medical oncology with extensive training at Akdeniz University, a leading institution in Turkey.

• Board-certified in medical oncology since 2018
• Over 15 years of experience in internal medicine and oncology
• Worked at Akdeniz University Hospital, known for its advanced cancer treatments

Assoc. Prof. Nail Paksoy specializes in Leiomyosarkoma at Medipol Bahcelievler Hospital, with ESMO Board Certification in Medical Oncology.

• Published research on high-dose chemotherapy for Ewing's Sarcoma
• Subinvestigator in 8 international clinical trials for advanced cancers
• Medical Oncology fellowship at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Member of ESMO with expertise in sarcoma treatments

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. 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.

Dr. Topcu has trained at leading cancer centers worldwide, including MD Anderson and Moffitt in the USA, bringing global expertise to leiomyosarcoma cases.

• 17+ years in medical oncology with specialized training
• Member of ESMO and ASCO – top oncology societies
• Handles rare soft tissue cancers/sarcomas specifically
• Works at Biruni University Hospital's oncology department

Specialized in radiation oncology at Marmara University – focuses on precise cancer treatment techniques.

• Trained at Marmara University's reputable Faculty of Medicine
• Board-certified in radiation oncology
• Works at Emsey Hospital with access to advanced radiotherapy technology

Dr. Engin brings decades of specialized expertise in radiation oncology with training at leading US institutions like the National Cancer Institute.

• Former Chairman of Radiation Oncology at Uludağ University
• Post-doctoral fellowship in thermoradiotherapy at Thomas Jefferson University
• Currently directs oncological sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital