Liver Cancer Doctors in Turkey

Dr. Shute Ailia DAE is a medical oncologist at Optimed International Çorlu Hospital. Dr. Ailia graduated from Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine in 2013 and completed an internal medicine residency at Bezmialem Vakıf University Hospital in 2018. A hematology–oncology fellowship at Başkent University Hospital followed in 2023.

From 2018 to 2020, Dr. Ailia served as an internal medicine specialist at Bezmialem Vakıf University Hospital. From 2023 to 2024, Dr. Ailia was an instructor in medical oncology at Başkent University Adana Dr. Turgut Noyan Practice and Research Center.

Clinical focus includes breast, lung, and prostate cancers. It also covers gastrointestinal cancers (colon, stomach, esophagus, pancreas, liver), lymphomas, melanoma, and gynecologic and genitourinary cancers. Languages: English, Turkish, Swahili.

The doctor is a highly accomplished radiologist with extensive clinical experience spanning over two decades. A graduate of Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, the doctor completed specialized training in radiology and has held positions at various prestigious imaging centers and medical institutions, including Neolife Medical Center. The doctor’s clinical expertise is supported by a robust background in diagnostic imaging, with a particular focus on neuroradiology and advanced MRI applications.

The doctor is an active member of several professional organizations, including the RSNA and the European Society of Radiology. Throughout a distinguished career, the doctor has contributed significantly to medical literature through numerous peer-reviewed publications and has received multiple awards for excellence in diagnostic imaging and case study presentations.

Specialized in radiation oncology – Dr. Sahibov trained at Marmara University's prestigious department.

• Completed rigorous specialization training from 2012 to 2016
• Medical degree from Marmara University's English program
• Practices evidence-based radiation therapy for liver cancer

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy specializes in liver cancer treatment at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, with extensive experience in medical oncology.

• ESMO Board Certified in Medical Oncology
• Participated in multiple international clinical trials for cancer treatments
• Published numerous research articles on various oncology topics
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute

Professor Gul Alco specializes in radiation oncology for liver cancer at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, with over 31 years of experience.

• Professor at Istanbul Medipol University – a leading medical institution
• Extensive training in radiation oncology at top Turkish universities
• Member of the Turkish Radiation Oncology Society

Dr. Atakan Topcu is a medical oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating solid tumors including lung, breast, and colorectal cancers. Dr. Topcu is an Associate Professor with over 50 peer-reviewed scientific publications. He sits on the Editorial Board of the medical journal BMC Cancer.

• Expertise in immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and geriatric oncology care.
• Treats cancer-related malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia.
• Maintains active membership in the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital specializing in advanced oncology treatments.

Dr. Ayşe İrem Yasin is a medical oncologist at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital in Istanbul. She holds a prestigious ESMO Board Certificate. Dr. Yasin specializes in solid tumors, including breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. She treats complex cases such as Merkel cell carcinoma and cancers of unknown primary.

• Trained at Harvard Medical School, Cleveland Clinic, and Basel University Hospital.
• Completed a clinical observership at the Breast Cancer Unit in Novara, Italy.
• Treats brain and CNS malignancies, soft tissue sarcomas, and urologic cancers.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility equipped with the da Vinci robotic system.

Prof. Dr. Ali Aydın Yavuz is a radiation oncology professor. He graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1989. He completed his specialty training in radiation oncology in 1996. He led the Department of Radiation Oncology at Karadeniz Technical University from 1997 to 2006. He served as an associate professor at Karadeniz Technical University and Başkent University from 2004 to 2009. He was Head of Radiation Oncology at Başkent University. He also served as Chief Physician of Başkent University Adana Kışla Campus for three years. He became a professor at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine in 2009 and remained on the faculty until 2018.

Internationally, he delivered Turkey’s first oral presentations at ASCO in 1999 and at ASTRO in 2000. In 2008 he gained experience at MD Anderson Cancer Center. He has authored many international publications. He now practices at Koru Ankara Hospital. His clinical focus includes lung, head and neck, brain, breast, gastrointestinal, urologic, gynecologic, skin, and soft tissue tumors.

Prof. Dr. Gül Alço is a radiation oncologist with about 27 years of experience. She treats breast, lung, prostate, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, central nervous system, head and neck, soft tissue, and bone cancers with radiotherapy.

Her expertise includes adaptive radiotherapy and radiosurgery. She uses advanced radiation techniques to provide personalized, evidence-based care in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered setting.

Prof. Dr. Abdullah Sakin is a professor of medical oncology. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecologic, head and neck cancers, and melanoma.

He delivers personalized, evidence-based care. His treatments include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, and precision oncology. He has authored more than 200 scientific publications and takes part in international clinical research. This work advances patient-centered cancer care.

Expert in radiation oncology for liver cancer at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Specializes in delivering targeted radiotherapy for liver cancer
• Works at one of Turkey's largest university hospitals
• Focuses on personalized treatment plans for each patient

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin leads the Medical Oncology Department at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, specializing in liver cancer treatment.

• Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University
• Trained at Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Over a decade of experience in oncology
• Specialized in internal medicine before focusing on oncology

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.

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

• Former Chairman of Radiation Oncology at Uludağ University
• Specialized in thermoradiotherapy – a targeted approach combining heat and radiation
• Director of Oncological Sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital
• Trained at prestigious US institutions including NIH and Jefferson University