Page 2 - Best Lung cancer doctors in Turkey: TOP 50 doctors

Associate Professor Dr. Yusuf Acikgoz brings international oncology expertise from Ohio State University to Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital.

• Specializes in Medical Oncology with 8+ years of focused training
• Participated in Phase III clinical trials for advanced lung cancer treatments
• Trained in immuno-oncology through CECOG's specialized Vienna program
• Certified in Good Clinical Practice and biostatistics for evidence-based care
• Active member of ASCO and Turkish Society of Medical Oncology

Professor Ondzhel is a board-certified oncosurgeon and an official Fellow of the American Society of Colorectal Surgeons, leading the surgery department at Medipol.

• Over 25 years of experience in surgery and oncology
• Internationally trained at Cleveland Clinic in the United States
• Holder of a European qualification in coloproctology
• Published author on laparoscopic and multivisceral cancer resection
• Recipient of national awards for scientific contributions to healthcare

Dr. Ozden specializes in medical oncology with a focus on lung cancer, bringing expertise from training at Istanbul University and Kocaeli University.

• Trained in internal medicine and medical oncology subspecialty
• Practiced at leading hospitals including Şırnak State Hospital
• 10+ years of clinical experience in oncology

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tahsin Ozatli specializes in lung cancer at Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir.

• Associate Professor in oncology since 2016
• Trained at Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Oncology Hospital in Ankara
• Works in medical oncology with focus on gastrointestinal and breast cancers
• Former physician at Ankara Oncology Clinic and Erzurum Regional Training Hospital

Prof. Salman specializes in comprehensive genomic profiling for lung cancer at Medicalpoint International Hospital, with extensive experience in targeted therapies and immunotherapy.

• Over 15 years of experience in medical oncology
• Trained at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
• Board member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology
• Member of the European Society of Medical Oncology
• Active in clinical research and experimental treatments

Prof. Paksoy specializes in lung cancer at Medipol Bahcelievler Hospital, with extensive research in NSCLC treatments like ALK-positive and ROS1 fusion cases.

• ESMO Board Certified in Medical Oncology
• Published multiple studies on lung cancer treatments
• Active participant in international clinical trials

Associate Professor Dr. Serap Kaya specializes in lung cancer treatment at Emsey Hospital.

• Trained in Medical Oncology at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• Experienced in treating complex lung cancer cases
• Previously worked at Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital
• Currently practices at Medistate Kavacik Hospital Medical Oncology

Specializes in thoracic surgical oncology with expertise in VATS (Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery) for lung cancer at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex.

• Fellowship-trained at University of Paris-Sud, Marie-Lannelongu Hospital
• Member of The European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
• Published 13 papers in international journals
• Over 15 years of experience in thoracic surgery

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

• Chairman of Radiation Oncology at Uludağ University for 11 years
• Post-doctoral fellowship in Thermoradiotherapy in Philadelphia
• Director of Oncological Sciences at multiple leading hospitals
• Research scholarship at NIH focused on cancer risks

Prof. Sezer Saglam specializes in lung cancer at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, with extensive experience in Medical Oncology.

• Professor of Medical Oncology since 2016
• Fellowship trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Professor Adnansayar specializes in thoracoscopic and robotic minimally invasive lung surgery, working at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul – Turkey's premier healthcare facility.

• Performed Europe's first tracheal transplant surgery in Sweden
• Led Turkey's lung transplant program at Yedikule Hospital
• 36 years experience in thoracic surgery techniques
• Trained at Zurich University's Advanced Thoracic Surgery program

Associate Professor Dr. Emrah Eraslan specializes in lung cancer treatment at Private Koru Ankara Hospital, with extensive training in medical oncology.

• Completed medical oncology training at Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Education and Research Hospital
• Specializes in breast, prostate, lung, colorectal, stomach, and ovarian cancers
• Became an associate professor in 2023, contributing to the field with publications

Prof. Dr. Suleyman Alici leads the medical oncology team at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, specializing in lung cancer treatments.

• Title as Professor indicates high academic and clinical standing
• Focused specifically on medical oncology treatments
• Consults at a major international hospital in Turkey

Over 2,500 radiotherapy sessions completed with MR-Linac – Assoc. Prof. Turkkan specializes in advanced radiation treatments at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Expert in stereotactic radiotherapy and MRI-guided treatments
• Member of European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology
• Published 27 articles on radiation oncology
• Clinical researcher at Maastricht University's MAASTRO Clinic

Ferah Ece brings specialized expertise in lung cancer from MD Anderson Cancer Center and Johns Hopkins. She works at Liv Hospital Ulus, a leading thoracic diseases center.

• Postdoctoral fellowship in lung cancer at MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Trained in interventional bronchoscopy at Johns Hopkins University
• Executive Board Member of Turkish Lung Cancer Society
• Published 48 international and 60 national research papers
• Fellow of American College of Chest Physicians since 2009

Dr. Turkan Ozturk Topcu specializes in lung cancer and other advanced oncology cases, with training at MD Anderson and Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center.

• Trained at MD Anderson Cancer Center – a global leader in oncology
• Specialist in medical oncology with focus on complex cancer cases
• Worked at renowned institutions in the US, Canada, and Turkey
• Extensive experience in diagnosing and treating lung cancer