Melanoma Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating complex cancers, including glioblastoma, lung cancer, and pancreatic tumors. He serves as a professor at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Cicin previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force.

• Performs systemic therapies such as immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy.
• Treats a wide range of conditions including gynecologic, orthopedic, and neuro-oncology cases.
• Expert in HIPEC and chemoembolization for liver and abdominal malignancies.
• Works at a 300-bed university hospital with 33 medical departments.

Dr. Muhammed Mustafa Atci is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating colon, breast, gastric, and lung cancers. He previously served as the Education Coordinator at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital. Dr. Atci is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

• Author of 19 peer-reviewed papers on gastrointestinal, thoracic, and endocrine cancers.
• Published studies on survival outcomes for stage IIB colon cancer in the Journal of Chemotherapy.
• Researches prognostic biomarkers using PET/CT scans and metabolic tumor volume.
• Treats complex oncological cases at the university-affiliated İstinye University clinic.

Dr. Volkan Kinas specializes in cancer surgeries, including melanoma procedures, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expertise in oncological and breast surgery
• Skilled in pancreatic and bile duct surgeries
• Performs bariatric metabolic and diabetes surgeries

Dr. Erkan Karatas specializes in complex head and neck surgeries with extensive international training across Europe and the US.

• Trained at top institutions including The Ohio State University and Hannover Medical School
• Member of multiple prestigious otolaryngology and head & neck surgery associations
• Special focus on otology and neurotology procedures
• Participates in international medical education and training programs

Uzm. Dr. Erkan Göcen is a Radiation Oncology Specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital (Optimed Health Group). He graduated from İstanbul University, İstanbul Faculty of Medicine (Çapa) in 2003.

Career: He trained and practiced in Radiation Oncology from 2010 to 2012. He worked in public and private health institutions from 2012 to 2016. He served in the private medical sector as a Radiation Oncology Specialist from 2016 to 2023. He has been at Optimed Hospital since 2024.

Clinical interests: cancers of the brain, head and neck, esophagus, stomach, colorectal, pancreas, prostate, bladder, lung, soft tissues (sarcomas), skin, uterus and cervix, and breast. Affiliations: Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology (TROD) and Tekirdağ Medical Chamber. Languages: English and Turkish.

Specialized in radiation oncology from Marmara University – one of Turkey's leading medical schools.

• Trained at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed specialization in radiation oncology
• Educated in English at Marmara University

Dr. Topcu trained at MD Anderson Cancer Center and specializes in treating skin cancers, including melanoma, at Biruni University Hospital.

• Board-certified in medical oncology with extensive training in the US and Canada
• Member of ESMO and ASCO – leading oncology societies
• Works with a wide range of cancer types, including complex cases

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.

Assoc. Prof. Nail Paksoy combines oncology expertise with immunotherapy research at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• ESMO Board Certified in Medical Oncology
• Subinvestigator on 8 major international clinical trials
• Published research on melanoma and other cancers
• Medical Oncology Fellowship from Istanbul University

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

• Graduated from Hacettepe University Eskisehir Medical Faculty in 1980
• Completed career education at Hacettepe University Medical Center
• Held leadership roles at Izmir Atatürk Education and Research Hospital
• Former head of ENT at Namik Kemal University Medical Faculty

Assoc. Dr. Abdullah Sakin leads the Medical Oncology Department at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, specializing in melanoma treatment.

• Over 19 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Former Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University
• Trained at Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Expertise in both clinical practice and academic research

Associate Professor Dr. Emrah Eraslan specializes in melanoma and other cancers, with extensive experience in medical oncology.

• Graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained in medical oncology at Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Education and Research Hospital
• Published multiple contributions in his field
• Currently serves patients at Koru Ankara Hospital

Prof. Engin brings over 41 years of experience of oncology experience, including a prestigious fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University in Thermoradiotherapy.

• Former Chairman of Radiation Oncology at Uludağ University
• Post-doctoral research at the National Cancer Institute, U.S.A.
• Currently leads Oncological Sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital
• Academic Professor with extensive teaching and research background

Assoc. Dr. Ugur Ekici brings over 26 years of experience of surgical expertise, specializing in advanced cancer surgery techniques at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Specialized in cancer surgery with extensive laparoscopic experience
• Published research in international medical journals
• Completed rigorous training at Şişli Etfal Hospital's General Surgery Clinic

Dermatologist at Medipol Mega University Hospital, focusing on skin health and conditions.

• Specializes in dermatology and skin-related treatments
• Practices at a leading university hospital
• Approachable and patient-centered care