Page 2 - Best Rectal cancer doctors in Turkey: TOP 38 doctors

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.

Professor Ersin Ozturk specializes in surgical oncology with a focus on rectal cancer at Medicana Bursa Hospital, bringing decades of expertise to complex cases.

• Research fellowship at Cleveland Clinic's colorectal surgery department
• Professor of Medicine with extensive academic and clinical roles
• Specializes in laparoscopic and gastrointestinal surgery techniques
• Member of the academic faculty at Uludag University School of Medicine

Professor Kayihan Engin brings over 30 years of radiation oncology expertise, specializing in rectal cancer treatment at Medicana Bursa Hospital.

• Trained at Thomas Jefferson University in thermoradiotherapy
• Former Chairman of Radiation Oncology at Uludağ University
• Directed oncology programs at multiple leading Turkish hospitals
• Research scholarship at National Cancer Institute, NIH

Assoc. Dr. Ugur Ekici brings 20+ years of surgical expertise, specializing in advanced laparoscopic and cancer surgeries at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Specialized in General Surgery at Şişli Etfal Hospital
• Published articles in international refereed journals
• Focuses on Obesity and Metabolic Surgery, Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, and Cancer Surgery

Honor graduate from Hacettepe University, specializing in nutrition for cancer patients and post-bariatric surgery care.

• Conducted research on the relationship between nutrition and chronic diseases
• Interned at top hospitals including Hacettepe University Oncology Hospital
• Completed specialized courses in bariatric nutrition and obesity
• Works with diverse patient groups including cancer and diabetes patients

Prof. Sezer Saglam specializes in gastrointestinal oncology with over 20 years of experience at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Professor of Medical Oncology since 2016
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society
• Works at one of Turkey's leading cancer centers

Associate Professor Dr. Emrah Eraslan specializes in colorectal cancer treatment at Koru Ankara Hospital, offering expert care backed by extensive experience.

• 15+ years in medical oncology, with focus on colorectal cancers
• Trained at Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Education and Research Hospital
• Published multiple papers contributing to oncology research
• Specializes in treating breast, prostate, lung, and stomach cancers

Prof. Dr. Suleyman Alici has performed 900+ procedures and brings 34 years of oncology expertise to Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specializes in rectal cancer treatment
• Personally reviews patient materials for individualized care
• Rated 4.5 stars by patients

Abdullah Sakin brings extensive experience in medical oncology, currently practicing at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Specializes in rectal cancer treatment with a focus on personalized care
• Held leadership roles including Head of Medical Oncology Department
• Trained at top institutions like Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital

Assoc. Prof. Nail Paksoy specializes in rectal cancer treatment at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, bringing extensive oncology expertise and research involvement.

• Board-certified in Medical Oncology by ESMO
• Active participant in international clinical trials for colorectal cancer
• Published multiple studies on gastrointestinal cancers
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute

Assoc. Prof. Gorkem Turkkan has successfully completed over 2,500 radiotherapy sessions with the MR-Linac device – a leader in precision radiation treatment.

• Specializes in stereotactic radiotherapy and MRI-guided treatments
• Completed clinical research at Maastricht University's MAASTRO Clinic
• Member of both Turkish and European radiation oncology societies
• Published 27 articles and 31 conference presentations
• Currently involved in two TÜBİTAK research projects

Professor Gul Alco specializes in radiation oncology for rectal cancer at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, with over 20 years of experience.

• Professor at Istanbul Medipol University – one of Turkey's leading medical schools
• Fellowship-trained in radiation oncology at Kadir Has University
• Member of the Turkish Radiation Oncology Society
• Practices at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital – a JCI-accredited facility

With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Muzaffer Al brings specialized laparoscopic techniques to rectal cancer treatment.

• Trained in advanced laparoscopic surgery at Istanbul University
• Focused on both oncological cancer and bariatric surgery
• Specialized in laparoscopic antireflux procedures

Dr. Topcu specializes in rectal cancer treatment with international training at MD Anderson Cancer Center and Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center.

• Medical oncology specialist with 15+ years of experience
• Trained at top cancer centers in the USA and Canada
• Works with various gastrointestinal cancers including rectal cancer
• Member of Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Turkan Ozturk Topcu has trained at top cancer centers like MD Anderson and Sunnybrook, specializing in rectal cancer treatment.

• Board-certified in medical oncology with extensive international training
• Member of ESMO and ASCO – stays current with global standards
• Works at Biruni University Hospital with comprehensive cancer care
• Special focus on gastrointestinal cancers including rectal cancer