Page 2 - Best Rectal cancer doctors in Turkey: TOP 49 doctors

Prof. Sadi Kerem Okutur has published over 20 papers and 10 book chapters focused on medical oncology, making him a key contributor to the field.

• Over a decade of experience as a medical oncologist
• Awarded the 2012 Oncology Research Award by the Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology
• Associate Professorship in medical oncology

Prof. Ozcan Yildiz is a Senior Medical Oncologist with extensive academic and clinical experience in gastrointestinal cancers.

• Over 76 years of experience of research and clinical practice in neuroendocrine and GI tumors
• Specialized focus on complex tumor presentations and paraneoplastic syndromes
• Authored numerous studies on rare gastrointestinal malignancies
• Skilled in managing chemotherapy side effects and uncommon complications

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

• Medical oncology specialist with 18 years of experience 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. Alemdar specializes in medical oncology with a focus on personalized treatment plans for rectal cancer patients.

• Graduated from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialized in Medical Oncology at Akdeniz University
• Extensive experience in hospitals across Turkey
• Currently practices at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli specializes in gastrointestinal cancers, including rectal cancer, with years of dedicated practice.

• Trained at Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine
• Experienced in oncology departments across Turkey
• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016

Associate Professor Dr. Yusuf Acikgoz brings advanced training from Ohio State University to rectal cancer care at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital.

• Specializes in Medical Oncology with 10 years of experience of experience
• Participated in groundbreaking Phase III clinical trials like CheckMate-649
• Certified in Good Clinical Practice and cutting-edge research methods
• Member of American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

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).

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

Professor Gul Alco specializes in radiation oncology for rectal cancer at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, with over 31 years of experience 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 16 years of experience 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

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. Ercan Ozden trained at prestigious Istanbul University and specializes in medical oncology with a focus on rectal cancer.

• Completed medical oncology subspecialty at Kocaeli University
• Over a decade of internal medicine experience
• Practiced at multiple reputable hospitals in Turkey
• Graduated from Istanbul University's English Medical Program

Associate Professor Babek Tabandeh specializes in minimally invasive cancer surgery, including rectal cancer procedures at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital.

• Over of experience in general surgery
• Member of the American College of Surgeons
• Author of 40+ medical documents
• Faculty member at Bahçeşehir University

Assoc. Prof. Ayşe İrem Yasin, M.D., is a medical oncologist who specializes in solid tumors. Her clinical focus includes breast, lung, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, and urologic cancers. She also treats brain and other CNS tumors, soft tissue sarcomas, head and neck cancers, adenocarcinomas, melanoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, and cancers of unknown primary. She practices at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital (2025–present). She previously worked at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital (2023–2025).

She completed a Medical Oncology fellowship at Bezmialem Vakıf University (2019–2022). This followed an Internal Medicine residency at the same institution (2012–2016). Her international experience includes the Breast Cancer Unit at the University of Piemonte Orientale in Novara (2022). She also trained at Basel University Hospital, Cleveland Clinic, and Harvard Medical School. She holds the ESMO Board Certificate (2022).

Dr. Kinas specializes in oncological and colorectal surgeries, with extensive experience in treating rectal cancer at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Skilled in both traditional and advanced surgical techniques
• Focuses on pancreatic, bile duct, and colon cancer surgeries
• Also experienced in bariatric metabolic and diabetes surgeries

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

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. Tarkan specializes in complex surgeries for stomach and rectal cancer, with a commitment to the latest advancements in the field.

• Member of the Turkish Bariatric Surgery Association
• Part of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
• Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Dicle University

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