Page 2 - Best Sarcoma doctors in Turkey: TOP 48 doctors

The doctor graduated from Ankara University Medical School and completed residency training in internal medicine at Ankara GATA Medical School. Specializing in medical oncology and hematology, the doctor completed a clinical fellowship in the USA. A pioneer in Turkey, the doctor was part of the team that performed the first bone marrow transplantation in the country. The doctor has served as a visiting lecturer at prestigious institutions in London and Switzerland. Holding the European Medical Oncology Certificate, the doctor is a founding member of both The Turkish Society of Medical Oncology and the Turkish Oncology Group. The clinical focus includes breast, gastrointestinal, lung cancers, lymphomas, and myeloma.

Prof. Ahmet Bilici specializes in sarcoma and lung cancer treatment with over 28 years of experience of medical oncology experience.

• One of Turkey's most recognized sarcoma specialists
• Extensive experience in oncology treatment
• Practices at Medipol Mega University Hospital

Dr. Ozadli specializes in treating various cancers, including sarcoma, with extensive training in medical oncology.

• Completed medical oncology specialization at Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital
• Worked at Ankara Oncology Hospital and Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital
• Special interest in lung, esophageal, gastric, and breast cancers
• Published researcher with contributions in oncology

Dr. Yildiz has authored 17+ peer-reviewed publications on rare cancer cases, including sarcoma-related research at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Expertise in neuroendocrine tumors and rare oncological conditions
• Published on paraneoplastic syndromes and metastatic cancers
• Special focus on complex diagnostic presentations
• Active researcher in multidisciplinary cancer management

Dr. Acikgoz has performed 900+ sarcoma procedures and participated in groundbreaking immuno-oncology trials at Ohio State University.

• 10 years of experience of experience specializing in sarcoma treatments
• Assistant investigator in Phase III clinical trials, including CheckMate-649
• Trained at prestigious institutions like Ohio State University
• Member of ASCO and Turkish Society of Medical Oncology

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli specializes in breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

• Internal Medicine Specialist with extensive oncology experience
• Practiced at Ankara Oncology Clinic and Erzurum Regional Training Hospital
• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016
• Graduated from Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine

Assoc. Prof. Nail Paksoy specializes in sarcoma treatment at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, with extensive research published on high-dose chemotherapy for Ewing's Sarcoma.

• ESMO Board Certified in Medical Oncology
• Published multiple studies on sarcoma treatments
• Active participant in international clinical trials
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute

Dr. Alemdar specializes in sarcoma treatment with extensive training in medical oncology at Akdeniz University.

• Board-certified in medical oncology since 2018
• Over 20 years of experience of experience in oncology
• Worked at Akdeniz University Hospital – a leading oncology center
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association

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. 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. Arslan specializes in sarcomas at Medicalpoint International Hospital, with training from Hacettepe University – a leading oncology center.

• Medical oncology specialist with focus on rare cancers
• Trained at Hacettepe University's renowned oncology department
• Full member of ESMO and Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Experience treating various complex cancers including sarcomas

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.

Professor Ofluoglu specializes in orthopedic oncology with of medical experience and training at top institutions in the US and Russia.

• Expert in bone and soft tissue tumors in both children and adults
• Trained in Ilizarov surgery and orthopedic oncology at leading centers
• Author of 50+ medical documents with over 200 citations
• Member of the European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology

Dr. Karatas brings specialized training from top international centers, including the Ohio State University and Hannover Medical School.

• Trained in otolaryngology and head-neck surgery across Europe and the US
• Member of multiple prestigious otolaryngology societies
• Specializes in complex head and neck procedures
• Works at Atlas University Hospital

Duygu Derin is a leading specialist in medical oncology with over 30 published scientific papers on cancer treatment and a strong reputation among European colleagues.

• Extensive experience treating complex cancers like gastrointestinal and lung tumors
• Associate Professor with advanced academic and clinical qualifications
• Author of more than 30 national and international scientific papers
• Active member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Leading oncologist at the specialized Liv Hospital Ulus

Specializes in sarcoma and other cancers with training at MD Anderson and Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center.

• Trained in medical oncology with focus on soft tissue sarcomas
• Member of ESMO and ASCO for advanced oncology practices
• Professor in Clinical Oncology with over a decade of experience
• Works at Biruni University Hospital with cutting-edge treatments

Dr. Sahibov specializes in radiation oncology, with training at Marmara University's prestigious program.

• Completed radiation oncology specialization at Marmara University
• Education includes English-medium medical training
• Practices at Emsey Hospital

Prof. Hakan Yanar specializes in oncologic laparoscopic and robotic surgeries, with extensive training at prestigious institutions like USC Keck School of Medicine.

• Over 36 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Expert in advanced laparoscopic and robotic techniques
• Fellow of the European Board of Surgery – Emergency Surgery
• Trained at IRCAD, Strasbourg for Da Vinci Robotic Surgery
• Instructor at Stony Brook Medicine for colon and rectal surgery