Page 3 - Best Stomach cancer doctors in Turkey: TOP 55 doctors

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.

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

• Medical oncology specialization from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• Experienced in various hospitals including Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital
• Has expertise in medical oncology with years of professional experience

1,100+ procedures performed – Dr. Derin specializes in gastrointestinal cancers at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Author of 30+ scientific papers on malignancy treatment
• Member of European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Associate Professor with extensive academic and clinical experience
• Expert in complex care of malignant neoplastic diseases

Dr. Tarkan specializes in complex stomach cancer surgeries, combining precision with the latest advancements in the field.

• Member of the Turkish Bariatric Surgery Association
• Affiliated with the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
• Graduated from Dicle University's Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Topcu trained at MD Anderson Cancer Center and specializes in stomach cancer among other gastrointestinal cancers. She brings international expertise from top cancer centers in the USA and Canada.

• Board-certified in medical oncology with extensive training
• Member of ESMO and ASCO – leading oncology societies
• Works at Biruni University Hospital with advanced treatment options
• Special focus on gastrointestinal cancers including stomach cancer

Specialized in radiation oncology at Marmara University – a key discipline for stomach cancer treatment.

• Graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed specialization training in radiation oncology
• Works at Emsey Hospital

Assist. Prof. Meltem Topalgokceli Selam specializes in gastrointestinal system cancers, including stomach cancer, at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Works at the Department of Medical Oncology, Liv Hospital, Ulus
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Society
• Has published 3 international research papers
• Special focus on gastrointestinal and ovary cancers
• Trained at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University

Associate Professor Dr. Emrah Eraslan specializes in stomach cancer treatment at Private Koru Ankara Hospital, bringing extensive expertise in oncology.

• Board-certified in medical oncology with 21 years of experience of experience
• Trained at Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Education and Research Hospital
• Published multiple research papers in oncology
• Special interests include breast, prostate, lung, colorectal, and stomach cancers

Professor Kayihan Engin brings extensive expertise in radiation oncology for stomach cancer, with leadership roles spanning decades across top Turkish medical centers.

• Chaired the Radiation Oncology Department at Uludag University for over a decade
• Fellowship-trained in thermoradiotherapy at Thomas Jefferson University
• Pioneered oncological sciences coordination at Anadolu Medical Center
• Directs the oncological program at Medicana Bursa since 2018

Prof. Ersin Ozturk brings over 28 years of experience of expertise in surgical oncology, specializing in stomach cancer at Medicana Bursa Hospital.

• PhD in Physiology, enhancing patient-specific surgical approaches
• Fellowship-trained at Cleveland Clinic – a leader in colorectal surgery
• Professor of Medicine, training future surgeons
• Extensive experience in laparoscopic and gastrointestinal surgeries

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

• Specialized in obesity and metabolic surgery alongside cancer procedures
• Trained at Şişli Etfal Hospital General Surgery Clinic
• Published in international refereed journals on surgical techniques
• Focuses on thyroid, parathyroid, and advanced laparoscopic surgeries