Stomach Cancer Doctors in Turkey

Dr. Shute Ailia DAE is a medical oncologist at Optimed International Çorlu Hospital. Dr. Ailia graduated from Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine in 2013 and completed an internal medicine residency at Bezmialem Vakıf University Hospital in 2018. A hematology–oncology fellowship at Başkent University Hospital followed in 2023.

From 2018 to 2020, Dr. Ailia served as an internal medicine specialist at Bezmialem Vakıf University Hospital. From 2023 to 2024, Dr. Ailia was an instructor in medical oncology at Başkent University Adana Dr. Turgut Noyan Practice and Research Center.

Clinical focus includes breast, lung, and prostate cancers. It also covers gastrointestinal cancers (colon, stomach, esophagus, pancreas, liver), lymphomas, melanoma, and gynecologic and genitourinary cancers. Languages: English, Turkish, Swahili.

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.

Specializes in gastric cancer and oncological surgery, offering targeted treatments at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in pancreatic and bile duct surgeries
• Performs bariatric and metabolic surgeries
• Skilled in colon and thyroid cancer procedures

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

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

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

Professor Gul Alco specializes in radiation oncology for stomach cancer at Istanbul Medipol University.

• Over 31 years of experience in radiation oncology
• Professor at Demiroglu Bilim University – trained other specialists
• Works at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
• Completed residency at Kadir Has University

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy specializes in stomach cancer treatment at Medipol Bahcelievler Hospital, with extensive experience in medical oncology.

• ESMO Board Certified in Medical Oncology
• Participated in international clinical trials for gastrointestinal cancers
• Published research on FLOT regimen efficacy in metastatic gastric cancer
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute

Dr. Ayşe İrem Yasin is a medical oncologist at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital in Istanbul. She holds a prestigious ESMO Board Certificate. Dr. Yasin specializes in solid tumors, including breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. She treats complex cases such as Merkel cell carcinoma and cancers of unknown primary.

• Trained at Harvard Medical School, Cleveland Clinic, and Basel University Hospital.
• Completed a clinical observership at the Breast Cancer Unit in Novara, Italy.
• Treats brain and CNS malignancies, soft tissue sarcomas, and urologic cancers.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility equipped with the da Vinci robotic system.

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.

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

Professor Ondzhel leads the Surgery Department at Medipol University Hospital, with deep expertise in gastrointestinal cancers.

• Board-certified oncological surgeon since 2009
• Trained in colorectal surgery at the renowned Cleveland Clinic in the USA
• Member of the European Society of Coloproctology
• Holds an International Fellowship from the American Society of Colorectal Surgeons
• Recipient of a 'Most Successful Scientist of the Year' national award for healthcare research

Prof. Dr. Gül Alço is a radiation oncologist with about 27 years of experience. She treats breast, lung, prostate, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, central nervous system, head and neck, soft tissue, and bone cancers with radiotherapy.

Her expertise includes adaptive radiotherapy and radiosurgery. She uses advanced radiation techniques to provide personalized, evidence-based care in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered setting.

Prof. Dr. Abdullah Sakin is a professor of medical oncology. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecologic, head and neck cancers, and melanoma.

He delivers personalized, evidence-based care. His treatments include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, and precision oncology. He has authored more than 200 scientific publications and takes part in international clinical research. This work advances patient-centered cancer care.

Prof. Dr. Ali Aydın Yavuz is a radiation oncology professor. He graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1989. He completed his specialty training in radiation oncology in 1996. He led the Department of Radiation Oncology at Karadeniz Technical University from 1997 to 2006. He served as an associate professor at Karadeniz Technical University and Başkent University from 2004 to 2009. He was Head of Radiation Oncology at Başkent University. He also served as Chief Physician of Başkent University Adana Kışla Campus for three years. He became a professor at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine in 2009 and remained on the faculty until 2018.

Internationally, he delivered Turkey’s first oral presentations at ASCO in 1999 and at ASTRO in 2000. In 2008 he gained experience at MD Anderson Cancer Center. He has authored many international publications. He now practices at Koru Ankara Hospital. His clinical focus includes lung, head and neck, brain, breast, gastrointestinal, urologic, gynecologic, skin, and soft tissue tumors.