Best Chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer Chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer in Turkey: TOP 21 doctors

The doctor is a highly experienced Turkish medical oncologist specializing in sarcoma, lymphoma, pancreatic, lung cancer, and breast cancer. With over 20 years of experience, the doctor focuses on tumor biology, tumor immunology, cancer immunotherapy, and targeted therapies. Since 2019, the doctor has been serving as a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center and previously held leadership roles at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine and GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital. The doctor has authored over 40 publications in cancer research and is a member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and the European Head and Neck Society.

Dr. Solak specializes in gastrointestinal cancers, including pancreatic cancer, with training at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute and MD Anderson Cancer Center.

• Completed fellowship at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Trained at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Specializes in breast, testicular, ovarian, lung, head-neck, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine

The doctor is a highly regarded oncologist at the Anadolu Medical Center, specializing in medical oncology and chemotherapy. After obtaining a medical degree from Ankara University in 2005, the doctor completed specialty training in internal medicine at Istanbul University and further specialized in medical oncology at Marmara University by 2017. The doctor has led the medical oncology unit at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital and has participated in numerous international clinical studies. The doctor focuses on a wide range of cancers, including breast, urological, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers, among others.

The doctor is a member of several prestigious oncology societies, including the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, the European Society of Medical Oncology, and the American Society of Medical Oncology. The doctor has participated in advanced training programs globally, including programs at Oxford University and ESMO.

Prof. Sezer Sağlam specializes in gastrointestinal oncology with extensive experience in pancreatic cancer treatment at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Professor of Medical Oncology since 2016
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and ENET
• Attending physician in Gastrointestinal Oncology

Specializes in chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex, with extensive training in medical oncology.

• Completed Medical Oncology fellowship in the USA
• Expert in targeted cancer therapies and immunotherapy
• Focuses on next-generation genetic research in cancer treatment
• Associate Professor at Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine

Abdullah Sakin brings extensive experience in medical oncology, with leadership roles at Yüzüncü Yıl University and Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Former Head of Medical Oncology Department at Yüzüncü Yıl University
• Specialist in pancreatic cancer treatments
• Trained at Istanbul Okmeydanı Research Hospital in Medical Oncology

The doctor specializes in managing breast cancer, colorectal, and urogenital system cancers. With extensive experience since 2014 at Anadolu Medical Center, the doctor has previously served at Medical Park Hospital, Kocaeli Derince Education and Research Hospital, and Erzurum Regional Education and Research Hospital. The doctor's military service included a role as a Medical Oncology specialist at Gülhane Military Medical Academy.

Educational achievements include a degree in general medicine from Istanbul University and specializations in internal medicine and medical oncology. The doctor is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Medical Oncology Society, and the Turkish Lung Cancer Society.

The doctor is an ECFMG and ESMO-certified medical and breast oncologist with over 20 years of experience, specializing in solid cancer, breast cancer, colorectal, and lung cancer treatment. Since 2016, the doctor has been a medical oncology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center.

The doctor graduated from Gülhane Military Medical Academy with a degree in general medicine and completed specialties in internal and medical oncology. The doctor has been a professor and associate professor at Gülhane Military Medical Academy, contributing significantly to medical education.

With over 110 papers on cancer management, the doctor is a member of several prestigious oncology organizations.

Prof. Yeşim (Yesim) Yıldırım — Medical Oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center (since 2011). ESMO-certified specialist, Professor since 2021, author of 80+ scientific publications. Trained at top centers — Rambam (Israel) and Mount Vernon (UK). Treats breast, lung, and gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, as well as melanoma and sarcomas; uses immunotherapy and targeted therapy.

Why patients choose Dr. Yeşim Yıldırım:

• 20+ years of clinical practice; Professor of Medical Oncology since 2021.
• 80+ peer-reviewed publications in tumor biology, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy — treatment plans are based on up-to-date evidence.
• ESMO certification — from Europe’s leading oncology society — confirms high qualification and continuous training to international standards.

Professor Sezer Saglam leads the Medical Oncology Department at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, specializing in pancreatic cancer.

• Attending physician in Gastrointestinal Oncology since 2005
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society

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.

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli specializes in gastrointestinal cancers, including pancreatic cancer, at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

• Over 2016 years of experience of experience in oncology
• Specialized in breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Former physician at Ankara Oncology Clinic and Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital

Professor of Medical Oncology with over 29 years of experience of experience, specializing in pancreatic cancer treatment at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Fellowship-trained in Medical Oncology at Trakya University
• Associate Professor and later Professor at Trakya University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Dr. Ercan Ozden specializes in medical oncology with a focus on pancreatic cancer at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Graduated from Istanbul University's prestigious Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Completed medical oncology subspecialty at Kocaeli University
• Over 27 years of experience of experience in internal medicine and oncology
• Works at a leading hospital for cancer treatment

Assoc. Prof. Nail Paksoy specializes in pancreatic cancer chemotherapy at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, with ESMO Board Certification in Medical Oncology.

• Completed fellowship at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Subinvestigator in clinical trials for pancreatic cancer treatments
• Published research on FOLFIRINOX vs. Gemcitabine + Nab-Paclitaxel efficacy
• Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University

Specializes in medical oncology with a focus on pancreatic cancer at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Trained at Akdeniz University – one of Turkey's leading medical schools
• Board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology
• Experienced in treating complex oncology cases at university hospitals

Assoc. Prof. Atakan Topcu specializes in solid tumors including pancreatic cancer, with over 50 published scientific articles.

• Expert in targeted therapies and immunotherapy
• Member of European Society for Medical Oncology
• Focus on cancer-related malnutrition and geriatric oncology
• Medical Oncology Fellowship at Bezmialem Vakıf University
• Currently works as Associate Professor at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital

Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University – specializes in pancreatic cancer treatment with published research on outcomes.

• Over 15 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Member of American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and Turkish Society of Medical Oncology
• Published multiple studies on pancreatic cancer survival factors
• Education Coordinator for Medical Oncology Sub-Branch

Assoc. Prof. Ayse Irem Yasin specializes in gastrointestinal cancers at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, with international training in oncology.

• Fellowship-trained in medical oncology at Bezmialem Vakif University
• Holds an ESMO Board Certificate in oncology
• Trained at Cleveland Clinic and Harvard Medical School
• Focuses on adenocarcinomas and gastrointestinal malignancies