Best Chemotherapy for Sarcomas Doctors in Turkey — TOP 26

Dr. Bulent Karagoz is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in immunotherapy and targeted therapies for sarcoma, lymphoma, and lung cancer. Dr. Karagoz provides treatment at a facility affiliated with the prestigious Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Authored over 40 research publications focusing on tumor biology and immunology.
• Former Head of Internal Diseases at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine.
• Held leadership roles in medical oncology at GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and European Head and Neck Society.

Dr. Mustafa Solak specializes in chemotherapy for sarcomas at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, with training at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute.

• Completed fellowship at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Deals with various cancers including breast, testicular, ovarian, lung, and gastrointestinal
• Trained at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Dr. Eda Tanrikulu specializes in chemotherapy for sarcomas and has extensive experience in medical oncology, including as a head researcher in international clinical studies.

• Trained in medical oncology at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Ranked 3rd in Turkey in minor specialty exam in 2013
• Previously head of medical oncology unit at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Participates in international clinical studies in oncology

Professor Sağlam specializes in medical oncology at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, focusing on aggressive and complex cases.

• Over 27 years of experience of experience in gastrointestinal oncology
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and ENET societies
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University's prestigious oncology program
• Professor of Medical Oncology since 2016

Dr. Sinan Karaaslan is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in treating breast, colorectal, and urogenital system cancers. Dr. Karaaslan brings clinical expertise from major institutions, including Medical Park and Gülhane Military Medical Academy. He works at a hospital affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Holds personal certification from the European Society for Medical Oncology.
• Treats complex conditions, including stage 4 colon and lung cancers.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology and Turkish Lung Cancer societies.
• Performs systemic therapies such as immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy.

Dr. Yesim Yildirim is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center. She specializes in immunotherapy and targeted therapy for breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. Dr. Yildirim is ESMO-certified and holds the rank of Professor. She completed training at Mount Vernon in the UK and Rambam Medical Center.

• Authored over 80 scientific publications on tumor biology and precision medicine.
• Treats complex cases including melanoma, sarcomas, and stage 4 lung cancer.
• Member of ASCO and the International Society of Gastrointestinal Oncology.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Oguzhan Babacan specializes in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, with 28 years of experience of experience in Bone Marrow Transplantation.

• Expert in treating leukemia, lymphoma, and solid tumors in children
• Performs Allogeneic, Autologous, and Haploidentical hematopoietic stem cell transplants
• Specialized in Healthy Baby Monitoring and vaccine follow-up
• Received the title of Associate Professor in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

Dr. Seref Komurcu is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in treating breast, lung, colorectal, and solid cancers. Dr. Komurcu holds both ECFMG and ESMO certifications. He previously served as a professor at Gülhane Military Medical Academy.

• Published over 110 scientific papers on cancer management.
• Provides immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy treatments.
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
• Works at a clinic affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Professor of Medical Oncology with over 29 years of experience of experience – Dr. Saglam treats sarcomas at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specializes in gastrointestinal oncology since 2005
• Active member of ESMO and ASCO
• Extensive training at Istanbul University Oncology Institute

Dr. Necdet Uskent is a medical oncologist and hematologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He was part of the pioneering team that performed Turkey's first bone marrow transplant. Dr. Uskent holds the European Medical Oncology Certificate and focuses on breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. He works at a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Founder of the Turkish Oncology Group (TOG).
• A founding member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.
• Served as a visiting lecturer at Royal Free and University College Hospital in London.
• Treats complex hematological conditions including lymphomas and myeloma.

Dr. Alemdar specializes in medical oncology with extensive training at Akdeniz University – a leader in cancer care.

• Board-certified in medical oncology since 2018
• Over 20 years of experience of experience in oncology practice
• Worked at Akdeniz University Hospital – a top-tier oncology center
• Specializes in sarcoma chemotherapy protocols

Associate Professor Dr. Yusuf Acikgoz brings international oncology expertise from Ohio State University to Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital.

• Specializes in Medical Oncology with a focus on sarcomas
• Participated in Phase III clinical trials like CheckMate-649 and Fortitude-101
• Certified in Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection
• Member of American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Trained at prestigious institutions including Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital

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

• Over a decade of experience in oncology
• Worked at Ankara Oncology Clinic and Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital
• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016
• Studied medicine at Selcuk University

Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University – Liv Hospital Topkapı, specializing in chemotherapy for sarcomas with a strong research focus.

• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology since 2018
• Published multiple studies on sarcoma and chemotherapy outcomes
• Education Coordinator for Medical Oncology Sub-Branch
• Extensive experience in treating rare cancers like retroperitoneal sarcomas

Dr. Ercan Ozden specializes in sarcoma chemotherapy, with a medical oncology subspecialty from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine.

• Trained at Istanbul University's prestigious Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Over 27 years of experience of experience in internal medicine and oncology
• Completed medical oncology subspecialty training at Kocaeli University
• Worked at multiple hospitals, gaining diverse clinical experience

Professor Cicin specializes in sarcoma chemotherapy with over 29 years of experience of experience in medical oncology at Trakya University Faculty of Medicine.

• Fellowship-trained in medical oncology
• Professor at Trakya University since 2015
• Extensive experience in treating sarcomas

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.

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

• Board-certified in medical oncology by ESMO
• Multiple international clinical trials on sarcoma treatments
• Published in Medicine journal on weekly paclitaxel for Kaposi sarcoma
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute

Dr. Apak specializes in pediatric sarcoma chemotherapy at Biruni University Hospital, with expertise in bone marrow transplantation and CAR T-cell therapy.

• 26 years of experience of experience in pediatric oncology
• Head of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Division at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa
• Published 75+ international papers on pediatric oncology
• Assistant editor for the Turkish Pediatrics Archives Periodical
• Member of the Turkish Pediatric Society and Turkish Adolescent Association

Specialized in pediatric hematology and oncology with extensive training, including a bone marrow transplant fellowship at MP Göztepe Hospital.

• Over 20 years of experience of experience in pediatric hematology and oncology
• Assistant Professor at Marmara University's Faculty of Medicine
• Member of EBMT (European Bone Marrow Transplantation)
• Specialized in bone marrow transplants for pediatric patients