Brain Cancer Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 2

Dr. Muhammed Mustafa Atci is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating colon, breast, gastric, and lung cancers. He previously served as the Education Coordinator at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital. Dr. Atci is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

• Author of 19 peer-reviewed papers on gastrointestinal, thoracic, and endocrine cancers.
• Published studies on survival outcomes for stage IIB colon cancer in the Journal of Chemotherapy.
• Researches prognostic biomarkers using PET/CT scans and metabolic tumor volume.
• Treats complex oncological cases at the university-affiliated İstinye University clinic.

Dr. Nejat Akalan is a leading neurosurgeon with over 38 years of experience of experience in brain and spine surgery. He specializes in procedures for epilepsy, gliomas, and other complex neurological conditions.

• Performs epilepsy surgery for children as a key specialty
• Uses advanced techniques like the O-arm and iMRI during operations
• Published 117 scientific papers and contributed to a major neurosurgery textbook
• Treats a full spectrum of brain and nerve disorders

Professor Gul Alco is a radiation oncology expert at Istanbul Medipol University with over 31 years of experience of experience.

• Specializes in radiation oncology for brain cancer
• Professor at Demiroglu Bilim and Medipol Universities
• Graduated from Istanbul University School of Medicine

Dr. Topcu trained at top cancer centers including MD Anderson and Sunnybrook, specializing in complex oncological cases.

• 16 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Member of ESMO and ASCO – global oncology standards
• Works at Biruni University Hospital with advanced technology
• Specializes in breast, lung, and brain cancers

Prof. Didem Karacetin specializes in brain tumors and brings 32 years of experience of radiation oncology expertise to Biruni University Hospital.

• Residency at renowned Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto
• Head of Radiation Oncology departments at major Turkish universities
• Holds a Master's in Phytotherapy for complementary cancer care
• Expert in brachytherapy and intraoperative radiotherapy techniques

Assoc. Prof. Nail Paksoy brings extensive oncology expertise from Istanbul University Oncology Institute and Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• ESMO Board Certified in Medical Oncology
• Participated in 8+ international clinical trials for advanced cancers
• Published 30+ research papers on innovative cancer treatments
• Specializes in targeted therapies and precision oncology approaches

Dr. Elnur Sahibov specializes in brain cancer treatment at Emsey Hospital, with training in radiation oncology from Marmara University.

• Completed specialization in radiation oncology at Marmara University
• Part of a dedicated surgical team for brain cancer cases
• Over a decade of medical education and training

Dr. Yildiz is an oncologist focused on research, ensuring his patients benefit from the latest scientific knowledge for complex cases.

• Specializes in treating rare and unusual cancer cases
• Author of 17+ articles on oncology in international journals
• Works at Medipol Mega University Hospital, a major university center

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. 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.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdullah Sakin leads the Medical Oncology Department at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, with extensive experience in brain cancer treatment.

• Headed Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained at Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Specialized in Medical Oncology with a focus on brain tumors
• Over a decade of experience in oncology and internal medicine

Dr. Mehmet Ozek specializes in endoscopic skull base surgery and functional neurosurgery with 45 years of experience of experience.

• Fellowship-trained at Yale University and Florida University
• Published 47 articles in SCI international journals
• Member of AANS and Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Expert in movement disorders and spinal surgery