Best Chordoma doctors in Istanbul: TOP 0 doctors

Dr. Solak specializes in treating rare cancers like Chordoma, with training at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute and MD Anderson Cancer Center.

• Completed fellowship at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Worked at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Experienced in treating various complex cancers
• Specializes in breast, testicular, and gastrointestinal cancers

Dr. Eda Tanrikulu, an Anadolu Medical Center oncologist, places in the top three in Turkey on the national medical oncology exam. She has served as a head researcher for multiple international cancer studies.

• Specializes in medical oncology and systemic chemotherapy treatments
• Former head of the medical oncology unit at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Over 15 years of medical training and practice since graduation
• Certified as a specialist in both internal medicine and medical oncology

Specialized in radiation oncology with training from Marmara University, renowned for its rigorous medical program.

• Trained at Marmara University's Department of Radiation Oncology
• Completed undergraduate studies in medicine at Marmara University
• Education includes international experience from Azerbaijan

Dr. Yildiz has published extensively on rare endocrine and oncologic conditions, with a focus on neuroendocrine tumors and paraneoplastic syndromes.

• 15+ years of experience in medical oncology
• Specializes in neuroendocrine tumors and complex cancer-related conditions
• Published 17+ peer-reviewed papers in international journals
• Practices at Medipol Mega University Hospital

Dr. Mehmet Ozek specializes in endoscopic skull base surgery – a key approach for chordoma treatment. His work at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic focuses on complex neurosurgical cases.

• 23+ years of experience in neurosurgery
• Fellowship-trained at Yale University and Florida University
• Published 47 articles in SCI international journals
• Member of AANS and International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society

Professor with 20+ years in medical oncology – Dr. Saglam specializes in gastrointestinal cancers at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Completed fellowship at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Active member of ESMO and ASCO – follows international protocols
• Former attending physician for gastrointestinal oncology cases

Prof. Sezer Sağlam specializes in gastrointestinal oncology with extensive experience at Istanbul University's Oncology Institute.

• Professor of Medical Oncology since 2016
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University with focus on GI cancers
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society
• Works at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital's Medical Oncology Department

Dr. Ozadli specializes in medical oncology with a strong focus on gastrointestinal and thoracic cancers at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Completed medical oncology specialization at Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital
• Extensive experience in lung, esophageal, and gastric cancers
• Published researcher with work available on Google Scholar
• Practiced at multiple regional oncology centers across Turkey

Assoc. Dr. Abdullah Sakin leads the Medical Oncology Department at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, specializing in chordoma and other complex oncological cases.

• Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained in Medical Oncology at İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
• Extensive experience in both academic and clinical settings

Dr. Nail Paksoy brings specialized expertise in oncology, with a focus on complex cases at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Board-certified in Medical Oncology by ESMO
• Published multiple studies on rare cancers and innovative treatments
• Active participant in international clinical trials for oncology
• Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University

Prof. Dr. Sefik Igdem specializes in radiation oncology, focusing on head and neck cancers and using advanced technologies like Truebeam Stx and Halcyons.

• Years of experience in radiation oncology
• Academic roles at T.R. Demiroğlu Bilim University
• Specializes in conformal treatments for precision
• Works at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

Dr. Topcu brings international expertise from MD Anderson and Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center to Biruni University Hospital.

• Specializes in rare cancers including chordoma and sarcomas
• Member of ESMO and ASCO – global oncology standards
• Trained at top institutions in the US, Canada, and Turkey
• Works across multiple cancer types with complex cases

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.

Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine (2015–present). He has over 20 years of medical oncology experience and has held academic roles since 2010.

Education: MD, Istanbul University – Cerrahpaşa (1991–1997). Residency in Internal Medicine, Trakya University (1997–2002). Fellowship in Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2002–2004).

Practice: Medical Oncologist, Trakya University (2005–2008). Medical Oncologist, Elazığ Training and Research Hospital (2008–2010). Associate Professor of Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2010–2015). He previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force at Etimesgut Military Hospital (2004–2005).

Assoc. Prof. Atakan Topçu, M.D., is a medical oncologist at Medipol University and Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, colorectal, gastric, and neuroendocrine cancers. His work also covers targeted therapies, immunotherapy, geriatric oncology, and cancer-related malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia.

He has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed papers. Recent work includes a 2024 Frontiers in Medicine study on geriatric syndromes and a 2023 Future Oncology paper on sarcopenia and anxiety in lung cancer. He has also published on the CONUT score in breast cancer and on malnutrition in HER2-negative metastatic gastric cancer.

Dr. Topçu serves on the Editorial Board of BMC Cancer. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, ESMO, and the Turkish Geriatrics Society. Education and training: M.D., Uludağ University; residency in Internal Medicine, Marmara University; fellowship in Medical Oncology, Bezmialem Vakıf University.