Best Leiomyosarkoma doctors in Istanbul: TOP 12 doctors

Specializes in medical oncology and chemotherapy – Dr. Tanrikulu is recognized as one of the best oncologists at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Completed medical oncology training at Marmara University
• Ranked 3rd in Turkey in the minor specialty exam
• Led international clinical studies in medical oncology
• Former head of medical oncology at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Solak specializes in complex cancer cases, including Leiomyosarkoma, with training at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute and MD Anderson Cancer Center.

• Fellowship-trained at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Worked at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Handles diverse cancers including breast, testicular, ovarian, and lung
• Specializes in gastrointestinal and head-neck cancers

Professor Yesim Yildirim specializes in cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies, with over 900 procedures performed in leiomyosarcoma.

• 21 years of experience in medical oncology
• Author of 80+ international publications and co-author of oncology handbooks
• Certified member of the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Professor at Halic University, Istanbul
• Fluent in English, Russian, and Turkish

Dr. Rahib Hasanov specializes in personalized oncology treatments, incorporating immunotherapies and targeted therapies.

• Medical Oncology fellowship from Marmara University
• Works with international patients across multiple regions
• Focuses on gastrointestinal and urogenital system tumors
• Uses modern treatment methods like smart drugs

Prof. Dr. Ozcan Yildiz has over a decade of specialized research and publication in complex oncology cases. He treats patients at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Author of numerous studies on rare tumors like neuroendocrine and neuroectodermal cancers
• Expertise includes handling cancer-related paraneoplastic syndromes and unusual presentations
• Experienced in managing complex side effects from advanced cancer therapies
• Member of professional oncology research networks, contributing to medical literature

Specializing in medical oncology at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, Dr. Sakin brings focused expertise to complex cases.

• Head of Medical Oncology Department at Yüzüncü Yıl University
• Trained in medical oncology at İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
• Experience across multiple leading Turkish hospitals

Dr. Tahsin Ozadli specializes in medical oncology with extensive training at Ankara Oncology Hospital.

• Specialized in lung, esophageal, and gastric cancers
• Worked at Ankara Oncology Hospital's Medical Oncology Clinic
• Published research in oncology – see Google Scholar profile

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.

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).

Professor of Medical Oncology with over 20 years of experience – Dr. Saglam leads the Gastrointestinal Oncology department at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialized in gastrointestinal oncology since 2005
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Active member of ESMO and ASCO

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Esra Ozbasli brings over 21 years of specialized OB-GYN experience, including advanced training in genital cosmetic surgery and robotic procedures.

• Board-certified OB-GYN and Genital Cosmetic Surgeon
• Certified da Vinci System Console Surgeon since 2013
• Associate Professor at Acıbadem University for 12 years
• Advanced training in New York University observership
• Specializes in minimally invasive and robotic surgeries