Best Leiomyosarkoma doctors in Istanbul: TOP 21 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

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

After graduating from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2000, he  

completed his specialization in Gynecology & Obstetrics at Başkent University Faculty of  

Medicine in 2006. He completed his compulsory state service in Nevşehir Ürgüp for 1year

and his military service in Edremit Military Hospital for 1 year. In 2009, he worked as a  

clinical observer in Israel Tel Aviv Chaim Seba Medical Center for 4 months. Between 2009-

2015, he worked as an Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist at Adana Başkent Hospital.  

Between 2015-2018, he received specialization training in Gynecologic Oncology Surgery at  

Marmara University Faculty of Medicine. During his training, he worked as a clinical observer  

for 2 months in the gynecological oncology center of Charite University Berlin, Germany.  

After completing his subspeciality training, he successfully passed the European Society of  

Gynecologic Oncology (ESGO) exam in Athens in 2019. Between July 2018 and October 2024,  

he worked as a gynecologic oncology surgery specialist at Health Sciences University  

Umraniye Training and Research Hospital. During this period, he completed the DaVinci

Robotic Surgery course and received a robotic surgeon certificate. In 2024, he received the  

title of Associate Professor.  

Dr Cem Yalcinkaya has experience in gynecologic oncologic surgeries, and other basic and  

advanced gynecologic procedures. He is particularly interested in fertility sparing surgeries,  

laparoscopic and robotic surgical procedures.

Education:  

Post Doctorate of Medicine : Marmara University, Gynecologic Oncology Department 2015-

2018, Istanbul

Specialisation in Medicine : Baskent University, Medicine Faculty, Gynecology&Obstetrics  

Department 2001-2006, Ankara

Medical Faculty : Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medicine Faculty 1994-2000, Istanbul

Work Experience:  

May 2006-October 2007: Urgup State Hospital (Gyn&Ob Compulsory Service)

July 2008-July 2009: Edremit Military Hospital (Military Service)

November 2009-April 2015: Adana Başkent University Hospital Gyn&Ob Department

May 2015-May2018: Marmara University Gynecologic Oncology Residency Program  

July 2018-September 2024: Umraniye Training & Research Hospital

November 2024- Recent: Anadolu Medical Center  

Experience Abroad:

August 2009-November 2009: Tel Hashomer Chaim Sheba Medical Center, ISRAEL  

July 2014-July 2014: Hamburg Asklepios Clinic, GERMANY  

February 2018-March 2018: Berlin Charite Hospital, GERMANY

Memberships to Scientific Organizations:  

ESGO-European Society of Gyneacological Oncology (membership since 2015)

TRSGO-Turkish Society of Gynecologic Oncology (membership since 2016)

Foreign Language: English  

National- International Exams: ESGO Exam Certificate (2019 )

Prof. Hüseyin Baloğlu is a pathology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze, Kocaeli, Turkey. He focuses on molecular pathology, surgical pathology, and tumour biopsy and diagnostics.

Education and accreditations: MD, GATA Medical School (1986). Pathology specialty training, GATA (1992). Associate Professor (Doçent), GATA (2004). Visiting scholar at Albert Einstein College of Medicine (New York) and Heidelberg University.

Achievements: author of over 600 peer‑reviewed publications. Holds a patent in molecular diagnostics for thyroid cancer. Leads liquid biopsy and precision oncology services.

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

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

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

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

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

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. Nail Paksoy specializes in Leiomyosarkoma at Medipol Bahcelievler Hospital, with ESMO Board Certification in Medical Oncology.

• Published research on high-dose chemotherapy for Ewing's Sarcoma
• Subinvestigator in 8 international clinical trials for advanced cancers
• Medical Oncology fellowship at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Member of ESMO with expertise in sarcoma treatments

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. Topcu has trained at leading cancer centers worldwide, including MD Anderson and Moffitt in the USA, bringing global expertise to leiomyosarcoma cases.

• 17+ years in medical oncology with specialized training
• Member of ESMO and ASCO – top oncology societies
• Handles rare soft tissue cancers/sarcomas specifically
• Works at Biruni University Hospital's oncology department

Specialized in radiation oncology at Marmara University – focuses on precise cancer treatment techniques.

• Trained at Marmara University's reputable Faculty of Medicine
• Board-certified in radiation oncology
• Works at Emsey Hospital with access to advanced radiotherapy technology

With 20+ years in surgery, Assoc. Dr. Ugur Ekici at Medicana Bahcelievler focuses on cancer surgery and advanced laparoscopy.

• Specialized in complex cancer surgeries including leiomyosarcoma
• Proficient in minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques
• Published in international medical journals