Best Stomach cancer stage 2 doctors in Istanbul: TOP 20 doctors

Dr. Tanrikulu is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center with 17 years of experience since earning her medical degree.

• Holds two specialties: Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology.
• Ranked 3rd in Turkey's competitive Medical Oncology entry exam.
• Has served as a responsible doctor in a national training hospital.
• Contributed as an investigator to multiple international clinical trials.
• Active in cancer care with a focus on medical oncology and chemotherapy.

Ranked 1st in Turkey in the Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam – Dr. Keskin brings over 28 years of expertise to cancer care at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Specialized in Medical Oncology at Istanbul University Institute of Oncology
• Performed 900+ oncology procedures including chemotherapy and immunotherapy
• Member of ASCO and ESMO – leading global oncology societies
• Best Poster Award at the 19th National Cancer Congress

Dr. Mustafa Solak specializes in gastrointestinal cancers with a fellowship at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute.

• Handles complex cases including stomach cancer stage 2
• Trained at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Assistant Professor with extensive academic background
• Works at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

Prof. Kıvanç Derya Peker has performed over 400 pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries, specializing in complex gastrointestinal surgeries at Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital.

• Pioneered the Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
• Fellowship-trained at Mayo Clinic in Hepatopancreatobiliary and Obesity-Metabolic Surgery
• Combines surgical expertise with research in cancer biology and stem cells
• Member of the Turkish HPB Association, training future surgeons

Professor Yesim Yildirim specializes in cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies, with over 80 publications and co-authorship in leading oncology handbooks.

• Member of European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Professor at Halic University, Istanbul
• Extensive experience in gastrointestinal cancers
• Completed advanced training in UK and Israel

Dr. Rahib Hasanov specializes in gastrointestinal tumors, including stomach cancer, using personalized oncology treatments at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Trained at Houston Methodist Hospital under leading physicians
• Fellowship in Medical Oncology from Marmara University
• Incorporates immunotherapies, targeted therapies, and smart drugs
• Attends international congresses to stay updated with latest treatments

Prof. Erhun Eyüboğlu has over 40 years of experience in cancer surgery, specializing in complex procedures like the Whipple operation. He trained at Johns Hopkins University.

• Specializes in surgical treatment for pancreatic and stomach cancers
• Performs Whipple procedure – a complex surgery for pancreatic cancer
• Lecturer at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Promoted surgical skills at Johns Hopkins University in the US

Dr. Yildiz brings over a decade of specialized experience in oncology to Medipol Mega University Hospital, with a strong focus on research.

• Focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of digestive system cancers
• Has published extensively on rare cancer types in international journals
• Investigates complex cases and their unusual symptoms
• Member of a research team at a leading university hospital

Prof. Sezer Sağlam specializes in gastrointestinal oncology with over 20 years of experience at leading hospitals in Istanbul.

• Professor of Medical Oncology since 2016
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University's prestigious Medical Faculty
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society
• Attending physician in Gastrointestinal Oncology at Istanbul University Oncology Institute

Prof. Dr. Sefik Igdem specializes in Radiation Oncology, focusing on precise conformal treatments at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Expert in head and neck cancers
• Uses advanced Truebeam Stx Technology
• Professor at T.R Demiroğlu Bilim University
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Abdullah Sakin specializes in stomach cancer treatment with extensive experience in medical oncology at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Head of Medical Oncology Department at Yüzüncü Yıl University
• Trained at İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
• Over a decade of experience in oncology and internal medicine

Dr. Yahya Özel specializes in minimally invasive surgical techniques for stomach cancer, trained at Tokyo University Hospital under renowned experts.

• Over 30 years of experience in general and oncological surgery
• Expert in advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery techniques
• Holds Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate in surgical endoscopy
• Academic faculty member at Doğuş University, training future surgeons

Dr. Sec is a specialist in gastrointestinal cancers with a focus on innovative treatment protocols at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Over 5 years dedicated to medical oncology with a focus on stomach cancer
• Active member of Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Published research on prognostic factors in gastric cancer treatments
• Part of a team managing complex cases with personalized approaches

Dr. Tahsin Ozadli specializes in stomach cancer at Valued Med Hub Hospitals, with expert training in medical oncology.

• Trained at Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Hospital
• Specializes in gastrointestinal cancers including stomach cancer
• Experienced in both diagnosis and treatment planning
• Member of oncology research community with published work

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

• Over 10 years of oncology experience across Turkey
• Specialized in gastrointestinal cancers at Ankara Oncology Clinic
• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016
• Trained at Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Ercan Ozden specializes in stomach cancer treatment with over 20 years of experience in internal medicine and oncology.

• Board-certified in medical oncology from Kocaeli University
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Has managed complex stage 2 stomach cancer cases

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 20+ years specializing in gastrointestinal cancers at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Attending physician in Gastrointestinal Oncology since 2005
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society
• Professor since 2016 with ongoing clinical practice