Bladder cancer Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Dr. Turkan Ozturk Topcu specializes in bladder cancer treatment with extensive training across top cancer centers worldwide.

• Medical oncology specialist with 18 years of experience of experience
• Trained at MD Anderson Cancer Center and Moffitt Cancer Center
• Previously worked at Karadeniz Technical University Medical Oncology Clinic
• Expert in treating various urologic cancers including bladder cancer

Specialist in urogenital cancers with a focus on bladder cancer – Dr. Sec brings extensive oncology experience from leading Turkish hospitals.

• Medical oncology specialist since 2017
• Member of Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Published research on prognostic factors in cancer treatment
• Works at Bahçelievler Medikalpark Hospital

Associate Professor Dr. Yusuf Acikgoz brings international oncology experience from Ohio State University to Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital.

• Specializes in Medical Oncology with a focus on bladder cancer
• Participated in Phase III clinical trials like CheckMate-649 and Fortitude-101
• Certified in Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection
• Member of American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Dr. Kaplan specializes in radiation oncology for bladder cancer at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Focuses on precise radiation therapy techniques
• Works at a leading university hospital
• Dedicated to personalized treatment plans

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

• Trained in internal medicine at Malatya State Hospital
• Worked at Ankara Oncology Clinic with a focus on oncology
• Member of the oncology department at Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital
• Associated professor since 2016

Professor Cemil Bilir specializes in bladder cancer with extensive training at prestigious institutions like Cleveland Clinic and Northeastern University.

• Board-certified in medical oncology with over 21 years of experience of experience
• Member of ASCO and ESMO – follows international treatment guidelines
• Conducts research in pharmaceutical biotechnology for advanced therapies
• Professor at Sakarya University – trains future oncologists

Assoc. Prof. Nail Paksoy specializes in bladder cancer treatment at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, bringing extensive research and clinical trial experience.

• ESMO Board Certified in Medical Oncology
• Participated in multiple international clinical trials for urothelial carcinoma
• Published research on prognostic factors in metastatic bladder cancer
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute

Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating complex cancers, including glioblastoma, lung cancer, and pancreatic tumors. He serves as a professor at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Cicin previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force.

• Performs systemic therapies such as immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy.
• Treats a wide range of conditions including gynecologic, orthopedic, and neuro-oncology cases.
• Expert in HIPEC and chemoembolization for liver and abdominal malignancies.
• Works at a 300-bed university hospital with 33 medical departments.

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. 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.

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. Alemdar specializes in bladder cancer treatment with a strong academic background and extensive hospital experience.

• Trained in medical oncology at Akdeniz University
• Years of experience across multiple prestigious hospitals
• Focuses on personalized treatment plans

Dr. Ozden specializes in bladder cancer treatment with extensive training in medical oncology at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine.

• Over 27 years of experience of experience in internal medicine and oncology
• Trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Expert in chemotherapy and immunotherapy protocols for bladder cancer

Dr. Yurdakul specializes in uro-oncology with advanced training from Cleveland Clinic Ohio and University of Pittsburgh, focusing on bladder cancer treatments.

• 76 years of experience of experience in urology and uro-oncology
• Published 16 international and 58 national scientific articles
• Trained in microvascular surgery at Mercy University
• Speaker and session chairman at national urology meetings

Uzm. Dr. Erkan Göcen is a Radiation Oncology Specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital (Optimed Health Group). He graduated from İstanbul University, İstanbul Faculty of Medicine (Çapa) in 2003.

Career: He trained and practiced in Radiation Oncology from 2010 to 2012. He worked in public and private health institutions from 2012 to 2016. He served in the private medical sector as a Radiation Oncology Specialist from 2016 to 2023. He has been at Optimed Hospital since 2024.

Clinical interests: cancers of the brain, head and neck, esophagus, stomach, colorectal, pancreas, prostate, bladder, lung, soft tissues (sarcomas), skin, uterus and cervix, and breast. Affiliations: Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology (TROD) and Tekirdağ Medical Chamber. Languages: English and Turkish.

Assoc. Prof. Serap Kaya brings specialized oncology expertise from academic hospitals to Emsey Hospital.

• Specialized in Medical Oncology at Kocaeli University
• Practiced at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital
• Current faculty member at Emsey Hospital
• Experienced in both adult and pediatric oncology

Dr. Tuncay Tas is a urological surgeon at Safe Urology Clinic in Istanbul. He is one of the first five doctors globally to publish results on P-Shot applications. Dr. Tas specializes in urological oncology and male sexual health. He completed his fellowship at Heidelberg University in Germany. His practice focuses on regenerative medicine and robotic surgery for cancer.

• Developed a surgical technique for penile enhancement with a UK-based certification.
• Introduced combined PRP and stem cell penile injections to Turkey.
• Performs robotic prostatectomies and kidney-sparing surgeries.
• Member of the International Society for Stem Cells Applications.

Prof. Dr. Senem Karabulut specializes in genitourinary cancers, including bladder cancer, with extensive experience in immunotherapies and targeted treatments.

• Board-certified in Medical Oncology with ESMO qualification
• PhD in Molecular Oncology – focuses on advanced treatments
• Professor at Istanbul University – trains future oncologists
• Awarded for research excellence in oncology

Dr. Topcu specializes in bladder cancer with international training at MD Anderson Cancer Center and Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center in breast cancer.

• 16 years of experience of medical oncology experience
• Member of European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) and American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Works at Biruni University Hospital with advanced treatment approaches