Page 2 - Best Breast cancer doctors in Turkey: TOP 53 doctors

Associate Professor Dr. Yusuf Acikgoz has performed 900+ breast cancer treatments at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital.

• 9 years of experience in medical oncology
• Participated in Phase III clinical trials like CheckMate-649
• Trained at Ohio State University for advanced oncology techniques
• Member of American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Specializes in immunotherapy approaches for breast cancer

Dr. Murat Atay trained in lymphatic mapping and sentinel node techniques at MDA Cancer Center – a leading US oncology hospital.

• Over 25 years specializing in breast surgery
• Performs minimally invasive treatments for breast cysts during breastfeeding
• Skilled in diagnosis with sophisticated techniques
• Works at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Prof. Tastekin specializes in breast cancer, with extensive academic training at Istanbul University Oncology Institute.

• Medical oncology subspecialist with 13+ years of experience
• Assistant professor roles at top Turkish universities
• Specializes in gastrointestinal, lung, and rare cancers alongside breast cancer

Specializes in breast cancer with international training at MD Anderson Cancer Center and Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center.

• Board-certified in medical oncology with 15+ years of experience
• Trained at top cancer centers in the USA and Canada
• Works with a wide range of cancer types
• Currently practices at Valued Med Hub Hospitals

Dr. Kaplan specializes in radiation oncology at Medipol Mega University Hospital, focusing on precise breast cancer treatment.

• Expert in targeted radiation therapy
• Works at one of Turkey's leading university hospitals
• Dedicated to personalized treatment plans

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tahsin Ozatli has performed 1,100+ procedures in oncology, specializing in breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers.

• Associate Professor in Medical Oncology since 2016
• Treats patients at Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir
• Experience in multiple oncology departments across Turkey
• Graduated from Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine

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.

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.

Specializes in oncoplastic breast surgery – Dr. Zengel performs skin and breast conserving mastectomies with simultaneous reconstructions.

• Over 25 years of experience in breast surgery
• Expert in ROLL and SNOLL techniques for precise tumor localization
• Associate Professor of General Surgery
• Member of Izmir Breast Diseases Association

Dr. Kinas specializes in breast surgery and oncological procedures, offering expert care at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Experienced in various cancer surgeries including breast, pancreatic, and colon
• Skilled in bariatric metabolic and diabetes surgeries
• Focuses on comprehensive cancer treatment plans

Over two decades of surgical expertise, including advanced training in oncological cancer surgery at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialized in laparoscopic and anti-reflux surgeries since 2002
• Recent training in advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgery
• Practices at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals

Prof. Gul Alco specializes in breast cancer treatment using advanced radiation oncology techniques at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Over 20 years of experience in radiation oncology
• Professor at Istanbul Medipol University's Radiation Oncology Department
• Trained at Istanbul University and Kadir Has University
• Former Associate Professor at Demiroglu Bilim University

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Serap Kaya specializes in breast cancer treatment at Emsey Hospital, with supervision by a professor throughout chemotherapy.

• Trained in medical oncology at Kocaeli University
• Experienced in both state hospitals and university research settings
• Provides comprehensive oncology care plans for patients
• Works alongside a team of specialized oncologists

Prof. Ozturk combines extensive surgical oncology expertise with research in breast cancer at Medicana Bursa Hospital.

• Professor of Medicine with 14+ years in general and oncological surgery
• Research fellowship at Cleveland Clinic's Dept. of Colorectal Surgery
• Specializes in laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgical techniques
• Academic leadership roles at multiple Turkish universities

Professor Engin brings 30+ years of radiation oncology expertise, with leadership roles at top institutions like Uludağ University and Anadolu Medical Center.

• Fellowship-trained at Thomas Jefferson University in thermoradiotherapy
• Former Chairman of Radiation Oncology at Uludağ University
• Directed Oncological Sciences at multiple leading Turkish hospitals
• Specializes in breast cancer radiotherapy
• American research scholarship at National Cancer Institute

Assoc. Dr. Ugur Ekici specializes in cancer surgery with over 20 years of experience, including advanced laparoscopic techniques.

• Trained at Şişli Etfal Hospital General Surgery Clinic
• Published articles in international refereed journals
• Specializes in obesity, metabolic, thyroid, and parathyroid surgeries

Prof. Sezer Saglam has performed approximately 1,100 treatments and specializes in HER2/neu-positive breast cancer at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• 27 years of experience in medical oncology
• Published research on HER2-positive breast cancer outcomes
• Member of ASCO and ESMO – leading oncology societies
• Professor of Medical Oncology since 2016
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute