Page 3 - Best Colon cancer doctors in Turkey: TOP 58 doctors

Assoc. Prof. Nail Paksoy specializes in colon cancer at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, with an ESMO Board Certification in Medical Oncology.

• Completed Medical Oncology Fellowship at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Participated in international clinical trials for gastrointestinal cancers
• Published research on treatment efficacy in metastatic colorectal cancer
• ESMO Board Certified in Medical Oncology

Specializes in colon cancer and other oncological surgeries, offering specialized care at Büüyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in cancer surgery with focus on colon and gastric cancers
• Performs advanced pancreatic and bile duct surgeries
• Specializes in bariatric metabolic and diabetes surgeries

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.

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.

Ezgi Sevic specializes in nutrition for cancer patients, with a focus on personalized dietary plans for colon cancer treatment.

• Graduated as an honor student from Hacettepe University
• Completed specialized courses in bariatric nutrition and obesity
• Worked in oncology hospitals and community health centers
• Fluent in English for international patient consultations

Dr. Tarkan specializes in complex surgeries for colon and stomach cancer, with a strong commitment to the latest advancements.

• Member of Turkish Bariatric Surgery Association
• Affiliated with International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
• Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Dicle University

Dr. Turkan Ozturk Topcu brings extensive international experience in colon cancer treatment, having trained at MD Anderson Cancer Center and Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center.

• Specializes in gastrointestinal cancers including colon, rectal, and stomach cancers
• Member of prestigious oncology societies: ESMO, ASCO, and TTOD
• Over 16 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Works with latest treatment protocols from top cancer centers worldwide

Specialized in radiation oncology at Marmara University – one of Turkey's leading medical schools.

• Completed rigorous medical training in English at Marmara University
• Focused on colon cancer treatment with radiation therapy
• Works at Emsey Hospital – a specialized oncology center

Associate Professor of Medical Oncology specializing in colorectal cancers – Dr. Ayhan leads research on advanced treatments at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Published multiple studies on metastatic colorectal cancer outcomes
• Active participant in international clinical trials for novel therapies
• Special focus on molecular oncology approaches
• Extensive experience across multiple leading Turkish hospitals

Specializes in laparoscopic and robotic surgery for colon cancer – Dr. Yanar brings advanced techniques to Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Trained at University of Colorado Health Science Center and USC Keck School of Medicine
• Completed Da Vinci Robotic Intensive Course at IRCAD, France
• Fellow of the European Board of Surgery - Emergency Surgery
• Associate Professor at Istanbul Medical Faculty General Surgery

Associate Professor Dr. Emrah Eraslan specializes in colorectal cancer at Private Koru Ankara Hospital, with a focus on personalized treatment plans.

• Medical oncology specialist with over 21 years of experience of experience
• Trained at Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Education and Research Hospital
• Published multiple contributions to oncology research
• Works with breast, prostate, lung, and stomach cancers alongside colorectal cases

Prof. Ersin Ozturk brings over 28 years of experience of specialized experience in gastrointestinal and laparoscopic surgery at Medicana Bursa Hospital.

• Research fellowship at Cleveland Clinic's Dept. of Colorectal Surgery
• Expertise in surgical oncology and minimally invasive techniques
• Professor of Medicine with academic roles at multiple universities
• Specializes in complex gastrointestinal surgeries

Prof. Engin brings decades of leadership in radiation oncology, including pioneering thermoradiotherapy research at Thomas Jefferson University.

• Former Chairman of Radiation Oncology at Uludağ University Medical College
• Specializes in advanced radiation techniques for colon cancer
• Trained at National Cancer Institute (NIH) and Thomas Jefferson University
• Current Director of Oncological Sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital

With over 26 years of experience of experience, Assoc. Dr. Ugur Ekici specializes in advanced laparoscopic and cancer surgeries at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Specialty training from Şişli Etfal Hospital General Surgery Clinic
• Published articles in international refereed journals
• Expertise in obesity and metabolic surgery alongside cancer treatments