Best Gastric metaplasia doctors in Turkey: TOP 23 doctors

Prof. Yesim Yildirim is a medical oncology professor specializing in gastrointestinal cancers, including gastric conditions. She works at the Anadolu Medical Center.

• 13+ years at Anadolu, focusing on immunotherapy and targeted therapies
• Author of over 80 international publications and medical book chapters
• Completed advanced oncology training at clinics in Israel and the UK
• Member of the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Holds an MBA in Healthcare Management from Bilgi University

Specializes in gastrointestinal cancers at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental – fellowship-trained at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute.

• Deals with complex cases including gastric metaplasia
• Residency at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Additional training at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Prof. Kivanc Derya Peker has performed over 400 pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries, combining surgical expertise with a deep understanding of cellular biology.

• Completed advanced training at Mayo Clinic in Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery
• Founder of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Dr. Sadi Konuk Hospital
• Specializes in pancreatic, liver, and stomach cancer surgeries
• Holds a doctorate in Medical Biology focusing on aging and stem cells

Prof. Sezer Sağlam specializes in gastrointestinal oncology with extensive experience in gastric metaplasia. He leads the Medical Oncology Department at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Attending physician in gastrointestinal oncology since 2005
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society
• Professor of medical oncology since 2016

Prof. Dr. Sefik Igdem specializes in advanced radiation oncology, utilizing cutting-edge Truebeam Stx and Halcyon technologies.

• Over 30 years of experience in radiation oncology
• Focuses on head and neck cancers and prostate cancer treatments
• Professor at T.R. Demiroğlu Bilim University
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University

Prof. Sezer Saglam specializes in gastrointestinal oncology at Florence Nightingale Hospital, with extensive training in medical oncology.

• Professor of Medical Oncology since 2016
• Completed fellowship in Gastrointestinal Oncology at Istanbul University
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society

Dr. Alemdar specializes in gastric metaplasia with a strong academic background at Akdeniz University.

• Board-certified in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology
• Years of hospital experience, including at Akdeniz University Hospital
• Expert in managing complex gastrointestinal conditions
• Active in research and training at university hospitals

Specializes in gastrointestinal cancers with a focus on stomach cancer treatment, including gastric metaplasia, at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Over 10 years of experience in medical oncology
• Published research on HER2-positive metastatic gastric cancer
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Contributor to studies on predictive factors in gastric cancer treatment

Dr. Yildiz has extensive research experience in gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, with publications in Medical Oncology and other reputable journals.

• Specializes in neuroendocrine tumors and related conditions
• Published multiple studies on steroid synthesis and diabetes
• Research includes rare cases like paraneoplastic pemphigus
• Works at Medipol Mega University Hospital

Professor Gul Alco brings 25+ years of specialized experience in radiation oncology at Turkey's leading institutions like Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Current professor of radiation oncology at Istanbul Medipol University
• Associate professor experience at Demiroglu Bilim University
• Specialized in gastrointestinal radiation therapies

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 gastric cancer and related conditions, with extensive surgical expertise at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Experienced in pancreatic and bile duct surgeries
• Performs bariatric and metabolic surgeries
• Skilled in oncological and breast surgeries

Dr. Al specializes in laparoscopic surgery for gastric conditions, trained at Istanbul University's Çapa and Cerrahpaşa Faculties.

• Board-certified with over 30 years of surgical experience
• Advanced training in laparoscopic bariatric and oncological cancer surgery
• Fellowship in laparoscopic antireflux surgery techniques
• Performs minimally invasive procedures for quicker recovery

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).

Dr. Sahibov specializes in radiation oncology, trained at Marmara University – one of Turkey's leading medical schools.

• Completed specialization in radiation oncology in 2016
• Graduated from Marmara University's English medical program
• Works at Emsey Hospital, known for advanced oncology care

Professor of Medicine specializing in gastrointestinal surgery – Dr. Ozturk brings extensive academic and clinical expertise to Medicana Bursa Hospital.

• Trained in general surgery and physiology at Uludag University
• Completed a research fellowship at Cleveland Clinic in colorectal surgery
• Expert in laparoscopic and obesity surgery techniques
• Over 19 years of experience in surgical oncology
• Currently serves as Professor of Medicine at Medicana Bursa Hospital