Lung cancer Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

Dr. Ozden specializes in medical oncology with a focus on lung cancer, bringing expertise from training at Istanbul University and Kocaeli University.

• Trained in internal medicine and medical oncology subspecialty
• Practiced at leading hospitals including Şırnak State Hospital
• 27 years of experience of clinical experience in oncology

Dr. Alemdar specializes in lung cancer treatment with extensive training in medical oncology at Akdeniz University.

• Board-certified in medical oncology since 2018
• Over 20 years of experience of experience in internal medicine and oncology
• Worked at Akdeniz University Hospital, a leading medical institution
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Dr. Hasan Mutlu specializes in targeted and immunotherapy for lung cancer, with training at Akdeniz University and in the USA.

• Associate Professor in Medical Oncology at Akdeniz University
• Trained in next-generation genetic research in cancer treatment
• Years of experience in chemotherapy and targeted therapies
• Works at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

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.

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.

Associate Professor Dr. Serap Kaya specializes in lung cancer treatment at Emsey Hospital.

• Trained in Medical Oncology at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• Experienced in treating complex lung cancer cases
• Previously worked at Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital
• Currently practices at Medistate Kavacik Hospital Medical Oncology

Professor Adnansayar specializes in thoracoscopic and robotic minimally invasive lung surgery, working at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul – Turkey's premier healthcare facility.

• Performed Europe's first tracheal transplant surgery in Sweden
• Led Turkey's lung transplant program at Yedikule Hospital
• 36 years of experience experience in thoracic surgery techniques
• Trained at Zurich University's Advanced Thoracic Surgery program

Specializes in thoracoscopic and robotic minimally invasive surgery for lung cancer at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Expert in lung cancers and trachea surgery
• Performs lung transplantation and biopsies
• Skilled in diaphragmatic and pleural disease surgery
• Also handles pediatric thoracic surgery cases

Associate Professor Derin authored 30+ scientific papers on cancer treatment and is a member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).

• Expert in lung cancer and gastrointestinal malignancies
• Leading oncologist at Liv Hospital Ulus
• Graduated from Istanbul University Medical Faculty
• Member of the Turkish Association of Oncologists

Specialized in radiation oncology at Marmara University – trained to focus exclusively on lung cancer treatments.

• Graduated from Marmara University's prestigious English medicine program
• Completed radiation oncology specialization from 2012-2016
• Works at Emsey Hospital's oncology department

Ferah Ece brings specialized expertise in lung cancer from MD Anderson Cancer Center and Johns Hopkins. She works at Liv Hospital Ulus, a leading thoracic diseases center.

• Postdoctoral fellowship in lung cancer at MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Trained in interventional bronchoscopy at Johns Hopkins University
• Executive Board Member of Turkish Lung Cancer Society
• Published 48 international and 60 national research papers
• Fellow of American College of Chest Physicians since 2009

Dr. Topcu trained at MD Anderson Cancer Center and specializes in lung cancer treatment at Biruni University Hospital.

• Medical oncology residency at Karadeniz Technical University
• Member of European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Also trained at Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center in Canada
• Works with various cancer types including lung cancer

Prof. Dr. Senem Karabulut specializes in lung cancer treatment at Biruni University Hospital, with a strong focus on immunotherapies and targeted therapies.

• PhD in Molecular Oncology from University of Health Sciences
• Board-certified by ESMO and Turkish Medical Oncology Society
• Extensive experience in gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary cancers
• Recipient of multiple awards including Best Poster Award at Oncology Institute Days

Professor Didem Karacetin brings over 32 years of experience of radiation oncology expertise, with specialized training from Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto.

• Head of Radiation Oncology at multiple university hospitals
• Specializes in lung cancer among other tumor types
• Trained in advanced brachytherapy techniques
• Holds additional Master's degree in complementary therapies

Associate Professor of Medical Oncology with extensive research in lung cancer treatments – Dr Ayhan leads clinical trials at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Specializes in molecular oncology for targeted lung cancer therapies
• Published multiple studies on non-small cell lung cancer treatments
• Member of international research teams for advanced lung cancer protocols

Associate Professor Dr. Emrah Eraslan specializes in lung cancer treatment at Private Koru Ankara Hospital, with extensive training in medical oncology.

• Completed medical oncology training at Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Education and Research Hospital
• Specializes in breast, prostate, lung, colorectal, stomach, and ovarian cancers
• Became an associate professor in 2023, contributing to the field with publications