Page 2 - Best Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors in Turkey: TOP 41 doctors

Dr. Ozcan Yildiz has published extensively on gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, with 10-year experience in a single center.

• Specializes in pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNETs)
• Co-authored a key study on neuroendocrine tumors in Medical Oncology
• Experienced in managing complex endocrine disorders
• Works at Medipol Mega University Hospital

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

• Over 2016 years of experience of experience in oncology
• Worked at Ankara Oncology Clinic and Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital
• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016
• Studied medicine at Selcuk University

Professor Gul Alco specializes in radiation oncology with over two decades of experience, currently at Istanbul Medipol University.

• Professor in Radiation Oncology since 2021
• Residency completed at Kadir Has University
• Extensive experience in treating pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors
• Expertise in advanced radiation therapy techniques

Dr. Muzaffer Al specializes in laparoscopic surgery for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Trained in advanced laparoscopic and oncological cancer surgery at Istanbul University
• Specialized in laparoscopic antireflux surgery
• Experienced in laparoscopic bariatric surgery

Dr. Alemdar specializes in pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex, with extensive training in medical oncology.

• Board-certified in medical oncology since 2018
• Over 20 years of experience of experience in internal medicine and oncology
• Trained at Akdeniz University, a leading medical institution
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital with advanced oncology units

Assoc. Prof. Nail Paksoy specializes in pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, backed by ESMO board certification and extensive research in oncology.

• Medical Oncology fellowship at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Published research on treatment strategies for neuroendocrine tumors
• Participated in clinical trials focusing on advanced cancer therapies
• Academic role at Istanbul Medipol University

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. Volkan Kinas specializes in pancreatic surgery, focusing on neuroendocrine tumors at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Specialized in both pancreatic and oncological surgery
• Handles complex cases involving bile duct and gastric cancer
• Experienced in bariatric metabolic surgeries
• Works within a multidisciplinary team for comprehensive care

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.

Dr. Tarkan specializes in complex surgeries for stomach cancer and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors at Klinik Mavi.

• Member of Turkish Bariatric Surgery Association
• Part of International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
• Graduated from Dicle University's Faculty of Medicine

Specializes in radiation oncology for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors at Emsey Hospital.

• Trained at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed specialization in radiation oncology
• Focuses on precise treatment planning

Professor Ahmet Cag Cal brings decades of expertise in urology, including training at Memorial Sloan-Kettering and Mayo Clinic.

• 38 years of experience specializing in urology with a focus on complex cases
• Trained at top US institutions including UCLA and Mayo Clinic
• Current professor at Medicana Bursa Hospital
• Published researcher in urology and immunology
• Extensive experience in both clinical practice and academic medicine

Associate Professor Dr. Emrah Eraslan specializes in medical oncology, with extensive experience in treating various cancers at Koru Ankara Hospital.

• Graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialized in internal medicine before focusing on oncology
• Completed medical oncology training at a leading research hospital
• Active in academic contributions with multiple publications

Professor Ersin Ozturk brings over 28 years of experience of surgical oncology expertise, specializing in complex pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors at Medicana Bursa Hospital.

• PhD in Physiology from Uludag University
• Fellowship-trained at Cleveland Clinic's Colorectal Surgery Department
• Expertise in both open and laparoscopic techniques
• Academic professor mentoring future surgeons

Prof. Engin brings over 41 years of experience of expertise in radiation oncology, with specialized training at the National Cancer Institute and Thomas Jefferson University.

• Former Chairman of Radiation Oncology at Uludağ University
• Post-doctoral fellowship in Thermoradiotherapy in the U.S.
• Director of Oncological Sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital
• Extensive research in occupational exposures and cancer risks