Rectal cancer Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Associate Professor Dr. Yusuf Acikgoz brings advanced training from Ohio State University to rectal cancer care at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital.

• Specializes in Medical Oncology with 10 years of experience of experience
• Participated in groundbreaking Phase III clinical trials like CheckMate-649
• Certified in Good Clinical Practice and cutting-edge research methods
• Member of American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Dr. Topcu specializes in rectal cancer treatment with international training at MD Anderson Cancer Center and Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center.

• Medical oncology specialist with 18 years of experience of experience
• Trained at top cancer centers in the USA and Canada
• Works with various gastrointestinal cancers including rectal cancer
• Member of Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine

Prof. Ozcan Yildiz is a Senior Medical Oncologist with extensive academic and clinical experience in gastrointestinal cancers.

• Over 76 years of experience of research and clinical practice in neuroendocrine and GI tumors
• Specialized focus on complex tumor presentations and paraneoplastic syndromes
• Authored numerous studies on rare gastrointestinal malignancies
• Skilled in managing chemotherapy side effects and uncommon complications

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli specializes in gastrointestinal cancers, including rectal cancer, with years of dedicated practice.

• Trained at Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine
• Experienced in oncology departments across Turkey
• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016

Professor Gul Alco specializes in radiation oncology for rectal cancer at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, with over 31 years of experience of experience.

• Professor at Istanbul Medipol University – one of Turkey's leading medical schools
• Fellowship-trained in radiation oncology at Kadir Has University
• Member of the Turkish Radiation Oncology Society
• Practices at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital – a JCI-accredited facility

Dr. Ayşe İrem Yasin is a medical oncologist at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital in Istanbul. She holds a prestigious ESMO Board Certificate. Dr. Yasin specializes in solid tumors, including breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. She treats complex cases such as Merkel cell carcinoma and cancers of unknown primary.

• Trained at Harvard Medical School, Cleveland Clinic, and Basel University Hospital.
• Completed a clinical observership at the Breast Cancer Unit in Novara, Italy.
• Treats brain and CNS malignancies, soft tissue sarcomas, and urologic cancers.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility equipped with the da Vinci robotic system.

With over 16 years of experience of experience, Dr. Muzaffer Al brings specialized laparoscopic techniques to rectal cancer treatment.

• Trained in advanced laparoscopic surgery at Istanbul University
• Focused on both oncological cancer and bariatric surgery
• Specialized in laparoscopic antireflux procedures

Assoc. Prof. Nail Paksoy specializes in rectal cancer treatment at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, bringing extensive oncology expertise and research involvement.

• Board-certified in Medical Oncology by ESMO
• Active participant in international clinical trials for colorectal cancer
• Published multiple studies on gastrointestinal cancers
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute

Associate Professor Babek Tabandeh specializes in minimally invasive cancer surgery, including rectal cancer procedures at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital.

• Over of experience in general surgery
• Member of the American College of Surgeons
• Author of 40+ medical documents
• Faculty member at Bahçeşehir University

900+ procedures performed – Dr. Mutlu specializes in rectal cancer treatment at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• 27 years of experience of experience in oncology
• Expert in targeted therapies and immunotherapy
• Associate professor in Medical Oncology
• Performs next-generation genetic research in cancer treatment

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.

Dr. Ercan Ozden trained at prestigious Istanbul University and specializes in medical oncology with a focus on rectal cancer.

• Completed medical oncology subspecialty at Kocaeli University
• Over a decade of internal medicine experience
• Practiced at multiple reputable hospitals in Turkey
• Graduated from Istanbul University's English Medical Program

Dr. Alemdar specializes in medical oncology with a focus on personalized treatment plans for rectal cancer patients.

• Graduated from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialized in Medical Oncology at Akdeniz University
• Extensive experience in hospitals across Turkey
• Currently practices at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

Dr. Muhammed Mustafa Atci is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating colon, breast, gastric, and lung cancers. He previously served as the Education Coordinator at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital. Dr. Atci is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

• Author of 19 peer-reviewed papers on gastrointestinal, thoracic, and endocrine cancers.
• Published studies on survival outcomes for stage IIB colon cancer in the Journal of Chemotherapy.
• Researches prognostic biomarkers using PET/CT scans and metabolic tumor volume.
• Treats complex oncological cases at the university-affiliated İstinye University clinic.

Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating complex cancers, including glioblastoma, lung cancer, and pancreatic tumors. He serves as a professor at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Cicin previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force.

• Performs systemic therapies such as immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy.
• Treats a wide range of conditions including gynecologic, orthopedic, and neuro-oncology cases.
• Expert in HIPEC and chemoembolization for liver and abdominal malignancies.
• Works at a 300-bed university hospital with 33 medical departments.

Dr. Kinas specializes in oncological and colorectal surgeries, with extensive experience in treating rectal cancer at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Skilled in both traditional and advanced surgical techniques
• Focuses on pancreatic, bile duct, and colon cancer surgeries
• Also experienced in bariatric metabolic and diabetes surgeries

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.

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

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

Dr. Turkan Ozturk Topcu has trained at top cancer centers like MD Anderson and Sunnybrook, specializing in rectal cancer treatment.

• Board-certified in medical oncology with extensive international training
• Member of ESMO and ASCO – stays current with global standards
• Works at Biruni University Hospital with comprehensive cancer care
• Special focus on gastrointestinal cancers including rectal cancer