Best Liver cancer stage 3 oncologists in Turkey: TOP 40 doctors

Specializations

Cancer Surgery

Pancreatic Surgery

Bile Duct Surgery

Bariatric Metabolic Surgery

Oncological Surgery

Breast Surgery

Gastric cancer

Colon cancer

Thyroid Cancer

Obesity Surgery

Diabetes Surgeries

Education

Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine (1991)

KTÜ Faculty of Medicine Farabi Hospital (Specialization.1998)

Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine (Laparoscopic Surgery Training, 2002)

Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine (Laparoscopic Antireflux Surgery Training, 2006)

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (General Surgery Clinic Advance Laparoscopic Surgery, Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery, Morbid Obesity and Oncological Cancer Surgery Training, 2010i)

Dr. Ilker Nihat Okten is a board-certified medical oncologist. He is accredited by the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO). Dr. Okten has worked as a sub-investigator in several phase III clinical trials. His work has helped advance cancer treatment. He specializes in chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, hormonal therapy, and palliative care.

He is a member of ESMO, ASCO, and the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology. Dr. Okten has published several articles in oncology. He is active in both research and clinical practice.

Prof. Kıvanç Derya Peker completed his medical education and general surgery specialization at Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (Çapa). After his major specialization, he got his Gastroenterology Surgery Specialization from the Gastroenterology Surgery Clinic of Kartal Koşuyolu Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital by entering the top 3 in the minor examination.

During his sub-branch assistantship, he received a scholarship from the Turkish Surgery Association and worked at Mayo Clinic (Rochester, USA) Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Clinic and Obesity-Metabolic Surgery Clinic. After returning to Turkey, He was one of the founders of the Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital. Peker provided Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery training to general surgery residents and gastroenterology surgery residents in this hospital, which is accepted as a training unit by the Turkish HPB Association.

On the other hand; In order to learn , cancer biology, cellular properties of obesity and aging, he did his doctorate and thesis on aging at Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (Çapa), Department of Medical Biology. Then, he moved to Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital to establish the Gastroenterology Surgery Clinic.

Especially in his career; He is interested in Pancreatic Diseases and Surgery, Gallbladder and Bile Duct Diseases Surgery, Liver Cancer Surgery, Stomach Cancer Surgery and Obesity-Metabolic Surgery. Peker has carried out many successful operations. He has performed over 400 pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries, over 200 liver surgeries, many surgeries related to gallbladder and biliary tract diseases, obesity – metabolic surgery and endoscopic treatments, and kidney transplants so far. He is also interested in aging and treatments.

MEDICAL INTERESTS

• Pancreatic Surgery
• Gallbladder and Tracts Surgery
• Liver Diseases Surgery
• Stomach Diseases and Stomach Cancer Surgery
• Obesity – Metabolic Surgery and Endoscopic Treatments
• Kidney Transplant

Associate Professor Dr. Emrah Eraslan graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 2005. From 2006 to 2011, he worked as a research assistant in the Department of Internal Medicine at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine and became an internal medicine specialist in 2011. Between 2011 and 2013, he worked as an internal medicine specialist and chief physician at Dr. Nafiz Körez Sincan State Hospital and Palu District State Hospital. From 2013 to 2016, he received medical oncology training at Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Education and Research Hospital and worked there until 2021. In 2023, he became an associate professor and contributed to his field with his publications throughout his career. He currently serves his patients at Koru Ankara Hospital. His medical interests include:

Breast Cancer

Prostate Cancer

Lung Cancer

Colorectal Cancer

Stomach Cancer

Ovarian Cancer

Dr. Haluk Onat is a respected medical oncologist. He earned his medical degree in 1976, completed his Internal Medicine training in 1981, and specialized in Medical Oncology in 1987. He became a Professor of Internal Medicine in 1993. Dr. Onat has worked at Istanbul University Oncology Institute, Anadolu Medical Center, and Istanbul Oncology Hospital.

He is a founding member of the Turkish Oncology Foundation and the Medical Oncology Association. Dr. Onat is also an active member of ESMO, ASCO, and EACR. He has contributed to international research groups such as EORTC and CECOG. Dr. Onat has published many scientific articles and has helped improve cancer treatment in Turkey and abroad.

Dr. Alper Can is a Medical Oncology specialist with broad experience in treating many types of cancer. His expertise covers lung, breast, colorectal, gastric, liver, kidney, pancreatic, stomach, prostate, uterine, and thyroid cancers. He is skilled in chemotherapy, immunotherapy, phytotherapy, ozone therapy, and hyperthermic chemotherapy. Dr. Can focuses on gastrointestinal, gynecological, and genitourinary cancers.

He completed his medical degree at Istanbul University. He received advanced oncology training at Katip Çelebi University. Dr. Can has worked as Assistant and Associate Professor at Yüzüncü Yıl University. He is a member of several oncology societies, including ESMO, ESGO, and IASLC. He also holds accreditation from the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer.

Dr. A. Kadir Şenses is a Radiation Oncology specialist. He completed his medical degree at Karadeniz University Faculty of Medicine. He received his specialization from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Şenses has more than 25 years of experience in top oncology centers.

Since 2008, Dr. Şenses has worked as a Radiation Oncology Specialist at Maltepe-Istanbul Oncology Hospital. He focuses on advanced cancer treatments. He has also held important managerial positions. Dr. Şenses is known for his skill in radiotherapy. His patients report high satisfaction and good treatment results.

Dr. Kayihan Engin is a Radiation Oncologist. He earned his medical degree from Uludağ University Medical College in 1983. He completed his residency in Radiation Oncology at the Center of Oncology & Nuclear Medicine in Istanbul in 1990. From 1990 to 1994, he pursued a post-doctoral fellowship in Thermoradiotherapy at Thomas Jefferson University in the USA.

Dr. Engin has held key academic and leadership roles. He served as Professor, Chairman, and Faculty Accreditation Coordinator at Uludağ University Medical College from 1991 to 2005. He was also Professor and Director at Anadolu Medical Center between 2004 and 2017. Since 2017, he has led the Oncological Sciences departments at Ceylan International and Medicana Bursa Hospitals. Dr. Engin is known for his work in improving cancer treatment and medical education standards in Turkey.

Dr. Ersin Öztürk, M.D., is a Professor of Medicine and an expert in General Surgery. His specialties include Surgical Oncology, Gastrointestinal and Laparoscopic Surgery, Obesity Surgery, Hernia Surgery, and Proctology. He holds a Ph.D. in Physiology. Dr. Öztürk completed his residency at Uludağ University and later conducted advanced research at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in the USA.

He is currently a Professor at Medicana Bursa Hospital. Dr. Öztürk has also served as Assistant and Associate Professor at Uludağ University and as Professor at KTO Karatay University. He is known for his important work in surgical innovation and medical education in Turkey.

Dr. Sinemis Çelik is a medical oncology specialist with 11 years of clinical experience. She has worked at leading Turkish institutions, including Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine and Istanbul Oncology Hospital. At Okan University Hospital, she served as Head of the Education Committee. This role shows her dedication to medical education and clinical quality.

Dr. Çelik is a member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association, the European Society of Medical Oncology, and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. She also holds certification from these organizations. Her practice focuses on evidence-based care and improving oncology standards in Turkey.