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Erkan Kayıkcıoglu

Oncologist

4.9

7 reviews

Istanbul, Turkey

Clinical experience: over 14 years

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breast cancer

After my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer, we met our doctor, Erkan. My mother’s condition had advanced due to it being hidden from us, and she had a large external wound on her chest wall. Dr. Erkan quickly devised a treatment plan, emphasizing that we couldn’t lose a single day, and immediately started her on medication. His goal was to shrink the wound to chest wall level and prepare her for surgery. He arranged all the necessary tests: PET scan, brain MRI, contrast biopsy, and blood tests.

We started treatment with 4 courses of chemotherapy and targeted therapy. The results were incredible: the wound visibly reduced with each course and eventually disappeared. Seeing such positive progress, the doctor added two more courses and applied to the Ministry of Health for drug approval. Today, my mother completed her sixth chemotherapy session, and follow-up PET and brain MRI scans showed no metastases. The external wound on the chest wall is gone, and the internal part has significantly reduced. We are now ready for surgery, and after that, we will continue treatment with Dr. Erkan.

Dr. Erkan has been the greatest blessing for us during this journey. His positive attitude, detailed explanations, and excellent communication with both the patient and the family have been invaluable. Words cannot express our gratitude. He works with an outstanding team of chemotherapy specialists and assistants whose positive approach fills us with trust and hope.

Dr. Erkan, may God protect you and guide you on your professional path. We wish you success and look forward to meeting again in better days.

Reyhan Balkan

stage 4 lung cancer

We have been walking this journey together for about 13 months, treating my father’s stage 4 lung cancer with metastases, and thanks to our dear Dr. Erkan, we achieved amazing results. We entered the door in a wheelchair and walked out on our feet. Endless gratitude for his great success in his profession and his dedicated approach to patients. We are so fortunate to have crossed paths with you! Words are not enough to express our thanks.

01/12/2024

Murat zeki Emin

cancer

An amazing doctor, a kind person. Patients trust him greatly because he is sincere and honest. Wishing you all the best, doctor. Respectfully!

30/11/2024

Orhan

cancer

I feel obliged to thank Dr. Erkan Kayıkçıoğlu and all the staff of the oncology department at Liv Hospital Istinye Bahçeşehir for their role in my mother's recovery. Meeting such an experienced and knowledgeable doctor as Dr. Erkan is a great fortune. May God bless him!

27/08/2024

Banu Gargılı

cancer

Throughout every stage of my treatment, which included 4 courses of chemotherapy, the detailed explanations and quick responses from Dr. Erkan Kayıkçıoğlu and his team were a tremendous support to us. I am endlessly grateful to Dr. Erkan and his team!

21/08/2024

Enes Souk

cancer

In May 2019, when I was first diagnosed, I was in shock. I had heard about people with similar illnesses, but experiencing it yourself is a completely different feeling. When Dr. Erkan examined me, my fears up to that moment seemed to vanish. He spoke so encouragingly that I felt almost cured even before starting the treatment. At a time when I thought my life was coming to an end, I suddenly felt that I still had many years ahead.

He was incredibly attentive, carefully addressing every detail of my condition. He explained the treatment process in great detail, and when I started therapy, I knew exactly what to expect at each stage. In just six months, he completely cured me. The correct diagnosis, effective treatment methods, and, most importantly, his immense moral support were the keys to my recovery.

Even after my treatment was completed, we became almost like brothers. If I missed follow-ups, he would always remind me and stand by me. I am forever grateful to my doctor and friend, Erkan Kayıkçıoğlu, for saving my life and for the time he gave me. Thank you so much for everything you’ve done for me.

11/04/2024

Massoud Khulmi

cancer

My mother has cancer and she is this doctor's patient now she is almost okay just today did her 13th chemotherapy session. I have found him really talented doctor as I saw the result in recovery of my mother from cancer and more important for me is his attitude he behave like that his patients are his family member always he sees us while visiting he welcome with a nice smile and today his assistant wasn't present he personally accompanied us to the room that the nurses administered the drug. Here I say THANK YOU to you sir wish you all the best!

06/02/2024

Oncologist

Clinical experience: over 14 years

Achievements and awards

Doctor of Medical Sciences, specialist in medical oncology.

More than 20 publications in international and national journals.

Active participation in international congresses and conferences.

Member of European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) since 2022.

About Doctor Erkan Kayıkcıoglu

Specialization

Dr. Erkan Kayıkcıoglu provides professional assistance in the diagnosis and treatment of oncological diseases, using an individual approach to each patient (personalized medicine).

Doctor’s specialization:

Breast cancer treatment.
Treatment of lung cancer.
Treatment of colorectal cancer.
Prostate cancer treatment.
Treatment of stomach cancer.
Treatment of liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma).
Treatment of cervical cancer.
Treatment of endometrial cancer.
Treatment of ovarian cancer.
Treatment of bladder cancer.
Treatment of kidney cancer.
Treatment of malignant melanoma.
Treatment of pancreatic cancer.
Treatment of testicular cancer.
Treatment of laryngeal cancer.
Treatment of neuroendocrine tumors.
Treatment of esophageal cancer.
Immunotherapy and targeted therapies.
Genetics of oncologic diseases.

Education

2004-2010: Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine (English).

Postgraduate education and courses:

2010-2013: Specialization in Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Selcuk University.
2015-2018: Specialization in Medical Oncology, Antalya Research Hospital.
Good Clinical Practice courses, international certificate (2021).

Clinical experience

2010-2013: Doctor of Internal Medicine, Seydişehir State Hospital.
2013-2015: Internal Medicine Physician, Life Private Hospital, Antalya.
2015-2018: Oncology physician (trainee), University of Medical Sciences Research Hospital, Antalya.
2018-2020: Specialist in Medical Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University.
2020-2021: Specialist in Medical Oncology, Research Hospital of the University of Medical Sciences, Antalya.
Since 2023: Medical Oncologist, Beylikdüzü Kolan Hospital, Istanbul.

Academic Experience:

2021-2023: Lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine, Suleyman Demirel University.

Scientific activities and publications

Dr. Erkan Kayıkcıoğlu is actively engaged in research in the fields of oncology, gastroenterology, immunotherapy and rare diseases. His work focuses on the study of prognostic markers, innovative methods of diagnosis and treatment, and evaluation of clinical and demographic characteristics of different types of cancer.

Main areas of research

1. Oncology:

Investigating the role of biomarkers such as claudin 18.2 and HER-2 in predicting outcomes in pancreatic, gastric and breast cancer.
Development of a prognostic immune-nutritional index to assess survival of patients with metastatic cancer.
Efficacy of treatment with targeted therapy and immunomodulators in breast cancer and other tumors.

2. Gastroenterology:

Frequency and association analysis of functional gastrointestinal disorders in a group of health care workers.
Clinical characteristics of patients with colorectal cancer and their association with body composition.

3. Rare and aggressive tumors:

A study of rare cases of metastasis in breast cancer and pleural mesothelioma.
Study of rare tumors of the trachea and other localizations.

4. Immunotherapy:

Evaluation of the efficacy of novel immunomodulatory agents in the treatment of cancer.
Study of pan-immune inflammatory markers as prognostic factors in different types of cancer.

Publications and co-authorship in books

Dr. Kayıkcıoğlu has authored more than 20 articles published in international and national scientific journals (such as BMC Cancer, World Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Acta Radiologica), and co-authored several book chapters on oncology, rare tumors and immunotherapy.

Membership in professional organizations

European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO).
Turkish Association of Medical Oncology.

Clinic where the doctor performs surgeries

Liv Istinye University Hospital

15 reviews

Turkey, Istanbul

Published 08.12.2024, Updated 16.03.2025