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Prof. Mehmet Akif Ozturk

Oncologist

4.9

8 reviews

Istanbul, Turkey

Clinical experience: over 20 years

Languages: English

Dilek Yalçınkaya

Verified review

oncology

Both our doctor, Professor Mehmet Akif Öztürk, his assistant, and all the staff at Memorial Şişli Hospital, with whom we were in constant contact during the oncology treatment, were always friendly, attentive, supportive, and trustworthy. You could feel their genuine care. Thank you all.

02/04/2025

Cgdm Sngr

Verified review

oncology

As a patient who underwent treatment in the Medical Oncology department at Memorial Şişli and achieved full recovery, I want to express my endless gratitude first of all to my doctor, Professor Mehmet Akif Öztürk, and also to the entire hospital team. Thank you for your professionalism and care.

29/01/2025

Selma Yazici

Verified review

oncology

My doctors, Züleyha Akgün and Mehmet Akif Öztürk, are very attentive specialists. They explain the patient’s condition in detail and always communicate with a smile.

29/08/2024

Yıldız Denli

Verified review

oncology

Our doctor Mehmet Akif Öztürk managed my mother’s treatment. He is incredibly attentive, immediately solves any problem, and has a wonderful approach.
How lucky we are that he is our doctor.
All the staff at Memorial Şişli Hospital are also excellent; everyone tries to help.
A huge thank you on behalf of my mother and myself.

14/03/2024

Nilgün Candemir

Verified review

oncology

During five years of treatment, my dear doctor Mehmet Akif Öztürk never withheld attention or care.
With his kindness, warm communication, and smile, he helped me maintain a high morale.
Endless thanks 🙏❤

23/02/2024

Ayse Kurutçu

Verified review

oncology

Doctor Mehmet Akif Öztürk is a very attentive physician. He has been following my mother for a year, and we are completely satisfied with both the treatment and his approach.

07/09/2024

Semih Odaman

Verified review

oncology

Memorial Hospital is beautiful, clean, and well-maintained. We use the oncology department.
Our doctor, Dr. Mehmet Akif, and the receptionist, Derya, are very friendly and sincere. It’s because of their care that we travel from Pendik to Şişli.

The only downside is the wheelchair situation and the fact that the oncology entrance and emergency entrance are in the same place. While waiting for a wheelchair, you have to circle around the building to let cars pass.

Let this be the only flaw. Otherwise, many thanks to the doctors and staff.

03/06/2023

Gulay Kaya

Verified review

oncology

Dr. Mehmet Akif and the oncology nurses at Memorial Şişli — I’m so glad I started this difficult journey with you.
Your smiles, attention, and words “everything will be fine” gave me so much hope.
Thank you for being there.

12/01/2023

Oncologist

Clinical experience: over 20 years

Achievements and awards

European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Board Certification

Over 50 scientific articles published in internationally indexed journals

More than 300 citations of his scientific work

Over 100 presentations at international and national oncology congresses

Supervisor of 4 successfully completed scientific dissertations

About Prof. Mehmet Akif Ozturk

Specialization

Oncological Diseases:

Lung Cancer
Breast Cancer
Digestive System Cancers: colon, stomach, pancreas, bile ducts
Gynecologic Cancers: ovary, uterus, cervix
Urologic Cancers: prostate, bladder, kidney, testis
Soft Tissue Sarcomas
Head and Neck Tumors
Skin Cancer (Melanoma)

Treatment Methods:

Cytotoxic Chemotherapy
Personalized Hormone Therapy
Targeted (“Smart”) Drug Therapy
Immunotherapy
Palliative Supportive Therapy
Individualized Cancer Treatment Planning

Education

1997–2003 — Marmara University, Faculty of Medicine — Doctor of Medicine
2003–2009 — Marmara University, Department of Internal Medicine — Specialty in Internal Medicine
2009–2012 — Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine — Subspecialty in Medical Oncology
2011 — MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, USA — Observership, Breast Cancer Clinic
2014 — Newcastle University, Northern Institute for Cancer Research, UK — Visiting Researcher
2023 — Academic Title of Professor
European Society for Medical Oncology Board Certification (ESMO Board)

Clinical Experience

2012–2014 — Hatay Antakya State Hospital, Turkey — Medical Oncologist
2015–2018 — Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul — Faculty Member
2018–2021 — VM Medicalpark Pendik Hospital, Istanbul — Medical Oncologist
2019–present — Bahçeşehir University, Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul — Faculty Member
2021–present — Memorial Şişli Hospital, Istanbul — Medical Oncology Specialist
2023–present — Üsküdar University, Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul — Faculty Member

Scientific Activity and Publications

Professor Mehmet Akif Öztürk is actively engaged in scientific research and educational activities in medical oncology. He holds ESMO Board Certification and served on the ESMO Young Oncologists Committee from 2014 to 2020.

He has authored over 50 publications in internationally indexed journals and delivered more than 100 presentations at national and international oncology congresses. His work has been cited over 300 times.

He has supervised 4 completed dissertations and regularly serves as an invited speaker at professional scientific events.

Memberships in Professional Organizations