Assoc. Prof. Murat Ayhan
Associate Professor — Medical Oncology
LIV Hospital, IstanbulIstanbul, Turkey
35+ years of experience
About Doctor
Qualifications:
- Medical degree: Faculty of Medicine, Dicle University.
- Further training: Istanbul Medeniyet University (Göztepe Training and Research Hospital)
- Additional affiliation: Kartal City Hospital (as per his profile history)
- Academic title: Associate Professor of Medical Oncology (awarded in 2023)
Overview:
Assoc. Prof. Murat Ayhan is a dedicated medical oncologist affiliated with LIV Hospital Vadistanbul in Istanbul, offering advanced cancer care to local and international patients. He completed his medical training at Dicle University, followed by specialization at Istanbul Medeniyet University’s Göztepe Training and Research Hospital and further service at Kartal City Hospital. In 2023, he earned the academic title of Associate Professor in Medical Oncology — underscoring his clinical and academic competence.
He is actively engaged in research and clinical trials, particularly in areas such as breast cancer, lung cancer, colorectal cancers, gynecological & urogenital cancers, and molecular oncology.
Dr. Ayhan has contributed significantly to oncology literature. His publications include studies on neoadjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer, real‑world data for lung cancer treatments (e.g. tyrosine kinase inhibitors), treatment outcomes in gastric and colorectal cancers, and safety/efficacy analyses of therapies in metastatic cancers.
He is a member of recognized oncology societies including European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) and Turkish Society of Medical Oncology (TTOD).
Conditions Treated:
- Breast cancer
- Lung cancer (non‑small cell lung cancer, others)
- Colorectal cancer (colon and rectal cancers)
- Gynecological and urogenital cancers (including hormone‑receptor positive, HER2‑negative, metastatic cancers)
- Advanced / metastatic cancers requiring molecular oncology / targeted therapy / immunotherapy / systemic therapy.
Procedures Performed:
- Systemic chemotherapy regimens for various cancers (breast, colorectal, lung, gastric, etc.)
- Targeted therapies and biologic agents (as part of molecular oncology protocols)
- Immunotherapies (e.g. checkpoint inhibitors) especially in lung cancer and melanoma settings.
- Personalized cancer care including biomarker‑based therapies and real‑world treatment plans for metastatic disease.
- Participation in international clinical trials for new oncology treatments (phases II/III) for breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, urothelial cancer, etc.
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FAQs
He treats a wide range of cancers — including breast cancer, lung cancer, colorectal cancer, gynecological and urogenital cancers — and provides both standard and advanced (targeted/immunotherapy) treatment options.
Yes — his expertise includes advanced and metastatic cancers; he has experience with systemic therapies, immunotherapies, targeted treatments, and has participated in international clinical trials for such cases.
Dr. Ayhan has multiple peer‑reviewed publications across oncology topics including neoadjuvant chemotherapy, metastatic cancer therapies, real‑world data analyses, and has contributed to oncology books and treatment‑guidelines literature.
For international patients — you can request an appointment at LIV Hospital Vadistanbul directly, or contact HOSPIDIO. You may write to us at [email protected] or call/WhatsApp on +91‑9870538337; we will help you schedule a consultation.
Yes — LIV Hospital is internationally accredited, offers modern oncology & cancer‑care facilities, and treats patients from multiple countries. Dr. Ayhan, being part of their oncology team, is well‑placed to support international patients.