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DR. MUSTAFA SOLAK
- Medical Oncologist
- Qualification: MD
- Experience: 20 years
- Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Dr. Mustafa Solak is a Medical Oncologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, bringing extensive expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of solid tumors, with a particular focus on breast and gastrointestinal cancers.
Area of Expertise
Dr. Mustafa Solak’s clinical and research expertise includes:
- Breast cancer: molecular subtypes, prognostic factors, lymph node status, obesity-related risk, hormonal influences, and neoadjuvant/endocrine therapy
- Gastrointestinal cancers: especially gastric cancer, with research on bone metastasis patterns and survival outcomes
- Other solid tumors: including testicular, ovarian, lung, and head and neck cancers
- Clinical and translational oncology research: focusing on prognostic markers, treatment response, long-term outcomes, and precision-based cancer care
Education
- M.D. (Undergraduate): Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
- Specialization (Internal Medicine / related specialty): Istanbul Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
- Sub-specialty in Medical Oncology: Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
Professional Experience
Dr. Solak is an experienced specialist in medical oncology with broad clinical exposure to a wide range of cancers, including breast, testicular, ovarian, lung, head and neck, and gastrointestinal malignancies.
He has also conducted research at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, one of the most prestigious cancer institutions in the world, further strengthening his background in advanced oncologic care and research.
Before joining Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, Dr. Solak served in medical oncology roles at Hitit University Çorum Training Hospital and Medical Park Hospital, where he managed diverse and complex patient cases.
He is actively engaged in clinical research and has published numerous papers in international peer-reviewed oncology journals, in addition to presenting frequently at national cancer conferences.


