Dr. Seda Erdoğdu

Dr. Seda Erdoğdu is a Radiation Oncology specialist at Acibadem Atasehir Hospital in İstanbul, where she works within the Radiation Oncology unit. Her clinical work centers on radiation treatment for head and neck cancers, brain tumors, breast cancer and gastrointestinal cancers, as well as brachytherapy. She has more than 20 years of experience in medicine and consults in Turkish and English.

Dr. Erdoğdu graduated from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine in 2006. She then completed her specialty training in Radiation Oncology at İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, finishing in 2013. Since 2021 she has been working at Acıbadem Healthcare Services, where her practice is dedicated to the planning and delivery of radiation therapy for patients with cancer.

Clinical focus

Dr. Erdoğdu’s areas of expertise include radiation therapy as a treatment for a range of cancers. Within this field, she has a particular interest in head and neck cancers, where radiation treatment is often planned in close coordination with other members of the oncology team, and in brain tumors, where treatment planning takes into account the location of the tumor and the surrounding structures. She also provides radiation therapy for breast cancer and for cancers of the gastrointestinal tract.

In addition to external radiation treatment, Dr. Erdoğdu’s expertise covers brachytherapy, a form of radiation therapy in which a radiation source is placed inside or close to the area being treated. Whether brachytherapy, external radiation therapy or a combination is appropriate depends on the type and stage of the cancer, previous treatments and the individual patient’s overall condition. Dr. Erdoğdu discusses these considerations with each patient so that the chosen approach reflects the diagnosis, the treatment goals and the patient’s clinical needs. Radiation treatment in oncology is generally one part of a broader care plan, and her role includes explaining how radiation therapy fits alongside any surgery or systemic treatment the patient may receive.

How Dr. Erdoğdu works with international patients

Dr. Erdoğdu consults in Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged for patients who speak other languages. Before a visit, the Acibadem international patient team coordinates the collection of prior reports and imaging, arranges appointments and organises the hospital visit. A first consultation with Dr. Erdoğdu typically covers the patient’s history and symptoms, a review of existing imaging and previous treatments, a clinical examination and a discussion of the available radiation treatment options. Patients can expect a clear explanation of what radiation therapy would involve in their situation and how a care plan would be structured around their diagnosis and treatment goals. Video consultation is available for international patients, which may be useful for an initial review of reports and imaging or for discussing options before deciding whether to travel for treatment.