Orhan Shencan

Orhan Shencan is a medical oncologist. He earned the rank of Associate Professor in Medical Oncology in 2009. Dr. Shencan treats patients at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital and Avicenna Ataşehir Hospital.

Specialization and Professional Background

Dr. Shencan treats various cancer types. He has held clinical posts across Turkey and the Middle East. Most recently, he spent six years as a specialist at the Bahrain Oncology Center. This role involved using systemic therapies — treatments like chemotherapy or immunotherapy that travel through the bloodstream to reach cancer cells throughout the body.

He also treats complex oncological cases. He served as an Associate Professor at Fatih University from 2012 to 2016.

Work Experience

• 2025–Present – Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital – Medical Oncology Specialist
• 2024–Present – Avicenna Ataşehir Hospital – Medical Oncology Specialist
• 2024 – Acıbadem Bodrum Hospital – Medical Oncology Specialist
• 2017–2023 – King Hamad University Hospital, Bahrain Oncology Center – Medical Oncology Specialist
• 2017 – Medical Park Gebze Hospital – Medical Oncology Specialist
• 2016–2017 – Sante Oncology Center – Medical Oncology Specialist
• 2012–2016 – Fatih University Faculty of Medicine – Associate Professor
• 2010–2012 – Acıbadem Maslak Hospital – Medical Oncology Specialist
• 2009–2010 – Private Lokman Hekim Hospital, Ankara – Medical Oncology Specialist
• 2006–2009 – Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Oncology Specialist
• 2001–2006 – Ankara Etlik Specialty Hospital – Medical Oncology Specialist
• 1999–2001 – Ankara Training Hospital – Internal Medicine Specialist
• 1997–1999 – Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Oncology
• 1996–1997 – Ankara Training Hospital – Internal Medicine Specialist
• 1995–1996 – İnönü University Faculty of Medicine – Dept. of Internal Medicine

Education and Training

• 1997–1999 – Ankara University – Specialized Medical Oncology training
• 1990–1994 – Ankara Training Hospital – Residency in Internal Medicine
• 1981–1988 – Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Degree
• 2009 – Associate Professorship in Medical Oncology