Best Oncology Doctors in Istanbul for Australians

Professor Karagoz is a leading medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center with a deep focus on tumour biology and immunotherapy. He has performed over 1,100 oncological procedures, specialising in targeted treatments for complex cancers.

• Treats sarcoma, lymphoma, pancreatic, lung, and breast cancers
• Specialises in cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies that use the immune system to fight tumours
• Former Head of Medical Oncology at GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital
• Member of the European Head and Neck Society and Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Professor at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine who has published 40 research papers

Dr. Omer Faruk Oge is an ophthalmologist at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He specializes in surgeries for strabismus, cataracts, and retinal diseases. He is a member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. Dr. Oge also focuses on pediatric eye health and ocular aesthetics.

• Trained at the Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital.
• Treats complex conditions including amblyopia and retinal disorders.
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

Associate Professor Eda Tanrikulu ranked 3rd nationally in Turkey's medical oncology exam. She leads international clinical trials for emerging cancer treatments at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Specialises in personalised chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies
• Former Head of Medical Oncology at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Leads clinical studies for breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Trained at Marmara University, one of Turkey's top-ranked medical programmes

Professor Kezban Berberoglu is a nuclear medicine specialist at Anadolu Medical Center who trained at the prestigious Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

• Completed over 900 radioiodine treatments for thyroid conditions and cancer
• Uses personalised dosimetry – a technique that calculates the exact radiation dose needed for each patient
• Specialises in PET/CT and SPECT/CT imaging for accurate cancer staging and monitoring
• Member of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine and the Turkish Society of Nuclear Medicine

Dr Kemal Rasa is a leading surgical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center with over 900 thyroid cancer procedures performed. He specialises in minimally invasive techniques that use smaller incisions to promote faster patient recovery.

• Former President of the Surgical Infection Society – Europe (SIS-E)
• Focuses on breast, pancreatic, and thyroid cancer surgeries
• Uses advanced laparoscopic surgery – keyhole techniques for less pain and scarring
• Serves on the editorial board of the British Journal of Surgery
• Secretary of the World Surgical Infection Society

Professor Ilker Tinay leads the oncourology department at Anadolu Medical Center, a hospital affiliated with the world-renowned Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Specialises in da Vinci robotic surgery for prostate and kidney tumours – offering smaller incisions and faster recovery
• Expert in neo-bladder reconstruction, creating a new bladder from intestinal tissue after cancer removal
• Serves as an Executive Board Member of the Association of Urooncology
• Member of the American College of Surgeons and the European Association of Urology

Dr. Cem Yalcinkaya is an associate professor and gynecologic oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center. He specializes in fertility-sparing surgeries and robotic procedures for gynecologic cancers. Dr. Yalcinkaya holds a robotic surgeon certificate for the DaVinci system. He successfully passed the European Society of Gynecologic Oncology (ESGO) exam in 2019.

• Certified robotic surgeon for myomectomy and hysterectomy procedures.
• Completed clinical observations at Charité Berlin and Tel Aviv Chaim Sheba Medical Center.
• Specializes in laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis and ovarian cancer.
• Member of the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO) since 2015.

Associate Professor Esra Ozbasli is a board-certified OB-GYN who has been a certified da Vinci robotic console surgeon since 2013. She specialises in minimally invasive surgery for gynaecological cancers and complex tumours.

• Performs robotic-assisted hysterectomies and tumor removals for faster recovery and less scarring
• Focuses on uterine and ovarian cancer cases using advanced laparoscopic techniques
• Completed a surgical observership at New York University to refine her operative skills
• Former academic at Acıbadem University where she trained other specialists in gynaecological surgery

Dr. Vafi Atalay is a colorectal and general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. He developed the tube ileostomy technique to eliminate the need for ostomy-closure surgery. This method was published in the journal Colorectal Disease. Dr. Atalay specializes in pancreatic, colon, rectal, and liver cancers.

• Winner of the Gold Medal Award at the Istanbul International Invention Fair.
• Authored over 30 articles in national and international medical journals.
• Received the Best Scientific Research Award from several surgical congresses.
• Practices at a clinic affiliated with the top-ranked Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Dr Kartal is a surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center specialising in colorectal and gastrointestinal oncology. He uses minimally invasive techniques to treat cancers of the colon, small intestine, and oesophagus.

• Performs HIPEC – heated chemotherapy delivered directly to the abdomen during surgery to treat metastatic cancers
• Member of the European Society of Coloproctology and the Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
• Specialises in laparoscopic and endoscopic surgery for faster patient recovery and smaller scars
• Uses intraoperative nerve monitoring to protect vital functions during complex cancer removals

Dr. Banu Atalar is a professor and radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center. She is an Honorary Fellow of the American College of Radiology (H.FACR). She completed a clinical research fellowship in stereotactic radiosurgery at Stanford University. Stereotactic radiosurgery and MR-guided adaptive SRS make up 75% of her clinical practice.

• President of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology.
• Chair of the ESTRO National Societies Committee.
• Recipient of the ASCO International Development and Education Award.
• Author of over 70 international peer-reviewed publications.

Dr. Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a professor of neurosurgery at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in functional neurosurgery and deep brain stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders. Dr. Kaya previously led a Parkinson’s disease research project at Ondokuz Mayıs University. He earned the Aysima Altınok Thesis Award from the Turkish Neurosurgical Society.

• Performs complex brain tumor removals and skull base surgeries.
• Treats spinal conditions including tumors, stenosis, and herniated discs.
• Completed specialized observerships in cellular neuroscience at Maastricht University.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Dr. Mehmet Taner Ozdemir is an orthopedist and bone tumor specialist at Anadolu Medical Center. He completed training at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. This facility is a top-ranked center for orthopedics in the United States. Dr. Ozdemir focuses on orthopedic oncology and complex trauma surgery.

• Member of the European Musculoskeletal Tumor Society.
• Treats bone and soft tissue tumors, including sarcoma and chondrosarcoma.
• Performs joint replacements, arthroscopic surgeries, and stem cell therapy.
• Authored over 15 international and national medical publications.

Dr. Murat Dokdok is a specialized interventional radiologist at Anadolu Medical Center. He completed an interventional neuroradiology fellowship at the University Hospital of Zurich. Dr. Dokdok also held a fellowship at Harvard Medical School. He focuses on neurological therapy and imaging for conditions like cerebral aneurysms and liver cancer. Dr. Dokdok works at Anadolu, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Holds over 100 national and international scientific publications and presentations.
• Certified by the European Society of Neuroradiology.
• Member of the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Society of Europe.
• Performs radiofrequency ablation and chemoembolization for oncology patients.

Dr. Mehmet Emre Ustundag is an ENT professor and head and neck surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. He treats complex conditions like larynx cancer, sleep apnea, and chronic sinusitis. Dr. Ustundag trained at Stanford University in laryngology and sleep apnea surgery. He also completed clinical training in Germany and Ireland. He has published 47 international articles with nearly 800 citations. Dr. Ustundag serves patients at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Specializes in head and neck oncology, rhinoplasty, and septoplasty.
• Performs endoscopic sinus surgery and vocal cord injections.
• Member of the German and Turkish societies of otorhinolaryngology.
• Works at a clinic ranked among the world's best by Newsweek.

Associate Professor Kamil Yalcin Polat is a specialist in gynaecological oncology at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital. He holds a Master's degree in Clinical Trials from the University of London.

• Specialises in reproductive medicine and gynaecological cancers
• Trained at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in clinical trial design and evidence-based cancer protocols
• Completed residency in obstetrics and gynaecology

Professor Baloglu is a diagnostic specialist at Anadolu Medical Center with a patent in molecular diagnostics for thyroid cancer.

• Specialises in liquid biopsy – a blood test that detects cancer cells or DNA to monitor tumours without invasive surgery
• Focuses on precision oncology to match specific treatments to the molecular profile of a patient's cancer
• Expert in surgical pathology and tumour biopsy for accurate cancer staging
• Trained as a visiting scholar at both Heidelberg University and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York

Professor Cem Iyibozkurt is a leading gynecologic oncologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in robotic-assisted surgery for ovarian and cervical cancers.

• Fellowship-trained in robotic surgery at Florida Hospital in Orlando
• Performs minimally invasive trachelectomy and hysterectomy for faster recovery
• Holds a PhD in Molecular Medicine from Istanbul University
• Member of the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO)
• Specialises in preserving function and organ health during tumour removal

Associate Professor Sami Sokucu is a European board-certified specialist at VM Medical Park Florya, focusing on the surgical management of malignant bone tumours and complex cancer cases.

• Performs percutaneous radiofrequency ablation – a heat-based treatment that destroys bone tumours without the need for major surgery
• Expert in limb-sparing surgery for osteosarcoma and spinal tumours using local resection to manage pain and preserve function
• Fellow of the European Board of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (FEBOT)
• Faculty member at Istanbul Aydın University, having published over 20 international research papers on bone disorders