53 Best Liver cancer Doctors in Istanbul

Professor Bulent Karagoz has written over 40 research publications and leads complex liver cancer cases at the Johns Hopkins-affiliated Anadolu Medical Center.

• Specialises in immunotherapy and targeted therapies that use the body's immune system to attack tumours
• Manages multifocal hepatocellular carcinoma and cases complicated by viral hepatitis C or cirrhosis
• Expert in tumour biology, focusing on how liver cancer cells grow and spread
• Member of the European Head and Neck Society and Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Dr Eda Tanrikulu is a high-ranking medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center who placed 3rd nationally in Turkey's prestigious minor specialty exam.

• Specialises in medical oncology and chemotherapy for gastrointestinal tumours
• Completed a colorectal cancer exchange programme in Shanghai to refine treatment methods
• Trained at Oxford University in England for metastatic cancer management
• Serves as a lead researcher in international clinical trials for new cancer therapies
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Professor Murat Dokdok is a highly credentialed interventional radiologist at Anadolu Medical Center with fellowships from Harvard Medical School and the University of Zurich.

• Specialises in TARE and TACE – targeted therapies that deliver radiation or chemotherapy directly to liver tumours
• Performs radiofrequency ablation to destroy liver cancer cells using heat without traditional surgery
• Holds the European Board of Interventional Radiology (EBIR) diploma for high-level technical expertise
• Uses non-invasive HIFU treatment to destroy diseased tissue with high-intensity ultrasound waves
• Serves as an expert reviewer for the international journal CVIR Endovascular

Professor Kamil Yalcin Polat is a high-volume transplant surgeon who has performed over 2,000 liver transplants and directs the Organ Transplantation Centre at Memorial Bahçelievler.

• Specialises in hepatopancreatobiliary surgery – treating tumours of the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas
• Completed fellowship training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre in New York
• Serves as Vice President of the Turkish Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Society
• Holds a Master’s in Clinical Trials from the University of London
• Authored over 50 scientific publications focused on improving surgical success rates

Professor Banu Atalar leads the radiation oncology team at Anadolu Medical Center, specialising in MR-guided adaptive radiotherapy for liver and pancreatic tumours.

• Uses MR Linac technology to adjust radiation doses in real time as tumours move
• Completed a clinical research fellowship in stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) at Stanford University
• Serves as the Chair of the ESTRO National Societies Committee
• Named an Honorary Fellow of the American College of Radiology for her contributions
• Published 72 research papers on targeting complex gastrointestinal and thoracic tumours

Professor Huseyin Baloglu leads the precision oncology and liquid biopsy programmes at Anadolu Medical Center. He uses molecular pathology to tailor specific treatment plans for liver cancer patients.

• Performs liquid biopsies to detect cancer markers in blood without invasive surgery
• Identifies KRAS and BRAF mutations to select the most effective targeted therapies
• Uses immunohistochemistry to map specific protein markers within liver tumours
• Authored 600+ peer-reviewed publications on diagnostic accuracy and molecular pathology
• Completed specialist fellowships at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York

Dr. Ayshe Okumush is a radiation oncologist at Private NeoLife Medical Center. She earned her MD from Karadeniz Technical University in 2003. She completed a residency in radiation oncology at Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital from 2006 to 2011.

She served as a specialist at Diyarbakir Uckuyular Training and Research Hospital from 2011 to 2013 and at Sisli Etfal from 2013 to 2016. She then worked at Yeni Yuzyil University Private Gaziosmanpasa Hospital from 2016 to 2026. She joined NeoLife in 2026.

Memberships: Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology (TROD) and the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO). Clinical focus: SRS, SRT, SBRT; VMAT, IMRT; radiotherapy for head and neck, lung, and brain tumors; SGRT, TBI, and 3D brachytherapy.

Professor Sezer Sağlam is a leading medical oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, specialising in the treatment of gastrointestinal cancers.

• Focuses on gastrointestinal oncology at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (ENET)
• Specialised fellowship training from Istanbul Medical Faculty
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)

Professor Sefik Igdem is a senior specialist in radiation oncology who uses precise targeting technologies to manage tumours while protecting healthy liver tissue.

• Specialises in TrueBeam STx technology – delivers high-dose radiation quickly to tumours with sub-millimetre accuracy
• Uses Halcyon systems – targeted radiotherapy that adjusts to patient movement during treatment sessions
• Professor at Demiroğlu Bilim University – shapes the next generation of oncology specialists
• Focuses on conformal treatments – shapes radiation beams to match the exact dimensions of liver lesions
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical research institutions

Dr. Mehmet Salih Iyikesici is a medical oncologist. His work focuses on metabolically supported chemotherapy (MSCT), ketogenic diet–supported cancer care, hyperthermia, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and insulin potentiation therapy. He emphasizes care for breast, pancreatic, and gastric cancers.

He is a Medical Oncology Specialist at Neolife Medical Center (2026–present). He previously served at Private Bahçelievler Medical Park (2013–2026), Medicana Beylikdüzü (2010–2013), Silivri Anadolu (2009–2010), Diyarbakır Training and Research (2008–2009), and Bursa Çekirge State (2006–2008). Earlier, he worked as an Internal Medicine Specialist (1997–2003). He was an Assistant Professor at Altınbaş University (2014–2026).

Training: Medical Oncology subspecialty, Marmara University (2003–2006). Internal Medicine, Istanbul Haydarpaşa Numune (1992–1996). Medicine, Uludağ University (1985–1990). Member, Medical Oncology Association (since 2004). His recent research (2019–2020) covers gastric, breast, pancreatic, and lung cancers. Topics include long‑term survival in metastatic pancreatic cancer and feasibility in metastatic non‑small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Dr Sinan Karaaslan is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center specialising in the treatment of liver tumours with systemic therapies.

• Uses immunotherapy to help the immune system recognise and destroy cancer cells
• Employs targeted therapy to attack specific proteins that help liver tumours grow
• Fellowship trained in medical oncology at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty
• Former oncology expert at the Gülhane Military Medical Academy
• Active member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Society and the Turkish Medical Association

Professor Serkan Keskin is a top-ranked medical oncologist who placed first in Turkey's national oncology proficiency exam. He leads the oncology department at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Performed 1,100+ oncology procedures including targeted chemotherapy
• Specialises in immunotherapy and targeted therapy for liver tumours
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Published 42 international research articles on cancer treatment
• Awarded Best Poster at the National Cancer Congress

Professor Mustafa Solak brings international expertise to liver cancer care, having completed a prestigious fellowship at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal oncology, including cancers of the liver, pancreas, and stomach
• Uses immunotherapy – drugs like Keytruda that help the immune system find and kill cancer cells
• Performs targeted therapy – drugs that attack specific proteins on cancer cells to limit healthy tissue damage
• Fellowship-trained at the Hacettepe University Cancer Institute, a leading Turkish research centre
• Coordinates systemic treatment plans for both primary and advanced-stage malignancies

Associate Professor Gorkem Turkkan is a specialist in precision radiation oncology, having completed over 2,500 radiotherapy sessions using high-precision MR-Linac technology.

• Specialises in MRI-guided radiotherapy – uses real-time imaging to hit tumours while sparing healthy liver tissue
• Expert in Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) – delivers high-dose radiation in fewer sessions with pinpoint accuracy
• Former Head of Department at Mugla Sitki Kocman University – trained other specialists in oncology
• Member of the European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO)

Professor Peker has performed over 200 liver surgeries and 400 gastric and pancreatic cancer procedures at leading Turkish hospitals.

• Trained at the Mayo Clinic in the USA specializing in liver and pancreatic surgery
• Holds a PhD in medical biology focusing on cancer biology and cellular aging
• Founding member of the Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Bakirkoy Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on gastroenterology surgery involving the liver, bile ducts, and stomach
• Specialises in surgical resection and organ-sparing techniques for liver malignancies

Professor Yesim Yildirim is a leading oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center, specialising in targeted therapies and immunotherapy for gastrointestinal cancers.

• Focuses on precision medicine to tailor liver cancer treatments to genetic profiles
• Completed advanced oncology training at the Rambam Medical Centre in Israel
• Board-certified by the European Society of Medical Oncology after rigorous examination
• Published over 80 international research papers on advanced cancer care and treatment
• Trains future specialists as a Professor and lecturer at Halic University

Associate Professor Heves Surmeli is a clinical oncology specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental with a strong focus on gastrointestinal cancers. She recently served as the Clinical Director at a major Turkish training hospital, overseeing complex cancer treatment programmes.

• Specialises in medical oncology for liver and gastrointestinal tumours
• Fellowship trained at Kartal Dr Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital
• Authored numerous research papers in international peer-reviewed medical journals
• Member of several professional medical societies for oncology specialists
• Recipient of multiple awards for academic and clinical contributions to cancer care

Dr. Mustafa Ozdogan is a professor and medical oncology specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital. He is the current President of the Antalya Breast Cancer Association. Dr. Ozdogan previously led oncology departments at Memorial Antalya and Medstar Antalya hospitals. He focuses on a multidisciplinary approach to complex cancer care.

• Sits on the board of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.
• Maintains active membership in ESMO and ASCO.
• Co-chairs the national working group for head and neck cancers.
• Works at Memorial Göztepe, which features MR Linac and robotic surgery systems.

Dr Eda Tanrıkulu Şimşek is a leading medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center who ranked third nationwide in Turkey's specialist medical exams. She uses precision medicine to treat gastrointestinal and liver cancers.

• Specialises in targeted therapy – drugs that attack specific cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Uses biological treatments to stimulate the immune system against liver tumours
• Completed specialist training in metastatic colorectal cancer at Oxford University
• Lead researcher for international clinical trials developing new cancer therapies
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)

Professor Sadi Kerem Okutur is an award-winning oncologist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, having performed 1,100+ procedures for complex malignant conditions.

• Specialises in managing advanced liver and bile duct cancer cases
• Uses targeted therapy and immunotherapy to attack cancer cells directly
• Received the Oncology Research Award from the Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Published over 20 scientific papers and 10 book chapters on cancer care