48 Best Small intestine cancer Doctors in Istanbul

Professor Bulent Karagoz specialises in medical oncology with a focus on tumour biology and immunotherapy at the Johns Hopkins-affiliated Anadolu Medical Center.

• Experienced in targeted therapies – drugs that attack specific cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Uses cancer immunotherapy to help the immune system recognise and destroy cancer cells
• Former Head of Internal Diseases at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine
• Published over 40 research papers on tumour biology and cancer treatment
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Dr Eda Tanrikulu is a high-achieving medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center who ranked third nationally in Turkey's prestigious minor specialty medical exam.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal oncology and individualised chemotherapy protocols for small intestine cancer
• Completed international coloretal cancer training at Oxford University in England
• Served as head researcher for multiple international clinical trials focused on oncology
• Former head of the medical oncology unit at Haydarpasa Numune Research Hospital
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the European Society of Medical Oncology

Associate Professor Abdulcabbar Kartal uses his deep surgical expertise at the Johns Hopkins-affiliated Anadolu Medical Centre to manage rare gastrointestinal tumours.

• Specialises in cytoreduction and HIPEC – heated chemotherapy delivered directly into the abdomen during surgery.
• Performs laparoscopic procedures – uses small incisions for less pain and a faster return to normal activities.
• Expert in diagnostic and interventional endoscopy – allows for internal viewing and minimally invasive biopsies.
• Active member of the European Society of Coloproctology and the Turkish Surgical Society.

Professor Banu Atalar is an Honorary Fellow of the American College of Radiology and leads radiation oncology at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Specialises in MR-guided adaptive radiotherapy to target gastrointestinal tumours with real-time precision
• Uses MR Linac technology to adjust radiation doses based on the tumour's exact position
• Completed a clinical research fellowship in stereotactic radiosurgery at Stanford University
• President of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology and Chair within ESTRO
• Published 70+ research papers on advanced radiation techniques and tumour management

Professor Huseyin Baloglu leads the precision oncology programme at Anadolu Medical Center, specialising in molecular pathology to guide cancer treatment. He has published over 600 peer-reviewed articles on diagnostic accuracy.

• Directs liquid biopsy programmes to detect cancer markers through simple blood samples
• Performs immunohistochemistry to identify specific protein markers in small intestine tissue
• Conducts KRAS and BRAF mutation testing to select the most effective targeted therapies
• Trained as a visiting scholar at the prestigious Heidelberg University in Germany

Professor Sağlam is a senior specialist in gastrointestinal oncology at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, one of Turkey's premier medical centres.

• Specialises in neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) – rare cancers often found in the small intestine
• Active member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (ENET)
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Maintains international standards as a member of ASCO and ESMO

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 Sefik Igdem is a senior radiation oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital who uses high-precision technology to target gastrointestinal tumours.

• Specialises in conformal radiation therapy to protect healthy tissue during cancer treatment
• Uses TrueBeam STx technology for precise radiation delivery to moving tumours
• Serves as a Professor at Demiroglu Bilim University training future specialists
• Focuses on complex cancer cases requiring focused beam accuracy
• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine

Professor Iyikesici leads the oncology team at Neolife Medical Center, specialising in metabolic-supported chemotherapy (MSCT) for complex gastrointestinal cancers.

• Uses Insulin Potentiation Therapy (IPT) to target tumours with lower, more tolerable drug doses
• Combines standard treatments with hyperthermia – heat-based therapy to make cancer cells more sensitive
• Integrates ketogenic metabolic therapy and hyperbaric oxygen to support traditional chemotherapy outcomes
• Published research on combining metabolic therapies for metastatic abdominal and digestive system tumours

Professor Karaaslan is a senior medical oncologist at the JCI-accredited Anadolu Medical Center, where he specialises in managing complex gastrointestinal and colorectal malignancies.

• Focuses on systemic therapies for small intestine cancer and colorectal tumours
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Society and Turkish Lung Cancer Society
• Completed advanced fellowship training at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty
• Served as a medical oncology specialist at the Gülhane Military Medical Academy
• Affiliated with a centre that collaborates with Johns Hopkins Medicine

Professor Serkan Keskin ranked first in Turkey's Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam – he brings elite academic expertise to small intestine cancer care at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Has managed over 1,100 oncology treatments using evidence-based protocols
• Expert in targeted therapy and immunotherapy to attack cancer at a molecular level
• Published 42 articles in international journals on emerging cancer treatments
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Award-winning researcher recognised for clinical excellence at the National Cancer Congress

Professor Mustafa Solak refined his oncology expertise at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, a global leader in complex cancer care.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal cancers, providing targeted medical management for tumours of the small intestine
• Completed a high-level oncology fellowship at the Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Expertise covers the full spectrum of digestive system malignancies and complex chemotherapy protocols
• Trained at some of Turkey's most prestigious medical institutions and leading research hospitals

Professor Peker is a specialist gastrointestinal surgeon who completed advanced surgical training at the world-leading Mayo Clinic in the United States.

• Specialises in robotic surgery for precise tumour removal with smaller incisions and faster recovery
• Trained at the Royal Belgian Society for Surgery in advanced gastric and intestinal cancer techniques
• Expert in complex reoperative surgery for cases where previous treatments have failed
• Professor at Istanbul Gelisim University, where he leads the perfusion department and scientific board

Associate Professor Gorkem Turkkan has completed more than 2,500 radiotherapy sessions using the MR-Linac device at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specialises in MRI-guided radiotherapy – provides real-time imaging to hit tumours with pinpoint accuracy while sparing healthy tissue
• Uses stereotactic radiotherapy for precise treatment of abdominal and gastrointestinal tumours
• Served as a clinical researcher at Maastricht University in the Netherlands focusing on lung toxicity and proton therapy
• Member of the European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO)

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

• Holds a Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management from Bilgi University
• Member of the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) and certified by their clinical examinations
• Completed advanced oncology training at the Rambam Medical Centre in Israel
• Co-authored multiple books on precision medicine and clinical oncology protocols
• Awarded the Hans Wyder Fellowship for her research into immunology and cancer care

Associate Professor Heves Surmeli previously served as the Clinical Director of Medical Oncology at Kartal Dr Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital. She now leads complex cancer treatment plans at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal cancers including tumours of the small intestine
• Highly trained in medical oncology with a dual focus on internal medicine
• Directs multidisciplinary teams to manage complex digestive system malignancies
• Maintains active membership in several international professional medical societies
• Published extensive research on oncology outcomes in peer-reviewed journals

Professor Seref Komurcu is an ESMO-certified medical oncologist at the Johns Hopkins-affiliated Anadolu Medical Center, where he leads complex cancer treatment plans.

• Specialises in solid tumours including colorectal and small intestine malignancies
• Holds a certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Published over 110 research papers on global cancer management protocols
• Former Professor of Medical Oncology at Gulhane Military Medical Academy

Dr Eda Tanrıkulu Şimşek achieved 3rd place in Turkey's national medical specialty exam. She leads complex gastrointestinal cancer cases at the Johns Hopkins-affiliated Anadolu Medical Center.

• Specialises in targeted therapy – uses drugs to attack specific cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Completed colorectal cancer training at Oxford University – focus on bowel and digestive tract malignancies
• Former Head of Medical Oncology at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Lead researcher for international clinical trials developing next-generation cancer therapies
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)

Professor Ayhan Erdemir is a highly skilled general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine. He focuses on complex abdominal oncology cases using precision surgical techniques.

• Certified in da Vinci robotic surgery for minimally invasive tumour removal
• Uses Cytoreductive Surgery combined with HIPEC for abdominal cancer spread
• Completed specialist surgical oncology training in Istanbul
• Former Assistant Professor at Maltepe University Medical School
• Holds the Turkish Surgery Qualification Recertification for clinical standards