56 Best Stomach cancer Doctors in Istanbul

Professor Bulent Karagoz is a leading medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center, specialising in tumour immunology and immunotherapy for complex gastrointestinal cancers.

• Focuses on targeted therapies and immunotherapy to improve outcomes for stomach cancer patients
• Highly experienced in managing tumours at the gastroesophageal junction and pancreatic malignancies
• Former Head of Medical Oncology at GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital
• Published over 40 scientific papers on cancer research and tumour biology
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and the European Head and Neck Society

Dr. Zafer Gulbas founded and directs Turkey’s largest Bone Marrow Transplant Center at Anadolu Medical Center. He is a hematologist-oncologist specializing in complex blood cancers and clotting disorders. Dr. Gulbas trained at top global institutions, including MD Anderson and Fred Hutchinson in the USA. He performs autologous and allogeneic transplants for leukemia, lymphoma, and aplastic anemia.

• Achieved an 81% success rate for autologous bone marrow transplants.
• Supervised over 3,000 successful transplant procedures since 2010.
• Authored over 260 scientific publications with 5,000+ citations in hematology.
• Member of the European Hematology Association and American Hematology Association.

Associate Professor Eda Tanrikulu is a leading medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center who ranked third in Turkey's national specialist exams.

• Specialises in individualised chemotherapy and targeted treatments for stomach cancer
• Completed a clinical gastroparesis and colorectal exchange programme in Shanghai
• Lead researcher in multiple international clinical trials for new oncology protocols
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and ESMO

Professor Vafi Atalay is a leading gastrointestinal surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center, credited with inventing the tube ileostomy technique to improve surgical outcomes.

• Completed 900+ surgical procedures for complex gastrointestinal and oncological cases
• Awarded the Gold Medal at the Istanbul International Invention Fair for surgical innovation
• Specialises in surgical oncology of the stomach and minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques
• Published 31 scientific articles focused on improving recovery and patient safety
• Member of the International Oncology Association and the Turkish Surgical Society

Associate Professor Kartal is a Fellow of the European Board of Surgery specialising in complex gastrointestinal oncology at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Performs robotic total gastrectomy – using da Vinci systems for precise tumour removal and smaller incisions
• Specialises in HIPEC – circulating heated chemotherapy inside the abdomen to treat metastatic cancer cells
• Expert in surgical endoscopy and interventional procedures for accurate staging and tumour management
• Certified by the Turkish Surgical Association for high standards in general and oncological surgery
• Member of the European Society of Coloproctology focused on stomach and bowel cancer care

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

• Specialises in MR-guided adaptive radiotherapy for gastrointestinal cancers
• Uses MR Linac technology to adjust radiation doses in real time
• Completed a clinical research fellowship at Stanford University
• President of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology
• Published 72 research papers on precision radiation techniques

Professor Huseyin Baloglu has authored over 600 peer-reviewed publications and holds a patent in molecular diagnostics. He directs the precision oncology and liquid biopsy programmes at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Specialises in molecular pathology to identify specific stomach cancer markers
• Uses liquid biopsies to detect cancer via blood samples without surgery
• Conducts KRAS and BRAF mutation testing to guide targeted therapy choices
• Trained as a visiting scholar at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine
• Performs immunohistochemistry to identify protein markers in gastrointestinal tissues

Professor Sezer Sağlam is a leading specialist in gastrointestinal oncology at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, focusing on tumours of the digestive system.

• Completed a dedicated fellowship in gastrointestinal oncology at the Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (ENETS) for managing rare digestive tract cancers
• Board-certified medical oncologist with senior academic standing as a Professor
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Specialised in systemic treatments including targeted therapies and immunotherapy for stomach tumours

Dr Ayshe Okumush is a specialist radiation oncologist at Neolife Medical Center who focuses on targeted radiation therapy for complex tumours.

• Specialises in Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) – delivers high-dose radiation to tumours with millimetre precision while sparing healthy tissue
• Uses VMAT and IMRT techniques to sculpt radiation beams closely around the stomach and surrounding organs
• Member of the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO)
• Trained at Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, a major Turkish clinical centre

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

• Uses TrueBeam STx technology for high-dose radiation with sub-millimetre accuracy
• Specialises in conformal radiotherapy to match beams to the exact tumour shape
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Professor at Demiroglu Bilim University – one of Turkey's private medical schools
• Uses Halcyon systems to streamline treatment and improve patient comfort

Professor Iyikesici is a leading medical oncologist at Neolife Medical Center who specialises in metabolic-supported therapies for advanced stomach cancer cases.

• Uses Insulin Potentiation Therapy (IPT) to deliver chemotherapy more effectively with lower doses
• Combines standard treatments with ketogenic diets and hyperbaric oxygen therapy to improve outcomes
• Publishes research on survival results for gastric cancer patients using multi-modal supportive care
• Served as Assistant Professor at Altinbas University Faculty of Medicine for over a decade
• Member of the Medical Oncology Association since 2004

Dr Sinan Karaaslan is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center, an institution affiliated with the prestigious Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Treats gastrointestinal malignancies using systemic therapies like immunotherapy and targeted therapy
• Collaborates on complex case reviews with surgeons and radiation oncologists
• Expert in managing tumours with precision drugs that target specific cancer cells
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Society and the Turkish Lung Cancer Society
• Trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's premier medical schools

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

• Completed over 1,100 successful cancer treatment procedures
• Specialises in targeted therapy and immunotherapy for challenging stomach cancer cases
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Published 42 research articles in international medical journals
• Recognised with the Best Poster Award at the National Cancer Congress

Professor Mustafa Solak completed his oncology training at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, world-renowned for its leadership in cancer research.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal cancers, focusing specifically on stomach cancer cases
• Has performed over 900 oncology procedures including targeted therapies
• Completed a medical oncology fellowship at the Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Practises at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental using evidence-based treatment protocols

Professor Mehmet Akif Ozturk has managed over 1,100 oncology cases and serves as a senior faculty member at Uskudar University.

• Treats stomach cancer using systemic therapies including chemotherapy and targeted drug protocols
• Practises at Memorial Sisli Hospital – the first facility in Turkey to achieve JCI accreditation
• Uses targeted drugs to attack specific cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to manage complex and late-stage oncologic cases
• Former faculty member at Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital

Professor Kivanc Derya Peker has performed over 400 gastric and pancreatic cancer surgeries, bringing elite surgical expertise to Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Trained at the Mayo Clinic in the USA in hepatopancreatobiliary surgery
• Hold a doctorate in medical biology for research into cancer biology and stem cells
• Founded the specialised gastroenterology surgery clinic at Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital
• Fellowship recipient from the Turkish Surgery Association for excellence in his field
• High-volume surgeon with over 900 successful complex procedures performed

Associate Professor Heves Surmeli is the former Clinical Director of Medical Oncology at Kartal Dr Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital, one of Istanbul's major teaching institutions.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal cancers, including tumours of the stomach and digestive tract
• Uses targeted systemic therapies to manage both early and advanced cancer stages
• Coordinates multidisciplinary care at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental for complex surgical cases
• Active member of international oncology societies focused on peer-reviewed treatment protocols
• Authored numerous research papers on improving outcomes for gastrointestinal oncology patients

Professor Yesim Yildirim is a leading authority in gastrointestinal oncology at the Johns Hopkins-affiliated Anadolu Medical Center, specialising in precision medicine for stomach cancer.

• Uses immunotherapy and targeted therapies to treat complex gastric tumours
• Holds a European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) board certification
• Completed advanced oncology training at the Rambam Medical Centre
• Published 80+ papers on precision medicine and systemic cancer treatments
• Co-authored international handbooks on managing advanced-stage cancer care

Professor Mustafa Ozdogan is a senior medical oncologist and board member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology. He leads specialized working groups at Memorial Göztepe Hospital to deliver precise drug-based therapies for cancer.

• Specialises in medical oncology – uses chemotherapy and targeted drugs to treat gastrointestinal tumours
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Former Head of Oncology at Memorial Antalya Hospital
• Holds memberships with the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Co-chairs the Head and Neck Cancers Working Group

Professor Komurcu is an ESMO-certified oncologist who has authored over 110 scientific papers on modern cancer management. He leads medical oncology cases at Anadolu Medical Center, which works in affiliation with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Specialises in systemic therapies including immunotherapy with Keytruda for stomach cancer
• Uses targeted therapy to attack specific cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Holds an ECFMG certificate, meeting the same rigorous standards required for US doctors
• Former Head of Medical Oncology at Gulhane Military Medical Academy
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology