Best Immunotherapy Doctors in Istanbul for Australians

Dr. Bulent Karagoz is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in immunotherapy and targeted therapies for sarcoma, lymphoma, and lung cancer. Dr. Karagoz provides treatment at a facility affiliated with the prestigious Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Authored over 40 research publications focusing on tumor biology and immunology.
• Former Head of Internal Diseases at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine.
• Held leadership roles in medical oncology at GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and 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.

Dr. Eda Tanrikulu is a clinical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. She ranked 3rd nationally in Turkey's minor specialty medical exam. Dr. Tanrikulu specializes in chemotherapy and individualized cancer treatments. She works at a facility affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Served as the head of the medical oncology unit at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital.
• Participated in global training at Oxford University and ESMO in Manchester.
• Treats gastrointestinal, urological, lung, and breast cancers.
• Member of the American and European Societies of Medical Oncology.

Professor Mustafa Solak gained international expertise at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center – consistently ranked as the top cancer hospital globally.

• Completed an advanced fellowship at the Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Specialises in immunotherapy with Keytruda for advanced malignancies and solid tumours
• Co-ordinates systemic treatment for complex lung, breast, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Expertise includes targeted therapy and hormone therapy for metastatic cases
• Previously served at major Turkish clinical centres including Medical Park and Hitit University

Professor Sezer Sağlam is an accomplished oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital who has held a professorship in medical oncology since 2016.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal oncology at the Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Maintains active membership in the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (ENETS)
• Holds a medical oncology fellowship from Istanbul University Medical Faculty
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin has performed over 1,100 oncology treatments, specialising in tailored immunotherapy protocols at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

• Former Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine
• Served as a Clinical Education Officer, training next-generation oncologists in modern therapies
• Expertise as both an oncologist and mammologist for integrated cancer care
• Completed advanced sub-branch medical oncology training at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Sinan Karaaslan is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in treating breast, colorectal, and urogenital system cancers. Dr. Karaaslan brings clinical expertise from major institutions, including Medical Park and Gülhane Military Medical Academy. He works at a hospital affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Holds personal certification from the European Society for Medical Oncology.
• Treats complex conditions, including stage 4 colon and lung cancers.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology and Turkish Lung Cancer societies.
• Performs systemic therapies such as immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy.

Dr. Serkan Keskin is a medical oncologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He ranked first in Turkey in the 2012 Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam. Dr. Keskin treats over 25 types of cancer, including breast, lung, and stomach cancers. He works at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for excellence in oncology.

• Secured second place in Turkey in the 2009 Minor Specialty Certificate Examination.
• Maintains membership in both the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and ESMO.
• Uses chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy to treat complex tumors.
• Winner of the Best Poster Award at the 19th National Cancer Congress.

Professor Suleyman Alici is a senior clinical oncologist who has successfully managed over 1,100 oncology treatment programmes at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Holds the academic title of Professor of Medical Oncology
• Specialises in designing personalised immunotherapy and chemotherapy protocols
• Senior consultant for complex cases requiring multi-disciplinary oncology care
• Oversees immunotherapy delivery within a high-volume clinical department

Dr. Yesim Yildirim is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center. She specializes in immunotherapy and targeted therapy for breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. Dr. Yildirim is ESMO-certified and holds the rank of Professor. She completed training at Mount Vernon in the UK and Rambam Medical Center.

• Authored over 80 scientific publications on tumor biology and precision medicine.
• Treats complex cases including melanoma, sarcomas, and stage 4 lung cancer.
• Member of ASCO and the International Society of Gastrointestinal Oncology.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Dr. Seref Komurcu is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in treating breast, lung, colorectal, and solid cancers. Dr. Komurcu holds both ECFMG and ESMO certifications. He previously served as a professor at Gülhane Military Medical Academy.

• Published over 110 scientific papers on cancer management.
• Provides immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy treatments.
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
• Works at a clinic affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Associate Professor Tugba Akin Telli is a board-certified medical oncologist who completed prestigious clinical research fellowships at the Institut Jules Bordet in Brussels.

• Trained at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas – one of the world's top-ranked cancer hospitals
• Holds European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) board certification
• Board certified by the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology
• Awarded 'Successful Resident of the Year' at Hacettepe University
• Specialises in medical oncology at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Professor Sezer Saglam is a leading medical oncologist at Florence Nightingale Hospital with specialised expertise in gastrointestinal oncology and neuroendocrine tumours.

• Completed a prestigious medical oncology fellowship at Istanbul University
• Holds membership in the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (ENET)
• Actively contributes to global cancer research through ASCO and ESMO
• Specialises in managing complex cases using the latest immunotherapy protocols
• Published numerous peer-reviewed papers on gastrointestinal cancer outcomes

Professor Sadi Kerem Okutur is an award-winning oncologist who has performed over 1,100 procedures, focusing on systemic therapies for complex cancer cases at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Recognised with the Oncology Research Award from the Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Member of the Turkish Immuno-Oncology Society and the European Society for Medical Oncology
• Authored over 20 scientific papers and 10 book chapters on cancer care
• Specialises in combining immunotherapy with targeted therapy for solid tumours
• Former department lead with extensive residency training in internal medicine and medical oncology

Dr. Necdet Uskent is a medical oncologist and hematologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He was part of the pioneering team that performed Turkey's first bone marrow transplant. Dr. Uskent holds the European Medical Oncology Certificate and focuses on breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. He works at a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Founder of the Turkish Oncology Group (TOG).
• A founding member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.
• Served as a visiting lecturer at Royal Free and University College Hospital in London.
• Treats complex hematological conditions including lymphomas and myeloma.

Professor Tahsin Ozadli has performed 1,100 treatments as a specialist clinical oncologist, focusing on targeted therapies and complex cancer care.

• Specialises in immunotherapy protocols for lung, gastric, and oesophageal cancers
• Completed advanced medical oncology training at the Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on gastrointestinal oncology and breast cancer management
• Provides personalised treatment plans based on detailed medical document analysis
• Practises at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli is a senior medical oncologist at Istinye University Liv Hospital who focuses on immunotherapy protocols for various solid tumours.

• Specialises in managing immunotherapy for breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016 for his academic contributions to oncology
• Provides expert care at the JCI-accredited Istinye University Liv Hospital
• Previously served as a physician at the specialised Ankara Oncology Clinic
• Held senior clinical roles at Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital

Associate Professor Ayse Irem Yasin is a European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) board-certified specialist with extensive international training from Harvard Medical School and the Cleveland Clinic.

• Specialises in immunotherapy protocols for breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Completed a clinical residency at Basel University Hospital in Switzerland
• Held a specialist role at the Breast Cancer Unit of Maggiore della Carita Hospital in Italy
• Expertise includes managing complex cases of adenocarcinoma and malignant melanoma
• Practises at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul

Associate Professor Atakan Topcu is a leading medical oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, specialising in immunotherapy and targeted therapies for solid tumours.

• Acts as an Editorial Board Member for BMC Cancer, a respected international medical journal
• Published over 50 scientific articles focusing on lung, breast, and gastric cancer outcomes
• Holds a clinical observership from the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom
• Expert in managing cancer-related malnutrition and cachexia to support treatment tolerance
• Active member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)