37 Best Breast cancer surgery Doctors in Istanbul

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.

Associate Professor Soykan Barlas is a highly academic general surgeon and book editor who focuses on complex surgical techniques at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Received advanced laparoscopic training in Scotland to master minimally invasive surgical methods
• Awarded a Certificate of Appreciation by the Ministry of Health for contributions to specialist surgical centres
• Serves as an academic Doctor Lecturer at Demiroğlu Science University Faculty of Medicine
• Published over 20 scientific articles in national and international journals on surgical outcomes

Dr. Kemal Rasa is a general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He is an editorial board member of the British Journal of Surgery. Dr. Rasa focuses on breast, pancreatic, and thyroid cancer surgeries. He also manages surgical infections and glucose metabolism disorders. His clinic partners with Johns Hopkins Medicine for American treatment standards.

• Former President of the Surgical Infection Society – Europe.
• Secretary of the World Surgical Infection Society board of directors.
• Authored over 65 national and international medical publications.
• Performs thyroidectomy, pancreatic enucleation, and breast cancer surgery.

Associate Professor Levent Kaptanoglu is a highly credentialed general surgeon with specialised training from Northwestern University in the United States.

• Member of the Breast Surgery Association
• Trained at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine and Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Managed surgical oncological cases at Kartal Training and Research Hospital
• Holding a senior academic rank as Associate Professor of Surgery
• Member of the German Society of Surgery (DGCH)

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. Mustafa Solak is a clinical oncologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He completed a fellowship at the prestigious Hacettepe University Cancer Institute. Dr. Solak previously practiced at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. He treats a variety of complex cancers, including lung, breast, and gastrointestinal malignancies.

• Specializes in the treatment of testicular, ovarian, and head and neck cancers.
• Performs oncology procedures including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy.
• Trained at Hacettepe University and Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training Hospital.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility that treats over 500,000 patients annually.

Dr. Orhan Shencan is a clinical oncologist at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He attained an associate professorship in medical oncology in 2009. Dr. Shencan treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul. He completed his medical oncology training at Ankara University.

• Served as a medical oncology specialist at the Bahrain Oncology Center.
• Held a former associate professor role at Fatih University Faculty of Medicine.
• Practiced at several major Turkish institutions, including Acıbadem Maslak Hospital.
• Works at a clinic that treats over 10,000 patients every year.

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. Ayhan Erdemir is a general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in pancreatic cancer treatment and complex gastrointestinal procedures. Dr. Erdemir is an expert in the Whipple surgery and robotic surgical techniques. He practices at a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Certified in the da Vinci robotic surgery system.
• Completed specialized training in cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC.
• Former assistant professor at Maltepe University Medical School.
• Performs surgeries for breast, stomach, and small intestine cancers.

Professor Cengiz Dibekoglu is a pioneer in surgical technology, having performed the first-ever robotic operation in Turkey using the da Vinci system.

• Specialises in robotic and laparoscopic techniques for breast and endocrine disorders
• Uses minimally invasive methods to reduce recovery times for surgical patients
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Society and American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
• Former Acting Head of the General Surgery Department at Kadir Has University
• Practises at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital using precise robotic assistance

Dr Murat Atay specialises in advanced lymphatic mapping and sentinel node techniques, having completed intensive training at the prestigious MDA Cancer Center in Texas.

• Focuses on oncology procedures that remove tumours while preserving as much healthy tissue as possible
• Expert in lymphadenectomy for precise staging and group removal of affected lymph nodes
• Trained in endocrine and thoracic surgery at Lille University Hospital in France
• Current attending breast surgeon at the American Cancer Center in Istanbul
• Fluent in English and French, facilitating clear communication for international patients

Professor Didem Tastekin leads oncology care at Istanbul University Oncology Institute, specialising in advanced therapeutic approaches for solid tumours.

• Coordinates complex care for patients requiring breast cancer surgery and systemic treatment
• Uses cancer vaccines to stimulate the immune system against advanced stage tumour cells
• Applies a research-based approach to gastrointestinal and rare breast cancer malignancies
• Holds a senior academic position at Turkey's premier oncology research institution
• Fellowship-trained in both internal medicine and medical oncology sub-specialisations

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli is a senior clinical oncologist at Istinye University Liv Hospital who has performed over 1,100 treatments.

• Specialises in medical oncology for breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Holds the academic title of Associate Professor from Selcuk University
• Gained specialist clinical experience at the Ankara Oncology Clinic in Turkey
• Focuses on integrated medical oncology within a multidisciplinary cancer care team
• Recognised for managing complex systemic therapies for oncology patients

Professor Muzaffer Al is a specialist surgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with advanced training in oncological cancer surgery from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

• Completed specialised training in oncological surgery and complex tumour removal
• Expert in laparoscopic methods including advanced abdominal and gastrointestinal procedures
• Graduated from Ondokuz Mayıs University and Karadeniz Technical University
• Trained at the prestigious Çapa Faculty of Medicine in laparoscopic surgical techniques

Professor Selin Kapan is a senior general surgery specialist who leads complex surgical cases at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. She has published over 50 scientific papers in major journals such as Digestive Surgery.

• Specialises in combined surgical approaches for breast cancer and endocrine disorders
• Uses robotic and laparoscopic techniques to reduce recovery times for patients
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association and the National Trauma Association
• Former Educational Supervisor at Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Zeynep Civelek is a general surgeon. She treats benign perianal diseases, including hemorrhoids (with laser), anal fissure, fistula, condyloma, and pilonidal disease, and performs rubber band ligation. She also manages breast disease and cancer, skin cancers, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and hernias. She worked full-time at Bayindir Levent Medical Center from 2010 to 2025. Earlier, she served at Şişli and Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospitals. She completed her general surgery training at SSK Okmeydanı from 2000 to 2006. She earned her MD from Marmara University, ranking 12th in her class. She also trained in GI surgery for inflammatory bowel disease at the University of Florence in August 2000.

Her research focuses on prognostic factors in breast and colorectal cancer. She wrote a melanoma thesis in 2006 and co-authored papers in Cancer (2005), Breast (2006, 2014), Annals of Surgical Oncology (2008), The Breast Journal (2011), ISRN Oncology (2011), Japanese Journal of Clinical Oncology (2012), World Journal of Surgery (2013; 2,151 patients), International Journal of Surgery (2014), and Journal of Gastrointestinal Cancer (2017).

Associate Professor Mehmet Akif Aydin serves as a senior specialist at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital, focusing on surgical oncology and endocrine surgery.

• Holds specialist accreditation from Goztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on endocrine surgery covering breast and thyroid pathologies
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Society and Society of Endocrine Surgery
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Brings academic rigour as an Associate Professor to complex cancer cases