26 Best Stereotaxic radiosurgery Doctors in Istanbul

Dr. Serdar Turhal is a highly experienced oncologist specializing in medical oncology and chemotherapy for breast cancer at Anadolu Medical Center. He is a member of many international oncology associations and has authored numerous articles in international publications. He specializes in prognostic factors and the therapy of malignant gastrointestinal neoplasms. To receive a consultation from Dr. Turhal, please submit a request on Bookimed.

Professor Banu Atalar completed a clinical research fellowship in stereotactic radiosurgery at Stanford University under the inventors of the CyberKnife system.

• Focuses 75% of clinical practice on SRS and MR-guided adaptive radiosurgery
• Holds an honorary fellowship from the American College of Radiology
• Specialises in treating central nervous system, thoracic, and gastrointestinal tumours
• Serves as President of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology
• Published 72 international peer-reviewed papers on advanced radiation techniques

Professor Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a leading neurosurgeon at Anadolu Medical Center specialising in functional and stereotactic neurosurgery for complex brain conditions.

• Holds a professorship at Yeditepe University and Gelişim University
• Specialises in Parkinson's disease and movement disorder surgery
• Recipient of the Turkish Neurosurgery Society Overseas Scholarship and Thesis Awards
• Trained at Maastricht University in the Netherlands specifically for cellular neuroscience
• Expert in deep brain stimulation and intracranial stereotactic biopsy techniques

Associate Professor Mehmet Tonge is a highly specialised neurosurgeon at Medipol University with dual expertise in Gamma Knife radiosurgery and functional neurosurgery.

• Completed a prestigious fellowship in Deep Brain Stimulation at Maastricht University in the Netherlands
• Published 32 international research papers on stereotactic techniques and movement disorders
• Member of the International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society and Leksell Gamma Knife Society
• Awarded a visiting scientist position at Maastricht University for his neuroscientific research
• Trained in advanced intraoperative MRI applications at Zurich University Hospital in Switzerland

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.

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. Zuleyha Akgun is a radiation oncology specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. She focalizes on cancer treatment using targeted radiation therapy. Dr. Akgun has practiced at some of Turkey’s most active medical institutions since 2003. She serves patients at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for its high medical safety standards.

• Practices at Memorial Şişli Hospital, the first Turkish hospital to earn JCI accreditation.
• Completed a research residency at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine.
• Treats patients in a specialized oncology center that attracts international cases from 160+ countries.
• Previously served as a specialist at Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital.

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. 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.

Professor Esra Kaytan Saglam serves as a lead radiation oncologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital and chairs the editorial board for the Turkish Society of Oncology.

• Specialises in TrueBeam radiotherapy to target tumours while protecting healthy tissue
• Uses non-invasive stereotaxic radiosurgery for precise tumour management
• Authored 114 scientific publications focused on modern oncological treatments
• Vice President of the Turkish Society of Oncology
• Member of the European Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology

Professor Mehmet Dogu Canoglu is a radiation oncology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with the prestigious Johns Hopkins Medicine. He focuses on high-precision treatments using some of the most advanced technology currently available in Turkey.

• Expert in CyberKnife robotic radiosurgery for non-invasive tumour treatment
• Specialises in MR Linac technology for real-time imaging during radiation
• Proficient with Varian TrueBeam and Trilogy systems for targeted accuracy
• Trained at Kocaeli University specifically in the field of radiation oncology
• Experienced in treating complex cases at major Turkish training and research hospitals

Associate Professor Ramazan Sari is a highly skilled neurosurgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with accreditation from the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

• Specialises in stereotaxic radiosurgery for brain tumours and functional disorders
• Held senior lecturer positions at Medipol and Eurasia Universities
• Helped establish the neurosurgery department at Medipol University
• Practised at several of Turkey's most prestigious JCI-accredited medical centres
• Maintains professional proficiency in both Turkish and English

Professor Salih Murat Imer is a leading authority in stereotactic radiosurgery who completed advanced Gamma Knife training in Marseille. He previously served as head of neurosurgery and founded the neurosurgery department at Okan University Hospital.

• Specialises in using Gamma Knife for vestibular schwannomas and complex skull base tumours
• Completed a five-year European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) training cycle
• Holds advanced certification in functional and stereotactic neurosurgery from Oulu, Finland
• Published 68 peer-reviewed articles and chaired dozens of international medical congresses

Dr Baran Yil is a highly credentialed neurosurgeon who completed a prestigious Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship at the Yale School of Medicine in the United States.

• Winner of the Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement First Prize from the Turkish Neurosurgery Society
• Expert in Gamma Knife and CyberKnife radiosurgery for brain tumours and vascular malformations
• Performs complex transnasal resections and deep brain stimulation surgery
• Member of AOSpine and the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Served as an instructor for international skull base and microelectrode cadaver courses

The doctor is an oncologist specializing in the treatment of breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. Currently, the doctor practices at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

With a career spanning multiple esteemed institutions, the doctor has served as an Internal Medicine Specialist at Malatya State Hospital, a physician at Ankara Oncology Clinic, and a member of the Oncology Department at Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital.

The doctor graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Selcuk University and achieved the title of Associate Professor in 2016.

Dr. Ibrahim Bayar Cinar is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating mitral valve prolapse and aortic valve insufficiency. Dr. Cinar completed a clinical fellowship at the University of Ottawa Heart Center in Canada. He holds memberships in the European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery and Vascular Surgery.

• Served as a Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery at Altınbaş University.
• Treats complex conditions like aorto-mesenteric artery compression syndrome.
• Performs cardiac procedures at a JCI-accredited university hospital.
• Practices at a national reference center for cardiovascular surgery and intensive care.

Dr Taylan Bükülmez focuses on high-precision radiation oncology at Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir. He uses concentrated radiation beams to destroy malignant tumours while protecting healthy tissue.

• Specialises in treating colorectal and oesophageal carcinomas
• Practises at a major university hospital centre in Istanbul
• Trained at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Manages complex cases of lung and prostate malignancies
• Expert in modern radiation delivery for rectal cancers

Professor Halil Can is a senior neurosurgeon who specialises in treating complex tumours of the brain and skull base at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Focuses on neuro-oncology, including metastatic brain tumours and meningiomas
• Expertise in managing pituitary gland and pontocerebellar angle tumours
• Published over 20 peer-reviewed papers on neurosurgery and spinal anatomy
• Appointed as Professor in 2025 following a distinguished academic and clinical career
• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgery specialist. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020. He fulfilled his mandatory service in Mardin. He then served as a neurosurgery specialist at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has worked as a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Hospital.

His practice focuses on spine and spinal cord disorders. He gained further experience as an observer in the Complex Spinal Surgery department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgery center in the UK.