Best Breast Cancer Doctors in Istanbul for Australians

Professor Bulent Karagoz has performed over 900 procedures and leads medical oncology at Anadolu Medical Center, a top-tier hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Specialises in immunotherapy and targeted therapies that attack cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Expert in tumour biology – uses genetic profiling to choose the most effective drugs for breast cancer
• Former Head of Medical Oncology at GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital
• Contributed to over 40 medical publications focusing on cancer research and treatment outcomes

Professor Kemal Rasa is a leading breast surgeon and former President of the Surgical Infection Society Europe, bringing over 900 procedures worth of expertise to Anadolu Medical Center.

• Specialises in surgical oncology with a focus on breast and endocrine surgery
• Leads multidisciplinary reviews to create personalised breast cancer treatment plans
• Serves on the editorial board of the British Journal of Surgery
• Highly skilled in performing laparoscopic procedures for faster patient recovery

Professor Eda Tanrikulu ranked third in Turkey's national medical oncology exams and now leads breast cancer cases at the prestigious Anadolu Medical Center.

• Specialises in tailored chemotherapy and individualised treatment plans for breast cancer
• Serves as a lead researcher in international clinical studies for new oncology therapies
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and its European counterpart
• Former head of medical oncology at a major Turkish training and research hospital

Associate Professor Mustafa Solak brings elite international expertise to breast cancer care, having previously worked at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Centre – one of the world's top-ranked cancer hospitals.

• Performed over 1,100 oncology treatments across his career
• Completed specialist fellowship training at the Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Specialises in managing breast cancer alongside complex gynaecological and gastrointestinal cases
• Leads oncology services at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

Professor Suleyman Alici is a senior clinical oncologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental who has performed over 900 cancer treatments.

• Specialises in managing complex metastatic breast cancer cases
• Personally reviews all patient pathology and imaging to build custom treatment plans
• Coordinates oncology care within a multidisciplinary team at a JCI-accredited centre
• Highly rated by international patients for his thorough clinical evaluations

Dr. Banu Atalar is a board-certified radiation oncologist (Türkiye, 2004). She is a Full Professor at Acibadem MAA University (2018–present) and a clinician at Anadolu Medical Center (2026–present). She trained at Istanbul and Cerrahpaşa. In 2011, she completed a Stanford clinical research fellowship in stereotactic radiosurgery. Her practice focuses on CNS, thoracic, and GI tumors. About 75% of her care involves SRS and MR‑guided adaptive SRS.

Her honors include the ASCO IDEA award (2004), the IASLC International Mentorship Award (2018), and H.FACR (2025). She has 72 international peer‑reviewed publications. Her leadership roles include President of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology (2025–27) and Chair of the ESTRO National Societies Committee (2024–27). She served on the ASCO Resource‑Stratified Guidelines Committee (2013–18) and on RSS meeting and nomination committees. She organized national congresses (2023, 2025) and has been an invited speaker at major meetings.

Prof. Hüseyin Baloğlu is a pathology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze, Kocaeli, Turkey. He focuses on molecular pathology, surgical pathology, and tumour biopsy and diagnostics.

Education and accreditations: MD, GATA Medical School (1986). Pathology specialty training, GATA (1992). Associate Professor (Doçent), GATA (2004). Visiting scholar at Albert Einstein College of Medicine (New York) and Heidelberg University.

Achievements: author of over 600 peer‑reviewed publications. Holds a patent in molecular diagnostics for thyroid cancer. Leads liquid biopsy and precision oncology services.

Professor Sezer Sağlam is a senior medical oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, specialising in systemic treatments for breast cancer.

• Coordinates care for complex cases as a Professor of Medical Oncology
• Completed specialist fellowship training at Istanbul University Medical Faculty
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Maintains active membership with the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Focuses on targeted therapies and tailored drug regimes for oncology patients

Associate Professor Emine Yildirim is a leading specialist in breast oncology, recognised for her research into neoadjuvant chemotherapy and breast-conserving surgery.

• Specialises in triple-negative and HER2-positive breast cancer management
• Expert in nipple-sparing mastectomy and implant-based breast reconstruction
• Performs oncoplastic surgery to achieve the best cosmetic results after tumour removal
• Fellowship-trained in free flap reconstruction and complex breast surgery
• Published researcher on using MRI and ultrasound for accurate cancer staging

Professor Yahya Ozel is a senior oncological surgeon who trained at the prestigious Tokyo University Hospital in Japan under world-renowned experts.

• Specialises in oncological surgery for tumours of the endocrine and glandular systems
• Uses laparoscopic and robotic surgery – minimally invasive techniques that result in smaller scars and faster recovery
• Holds the Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate in surgical endoscopy
• Former academic faculty member at Dogus University – one of Turkey's established private medical institutions

Personal information

Title: Professor Doctor

Branch: Radiation Oncology

Work History:

1 GATA Military Medical Faculty

2 Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

3 T.R. Demiroğlu Bilim University \ Associate Professor

4 T.R Demiroğlu Bilim University \ Professor

Medical Specialties and Subspecialties:

1 Head and Neck Cancers

2 Radiation Oncology

Priority treatments:

1 Prostate cancer

2 Conformal treatments

Special advanced health technologies:

1 Truebeam Stx Technology

2 Halcyons

Education

1991 - Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

1996 - Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Radiation

Oncology Specialization Training

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin is the former Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University. He currently leads the oncology team at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Specialises in medical oncology for complex breast cancer cases
• Served as a clinic education officer at Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital
• Managed clinical protocols as a department head at a major university
• Expert in internal medicine and targeted cancer therapies
• Extensive academic background in medical oncology research

Professor Sinan Karaaslan is a senior medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center, where he provides expert opinions for complex breast cancer cases.

• Specialises in treating breast cancer using targeted therapy and immunotherapy to attack cancer cells with precision
• Uses hormone therapy and chemotherapy protocols tailored to the specific subtype of the tumour
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Society and the Turkish Lung Cancer Society
• Trained at Istanbul University’s Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, one of the nation's most prestigious medical schools

Professor Serkan Keskin is a pioneer in genetic mapping, using NGS analysis of over 600 genes to personalise breast cancer treatment at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Ranked first in Turkey in the 2012 Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam
• Uses targeted therapy and immunotherapy to treat breast cancer subtypes
• Has published 42 research articles in major international medical journals
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Recipient of the Best Poster Award at the National Cancer Congress

Professor Yesim Yildirim has been a medical oncology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center since 2011, making her a senior choice for breast cancer care.

• Specialises in immunotherapy and targeted therapy to treat breast cancers with high precision
• Co-author of the 'Handbook of Advanced Cancer Care Treatment' and precision medicine books
• Member of the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) and European School of Oncology
• Trained at the Mount Vernon Cancer Center Immunooncology Clinic in London

Professor Seref Komurcu is a highly published medical oncologist who has authored over 110 scientific papers on cancer management and supportive care.

• Holds a European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) certificate in medical oncology
• Member of the Breast Diseases Association focusing on targeted treatment plans
• Specialises in medical oncology for solid tumours at the Anadolu Medical Center
• Recognised with the Gülhane Military Medical Academy Outstanding Service Award
• Certified by the ECFMG for international medical standards and practice

Dr Rahib Hasanov provides personalised oncology care at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, focusing on targeted therapies and smart drugs for breast cancer treatment.

• Trained at Houston Methodist Hospital in Texas to master modern oncological practices
• Specialises in immunotherapy – using the body's immune system to fight cancer cells
• Expert in targeted therapies that attack specific proteins on breast cancer cells
• Experienced in treating international patients from Europe and the United States
• Completed his medical oncology fellowship at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine

The doctor has been a general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center since 2006, specializing in pancreatic cancer. He completed his medical education at Fırat University Medical Faculty and further specialized in general surgery at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar KEAH in Istanbul in 2003. With experience in various health centers and hospitals, he has also served as an assistant professor and assistant coordinator at Maltepe University Medical School. The doctor has participated in advanced courses, including the Cytoreductive Surgery & Hipec Course and the da Vinci Robotic Surgery Training Program.

Professor Sadi Kerem Okutur is an award-winning oncologist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, recognised for his research by the Turkish Medical Oncology Association.

• Specialises in medical oncology at a JCI-accredited hospital centre
• Regulated member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Focuses on immuno-oncology, using the immune system to fight cancer
• Contributed to over 10 textbooks on oncology and chemotherapy protocols
• Active member of the Turkish Association for Cancer Research and Control