Best Liver Cancer Doctors in Istanbul for Australians

Professor Bulent Karagoz has written over 40 research publications and leads complex liver cancer cases at the Johns Hopkins-affiliated Anadolu Medical Center.

• Specialises in immunotherapy and targeted therapies that use the body's immune system to attack tumours
• Manages multifocal hepatocellular carcinoma and cases complicated by viral hepatitis C or cirrhosis
• Expert in tumour biology, focusing on how liver cancer cells grow and spread
• Member of the European Head and Neck Society and Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Dr Eda Tanrikulu is a high-ranking medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center who placed 3rd nationally in Turkey's prestigious minor specialty exam.

• Specialises in medical oncology and chemotherapy for gastrointestinal tumours
• Completed a colorectal cancer exchange programme in Shanghai to refine treatment methods
• Trained at Oxford University in England for metastatic cancer management
• Serves as a lead researcher in international clinical trials for new cancer therapies
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

The doctor graduated from the School of Medicine at Hacettepe University and completed residency at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, followed by a fellowship at the Hacettepe University Cancer Institute.

Specializing in oncology, the doctor has extensive experience in treating various cancers, including breast, testicular, ovarian, lung, head and neck, and gastrointestinal cancers.

The doctor has worked at prestigious institutions such as The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Hitit University Corum Training Hospital, and Medical Park Hospital.

Assoc. Prof. Gorkem Turkkan started his medical education at Gülhane Military Medical Academy in 2003 and completed it at Zonguldak Karaelmas (Bülent Ecevit) University Faculty of Medicine in 2009. He completed his specialization at Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology and became a radiation oncology specialist in 2016.

After completing his compulsory service, he served as a Lecturer and Head of Department at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, from May 2019 to February 2021. Meanwhile, between March and June 2020, he worked as a clinical researcher at Maastricht University Faculty of Medicine Department of Radiation Oncology – MAASTRO Clinic (Netherlands) on stereotactic radiotherapy, thoracic radiotherapy-related lung toxicity and proton therapy. While he was working at İstinye University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology and Liv Hospital Ulus Radiation Oncology Clinic between March 2021 and April 2023, he received the title of Associate Professor in February 2023. She has been serving her patients at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental since May 2023.

He has performed both traditional radiotherapy and advanced radiotherapy throughout his career. He is one of the experienced physicians in our country in stereotactic radiotherapy and MRI-guided radiotherapy treatments, which have become increasingly popular and used especially recently. So far, he has successfully completed more than 2500 radiotherapy sessions with the MR-Linac device.

He has been a member of the Turkish Society of Radiation Oncology (TROD) since 2013 and the European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) since 2015. He has 27 articles published in domestic and international journals, 31 oral-poster presentations presented at national and international congresses, and 5 book chapters published by national and international publishing houses. He taught Term I and Term V undergraduate courses at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Faculty of Medicine, postgraduate courses within the scope of Ear Nose and Throat Department Specialization training, and Radiotherapy associate degree courses at İstinye University Vocational School of Health Services. She is currently working on 2 ongoing TÜBİTAK Projects. He is married and has a son.

MEDICAL INTERESTS

MR-Linac

Linac

Stereotactic (Pinpoint) Radiotherapy

Prostate Cancers

Breast Cancers

Lung Cancers

Rectum Cancers

Brain and Spinal Cord Cancers

Head and Neck Cancers

Volumetric Arc Therapy (VMAT)

Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT)

Professor Peker has performed over 200 liver surgeries and 400 gastric and pancreatic cancer procedures at leading Turkish hospitals.

• Trained at the Mayo Clinic in the USA specializing in liver and pancreatic surgery
• Holds a PhD in medical biology focusing on cancer biology and cellular aging
• Founding member of the Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Bakirkoy Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on gastroenterology surgery involving the liver, bile ducts, and stomach
• Specialises in surgical resection and organ-sparing techniques for liver malignancies

The doctor is a highly experienced radiologist and interventional radiologist affiliated with Anadolu Medical Center since 2005. With a fellowship in interventional neuroradiology from the University Hospital of Zurich and a short-term fellowship from Harvard Medical School, the doctor has extensive expertise in neuroradiology and advanced imaging techniques.

Certified by the European Society of Neuroradiology and the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe, the doctor holds diplomas in minimally invasive neurological therapy and neuroradiology. A prolific contributor to the field, the doctor has over 100 national and international publications and presentations.

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 leading medical oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, specialising in the treatment of gastrointestinal cancers.

• Focuses on gastrointestinal oncology at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (ENET)
• Specialised fellowship training from Istanbul Medical Faculty
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)

Professor Yahya Ozel trained in hepato-biliary surgery at Tokyo University Hospital under global pioneers in liver and pancreas treatment.

• Specialises in hepatobiliary diseases involving the liver, gall bladder, and bile ducts
• Performs oncological surgery for complex abdominal tumours using laparoscopic and robotic techniques
• Uses minimally invasive surgical methods to reduce patient pain and speed up recovery
• Holds the Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate for high-level surgical standards
• Former academic faculty member involved in training the next generation of surgeons

Professor Sefik Igdem is a senior specialist in radiation oncology who uses precise targeting technologies to manage tumours while protecting healthy liver tissue.

• Specialises in TrueBeam STx technology – delivers high-dose radiation quickly to tumours with sub-millimetre accuracy
• Uses Halcyon systems – targeted radiotherapy that adjusts to patient movement during treatment sessions
• Professor at Demiroğlu Bilim University – shapes the next generation of oncology specialists
• Focuses on conformal treatments – shapes radiation beams to match the exact dimensions of liver lesions
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical research institutions

Experience

2022 PRIVATE MEDIPOL BAHÇELİEVLER HOSPITAL

2021 - 2021 Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital, Medical Oncology Clinic Education Officer

2021 - 2021 Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital

2020 - 2021 Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine

2020 - 2021 Head of the Department of Medical Oncology, Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine, Assoc. Dr.  

2018 - 2021 Lecturer - Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine, Head of Medical Oncology Department  

2018 - 2021 Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine

2015 - 2018 University of Health Sciences, Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital

2015 - 2018 University of Health Sciences, Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, Medical Oncology Clinic, Sub-branch assistant

2012 - 2015 Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital, Internal Medicine specialist

2012 - 2015 Suleiman the Magnificent Training and Research Hospital,

2008 - 2012 Haseki Training and Research Hospital

2006 - 2008 Kızıltepe No. 3 Health Center General Practitioner.

Education

2018

İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Tıbbı Onkoloji

2018

İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Tıbbı Onkoloji, İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Tıbbı Onkoloji

2012

İstanbul Haseki Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, İç Hastalıkları, İstanbul Haseki Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, İç Hastalıkları

2012

İstanbul Haseki Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, İç Hastalıkları

2007

Uludağ Üniversitesi Tıip Fakültesi, Tıip Fakültesi, Uludağ Üniversitesi Tıip Fakültesi, Tıip Fakültesi

The doctor specializes in managing breast cancer, colorectal, and urogenital system cancers. With extensive experience since 2014 at Anadolu Medical Center, the doctor has previously served at Medical Park Hospital, Kocaeli Derince Education and Research Hospital, and Erzurum Regional Education and Research Hospital. The doctor's military service included a role as a Medical Oncology specialist at Gülhane Military Medical Academy.

Educational achievements include a degree in general medicine from Istanbul University and specializations in internal medicine and medical oncology. The doctor is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Medical Oncology Society, and the Turkish Lung Cancer Society.

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

• Performed 1,100+ oncology procedures including targeted chemotherapy
• Specialises in immunotherapy and targeted therapy for liver tumours
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Published 42 international research articles on cancer treatment
• Awarded Best Poster at the National Cancer Congress

Professor Yesim Yildirim is a leading oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center, specialising in targeted therapies and immunotherapy for gastrointestinal cancers.

• Focuses on precision medicine to tailor liver cancer treatments to genetic profiles
• Completed advanced oncology training at the Rambam Medical Centre in Israel
• Board-certified by the European Society of Medical Oncology after rigorous examination
• Published over 80 international research papers on advanced cancer care and treatment
• Trains future specialists as a Professor and lecturer at Halic University

Dr Rahib Hasanov brings international expertise to liver cancer care, having completed a specialised clinical observership at the renowned Houston Methodist Hospital in Texas.

• Focuses on gastrointestinal system tumours including liver and biliary tract cancers
• Uses targeted therapies and 'smart drugs' to attack cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Trained at Istanbul University’s prestigious Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in immunotherapies that help the body's own immune system fight tumours
• Specialises in personalised oncology treatments tailored to individual genetic markers

Dr. Mehmet Doğu Canoğlu is a radiation oncologist. He graduated from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his residency in radiation oncology at Kocaeli University from 2006 to 2012.

He completed his compulsory service at Diyarbakır Training and Research Hospital. He then worked at Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital and at Medipol Mega University Hospital from 2015 to 2017. Since 2017, he has been a radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center.

The doctor graduated from Ankara University Medical School and completed residency training in internal medicine at Ankara GATA Medical School. Specializing in medical oncology and hematology, the doctor completed a clinical fellowship in the USA. A pioneer in Turkey, the doctor was part of the team that performed the first bone marrow transplantation in the country. The doctor has served as a visiting lecturer at prestigious institutions in London and Switzerland. Holding the European Medical Oncology Certificate, the doctor is a founding member of both The Turkish Society of Medical Oncology and the Turkish Oncology Group. The clinical focus includes breast, gastrointestinal, lung cancers, lymphomas, and myeloma.

Prof. Dr. Sezer Sağlam is a medical oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in gastrointestinal and breast cancers. He has contributed to cancer care through research, especially with his study on the best timing for surgery after neoadjuvant therapy in rectal cancer. This work has influenced global treatment protocols.

Dr. Sağlam has led clinical trials in targeted therapies and precision medicine. His research on liver-transplanted patients with hepatocellular carcinoma was nominated for the 2024 International Best Researcher Award. He is a member of ASCO, ESMO, and ENET. Dr. Sağlam provides personalized and evidence-based oncology care.

Professor Turkan Ozturk Topcu holds specialist credentials in medical oncology with international training from the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA.

• Specialises in managing primary liver cancer and complex bile duct tumours
• Completed a clinical rotation at the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre in Canada
• Uses targeted therapies to treat gastrointestinal system cancers with fewer side effects
• Trained at the Moffitt Cancer Center, focusing on modern oncological protocols
• Fellow of the Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine