Best Stomach Cancer Doctors in Istanbul for Australians

Professor Bulent Karagoz is a leading medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center, specialising in tumour immunology and immunotherapy for complex gastrointestinal cancers.

• Focuses on targeted therapies and immunotherapy to improve outcomes for stomach cancer patients
• Highly experienced in managing tumours at the gastroesophageal junction and pancreatic malignancies
• Former Head of Medical Oncology at GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital
• Published over 40 scientific papers on cancer research and tumour biology
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and the European Head and Neck Society

Associate Professor Eda Tanrikulu is a leading medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center who ranked third in Turkey's national specialist exams.

• Specialises in individualised chemotherapy and targeted treatments for stomach cancer
• Completed a clinical gastroparesis and colorectal exchange programme in Shanghai
• Lead researcher in multiple international clinical trials for new oncology protocols
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and ESMO

Professor Mustafa Solak completed his oncology training at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, world-renowned for its leadership in cancer research.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal cancers, focusing specifically on stomach cancer cases
• Has performed over 900 oncology procedures including targeted therapies
• Completed a medical oncology fellowship at the Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Practises at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental using evidence-based treatment protocols

Dr. Vafi Atalay is an experienced oncological and general surgeon with 17 years in the field. He specializes in pancreatic, colon, rectal, and liver surgeries. He also performs advanced endoscopic procedures. Dr. Atalay has published 31 articles in national and international journals, making valuable contributions to medical literature.

He received the first prize at the 20th Congress Research Paper Competition. He also won the Best Research Award at the 5th Surgeon Research Congress. Dr. Atalay is a member of TSS, the Palestinian Medical Association, and IOA. His active involvement in these organizations shows his dedication to professional growth and surgical excellence.

Professor Kivanc Derya Peker has performed over 400 gastric and pancreatic cancer surgeries, bringing elite surgical expertise to Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Trained at the Mayo Clinic in the USA in hepatopancreatobiliary surgery
• Hold a doctorate in medical biology for research into cancer biology and stem cells
• Founded the specialised gastroenterology surgery clinic at Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital
• Fellowship recipient from the Turkish Surgery Association for excellence in his field
• High-volume surgeon with over 900 successful complex procedures performed

The doctor graduated from Istanbul University, Istanbul Medicine Faculty in 2007 and completed a specialization in surgery at Sisli Etfal Education and Research Hospital in 2013. Further advancing their expertise, they joined the General Surgery Clinic at Istanbul Okan University in 2020.

With extensive experience in various medical institutions, the doctor has worked at Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Siverek State Hospital, and Anadolu Medical Center. They are a member of several prestigious organizations, including the European Society of Coloproctology and the Turkish Surgical Society.

The doctor holds numerous certifications, such as the Turkish Surgical Association Qualification Certificate and has completed advanced courses in endoscopy, bariatric surgery, and laser techniques for hemorrhoidal diseases.

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 specialist in gastrointestinal oncology at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, focusing on tumours of the digestive system.

• Completed a dedicated fellowship in gastrointestinal oncology at the Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (ENETS) for managing rare digestive tract cancers
• Board-certified medical oncologist with senior academic standing as a Professor
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Specialised in systemic treatments including targeted therapies and immunotherapy for stomach tumours

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

Professor Yahya Ozel is a senior general surgeon who completed intensive training in hepato-biliary-pancreatic surgery at the prestigious Tokyo University Hospital in Japan.

• Specialises in oncological surgery for cancers of the digestive system
• Uses advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery to reduce patient recovery time
• Expert in surgical endoscopy and ERCP for internal imaging and treatment
• Certified by the Turkish Surgical Association for high surgical proficiency
• Former academic faculty member at Dogus University training future surgeons

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

• Specialises in medical oncology, focusing on stomach cancer and gastrointestinal tumours
• Former Education Officer at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital
• Directs patient care using modern chemotherapy and targeted drug protocols
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and ESMO

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 highly decorated oncologist who ranked first in Turkey's national medical oncology proficiency exam. He leads the oncology department at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Completed over 1,100 successful cancer treatment procedures
• Specialises in targeted therapy and immunotherapy for challenging stomach cancer cases
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Published 42 research articles in international medical journals
• Recognised with the Best Poster Award at the National Cancer Congress

Professor Yesim Yildirim is a leading authority in gastrointestinal oncology at the Johns Hopkins-affiliated Anadolu Medical Center, specialising in precision medicine for stomach cancer.

• Uses immunotherapy and targeted therapies to treat complex gastric tumours
• Holds a European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) board certification
• Completed advanced oncology training at the Rambam Medical Centre
• Published 80+ papers on precision medicine and systemic cancer treatments
• Co-authored international handbooks on managing advanced-stage cancer care

Dr Rahib Hasanov brings a global perspective to stomach cancer treatment, having refined his skills through an observership at Houston Methodist Hospital in the United States.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal system tumours including stomach and oesophageal cancers
• Uses targeted therapies and smart drugs to attack cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Expertise in immunotherapy to help the body's immune system fight stomach tumours
• Completed medical oncology training at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on personalised oncology treatments tailored to specific patient genetic profiles

The doctor is an ECFMG and ESMO-certified medical and breast oncologist with over 20 years of experience, specializing in solid cancer, breast cancer, colorectal, and lung cancer treatment. Since 2016, the doctor has been a medical oncology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center.

The doctor graduated from Gülhane Military Medical Academy with a degree in general medicine and completed specialties in internal and medical oncology. The doctor has been a professor and associate professor at Gülhane Military Medical Academy, contributing significantly to medical education.

With over 110 papers on cancer management, the doctor is a member of several prestigious oncology organizations.

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.