239 Best Oncology Doctors in Turkey

Associate Professor Hasan Mutlu leads innovative oncology care at Medical Park Antalya, having completed extensive medical oncology training in the USA.

• Specialises in targeted therapies and immunotherapy for aggressive and advanced organ tumours
• Uses next-generation genetic research to develop personalised treatment plans for each patient
• Expert in CyberKnife treatments – non-invasive robotic radiosurgery for precise tumour targeting
• Integrates complementary medicine with conventional chemotherapy to support patient wellbeing
• Former faculty member at Akdeniz University with a focus on advanced cancer research

Associate Professor Omer Uslukaya is a surgical oncology expert at Memorial Atasehir Hospital. He is a prolific researcher who has published 50 scientific papers on surgical outcomes.

• Specialises in breast surgery and endocrine oncology treatments
• Completed neck dissection training at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Centre
• Expert in laparoscopic splenectomy, using small incisions for spleen removal
• Focuses on surgical wound healing and pancreatitis management
• Former faculty member at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine

Dr Ferhat Ferhatoglu is a medical oncology specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who focuses on the systemic treatment of complex gland and skin cancers.

• Specialises in managing thyroid, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Extensively published in systemic treatment outcomes for thyroid carcinoma
• Expert in carboplatin desensitisation – a method helping patients with allergies continue their chemotherapy
• Research focus includes late recurrence in breast cancer and melanoma survival rates
• Trained at Istanbul University – a leading medical education centre

Professor Didem Tastekin is a senior medical oncologist at the Istanbul University Oncology Institute – one of Turkey's premier centres for cancer care and research.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal, breast, and lung cancers
• Deep expertise in managing rare and complex cancer cases
• Researches cancer vaccines as targeted immunotherapy options
• Achieved full Professorship at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Sub-specialist training completed at Selçuk and Istanbul Universities

Professor Turker Kilic was the first Turkish doctor trained in radiosurgery at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden – the birthplace of Gamma Knife technology.

• Specialises in Gamma Knife radiosurgery – a precise, non-surgical treatment that uses radiation beams to destroy brain tumours
• Completed a neuro-oncology research fellowship at Harvard Medical School and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
• Recipient of the EANS Aesculap Research Prize for his work on tumour growth inhibitors
• Member of the International Meningioma Society and the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies
• Focuses on skull base surgery and treating glioblastoma using targeted therapies

Dr. Onder Surgit is a professor of general surgery at Optimed International Hospital. He is a surgical instructor at the Advanced Medical Technologies Training Center (ITEM). Dr. Surgit treats cancer, obesity, and complex gastrointestinal conditions. He applies laparoscopic techniques for weight loss and tumor removal.

• Specializes in bariatric surgery including gastric sleeve, bypass, and balloon procedures.
• Performs oncological surgeries for breast, lung, stomach, and colon cancer.
• Served as a faculty member at Turgut Ozal and Atilim Universities.
• Works at AACI-accredited Optimed International Hospital in Tekirdag, Turkey.

Dr Tuncer is a specialist in orthopaedic oncology at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital. He has completed multiple tiers of dedicated training for bone and soft tissue tumours at Acıbadem Medical School.

• Treats both malignant and benign bone and soft tissue tumours
• Uses extremity reconstruction to help patients maintain limb function
• Uses Ilizarov methods for complex bone reconstruction and lengthening
• Member of the Association of Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors
• Trained in bone resection techniques at Ibn-I Sina Hospital

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli has performed over 1,100 oncology procedures and leads complex cancer care at Istinye University Liv Hospital.

• Specialises in treating breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Earned the academic rank of Associate Professor in 2016 for clinical excellence
• Trained at the Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Oncology Hospital in Ankara
• Experienced in systemic therapies including personalised chemotherapy and immunotherapy

Professor Bilir is a leading medical oncologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital with prestige training from the Cleveland Clinic and Northeastern University in the US.

• Specialises in immunotherapy and targeted therapies for complex breast, lung, and urogenital cancers
• Holds a PhD in Inorganic Chemistry, focusing on nanomedicine to improve how cancer drugs are delivered
• Active member of ASCO and ESMO, ensuring his patients receive treatment following modern global guidelines
• Serves as a Professor at Sakarya University, where he trains the next generation of oncology specialists

Associate Professor Baha Zengel is an oncologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who holds a doctorate in Basic Oncology. He specialises in breast-conserving surgery that removes tumours while preserving a natural appearance.

• Performs oncoplastic surgery including skin-sparing mastectomies and simultaneous breast reconstructions
• Uses ROLL and SNOLL techniques for highly precise tumour localisation during surgery
• Expert in sentinel lymph node biopsy to accurately check for cancer spread
• Founding board member of the Basic Oncology Association and active in the Izmir Breast Diseases Association

Professor Haciibrahimoglu is a leading specialist in thoracic oncological surgery at Medical Park Göztepe, specialising in keyhole techniques for chest and lung cancers.

• Uses VATS – a minimally invasive video-assisted technique that reduces pain and speeds up recovery
• Completed a high-level fellowship at the University of Paris-Sud in France
• Expert in complex procedures involving the lungs, trachea, and mediastinum
• Member of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
• Formerly an observer at Vienna Medical School in Austria

Dr Ercan Ozden is a medical oncology specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital who focuses on delivering targeted chemotherapy and immunotherapy protocols.

• Completed his subspecialty training in medical oncology at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• Graduate of the prestigious English Medical Program at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Creates personalised treatment plans for lung, breast, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Professor Irfan Cicin is a leading academic in medical oncology who currently teaches future specialists as a Professor at Trakya University.

• Specialises in advanced immunotherapy and targeted treatments for kidney, lung, and breast cancers
• Performs HIPEC – a heated chemotherapy wash used during surgery to treat abdominal cancers
• Fellowship-trained in medical oncology with years of research into complex chemotherapy protocols
• Active member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Professor Ozel completed specialized training in hepato-biliary-pancreatic surgery at Tokyo University Hospital – one of the world's most prestigious units for liver and pancreatic care.

• Specialises in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for liver, stomach, and pancreatic cancers
• Performs ERCP and surgical endoscopy for non-invasive diagnosis and treatment
• Holds the Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate for surgical endoscopy standards
• Served as an academic faculty member at Doğuş University training new surgeons
• Uses minimally invasive techniques to ensure smaller incisions and faster recovery times

Professor Muzaffer Al is a specialist in advanced laparoscopic surgical oncology, having completed elite training at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

• Performs minimally invasive keyhole surgery for stomach, colon, and liver cancers
• Specialises in laparoscopic Whipple procedures and complex oesophageal surgery
• Uses keyhole techniques to reduce surgical trauma and speed up patient recovery
• Trained in advanced laparoscopic oncological surgery at Turkey's top medical schools
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association

Associate Professor Muhammed Mustafa Atci is a clinical research leader at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı, with over 19 peer-reviewed publications on cancer survival and treatment efficacy.

• Specialises in immunotherapy and personalized chemotherapy protocols for complex cancer cases
• Educates the next generation of oncologists as the Medical Oncology Education Coordinator
• Expert in treating rare retroperitoneal sarcomas and advanced peritoneal malignancies
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) since 2018
• Utilises radioembolization and HIPEC – heated chemotherapy delivered directly to the abdomen

Dr Taylan Bükülmez is a specialist in radiation oncology at Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir. He delivers precisely targeted radiotherapy to treat complex tumour sites while sparing healthy tissue.

• Focuses on breast, prostate, lung, oesophageal and rectal cancers
• Practises at a major university hospital centre in Istanbul
• Trained at the specialist Akdeniz University Radiation Oncology Clinic
• Designs tailored treatment plans using precision radiation techniques
• Completed medical training at the Faculty of Medicine at Pamukkale University