Best Adenocarcinoma Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Dr. Bulent Karagoz is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in immunotherapy and targeted therapies for sarcoma, lymphoma, and lung cancer. Dr. Karagoz provides treatment at a facility affiliated with the prestigious Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Authored over 40 research publications focusing on tumor biology and immunology.
• Former Head of Internal Diseases at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine.
• Held leadership roles in medical oncology at GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and European Head and Neck Society.

Associate Professor Eda Tanrikulu provides advanced medical oncology care at Anadolu Medical Center, having ranked third nationally in Turkey's prestigious minor specialty exams.

• Specialises in individualised chemotherapy and targeted treatments for gastrointestinal and lung tumours
• Completed specialist oncology training at the renowned Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Active researcher in international clinical trials for emerging cancer therapies
• Holds memberships with the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and ESMO

Professor Mustafa Solak completed a specialist fellowship at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center – consistently ranked as the top cancer hospital globally.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal adenocarcinoma and breast cancer management
• Trained at the Hacettepe University Cancer Institute, a premier research facility
• Expertise includes chemotherapy and targeted systemic therapies for lung and head-neck cancers
• Completed residency training at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on precise drug protocols for complex solid tumours

Dr. Vafi Atalay is a colorectal and general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. He developed the tube ileostomy technique to eliminate the need for ostomy-closure surgery. This method was published in the journal Colorectal Disease. Dr. Atalay specializes in pancreatic, colon, rectal, and liver cancers.

• Winner of the Gold Medal Award at the Istanbul International Invention Fair.
• Authored over 30 articles in national and international medical journals.
• Received the Best Scientific Research Award from several surgical congresses.
• Practices at a clinic affiliated with the top-ranked Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Professor Peker is a dual-specialist surgeon who performed over 600 complex operations for pancreatic, stomach, and liver cancers at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Completed a surgical fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in the United States
• Specialises in hepatopancreatobiliary surgery – treating tumours of the liver, pancreas, and bile ducts
• Holds a PhD in medical biology specifically focused on cancer biology and cellular aging
• Former founder of the hepatopancreatobiliary training unit at Bakirkoy Dr Sadi Konuk Hospital
• Ranked in the top 3 nationally for his gastroenterology surgery specialist examinations

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 adenocarcinoma and neuroendocrine tumours.

• Completed a dedicated fellowship in gastrointestinal oncology at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (ENETS) for specialised cancer care
• Serves as a Professor of Medical Oncology at one of Turkey's top healthcare groups
• Expert in managing complex cases through the American Cancer Center in Istanbul
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Professor Sefik Igdem is a leading radiation oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specialises in using targeted radiotherapy to treat adenocarcinoma, particularly in the prostate, head, and neck.

• Uses Truebeam STx technology to deliver high-dose radiation with millimetre precision
• Specialises in conformal treatments that shape radiation beams to match the tumour
• Utilises Halcyon systems for faster, more comfortable imaging and treatment sessions
• Serves as a Professor at Demiroglu Bilim University – training future specialists
• Expert in managing complex cases involving head and neck cancers

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin is the former Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University, where he led the department in treatring complex solid tumours.

• Specialises in medical oncology for adenocarcinoma and other gastrointestinal cancers
• Former Education Officer at Prof Dr Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital, training the next generation of oncologists
• Expertise in internal medicine, providing a whole-body approach to cancer care
• Published researcher focused on improving clinical outcomes in medical oncology

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.

Professor Serkan Keskin is a top-ranked oncologist who achieved first place in Turkey's national medical oncology proficiency exam.

• Performs 1,100+ oncology procedures annually at Memorial Şişli Hospital
• Uses targeted therapy and immunotherapy to treat complex adenocarcinoma cases
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Published 42 research articles on cancer treatment in international journals
• Award-winning specialist recognised for clinical excellence at the National Cancer Congress

Professor Yesim Yildirim is a leading medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center, specialising in immunotherapy and targeted treatments for gastrointestinal and lung adenocarcinomas.

• Followed specialist training in immunooncology at the Mount Vernon Cancer Center in London
• Co-authored the international handbook on precision medicine and advanced cancer care
• Holds a formal attestation from the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Professor at Halic University with over 80 peer-reviewed medical publications
• Specialises in targeted therapies that attack cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue

Dr. Seref Komurcu is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in treating breast, lung, colorectal, and solid cancers. Dr. Komurcu holds both ECFMG and ESMO certifications. He previously served as a professor at Gülhane Military Medical Academy.

• Published over 110 scientific papers on cancer management.
• Provides immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy treatments.
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
• Works at a clinic affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Dr Rahib Hasanov provides personalised immunotherapy and targeted drug treatments at Hisar Hospital, following advanced training at the Houston Methodist Hospital in Texas.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal adenocarcinoma including stomach, pancreas and oesophageal cases
• Uses smart drugs and immunotherapies to target cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa, a leading Turkish medical faculty with an English programme
• Fellowship-trained in medical oncology with a focus on urogenital and breast cancers
• Manages complex cases for international patients from Europe and the United States

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.

Dr. Necdet Uskent is a medical oncologist and hematologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He was part of the pioneering team that performed Turkey's first bone marrow transplant. Dr. Uskent holds the European Medical Oncology Certificate and focuses on breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. He works at a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Founder of the Turkish Oncology Group (TOG).
• A founding member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.
• Served as a visiting lecturer at Royal Free and University College Hospital in London.
• Treats complex hematological conditions including lymphomas and myeloma.

Professor Sezer Saglam is a renowned gastrointestinal oncology specialist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with a record of 1,100 successful treatments.

• Nominated for the International Best Researcher Award for work in liver-transplant oncology
• Specialises in gastrointestinal adenocarcinoma and neuroendocrine tumours
• Holds a fellowship from the Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (ENET)
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Dr Tahsin Ozadli has managed over 1,100 oncology treatments, specialising in internal medicine and medical oncology at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Specialises in gastric and oesophageal adenocarcinoma cases
• Trained at the Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on targeted medical therapies for lung and breast cancers
• Practised oncology at the Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital
• Active clinical researcher with numerous peer-reviewed oncology publications

Professor Saban Sec is a leading specialist representative for the Turkish Medical Oncology Association, focusing on high-risk adenocarcinoma cases at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal cancers, including colon, rectum, liver, and stomach adenocarcinomas
• Researched BRCA mutation profiles to improve treatment for high-risk breast cancer patients
• Uses perioperative FLOT protocols – intensive chemotherapy to shrink tumours before and after surgery
• Expert in managing HER2-positive metastatic gastric cancer and rare salvary gland tumours
• Evaluates metabolic tumour volume to predict how patients will respond to chemotherapy