Best Сarcinomatosis Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Dr Eda Tanrikulu is a high-achieving medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center who ranked third across all of Turkey in her specialist entrance exams.

• Specialises in tailored chemotherapy and medicine-based treatments for advanced abdominal cancers
• Completed a colorectal cancer exchange programme in Shanghai to refine treatment protocols
• Trained in metastatic cancer management at the University of Oxford in England
• Qualified research lead for international clinical trials focusing on new drug therapies
• Active member of both the European and American Societies of Medical Oncology

Professor Mustafa Solak completed a prestigious fellowship at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, widely regarded as the top cancer hospital in the world.

• Specialises in managing complex gastrointestinal and ovarian cancers that often lead to carcinomatosis
• Trained at the Hacettepe University Cancer Institute, a premier oncology research centre
• Focuses on targeted systemic therapies for advanced-stage tumours to improve patient survival
• Manages multi-organ involvement including head, neck, lung, and breast cancers

Professor Peker at Hisar Hospital is one of only a few specialists worldwide holding dual qualification in general surgery and gastroenterology surgery. He trained at the prestigious Mayo Clinic in the USA to master complex abdominal procedures.

• Performed 400+ stomach and pancreatic cancer surgeries for complex abdominal cases
• Completed a PhD in medical biology focusing on cancer biology and cellular aging
• Founding member of a major hepatopancreatobiliary unit for liver and bile duct care
• Member of the Turkish Gastroenterology Surgery Association

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 tumours and complex cancers.

• Completed a dedicated fellowship in gastrointestinal oncology at Istanbul University
• Holds a senior professorship in medical oncology since 2016
• Member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (ENET)
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Focuses on systemic treatments for late-stage abdominal cancers

Professor Sefik Igdem is a senior specialist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital who uses high-precision radiation to treat complex cancer spread.

• Specialises in TrueBeam STX technology – delivers high-dose radiation to tumours with millimetre accuracy
• Uses Halcyon systems for faster treatment sessions and improved patient comfort
• Professor at Demiroğlu Bilim University – involved in training the next generation of oncologists
• Expert in conformal treatments – shapes radiation beams to match tumour borders precisely
• Focuses on intensive radiation therapy for head, neck, and prostate malignancies

Prof. Dr. Önder SÜRGİT is a General Surgeon in the General Surgery Clinic. Working hours: 09:00–18:00. Core practice areas include laparoscopic surgery, cancer surgery, and bariatric surgery.

Graduated from Hacettepe Faculty of Medicine in 1995. Academic title: Professor. Served as Instructor Surgeon at ITEM (Advanced Medical Technologies Training Center). Held faculty roles at Turgut Özal University and Atılım University, Faculties of Medicine. Also worked at Ankara Medicana Hospital and Optimed Health Group. Foreign language: English.

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin is the former Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University, where he led specialist teams in managing complex cancer spreads.

• Specialises in medical oncology for cases involving carcinomatosis and systemic cancer spread
• Served as the Education Officer at Prof Dr Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital training future oncologists
• Expertise in internal medicine ensures a whole-body approach to managing treatment side effects
• Practises at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital using evidence-based systemic therapies

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 high-achieving oncologist who ranked first in Turkey's national medical oncology proficiency exams. He leads the oncology department at Memorial Şişli Hospital, focusing on systemic treatments for late-stage cancers.

• Specialises in targeted therapy and immunotherapy to manage cancer spread
• Awarded 'Best Poster' at the National Cancer Congress for his clinical research
• Holds membership in the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Trained at the Istanbul University Institute of Oncology

Professor Yesim Yildirim leads oncology care at the Anadolu Medical Center, specialising in immunotherapy and targeted treatments for advanced gastrointestinal and lung cancers.

• Holds a European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) certificate of attestation
• Trained in immunotherapy at the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre in London
• Authored over 80 publications on precision medicine and advanced cancer care
• Former Associate Professor at Acibadem University, a major Turkish medical school
• Awarded the Hans Wyder Fellowship for her research in cancer immunology

Dr Rahib Hasanov operates at the JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital Intercontinental – he focuses on gastrointestinal system tumours and personalised oncology care.

• Specialises in 'smart drugs' and immunotherapies to target specific cancer cell markers
• Completed a medical oncology fellowship at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained at Houston Methodist Hospital in the USA through an observership programme
• Expertise includes managing tumours of the stomach, pancreas, and oesophageal tract
• Focuses on targeted therapies for urogenital system tumours including ovarian and kidney cancer

Professor Sezer Saglam is a leading specialist in gastrointestinal oncology at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He focuses on managing complex abdominal cancers and systemic disease spread.

• Specialised training in gastrointestinal oncology at the Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (ENET) for targeted cancer management
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Fellowship trained in medical oncology at Istanbul Medical Faculty
• Treats gastrointestinal tumours using clinical protocols from the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)

Professor Ozcan Yildiz leads the oncology department at Medipol Mega University Hospital, focusing on rare and difficult gastroenteropancreatic tumours.

• Specialises in neuroendocrine tumours with over a decade of documented clinical outcomes
• Expert in managing paraneoplastic syndromes, which are secondary conditions caused by a patient's immune response to cancer
• Professor at Medipol Mega University Hospital, a leading JCI-accredited academic medical centre
• Published extensive research on ovarian and gastrointestinal malignancies in international peer-reviewed journals

Professor Muzaffer Al holds fellowship training in laparoscopic oncological surgery from Istanbul University's prestigious Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine. He leads the surgical team at Buyuk Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on complex abdominal cancer cases.

• Specialises in laparoscopic cancer surgery – uses small incisions for faster healing and less pain
• Trained in advanced laparoscopic techniques at Capa Faculty of Medicine
• Performs antireflux surgery for patients with chronic digestive issues
• Manages morbid obesity and oncological surgical cases collectively
• Expertise includes laparoscopic bariatric surgery for metabolic health

Education

• 1986-1989, Bursa High School, Bursa, Turkey
• 1989-1995, Istanbul University, Istanbul School of Medicine, Turkey
• 1999-2003, (Residency) Kadir Has University, School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
• 2015, (Associate Professor) Demiroglu Bilim University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
• 2021, (Professor) Demiroglu Bilim University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
• 2024, Istanbul Medipol University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey

Experience

• 1995-1999, Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul, Cardiology Department
• 2003, Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul, Department of Radiation Oncology
• 2015, (Associate Professor in Radiation Oncology) Demiroglu Bilim University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
• 2021, (Professor in Radiation Oncology) Demiroglu Bilim University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
• 2024, Istanbul Medipol University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is an ESMO-certified medical oncologist specialising in advanced gastrointestinal and ovarian cancers at Medipol Bahcelievler.

• Treats carcinomatosis using complex chemotherapy protocols like the FLOT regimen
• Certified by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) for international standards of care
• Uses PRRT therapy – targeted radiation for metastatic neuroendocrine tumours
• Manages drug desensitisation for patients requiring carboplatin or lenalidomide
• Served as subinvestigator for major clinical trials with Roche, Pfizer, and AstraZeneca

Associate Professor Mustafa Serkan Alemdar is a senior medical oncologist at Medical Park Antalya who specialises in managing complex cancer cases that have spread through the abdominal cavity.

• Completed specialist oncology training at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on systemic therapies for patients with advanced-stage carcinomatosis
• Previously served at Antalya Training and Research Hospital as a senior specialist
• Dual-certified in both Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology
• Experienced in coordinating multidisciplinary care for gastrointestinal and gynaecological cancers