Best Kidney Cancer Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Professor Bulent Karagoz is a leading oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center, specialising in tumor immunology and targeted therapies for kidney cancer.

• Focuses on immunotherapy – using the body's immune system to recognise and attack cancer cells
• Manages complex renal cell carcinoma (RCC) cases involving vein invasion and advanced spread
• Published over 40 research papers on tumor biology and medical oncology outcomes
• Former Head of Medical Oncology at GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and European Head and Neck Society

Dr. Ilker Tinay is an urological oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center. He sits on the Executive Board of the Association of Urooncology. Dr. Tinay specializes in minimally invasive surgery and neo-bladder reconstruction. He works at Anadolu, a Top 10 global hospital according to MTQUA. The center is also affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Member of the American College of Surgeons and European Association of Urology.
• Secretary of the Bladder Tumours Research Group.
• Winner of the Urooncology Association Scientific Research Award.
• Performs complex procedures including robotic da Vinci prostatectomy and nephrectomy.

Dr. Basri Cakiroglu is an Associate Professor of Urology at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He specializes in urooncology, pediatric urology, and male infertility treatment. Dr. Cakiroglu performs complex surgical interventions using the robotic da Vinci system. He works at a JCI-accredited hospital that serves over 500,000 patients annually.

• Performs robotic prostatectomy and kidney-sparing surgeries.
• Treats conditions including varicocele, prostatitis, and polycystic kidney disease.
• Specializes in andrology, infertility, and pediatric urological care.
• Authored numerous medical articles in international and local journals.

Dr. Serdar Turhal is a highly experienced oncologist specializing in medical oncology and chemotherapy for breast cancer at Anadolu Medical Center. He is a member of many international oncology associations and has authored numerous articles in international publications. He specializes in prognostic factors and the therapy of malignant gastrointestinal neoplasms. To receive a consultation from Dr. Turhal, please submit a request on Bookimed.

Dr. Enes Murat Atasoyu is an Associate Professor specializing in nephrology and internal medicine at Anadolu Medical Center. He treats complex conditions like chronic kidney disease and hypertension. Dr. Atasoyu practices at a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine. He performs detailed medical screenings, including kidney biopsies and premium check-ups.

• Member of the European Renal Association–European Dialysis Transplant Association.
• Holds membership in the International Society of Nephrology.
• Treats patients at a clinic ranked among the Top 10 globally by MTQUA.
• Part of a team at a JCI-accredited center for healthcare quality.

Dr. Abdulmuttalip Simsek is a urological surgeon at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in robotic and reconstructive surgery for complex urological conditions. Dr. Simsek holds the rank of Professor and completed reconstructive urology training in the UK. He treats a wide range of cancers including kidney, prostate, and bladder malignancies.

• Performs HoLEP for benign prostatic hyperplasia and penile prosthesis surgery.
• Expert in reconstructive procedures such as urethroplasty and hypospadias surgery.
• Treats sexual health conditions, including erectile dysfunction and Peyronie's disease.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility known for oncology and robotic surgery excellence.

Dr. Banu Atalar is a professor and radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center. She is an Honorary Fellow of the American College of Radiology (H.FACR). She completed a clinical research fellowship in stereotactic radiosurgery at Stanford University. Stereotactic radiosurgery and MR-guided adaptive SRS make up 75% of her clinical practice.

• President of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology.
• Chair of the ESTRO National Societies Committee.
• Recipient of the ASCO International Development and Education Award.
• Author of over 70 international peer-reviewed publications.

Dr. Tunc Ozdemir is the Head of Urology at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He performed Turkey’s first robotic sacrocolpopexy operations. Dr. Ozdemir helped establish the first robotic urologic surgery program in the country. He focuses on uro-oncology, specifically prostate cancer and kidney tumor treatment.

• Professor of Urology at Bilim University with fellowship training at the European Oncology Center.
• Winner of the Karl Storz Second Prize for robotic prostatectomy research.
• Received the Best Video Presentation Award at the Istanbul Robotic Urology Symposium.
• Specializes in Da Vinci prostatectomy, HIFU treatment, and laser prostate surgery.

Dr. Huseyin Baloglu is a pathologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Turkey. He leads liquid biopsy and precision oncology services. Dr. Baloglu holds a patent for molecular diagnostics in thyroid cancer treatment. He completed training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Heidelberg University.

• Authored over 600 peer-reviewed publications in molecular and surgical pathology.
• Specializes in tumor biopsy, immunohistochemistry, and genetic mutation testing.
• Treats complex oncological cases, including glioblastoma and rare sarcomas.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Dr. Ayshe Okumush is a radiation oncologist at Private NeoLife Medical Center. She earned her MD from Karadeniz Technical University in 2003. She completed a residency in radiation oncology at Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital from 2006 to 2011.

She served as a specialist at Diyarbakir Uckuyular Training and Research Hospital from 2011 to 2013 and at Sisli Etfal from 2013 to 2016. She then worked at Yeni Yuzyil University Private Gaziosmanpasa Hospital from 2016 to 2026. She joined NeoLife in 2026.

Memberships: Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology (TROD) and the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO). Clinical focus: SRS, SRT, SBRT; VMAT, IMRT; radiotherapy for head and neck, lung, and brain tumors; SGRT, TBI, and 3D brachytherapy.

Professor Sezer Sağlam was nominated for the International Best Researcher Award in 2024 for his work in oncology. He leads systemic cancer treatment at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialises in immunotherapy – uses the body's own immune system to target and destroy kidney cancer cells
• Uses targeted systemic therapy – drugs that attack specific proteins in tumours while sparing healthy tissue
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Former attending physician at Istanbul University Oncology Institute – a major teaching and research facility

Dr. Mehmet Salih Iyikesici is a medical oncologist. His work focuses on metabolically supported chemotherapy (MSCT), ketogenic diet–supported cancer care, hyperthermia, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and insulin potentiation therapy. He emphasizes care for breast, pancreatic, and gastric cancers.

He is a Medical Oncology Specialist at Neolife Medical Center (2026–present). He previously served at Private Bahçelievler Medical Park (2013–2026), Medicana Beylikdüzü (2010–2013), Silivri Anadolu (2009–2010), Diyarbakır Training and Research (2008–2009), and Bursa Çekirge State (2006–2008). Earlier, he worked as an Internal Medicine Specialist (1997–2003). He was an Assistant Professor at Altınbaş University (2014–2026).

Training: Medical Oncology subspecialty, Marmara University (2003–2006). Internal Medicine, Istanbul Haydarpaşa Numune (1992–1996). Medicine, Uludağ University (1985–1990). Member, Medical Oncology Association (since 2004). His recent research (2019–2020) covers gastric, breast, pancreatic, and lung cancers. Topics include long‑term survival in metastatic pancreatic cancer and feasibility in metastatic non‑small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Professor Sefik Igdem is a radiation oncology specialist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, where he uses high-precision technology to target urological malignancies.

• Uses TrueBeam STx technology for radiation delivery with sub-millimetre accuracy
• Specialises in conformal radiotherapy to match beams to the tumour shape
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Professor at T.R. Demiroglu Bilim University training future oncology specialists
• Uses Halcyon systems to shorten treatment sessions and improve comfort

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 premier medical oncologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital who ranked first in Turkey's national medical oncology proficiency exams.

• Specialises in immunotherapy and targeted therapy to attack kidney cancer cells with precision
• Uses chemotherapy protocols tailored to the specific stage and subtype of the tumour
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Awarded for excellence in cancer research at the National Cancer Congress
• Fellowship trained at the Istanbul University Institute of Oncology

Dr. Mustafa Solak is a clinical oncologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He completed a fellowship at the prestigious Hacettepe University Cancer Institute. Dr. Solak previously practiced at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. He treats a variety of complex cancers, including lung, breast, and gastrointestinal malignancies.

• Specializes in the treatment of testicular, ovarian, and head and neck cancers.
• Performs oncology procedures including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy.
• Trained at Hacettepe University and Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training Hospital.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility that treats over 500,000 patients annually.

Dr. Mehmet Akif Ozturk is a medical oncology specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He currently serves as a faculty member at Üsküdar University. Dr. Ozturk previously held a faculty position at Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital. He treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility known for its high organ transplant success rates.

• Specializes in clinical oncology for local and international patients.
• Practices at Memorial Şişli, the first hospital in Turkey to earn JCI accreditation.
• Serves as a medical oncology specialist in Istanbul since 2018.
• Held specialist roles at several major Turkish medical centers throughout his career.

Professor Yesim Yildirim completed specialist immunotherapy training at London's Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, focusing specifically on kidney cancer and melanoma clinics.

• Specialises in immunotherapy and targeted therapies that use the body's immune system to attack cancer cells
• Holds an ESMO certification, the gold standard for medical oncology expertise in Europe
• Serves as a Professor at Halic University, teaching newer generations of oncologists
• Co-authored the 'Handbook of Advanced Cancer Care Treatment' and 80 other scientific publications

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Heves Sürmeli is a specialist in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology. She received her medical degree (M.D.) from Eskişehir Osmangazi University in 2004. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul (2005–2010). She then completed subspecialty training in Medical Oncology at the same hospital (2014–2017).

At the same center, she served as a Medical Oncology Specialist (2017–2023). She then worked as Administrative and Clinical Director (2023–2026). Her clinical interests include breast, lung, gynecologic, gastrointestinal, and urologic cancers.

She has published many articles in international peer‑reviewed journals. She has presented at national and international conferences. She is active in professional societies. She has received several awards.

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.