Best Pancreatic Cancer Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Professor Bulent Karagoz has performed over 900 procedures and leads the medical oncology team at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Specialises in targeted therapies and immunotherapy to attack cancer cells with precision
• Focuses on tumour biology and immunology to tailor individual treatment plans
• Former Head of Medical Oncology at GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and European Head and Neck Society
• Published over 40 research papers on cancer research and treatment outcomes

Associate Professor Eda Tanrikulu is a leading medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center with over 900 procedures performed. She ranked 3rd in Turkey's national subspecialty exam, highlighting her theoretical and clinical expertise.

• Member of the multidisciplinary tumour board for complex pancreatic cases
• Specialises in individualised chemotherapy and targeted protocols for pancreatic cancer
• Active researcher in international clinical studies for new cancer therapies
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Trained in internal medicine and medical oncology at top Istanbul universities

Dr. Kezban Berberoglu is a professor of nuclear medicine at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. She completed training at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore. Dr. Berberoglu specializes in nuclear oncology and nuclear cardiology. She treats thyroid and prostate cancers using radioisotope therapies. She is a member of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine.

• Performs Lutetium-177 and Actinium-225 therapies for oncology patients.
• Expert in PET-CT imaging using Gallium 68 for oncology cases.
• Member of the Turkish Nuclear Medicine Association cardiology work group.
• Works at an MTQUA Top 10 world hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins.

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. Sedat Karademir is a transplant surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He focuses on hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgery and liver transplantation. He completed a clinical fellowship in organ transplantation at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Dr. Karademir has also conducted research with the UCLA Liver Transplant Program.

• Serves as the general surgery department coordinator at Anadolu Medical Center.
• Former head of Organ Transplantation and HPB Surgery at Ankara Güven Hospital.
• Active member of the International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association.
• Performs Whipple surgery and robotic cholecystectomy for complex cases.

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. 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.

Professor Sezer Sağlam treats gastrointestinal cancers at the Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, where he leads the Medical Oncology Department.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal oncology, focuses on pancreatic and digestive system tumours
• Member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (ENETS)
• Recognised professor at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Maintains international standards through active membership in ESMO and ASCO
• Provides expert medical oncology care for both routine and advanced-stage cases

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.

Dr. Sefik Igdem is a radiation oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating head, neck, and prostate cancers. He currently serves as a Professor at Demiroğlu Bilim University. Dr. Igdem uses Truebeam STx and Halcyon systems for accurate radiotherapy.

• Specializes in conformal treatments for complex tumor cases.
• Treats various conditions including lung, breast, and brain tumors.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital that serves 200,000 patients annually.
• Completed his radiation oncology training at the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty.

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).

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 pioneer in cancer genetics who applies Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) to map over 600 genes for personalised cancer therapy.

• Ranked 1st in Turkey's Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam
• Uses genetic mapping to identify targeted drugs for complex tumours
• Performed 900+ oncology procedures including targeted chemotherapy
• Published 42 articles in international medical journals
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Dr Mustafa Solak brings international expertise to pancreatic cancer care, having trained at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, one of the world's most prestigious oncology hospitals.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal cancers, providing targeted medical oncology protocols for pancreatic cases
• Has managed over 1,100 cancer treatments throughout his career
• Completed a specialist fellowship at the Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Expertise in medical oncology covers complex digestive system tumours
• Practises at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, a major JCI-accredited facility

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.

Associate Professor Gorkem Turkkan is a radiation oncology expert who has successfully completed over 2,500 radiotherapy sessions using the highly accurate MR-Linac device.

• Specialises in MRI-guided radiotherapy – provides real-time imaging during treatment to protect healthy tissue
• Uses stereotactic radiotherapy to deliver high-dose radiation precisely to the tumour site
• Completed clinical research at the MAASTRO Clinic in the Netherlands focusing on targeted therapy
• Member of the European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO)
• Published 27 research articles on modern radiation techniques and patient safety

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.

Professor Peker is a high-volume specialist who has performed over 400 pancreatic and stomach cancer surgeries at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Completed a prestigious fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in the United States
• Developed a hepatopancreatobiliary unit to train other surgeons in complex liver and pancreas cases
• Holds a PhD in medical biology and cancer biology from Istanbul University
• Accredited by the Turkish Association of Liver, Pancreas and Biliary Surgery

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

• Focuses on precision medicine – using genetic profiling to select drugs that specifically target pancreatic cancer cells
• Completed advanced oncology training at the Rambam Medical Centre, a major international research hub
• Published 80+ scientific works and co-authored expert handbooks on managing complex cancer cases
• Recognised as a certified expert by the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)