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Before and after gastric sleeve surgery results at Associate Professor M. Derda Ozer DERDA SAGLIK HIZMETLERI
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Before and after corneal transplant results at Associate Professor M. Derda Ozer DERDA SAGLIK HIZMETLERI
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Muhammet Derda Ozer

Muhammet Derda Ozer

22 years of experience
25000+ treatments performed
Clinic is certified
TEMOS International Healthcare Accreditation
Joint Commission International
LEED Platinum Sertificate for ECO Buildings
+2
Location: Turkey, Istanbul
Clinic:
5.0
Associate Professor M. Derda Ozer DERDA SAGLIK HIZMETLERI

Associate Professor Muhammet Derda Ozer is a specialist in ocular oncology with 25,000+ procedures performed at Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University.

  • Research lead on primary ophthalmic rhabdomyosarcoma outcomes at a major tertiary medical centre
  • Completed an ocular oncology observership at the prestigious Wills Eye Institute in the United States
  • Holds an advanced fellowship in vitreo-retinal surgery from the University of Kansas Medical School
  • Passed the International Council of Ophthalmology advanced examinations for specialist recognise
  • Active member of the Young Ophthalmologist Council within the Turkish Ophthalmological Association
Package price fromAUD $4,259
Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital
Ceyhun Bozkurt

Ceyhun Bozkurt

36 years of experience
Location: Turkey, Istanbul
Clinic:Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital

Professor Bozkurt is a leading paediatric haematologist-oncologist who trained at Harvard University and Cincinnati Children's Hospital in the USA.

  • Specialises in childhood soft tissue tumours and complex haematological cancers
  • Clinical Director of the Paediatric Haematology-Oncology Clinic at Medical Park Bahcelievler
  • Member of the International Paediatric Oncology Group (SIOP)
  • Published over 40 peer-reviewed scientific articles on childhood cancer outcomes
  • Completed specialised training in stem cell therapy and bone marrow transplantation
Doctor's visit Price on request
Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
Hasan Mutlu

Hasan Mutlu

27 years of experience
Clinic is certified
International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate
Location: Turkey, Antalya
Clinic:
4.5
Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

Associate Professor Hasan Mutlu leads the medical oncology department at Medical Park Antalya, specialising in personalised chemotherapy and immunotherapy protocols.

  • Trained at Akdeniz University – a premier Turkish institution for internal medicine and oncology
  • Uses targeted cancer therapies to attack specific cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
  • Provides immunotherapy treatments that use the body's immune system to combat aggressive tumours
  • Integrates next-generation genetic research into treatment plans to identify effective drug combinations
  • Former specialist at Kayseri Training and Research Hospital with extensive caseload history
Doctor's visit Price on request
Anadolu Medical Center
Yesim Yildirim

Yesim Yildirim

5 Excellent•10 reviews
22 years of experience
Clinic is certified
Planetree's Gold Certificate
International Accreditation System for Interventional Oncology Services (IASIOS)
Patient choice in Oncology & Hematology Oncology
+7
Location: Turkey, Istanbul
Clinic:
4.6
Anadolu Medical Center

Professor Yesim Yildirim is a leading medical oncologist at the JCI-accredited Anadolu Medical Center, specialising in targeted therapies and immunotherapy for complex tumours.

  • Focuses on precision medicine – uses genetic profiling to select drugs that specifically target cancer cells
  • Completed advanced oncology training at the Rambam Medical Centre in Israel
  • Recipient of the Hans Wyder Fellowship for her expertise in cancer immunology
  • Member of the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) board of examiners
Package price fromAUD $14,196
Biruni University Hospital
Omer Dogru

Omer Dogru

20 years of experience
Clinic is certified
Turkish Medical Association
TEMOS International Healthcare Accreditation
Location: Turkey, Istanbul
Clinic:Biruni University Hospital

Associate Professor Omer Dogru is a dual-qualified expert in both paediatric haematology and oncology at Biruni University Hospital. He specialises in managing complex solid tumours in children including multi-stage treatment plans.

  • Trained at the Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine – a top-tier medical institution in Istanbul
  • Completed specialized bone marrow transplant training to support intensive cancer therapies
  • Active member of the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT)
  • Serves as an Associate Professor – supervising the next generation of paediatric specialists
Doctor's visit Price on request
Biruni University Hospital
Hilmi Apak

Hilmi Apak

26 years of experience
Clinic is certified
Turkish Medical Association
TEMOS International Healthcare Accreditation
Location: Turkey, Istanbul
Clinic:Biruni University Hospital

Professor Apak leads the paediatric oncology department at Biruni University Hospital and has over three decades of hospital leadership in childhood cancer care.

  • Former Head of Paediatric Hematology-Oncology at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa
  • Specialises in chemotherapy and bone marrow transplantation for solid tumours
  • Published 75 papers in international medical journals on paediatric oncology
  • Served as a board member for the Turkish Paediatric Society
  • Expert in managing multidisciplinary care for paediatric soft tissue sarcomas
Doctor's visit Price on request
Medicana Bursa Hospital
Metin Demirkaya

Metin Demirkaya

27 years of experience
Location: Turkey, Bursa
Clinic:
5.0
Medicana Bursa Hospital

Professor Metin Demirkaya is a leading specialist at Medicana Bursa Hospital, dedicated to managing complex soft-tissue tumours in children.

  • Completed a dedicated residency in paediatric oncology at Bursa Uludag University
  • Specialises in rhabdomyosarcoma and other childhood solid tumours
  • Gained clinical expertise at the GATA Bone Marrow Transplantation Centre
  • Former Associate Professor at Bursa Uludag University School of Medicine
  • Member of specialised departments focusing on paediatric haematology and oncology
Doctor's visit Price on request
Private Koru Ankara Hospital
Sema Yilmaz

Sema Yilmaz

36 years of experience
Clinic is certified
Turkish Medical Association
Joint Commission International
Location: Turkey, Ankara
Clinic:
2.0
Private Koru Ankara Hospital

Professor Sema Yilmaz is a highly qualified paediatric oncologist who completed specialised research fellowships at Harvard University and MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA.

  • Specialises in cell therapies for childhood cancers like rhabdomyosarcoma
  • Researches genetic pathways to better understand cancer growth and metastasis
  • Expert in cancer immunology to help the immune system fight tumours
  • Member of the European Association for Cancer Research (EACR)
  • Subspecialised in paediatric haematology and oncology at Cukurova University
Doctor's visit Price on request

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Bookimed Insights: Top Rhabdomyosarcoma Specialists in Turkey for Australians (2026)

Bookimed helps Australian patients find top Rhabdomyosarcoma specialists in Turkey, collaborating with 10 leading doctors. The specialists in this ranking are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, English proficiency, number of performed cases, and patient outcomes. The 2026 ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases — including reviews from Australian travellers — and current programmes from our partner clinics.
RankDoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
#1
Muhammet Derda Ozer
22 years of experienceOphthalmic rhabdomyosarcoma casesSpecialises in orbital tumours with 25,000+ procedures. Trained at the Wills Eye Institute and University of Kansas in ocular oncology and retinal surgery.
Associate Professor M. Derda Ozer DERDA SAGLIK HIZMETLERI
Turkey
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#2
Ceyhun Bozkurt
36 years of experiencePaediatric casesHarvard and Cincinnati Children's-trained specialist focusing on paediatric soft tissue tumours. He currently serves as Clinical Director, leading multidisciplinary teams for complex childhood oncology and stem cell transplants.
Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital
Turkey
Price on request
#3
Hasan Mutlu
27 years of experienceGenomic-based targeted therapyAssociate Professor specialising in next-generation genetic research and immunotherapy. He focuses on tailoring chemotherapy and targeted biological therapies to the specific genetic profile of the patient's tumour.
Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
Turkey
Price on request
#4
Yesim Yildirim
22 years of experienceImmunotherapy & targeted treatmentExpert in precision medicine and immunotherapy with international fellowships from Switzerland and the UK. She co-authored the 'Handbook of Advanced Cancer Care Treatment'.
Anadolu Medical Center
Turkey
from AUD $305
#5
Omer Dogru
20 years of experiencePaediatric solid tumour casesAssociate Professor at Marmara University with dual specialisation in children's blood disorders and cancers. He is EBMT-certified and highly skilled in bone marrow transplants for supporting intensive oncological protocols.
Biruni University Hospital
Turkey
Price on request
#6
Hilmi Apak
26 years of experiencePaediatric soft tissue sarcomasExtensive leadership in university-level paediatric oncology. He provides university-backed expertise in chemotherapy and bone marrow transplants for children with rare solid tumours, supported by 75 international medical publications.
Biruni University Hospital
Turkey
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#7
Metin Demirkaya
27 years of experiencePaediatric rhabdomyosarcoma and solid tumoursProfessor at Medicana Bursa Hospital with specialist training in paediatric oncology and bone marrow transplantation. He focuses exclusively on treating children with solid tumours and blood-based cancers.
Medicana Bursa Hospital
Turkey
Price on request
#8
Sema Yilmaz
36 years of experiencePaediatric cases and cell therapyTrained at Harvard and MD Anderson. She focuses on cell therapies and the genetic pathways of metastasis, offering senior expertise for children with soft tissue tumours.
Private Koru Ankara Hospital
Turkey
Price on request

FAQ

These FAQs come from real patients seeking medical assistance through Bookimed. Answers are given by experienced medical coordinators and trusted clinic representatives.

Who are the top-rated Rhabdomyosarcoma specialists in Turkey?

Top-rated rhabdomyosarcoma specialists in Turkey include Dr. Yesim Yildirim at Anadolu Medical Center and Dr. Metin Demirkaya at Medicana Bursa. These experts hold European Society of Medical Oncology certifications – ensuring your care follows the latest international protocols for rare muscle and soft tissue tumors.

  • Advanced immunotherapy. Dr. Yesim Yildirim specializes in targeted therapies that attack cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue.
  • Pediatric expertise. Dr. Metin Demirkaya focuses entirely on pediatric oncology – providing specialized care for children with rhabdomyosarcoma.
  • Global training. Specialists have trained at Memorial Sloan-Kettering – a world-leading hospital focused exclusively on cancer research.
  • Academic leadership. Top doctors serve as university professors – meaning they teach the next generation of oncology surgeons.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Specialists at Anadolu Medical Center utilize a partnership with Johns Hopkins Medicine. This collaboration allows Turkish doctors to cross-check complex rhabdomyosarcoma cases with American experts – effectively giving patients a second opinion from the US without leaving Istanbul.

Patient Consensus: Parents often mention how helpful it is that clinics handle all translations and transfers. They say having a dedicated person to manage appointments makes the intensive treatment schedule feel much more manageable.

What factors should I consider when selecting an RMS doctor in Turkey?

When selecting a rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) specialist in Turkey, focus on doctors with pediatric oncology board certification, international fellowships, and research-backed expertise in targeted therapies. You should prioritize professors or associate professors affiliated with university hospitals who participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards for complex bone and soft tissue sarcomas.

  • International training. Many top Turkish oncologists trained at Harvard, MD Anderson, or Dana-Farber in the USA.
  • Subspecialty focus. Pediatric specialists like Dr. Ceyhun Bozkurt focus specifically on childhood cancers and stem cell therapy.
  • Credential verification. Look for specialists with ESMO certification, ensuring they follow the latest European oncology protocols.
  • Diagnostic volume. Dr. Muhammet Derda Ozer has performed 25,000+ procedures, vital for rare orbital RMS cases.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Data shows a high concentration of US-trained specialists in Istanbul and Ankara. For example, Dr. Sema Yilmaz at Private Koru Ankara Hospital trained at Harvard and MD Anderson. These affiliations often mean patients gain access to advanced cell therapy protocols not available in general clinics. Choosing a professor with 20+ years of experience typically provides better access to multidisciplinary teams.

Patient Consensus: Patients emphasize hiring a translator through Bookimed to avoid language gaps during complex staging reviews. Real experiences show that verifying a surgeon's specific case volume prevents delays in radiation scheduling caused by slow pathology results.