Best Nasopharyngeal Cancer Doctors in Turkey for Australians

The doctor is a highly experienced Turkish medical oncologist specializing in sarcoma, lymphoma, pancreatic, lung cancer, and breast cancer. With over 20 years of experience, the doctor focuses on tumor biology, tumor immunology, cancer immunotherapy, and targeted therapies. Since 2019, the doctor has been serving as a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center and previously held leadership roles at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine and GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital. The doctor has authored over 40 publications in cancer research and is a member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and the European Head and Neck Society.

Professor Mustafa Solak completed a prestigious fellowship at the MD Anderson Cancer Center – arguably the most famous cancer hospital in the world.

• Specialises in medical oncology for complex head and neck tumours
• Trained at the Hacettepe University Cancer Institute in Turkey
• Focuses on targeted drug therapies for advanced nasopharyngeal cases
• Experienced in managing gastrointestinal and respiratory system cancers
• Provides multidisciplinary care at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

Dr Eda Tanrikulu is a high-achieving medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center – she ranked third in Turkey out of all doctors for her medical specialty entrance exam.

• Specialises in individualized treatments for complex head and neck malignancies
• Member of the American Society of Medical Oncology (ASCO)
• Led clinical oncology units as the responsible specialist at Haydarpasa Numune Hospital
• Serves as a lead researcher in international clinical trials for oncology
• Holds professional membership with the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)

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. Dr. M. Emre Üstündağ is a Professor of Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze. He has been a professor at Kocaeli University since 2006. He completed his MD and ENT residency at Istanbul University between 1983 and 1995. He has worked at Istanbul and Kocaeli universities and at Acıbadem hospitals. He has also maintained a private practice since 2006.

Clinical focus: head and neck oncology and surgery; rhinology and rhinoplasty; laryngology; septoplasty; sleep apnea surgery.

He completed international training in Ireland (Ardkeen). In Germany, he trained in Tübingen; Freiburg (otology, 4 months); and Regensburg (rhinology, 4 months). In the USA, he trained at Stanford in laryngology and sleep apnea (4 months). He has 47 international articles and 788 citations (Google Scholar, Jan 2026). He is a member of the Turkish ORL-HNS, the Istanbul University ENT Association, and the German ORL-HNS.

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 leads the Medical Oncology Department at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, bringing senior clinical leadership to tumour management.

• Specialises in medical oncology for complex head and neck cases
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's oldest medical institutions
• Regularly manages cases through the American Cancer Center in Istanbul
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Professor Sefik Igdem is a head and neck cancer specialist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital. He leads the radiation oncology department using high-precision Truebeam Stx technology.

• Specialises in treating nasopharyngeal tumours with conformal radiation therapy
• Uses Truebeam Stx to deliver high radiation doses while sparing healthy tissue
• Professor at Demiroğlu Bilim University training the next generation of oncologists
• Qualified specialist from the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on precision-targeted health technology for complex head and neck cases

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

• Specialises in medical oncology at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital
• Clinical background includes senior roles at major Turkish training and research hospitals
• Expertise in managing systemic treatments for cancers of the head and neck
• Experienced in coordinating multidisciplinary care in large-scale university settings
• Focuses on tailoring chemotherapy and targeted medicine protocols to patient needs

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 Yesim Yildirim is a leading medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center, specialising in immunotherapy and targeted treatments for complex head and neck malignancies.

• Trained in immunotherapy at the Mount Vernon Cancer Center in London
• Expert in precision medicine and targeted therapies for malignant tumours
• Holds a European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) certification
• Co-authored textbook chapters on immunotherapy and advanced cancer care
• Published over 80 international research papers on oncology outcomes

Dr Rahib Hasanov brings international expertise to Hisar Hospital, having completed a specialised observership at Houston Methodist Hospital in the USA.

• Specialises in immunotherapy and targeted 'smart drugs' for personalised cancer care
• Fellowship trained in medical oncology at the prestigious Marmara University
• Focuses on systemic treatments that precisely target cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Uses evidence-based protocols developed through research at Istanbul University Cerrahpsa
• Consults for a diverse international patient base from Europe and the Middle East

The doctor is an ECFMG and ESMO-certified medical and breast oncologist with over 20 years of experience, specializing in solid cancer, breast cancer, colorectal, and lung cancer treatment. Since 2016, the doctor has been a medical oncology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center.

The doctor graduated from Gülhane Military Medical Academy with a degree in general medicine and completed specialties in internal and medical oncology. The doctor has been a professor and associate professor at Gülhane Military Medical Academy, contributing significantly to medical education.

With over 110 papers on cancer management, the doctor is a member of several prestigious oncology organizations.

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.

The doctor graduated from Ankara University Medical School and completed residency training in internal medicine at Ankara GATA Medical School. Specializing in medical oncology and hematology, the doctor completed a clinical fellowship in the USA. A pioneer in Turkey, the doctor was part of the team that performed the first bone marrow transplantation in the country. The doctor has served as a visiting lecturer at prestigious institutions in London and Switzerland. Holding the European Medical Oncology Certificate, the doctor is a founding member of both The Turkish Society of Medical Oncology and the Turkish Oncology Group. The clinical focus includes breast, gastrointestinal, lung cancers, lymphomas, and myeloma.

Professor Sezer Saglam is a leading medical oncologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with senior expertise in managing complex head and neck tumours.

• Specialises in systemic therapy for nasopharyngeal cancer using modern chemo-immunotherapy protocols
• Appointed Professor of Medical Oncology, the highest academic rank in Turkey
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Trained at the Istanbul University Oncology Institute, a premier cancer research centre
• Focuses on neuroendocrine tumour management and gastrointestinal oncology research

Assistant Professor Tahsin Ozadli has managed over 1,100 cancer cases at Valued Med Hub Hospitals using evidence-based protocols.

• Trained at the Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Hospital, a major regional cancer centre
• Coordinates multidisciplinary care for oesophageal and upper respiratory tract tumours
• Highly active in clinical research with a dedicated Google Scholar profile of publications
• Practices at Valued Med Hub Hospitals, focusing on personalised medical oncology plans

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is an ESMO-certified medical oncologist specialising in comprehensive cancer care and innovative drug therapies.

• Board-certified by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) in Paris
• Experienced subinvestigator in international clinical trials for immunotherapy and targeted agents
• Uses PRRT therapy – targeted radiation that destroys neuroendocrine tumour cells with precision
• Serves as Associate Professor at Medipol University, leading the next generation of oncologists
• Published over 40 research papers on treatment efficacy and patient survival outcomes