Best Rectal 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.

Associate Professor Eda Tanrikulu ranked 3rd in Turkey's national medical specialty exam and leads colorectal cancer initiatives at the JCI-accredited Anadolu Medical Center.

• Completed the Colorectal Cancer Exchange Programme in Shanghai to refine treatment protocols
• Attended Oxford University's preceptorship on managing metastatic colorectal cancer cases
• Uses personalised chemotherapy and targeted biological therapies for rectal tumours
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Former head of the medical oncology unit at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital

Professor Kivanc Derya Peker is a specialist gastroenterology surgeon who trained at the prestigious Mayo Clinic in the USA. He established the Gastroenterology Surgery Clinic at Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital.

• Holds a PhD in medical biology and cancer biology for deeper insights into tumour behaviour
• Specialises in gastroenterology surgery involving the digestive tract and bowel
• Performs liver and stomach cancer surgeries with high precision and volume
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association with specialist training in digestive system disorders

Dr. Vafi Atalay is an experienced oncological and general surgeon with 17 years in the field. He specializes in pancreatic, colon, rectal, and liver surgeries. He also performs advanced endoscopic procedures. Dr. Atalay has published 31 articles in national and international journals, making valuable contributions to medical literature.

He received the first prize at the 20th Congress Research Paper Competition. He also won the Best Research Award at the 5th Surgeon Research Congress. Dr. Atalay is a member of TSS, the Palestinian Medical Association, and IOA. His active involvement in these organizations shows his dedication to professional growth and surgical excellence.

Professor Suleyman Alici is a senior medical oncologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental who has performed over 900 oncological procedures.

• Personally reviews all diagnostic materials to create individualised treatment programmes
• Specialises in medical oncology for gastrointestinal tumours including rectal cancer
• Holds the academic title of Professor, indicating a high level of clinical leadership
• Practises at JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital, meeting international safety standards

Professor Mustafa Solak deepened his oncology expertise at the MD Anderson Cancer Center – arguably the world's most prestigious cancer institution. He focuses on gastrointestinal cancers, providing evidence-based care for complex rectal cases.

• Trained at the Hacettepe University Cancer Institute, a premier national research centre
• Specialises in medical oncology for gastrointestinal and colorectal tumours
• Uses systemic therapies to shrink tumours before surgery or manage advanced disease
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate surgery and radiation plans

Associate Professor Gorkem Turkkan is a leader in precision radiation oncology, having successfully completed more than 2,500 sessions using the MR-Linac device.

• Specialises in MRI-guided radiotherapy – provides real-time imaging during treatment to hit tumours with pinpoint accuracy while sparing healthy tissue
• Completed a clinical research fellowship at the MAASTRO Clinic in the Netherlands focusing on stereotactic treatments
• Expert in Volumetric Arc Therapy (VMAT) for fast, targeted delivery of radiation to rectal tumours
• Member of the European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO)

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 senior medical oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, where he focuses on gastrointestinal malignancies like rectal cancer.

• Held a long-term position as an attending physician in gastrointestinal oncology at Istanbul University.
• Member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society, specialising in complex hormonal and digestive tumours.
• Trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute, a premier centre for cancer research and clinical care.
• Maintains international standards through active membership in ESMO and the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Associate Professor Hasan Mutlu has performed over 900 oncological procedures and leads medical oncology at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Specialises in targeted therapies that attack cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Uses immunotherapy to help the body's immune system recognise and destroy tumours
• Conducts next-generation genetic research for personalised rectal cancer treatment plans
• Incorporates complementary medicine to support overall wellbeing during chemotherapy
• Completed specialist oncology training at Akdeniz University

Personal information

Title: Professor Doctor

Branch: Radiation Oncology

Work History:

1 GATA Military Medical Faculty

2 Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

3 T.R. Demiroğlu Bilim University \ Associate Professor

4 T.R Demiroğlu Bilim University \ Professor

Medical Specialties and Subspecialties:

1 Head and Neck Cancers

2 Radiation Oncology

Priority treatments:

1 Prostate cancer

2 Conformal treatments

Special advanced health technologies:

1 Truebeam Stx Technology

2 Halcyons

Education

1991 - Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

1996 - Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Radiation

Oncology Specialization Training

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

• Specialises in medical oncology for the treatment of rectal and bowel cancers
• Served as Education Officer at the prestigious Prof Dr Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital
• Focuses on internal medicine integration to manage patient health during systemic therapy
• Coordinates multidisciplinary care for colorectal cases at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital

Dr Sinan Karaaslan has overseen more than 900 oncological procedures and leads the medical oncology department at the JCI-accredited Anadolu Medical Center.

• Specialises in managing metastatic rectal cancer cases, including stage IV adenocarcinomas
• Fellowship trained in medical oncology at the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty
• Provides multidisciplinary second opinions for complex gastrointestinal malignancies
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Society and the Turkish Lung Cancer Society

Professor Serkan Keskin is a pioneer in personalised cancer therapy, having led Turkey's national oncology proficiency exams. He heads the Oncology Centre at Memorial Şişli Hospital, where he has performed over 900 procedures.

• Uses genetic mapping of 600+ genes to tailor specific drug therapies
• Specialises in immunotherapy and targeted therapy for complex cases
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Published over 40 research articles in international medical journals

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

• Awarded the Orazio Rudell Fellowship for her work in colorectal oncology in London
• Uses precision medicine to tailor cancer treatments to a patient's specific genetic profile
• Active member of the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) since 2011
• Co-authored the 'Handbook of Advanced Cancer Care Treatment' for specialist medical training
• Completed immunooncology training at the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre in London

Dr Rahib Hasanov brings global oncology expertise to his role at Hisar Hospital, having trained at Houston Methodist Hospital in the USA.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal cancers, focusing on rectal and colon tumours
• Uses targeted therapies and immunotherapies to attack cancer cells specifically
• Applies smart drugs – medications that block cancer growth with fewer side effects
• Expert in personalised oncology, tailoring treatment to a patient's genetic profile
• Fellowship trained at Marmara University, a top-tier Turkish medical institution

Professor Sadi Kerem Okutur is a dedicated medical oncologist at Memorial Bahçelievler, recognised with the Oncology Research Award from the Turkish Medical Oncology Association.

• Specialises in chemotherapy and targeted drug protocols for rectal tumours
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Published over 20 research papers and 10 book chapters on oncology
• Active in the Turkish Immuno-Oncology Society, focusing on immune-system therapies
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty

Professor Sezer Saglam is a senior medical oncologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who specialises in treating gastrointestinal cancers. He has focused on this field for decades, including two separate tenures as an attending physician in gastrointestinal oncology.

• Holds a professorship in medical oncology from Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (ENET)
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Practises at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital's dedicated oncology department

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.