Best Colon 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 Mustafa Solak is a medical oncologist who honed his expertise at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, one of the world's most prestigious cancer hospitals.

• Performed approximately 1,100 cancer treatments to date
• Specialises in gastrointestinal cancers, focusing on tailored chemotherapy and targeted drug protocols for colon cases
• Completed a specialised fellowship at the Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Expert in medical oncology, managing systemic treatments at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

Professor Eda Tanrikulu ranked third in Turkey's national medical subspecialty exam and completed targeted colorectal cancer training at Oxford University.

• Specialises in colon and rectum cancers using individualised chemotherapy protocols
• Served as a lead researcher for multiple international clinical trials in medical oncology
• Former head of the medical oncology unit at a major Turkish training and research hospital
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the European Society for Medical Oncology

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 – a leading JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

• Specialises in medical oncology for gastrointestinal tract tumours
• Coordinates multidisciplinary care for bowel and colon cancer stages
• Practices at a major international hospital with Joint Commission International accreditation
• Focuses on systemic therapies and personalised medical treatment plans

The doctor completed medical education and general surgery specialization at Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, followed by a Gastroenterology Surgery Specialization at Kartal Koşuyolu Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital, ranking in the top 3 in the minor examination. The doctor received a scholarship from the Turkish Surgery Association to work at Mayo Clinic in the Hepatopancreatobiliary and Obesity-Metabolic Surgery Clinics.

Upon returning to Turkey, the doctor co-founded the Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital and later established the Gastroenterology Surgery Clinic at Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital. The doctor has performed over 400 pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries, over 200 liver surgeries, and numerous surgeries related to gallbladder, biliary tract diseases, and obesity-metabolic conditions.

Associate Professor Gorkem Turkkan has completed over 2,500 sessions using the MR-Linac – a system that uses real-time MRI to target tumours with pinpoint accuracy.

• Specialises in rectum and colon cancer care at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
• Uses stereotactic radiotherapy to deliver high-dose radiation while sparing healthy tissue
• Completed a clinical research fellowship at the MAASTRO Clinic in the Netherlands
• Consults on advanced treatment protocols including VMAT and intensity-modulated radiotherapy
• Active member of the European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO)

Professor Abdulcabbar Kartal specialises in colorectal oncology at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with the world-leading Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Treats metastatic colorectal cancers using HIPEC – delivering heated chemotherapy directly into the abdomen.
• Certified in laparoscopic surgery for colon tumours to help reduce post-operative pain.
• Member of the European Society of Coloproctology focused on bowel cancer management.
• Expert in interventional endoscopy to diagnose and treat lesions without large incisions.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery.

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 cancers. He holds a professorship in medical oncology and has dedicated his career to treating tumours of the digestive tract.

• Specialised in gastrointestinal oncology at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (ENETS)
• Fellowship-trained in medical oncology at the Istanbul Medical Faculty
• Expert in coordinating systemic therapy for colon and rectal tumours

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

Professor Yahya Ozel trained in hepato-biliary surgery at Tokyo University Hospital – a global leader in complex abdominal organ procedures.

• Specialises in oncological surgery for cancers of the digestive tract
• Uses laparoscopic and robotic surgery for smaller incisions and faster recovery
• Holds the Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate for surgical endoscopy
• Former academic faculty member at Dogus University training future specialist surgeons
• Performs ERCP to manage bile duct complications without open surgery

Prof. Dr. Önder SÜRGİT is a General Surgeon in the General Surgery Clinic. Working hours: 09:00–18:00. Core practice areas include laparoscopic surgery, cancer surgery, and bariatric surgery.

Graduated from Hacettepe Faculty of Medicine in 1995. Academic title: Professor. Served as Instructor Surgeon at ITEM (Advanced Medical Technologies Training Center). Held faculty roles at Turgut Özal University and Atılım University, Faculties of Medicine. Also worked at Ankara Medicana Hospital and Optimed Health Group. Foreign language: English.

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin is the former Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University. He currently leads the oncology team at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

• Specialises in medical oncology for gastrointestinal tract tumours including colon cancer
• Previously served as Clinical Education Officer at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital
• Focuses on systemic therapies such as chemotherapy and targeted biological treatments
• Expertise in internal medicine providing a holistic approach to cancer care

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 Serkan Keskin ranked first in Turkey's national oncology proficiency exam and has managed over 1,100 cancer treatments at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Specialises in targeted therapy – drugs that attack specific cancer cells with less damage to healthy tissue
• Uses immunotherapy to help the immune system recognise and destroy colon cancer cells
• Published 42 articles in international journals regarding cancer treatment outcomes
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and European Society for Medical Oncology

Professor Yesim Yildirim is a leading medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center, specialising in targeted therapies and immunotherapy for gastrointestinal cancers. She is a recognized expert in precision medicine, having co-authored major textbooks on managing complex cancer cases.

• Awarded the Orazio Rudell Fellowship for her work in colorectal cancer care
• Focuses on targeted therapies that attack cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Member of the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) board
• Uses immunotherapy to boost the immune system's natural ability to fight bowel tumours
• Professor at Halic University with over 80 international medical publications

Dr Rahib Hasanov is a medical oncologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental who specialises in personalised treatment plans for gastrointestinal tumours. He gained international perspective through an observership at Houston Methodist Hospital in the United States.

• Focuses on colon and rectal cancers using modern systemic therapies
• Uses targeted therapies and 'smart drugs' to attack cancer cells specifically
• Treats patients with immunotherapies to help the immune system fight the illness
• Completed his medical oncology fellowship at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of international oncology networks with experience treating diverse global patient groups

Professor Seref Komurcu is a highly credentialed oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center, holding both American ECFMG and European ESMO certifications. He specialises in colon cancer management and systemic therapies.

• Published over 110 research papers on advanced cancer management
• Former Professor of Medical Oncology at Gulhane Military Medical Academy
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology
• Specialises in treating solid tumours including colorectal and lung cancers
• Awarded for outstanding service and teaching in medical oncology