Best Small Intestine Cancer Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Professor Bulent Karagoz specialises in medical oncology with a focus on tumour biology and immunotherapy at the Johns Hopkins-affiliated Anadolu Medical Center.

• Experienced in targeted therapies – drugs that attack specific cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Uses cancer immunotherapy to help the immune system recognise and destroy cancer cells
• Former Head of Internal Diseases at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine
• Published over 40 research papers on tumour biology and cancer treatment
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Dr Eda Tanrikulu is a high-achieving medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center who ranked third nationally in Turkey's prestigious minor specialty medical exam.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal oncology and individualised chemotherapy protocols for small intestine cancer
• Completed international coloretal cancer training at Oxford University in England
• Served as head researcher for multiple international clinical trials focused on oncology
• Former head of the medical oncology unit at Haydarpasa Numune Research Hospital
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the European Society of Medical Oncology

Professor Mustafa Solak refined his oncology expertise at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, a global leader in complex cancer care.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal cancers, providing targeted medical management for tumours of the small intestine
• Completed a high-level oncology fellowship at the Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Expertise covers the full spectrum of digestive system malignancies and complex chemotherapy protocols
• Trained at some of Turkey's most prestigious medical institutions and leading research hospitals

Associate Professor Gorkem Turkkan has completed more than 2,500 radiotherapy sessions using the MR-Linac device at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specialises in MRI-guided radiotherapy – provides real-time imaging to hit tumours with pinpoint accuracy while sparing healthy tissue
• Uses stereotactic radiotherapy for precise treatment of abdominal and gastrointestinal tumours
• Served as a clinical researcher at Maastricht University in the Netherlands focusing on lung toxicity and proton therapy
• Member of the European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO)

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 Abdulcabbar Kartal uses his deep surgical expertise at the Johns Hopkins-affiliated Anadolu Medical Centre to manage rare gastrointestinal tumours.

• Specialises in cytoreduction and HIPEC – heated chemotherapy delivered directly into the abdomen during surgery.
• Performs laparoscopic procedures – uses small incisions for less pain and a faster return to normal activities.
• Expert in diagnostic and interventional endoscopy – allows for internal viewing and minimally invasive biopsies.
• Active member of the European Society of Coloproctology and the Turkish Surgical Society.

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 Sağlam is a senior specialist in gastrointestinal oncology at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, one of Turkey's premier medical centres.

• Specialises in neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) – rare cancers often found in the small intestine
• Active member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (ENET)
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Maintains international standards as a member of ASCO and ESMO

Professor Yahya Ozel treats small intestine cancer using techniques refined at Tokyo University Hospital – a global leader in hepatobiliary and oncological surgery.

• Specialises in oncological surgery for tumours of the digestive tract
• Uses advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery for smaller incisions and faster recovery
• Completed research in Tokyo under world-renowned surgical experts
• Holds the Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate in surgical endoscopy
• Former academic faculty member involved in training the next generation of surgeons

Professor Sefik Igdem is a senior radiation oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital who uses high-precision technology to target gastrointestinal tumours.

• Specialises in conformal radiation therapy to protect healthy tissue during cancer treatment
• Uses TrueBeam STx technology for precise radiation delivery to moving tumours
• Serves as a Professor at Demiroglu Bilim University training future specialists
• Focuses on complex cancer cases requiring focused beam accuracy
• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin is the former Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University, where he led specialist cancer treatment programmes.

• Specialises in medical oncology for gastrointestinal tract tumours
• Expertise in managing complex cases and advanced-stage malignancies
• Served as an Education Officer at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital
• Published clinical research in the field of internal medicine and oncology
• Practises at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul

Professor Karaaslan is a senior medical oncologist at the JCI-accredited Anadolu Medical Center, where he specialises in managing complex gastrointestinal and colorectal malignancies.

• Focuses on systemic therapies for small intestine cancer and colorectal tumours
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Society and Turkish Lung Cancer Society
• Completed advanced fellowship training at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty
• Served as a medical oncology specialist at the Gülhane Military Medical Academy
• Affiliated with a centre that collaborates with Johns Hopkins Medicine

Professor Serkan Keskin ranked first in Turkey's Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam – he brings elite academic expertise to small intestine cancer care at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Has managed over 1,100 oncology treatments using evidence-based protocols
• Expert in targeted therapy and immunotherapy to attack cancer at a molecular level
• Published 42 articles in international journals on emerging cancer treatments
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Award-winning researcher recognised for clinical excellence at the National Cancer Congress

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

• Holds a Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management from Bilgi University
• Member of the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) and certified by their clinical examinations
• Completed advanced oncology training at the Rambam Medical Centre in Israel
• Co-authored multiple books on precision medicine and clinical oncology protocols
• Awarded the Hans Wyder Fellowship for her research into immunology and cancer care

Dr Rahib Hasanov is a Houston Methodist-trained oncologist specialising in gastrointestinal tumours at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Focuses on personalized oncology treatments for small intestine and digestive tract cancers
• Uses targeted therapies and 'smart drugs' to attack cancer cells specifically
• Applies immunotherapies to help the body's immune system fight tumour growth
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, a premier Turkish institution
• Manages complex cases for international patients from Europe and the United States

Professor Adnan Isgor is a senior surgical oncologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital with over four decades of experience in gastrointestinal and endocrine cancer surgeries.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery – uses small incisions to remove tumours for less pain and faster healing
• Performs oncological resections for gastrointestinal cancers involving the small intestine and colon
• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) – an international mark of surgical excellence
• Authored four medical textbooks and published 200 scientific articles on surgical techniques
• Founder of the Istanbul Surgical Association and member of the International Surgical Society

Professor Seref Komurcu is an ESMO-certified medical oncologist at the Johns Hopkins-affiliated Anadolu Medical Center, where he leads complex cancer treatment plans.

• Specialises in solid tumours including colorectal and small intestine malignancies
• Holds a certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Published over 110 research papers on global cancer management protocols
• Former Professor of Medical Oncology at Gulhane Military Medical Academy

Professor Ayhan Erdemir is a highly skilled general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine. He focuses on complex abdominal oncology cases using precision surgical techniques.

• Certified in da Vinci robotic surgery for minimally invasive tumour removal
• Uses Cytoreductive Surgery combined with HIPEC for abdominal cancer spread
• Completed specialist surgical oncology training in Istanbul
• Former Assistant Professor at Maltepe University Medical School
• Holds the Turkish Surgery Qualification Recertification for clinical standards