Best Testicular Cancer Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Professor Bulent Karagoz is a medical oncology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center, where he applies his deep expertise in tumour biology to treat complex male reproductive cancers.

• Specialises in targeted therapies and immunotherapy to attack cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Former Head of Internal Diseases and Medical Oncology at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine
• Highly skilled in flow cytometry – a technique used for rapid, precise cancer cell analysis
• Published over 40 research papers focusing on the latest developments in cancer immunology
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and European Head and Neck Society

Professor Zafer Gülbaş — hematologist-oncologist, founder and director of the Bone Marrow Transplant Center at Anadolu Medical Center, which is among the largest in Europe.

Why patients choose and trust Dr. Gülbaş:

• Built the Anadolu Bone Marrow Transplant Center from the ground up; the center has performed 3 000+ transplants (since 2010).
• 81% success rate for autologous transplants — a high figure according to the center’s data.
• International training and practice at leading institutions — Hadassah (Israel), Fred Hutch and MD Anderson (USA), Princess Margaret (Canada).
• 260+ scientific publications and 5 000+ citations — underscoring the professor’s significant contribution to transplantation.
• Anadolu Medical Center is an official partner of Johns Hopkins Medicine International, ensuring access to international protocols, multidisciplinary boards, and quality oversight.
• Manages the most complex cases: leukemias, lymphomas, aplastic anemia, and coagulopathies (clotting disorders).

Dr Eda Tanrikulu is a high-achieving medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center, ranked third in Turkey during her national specialist examinations.

• Specialises in urological cancers including testicular malignancies and tailored chemotherapy protocols
• Served as lead researcher for several international clinical trials investigating new oncology treatments
• Managed the specialist medical oncology unit at Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Completed professional oncology training at Oxford University and The Christie in Manchester
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Professor Mustafa Solak refined his oncology expertise at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, globally recognised as a top-tier institution for complex cancer care.

• Specialises in medical oncology for testicular cancer and germ cell tumours
• Completed a dedicated fellowship at the Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Former specialist at high-volume centres including Medical Park and Hitit University Corum
• Focuses on targeted systemic therapies to improve long-term survival outcomes
• Expert in managing both early-stage and advanced gastrointestinal and urogenital malignancies

The doctor is an Urological Oncologist specializing in Minimal Invasive Surgery, Neo-Bladder Reconstruction, and Urological Cancer at Anadolu Medical Center. With a Bachelor Degree from Istanbul University and a Residency in Urology from Marmara University, the doctor has been recognized with several awards, including the Science Encouragement Award for Residency Students in 2008 and the Young Academic Presentation Award in 2012.

The doctor is an Executive Board Member of the Association of Urooncology and Secretary of the Bladder Tumours Research Group. Additionally, the doctor is a member of the International Bladder Cancer Network, European Association of Urology, and the American College of Surgeons.

Associate Professor Gorkem Turkkan is a leader in precision radiotherapy, having successfully completed over 2,500 sessions using the MR-Linac system at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specialises in MRI-guided radiotherapy – uses real-time imaging to hit tumours more accurately while sparing healthy tissue
• Uses stereotactic radiotherapy to deliver high-dose radiation with pinpoint precision, reducing treatment sessions
• Completed clinical research on thoracic radiotherapy and toxicity at Maastricht University in the Netherlands
• Published 27 papers and serves as a researcher on national health projects
• Member of the European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology

Associate Professor Zulfu Sertkaya is a European Board-certified urologist who specialises in male reproductive health and surgical oncology at his dedicated centre, Andro Expertise.

• Holds the prestigious Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU) title
• Focuses on andrology – the specialised branch of medicine dealing with male-specific health and fertility
• Performs surgeries at top-tier affiliated hospitals using modern surgical standards
• Trained alongside global leaders in urological surgery to master complex male health cases

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, specialising in complex tumour management and systemic therapies.

• Holds specialist membership with the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Full Professor of Medical Oncology at one of Turkey's premier private hospital groups
• International member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (ENET)
• Fellowship trained at Istanbul University, a leading centre for oncological research

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 Hasan Mutlu leads medical oncology at Medical Park Antalya, focusing on systemic treatments for organ tumours.

• 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 to tailor treatments to individual genetic markers
• Expert in chemotherapy protocols and complementary medicine for integrated patient support
• Trained at Akdeniz University – a top Turkish institution for internal medicine and oncology

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

• Specialises in medical oncology, focusing on systemic treatments for urological malignancies
• Previously served as an Education Officer at Prof Dr Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital
• Published research contributor to the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology
• Highly experienced in managing chemotherapy protocols for complex cancer stages
• Dual-certified in internal medicine and medical oncology

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 is a decorated medical oncologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital who ranked first in Turkey's national oncology proficiency examinations.

• Specialises in chemotherapy and targeted therapy for testicular cancer cases
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Awarded by the National Cancer Congress for his oncology research
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Trained at the Istanbul University Institute of Oncology

Prof. Yeşim (Yesim) Yıldırım — Medical Oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center (since 2011). ESMO-certified specialist, Professor since 2021, author of 80+ scientific publications. Trained at top centers — Rambam (Israel) and Mount Vernon (UK). Treats breast, lung, and gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, as well as melanoma and sarcomas; uses immunotherapy and targeted therapy.

Why patients choose Dr. Yeşim Yıldırım:

• 20+ years of clinical practice; Professor of Medical Oncology since 2021.
• 80+ peer-reviewed publications in tumor biology, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy — treatment plans are based on up-to-date evidence.
• ESMO certification — from Europe’s leading oncology society — confirms high qualification and continuous training to international standards.

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

• Specialises in urogenital system tumours, including targeted treatment for testicular cancer
• Uses immunotherapies and 'smart drugs' to treat cancers with fewer side effects
• Focuses on personalised oncology, tailoring drug protocols to a patient's specific genetic profile
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa, one of Turkey's most respected medical faculties
• Member of the medical oncology fellowship programme at Marmara University

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.