Best Gallbladder Cancer Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Professor Bulent Karagoz is a leading medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center with a major focus on tumour immunology and immunotherapy.

• Specialises in targeted therapies that track and destroy specific cancer cells
• Directs treatment for advanced gallbladder cases using personalised immunology protocols
• Published over 40 research papers focused on tumour biology and cancer genetics
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and European Head and Neck Society
• Former Head of Internal Diseases at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Eda Tanrikulu is a leading medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center who ranked third in Turkey's national medical specialty exams.

• Specialises in tailored chemotherapy and medicine-based protocols for gastrointestinal tumours
• Acts as head researcher for several international clinical trials into new cancer therapies
• Completed specialist training in gastrointestinal oncology at Oxford University in England
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Focuses on personalised treatment plans to improve outcomes for complex cases

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.

Professor Mustafa Solak brings international expertise from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, one of the top cancer institutions globally. He specialises in gastrointestinal cancers, providing high-level medical oncology care at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Trained at the Hacettepe University Cancer Institute – a premier Turkish research centre
• Focuses on gastrointestinal malignancies including gallbladder and bile duct cases
• Completed a clinical fellowship at MD Anderson in the United States
• Provides medical oncology protocols for both early-stage and advanced cancers
• Highly active in clinical research with numerous published oncology papers

Professor Peker is a specialist gastroenterology surgeon who established major hepatopancreatobiliary units in Turkey after training at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic in the USA.

• Performed hundreds of complex surgeries on the gallbladder, biliary tract, and liver
• Completed a doctorate in cancer biology to better understand tumour behaviour
• Specialised in gastroenterology surgery after ranking in the top three nationwide
• Uses hepatopancreatobiliary surgery – focuses on the liver, pancreas, and gallbladder systems
• Trained other specialists as a recognised instructor for the Turkish HPB Association

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 gastrointestinal oncology specialist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital with senior expertise in managing complex cancers of the digestive system.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal oncology focusing on tumours of the gallbladder and bile ducts
• Member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (ENETS) for specialised tumour management
• Held senior positions at the Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Fellowship trained in medical oncology at Istanbul Medical Faculty

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 at Tokyo University Hospital under global leaders in hepato-biliary-pancreatic surgery to master complex organ-specific cancer treatments.

• Specialises in hepatobiliary surgery focusing on the gallbladder, bile ducts, and liver
• Performs ERCP to clear bile duct blockages caused by tumours without open surgery
• Uses robotic and laparoscopic techniques for smaller incisions and faster recovery times
• Holds the Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate for high standards in oncological care
• Former faculty member at Dogus University training the next generation of surgeons

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin is a leading medical oncologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with a background in managing complex gastrointestinal malignancies.

• Former Head of Department of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in systemic therapies for advanced gallbladder and bile duct tumours
• Served as an Education Officer at Prof Dr Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital training other specialists
• Published clinical research focusing on multidisciplinary oncology outcomes
• Expertise in integrating immunotherapy and targeted treatments into patient 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 is a highly decorated medical oncologist who ranked first in Turkey's national oncology proficiency exams. He leads the oncology department at the JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Specialises in immunotherapy and targeted therapy for gastrointestinal malignancies
• Uses gene-based drug selection to tailor treatment for aggressive cancer types
• Holds memberships with the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Awarded for clinical research at the National Cancer Congress
• Expertise includes managing complex chemotherapy protocols for advanced cases

Professor Yesim Yildirim specializes in precision medicine for gastrointestinal cancers at the Johns Hopkins-affiliated Anadolu Medical Center.

• Uses targeted therapies and immunotherapy to treat complex malignancies of the digestive system
• Holds a PhD-level MBA in Healthcare Management and serves as a Professor at Halic University
• Completed advanced oncology training at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre in London
• Contributing author for textbooks on precision medicine and advanced cancer treatment protocols
• Established member of the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) since 2011

Dr Rahib Hasanov is an oncology specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental who focuses on gastrointestinal and biliary tract tumours. He applies personalised treatment strategies developed through training at the Houston Methodist Hospital in Texas.

• Specialises in liver and biliary tract cancers including gallbladder cases
• Uses targeted therapies and smart drugs to attack cancer cells specifically
• Provides immunotherapy to help the patient's immune system fight the disease
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Regularly treats international patients with complex gastrointestinal conditions

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.

Prof. Dr. Sezer Sağlam is a medical oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in gastrointestinal and breast cancers. He has contributed to cancer care through research, especially with his study on the best timing for surgery after neoadjuvant therapy in rectal cancer. This work has influenced global treatment protocols.

Dr. Sağlam has led clinical trials in targeted therapies and precision medicine. His research on liver-transplanted patients with hepatocellular carcinoma was nominated for the 2024 International Best Researcher Award. He is a member of ASCO, ESMO, and ENET. Dr. Sağlam provides personalized and evidence-based oncology care.

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.

Education and Expertise

Selcuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education

Dr.Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Anakara Oncology Training and Research Hospital Medical Oncology Specialization

Experience

Malatya State Hospital Internal Diseases Clinic

Ankara Oncology Hospital Medical Oncology Clinic

Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital Medical Oncology Clinic


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