Best Immunotherapy 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.

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).

The doctor is a highly regarded oncologist at the Anadolu Medical Center, specializing in medical oncology and chemotherapy. After obtaining a medical degree from Ankara University in 2005, the doctor completed specialty training in internal medicine at Istanbul University and further specialized in medical oncology at Marmara University by 2017. The doctor has led the medical oncology unit at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital and has participated in numerous international clinical studies. The doctor focuses on a wide range of cancers, including breast, urological, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers, among others.

The doctor is a member of several prestigious oncology societies, including the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, the European Society of Medical Oncology, and the American Society of Medical Oncology. The doctor has participated in advanced training programs globally, including programs at Oxford University and ESMO.

The doctor graduated from the School of Medicine at Hacettepe University and completed residency at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, followed by a fellowship at the Hacettepe University Cancer Institute.

Specializing in oncology, the doctor has extensive experience in treating various cancers, including breast, testicular, ovarian, lung, head and neck, and gastrointestinal cancers.

The doctor has worked at prestigious institutions such as The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Hitit University Corum Training Hospital, and Medical Park Hospital.

Professor Suleyman Alici is a senior clinical oncologist who has successfully managed over 1,100 oncology treatment programmes at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Holds the academic title of Professor of Medical Oncology
• Specialises in designing personalised immunotherapy and chemotherapy protocols
• Senior consultant for complex cases requiring multi-disciplinary oncology care
• Oversees immunotherapy delivery within a high-volume clinical department

Professor Sezer Sağlam is an accomplished oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital who has held a professorship in medical oncology since 2016.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal oncology at the Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Maintains active membership in the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (ENETS)
• Holds a medical oncology fellowship from Istanbul University Medical Faculty
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)

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 has performed over 1,100 oncology treatments, specialising in tailored immunotherapy protocols at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

• Former Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine
• Served as a Clinical Education Officer, training next-generation oncologists in modern therapies
• Expertise as both an oncologist and mammologist for integrated cancer care
• Completed advanced sub-branch medical oncology training at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital

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.

With over 28 years of experience, the doctor is a distinguished medical oncologist specializing in the treatment of various cancers. Utilizing advanced procedures such as chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy, the doctor has achieved significant recognition in the field.

Notable accomplishments include securing top positions in national exams and receiving the Best Poster Award at the 19th National Cancer Congress in 2011. The doctor is a member of prestigious organizations such as the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the European Society of Medical 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.

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.

Associate Professor Tugba Akin Telli is a board-certified medical oncologist who completed prestigious clinical research fellowships at the Institut Jules Bordet in Brussels.

• Trained at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas – one of the world's top-ranked cancer hospitals
• Holds European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) board certification
• Board certified by the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology
• Awarded 'Successful Resident of the Year' at Hacettepe University
• Specialises in medical oncology at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

The doctor is a seasoned medical oncologist with extensive experience in several prestigious hospitals in Turkey, including Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital since 2019. With a medical degree from Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, the doctor completed an internal medicine residency at Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital and a medical oncology residency at Istanbul Bilim University. Achieving Associate Professorship in 2016, the doctor has authored over 20 papers and 10 book chapters in the field of medical oncology.

Recognized with the Oncology Research Award by the Turkish Medical Oncology Association in 2012, the doctor is an active member of multiple professional societies, including the European Society for Medical Oncology.

The doctor is an experienced cancer specialist with over 20 years of practice, currently heading the Medical Oncology Department at Memorial Antalya Hospital since 2013 and Medstar Antalya Hospital since 2012. Previously, the doctor served as a medical oncologist at Mediterranean University from 2003 to 2012.

The doctor graduated from the Faculty of Medicine in Erciyes University in 1993, specialized in internal medicine in 2000, and medical oncology in 2003 at Akdeniz University. Achieved associate professorship in 2006 and professorship in 2011.

Authored over 40 articles on cancer treatment and is a member of several oncology associations, including the European and American Clinical Oncology Associations.

Professor Sezer Saglam is a leading medical oncologist at Florence Nightingale Hospital with specialised expertise in gastrointestinal oncology and neuroendocrine tumours.

• Completed a prestigious medical oncology fellowship at Istanbul University
• Holds membership in the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (ENET)
• Actively contributes to global cancer research through ASCO and ESMO
• Specialises in managing complex cases using the latest immunotherapy protocols
• Published numerous peer-reviewed papers on gastrointestinal cancer outcomes

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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Lung cancer

esophageal cancer

Gastric cancer

breast cancer

Gastrointestinal surgery

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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.

The doctor is an oncologist specializing in the treatment of breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. Currently, the doctor practices at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

With a career spanning multiple esteemed institutions, the doctor has served as an Internal Medicine Specialist at Malatya State Hospital, a physician at Ankara Oncology Clinic, and a member of the Oncology Department at Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital.

The doctor graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Selcuk University and achieved the title of Associate Professor in 2016.