Best Tongue Cancer Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Professor Bulent Karagoz specializes in immunotherapy and targeted treatments for head and neck cancers at the globally recognized Anadolu Medical Center.

• Member of the European Head and Neck Society focused on tongue cancer protocols
• Uses immunotherapy to help the body's immune system recognize and attack cancer cells
• Applies targeted therapies that block specific proteins to stop tumor growth without surgery
• Formerly served as Head of Medical Oncology at GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital
• Expert in tumor biology with over 40 published research papers on oncology outcomes

Associate Professor Eda Tanrikulu ranked third in Turkey's highly competitive medical oncology subspecialty exam – a testament to her deep clinical knowledge. She currently provides individualized cancer care at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Specialises in medical oncology and personalised chemotherapy protocols for head and neck tumours
• Experienced in leading international clinical trials for emerging cancer therapies
• Trained at the specialist Oxford University Radcliffe Department of Medicine in England
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Awarded the Turkish Hematology Society Thesis Award for her research contributions

Dr. Banu Atalar is a professor and radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center. She is an Honorary Fellow of the American College of Radiology (H.FACR). She completed a clinical research fellowship in stereotactic radiosurgery at Stanford University. Stereotactic radiosurgery and MR-guided adaptive SRS make up 75% of her clinical practice.

• President of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology.
• Chair of the ESTRO National Societies Committee.
• Recipient of the ASCO International Development and Education Award.
• Author of over 70 international peer-reviewed publications.

Dr. Huseyin Baloglu is a pathologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Turkey. He leads liquid biopsy and precision oncology services. Dr. Baloglu holds a patent for molecular diagnostics in thyroid cancer treatment. He completed training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Heidelberg University.

• Authored over 600 peer-reviewed publications in molecular and surgical pathology.
• Specializes in tumor biopsy, immunohistochemistry, and genetic mutation testing.
• Treats complex oncological cases, including glioblastoma and rare sarcomas.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Dr. Ayshe Okumush is a radiation oncologist at Private NeoLife Medical Center. She earned her MD from Karadeniz Technical University in 2003. She completed a residency in radiation oncology at Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital from 2006 to 2011.

She served as a specialist at Diyarbakir Uckuyular Training and Research Hospital from 2011 to 2013 and at Sisli Etfal from 2013 to 2016. She then worked at Yeni Yuzyil University Private Gaziosmanpasa Hospital from 2016 to 2026. She joined NeoLife in 2026.

Memberships: Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology (TROD) and the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO). Clinical focus: SRS, SRT, SBRT; VMAT, IMRT; radiotherapy for head and neck, lung, and brain tumors; SGRT, TBI, and 3D brachytherapy.

Professor Sezer Sağlam oversees the medical oncology department at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, where he leads treatment for complex gastrointestinal and head-related cancers.

• Specialises in medical oncology for tumours affecting the digestive system and mouth
• Trained at the Istanbul University Oncology Institute, a premier research and treatment hub
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) contributing to international protocols
• Fellowship-trained specialist in internal medicine and oncology care

Professor Sefik Igdem is a prominent specialist in radiation oncology who focuses on head and neck malignancies at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialises in treating tumours of the head and neck region
• Uses TrueBeam STx technology for precise radiation delivery
• Employs Halcyon systems for faster and more comfortable treatment sessions
• Professor at Demiroğlu Bilim University training future oncology specialists
• Focuses on conformal treatments to protect healthy surrounding tissues