Best Colon cancer Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Dr. Bulent Karagoz is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in immunotherapy and targeted therapies for sarcoma, lymphoma, and lung cancer. Dr. Karagoz provides treatment at a facility affiliated with the prestigious Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Authored over 40 research publications focusing on tumor biology and immunology.
• Former Head of Internal Diseases at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine.
• Held leadership roles in medical oncology at GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and European Head and Neck Society.

Associate Professor Mustafa Solak is a medical oncologist who honed his expertise at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, one of the world's most prestigious cancer hospitals.

• Performed approximately 1,100 cancer treatments to date
• Specialises in gastrointestinal cancers, focusing on tailored chemotherapy and targeted drug protocols for colon cases
• Completed a specialised fellowship at the Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Expert in medical oncology, managing systemic treatments at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

Professor Eda Tanrikulu ranked third in Turkey's national medical subspecialty exam and completed targeted colorectal cancer training at Oxford University.

• Specialises in colon and rectum cancers using individualised chemotherapy protocols
• Served as a lead researcher for multiple international clinical trials in medical oncology
• Former head of the medical oncology unit at a major Turkish training and research hospital
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the European Society for Medical Oncology

Dr. Vafi Atalay is a colorectal and general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. He developed the tube ileostomy technique to eliminate the need for ostomy-closure surgery. This method was published in the journal Colorectal Disease. Dr. Atalay specializes in pancreatic, colon, rectal, and liver cancers.

• Winner of the Gold Medal Award at the Istanbul International Invention Fair.
• Authored over 30 articles in national and international medical journals.
• Received the Best Scientific Research Award from several surgical congresses.
• Practices at a clinic affiliated with the top-ranked Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Associate Professor Gorkem Turkkan has completed over 2,500 sessions using the MR-Linac – a system that uses real-time MRI to target tumours with pinpoint accuracy.

• Specialises in rectum and colon cancer care at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
• Uses stereotactic radiotherapy to deliver high-dose radiation while sparing healthy tissue
• Completed a clinical research fellowship at the MAASTRO Clinic in the Netherlands
• Consults on advanced treatment protocols including VMAT and intensity-modulated radiotherapy
• Active member of the European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO)

Dr. Kivanc Derya Peker is a gastrointestinal surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He co-founded the Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Hospital. Dr. Peker completed specialized training at the Mayo Clinic in the United States. He treats complex cancers of the liver, pancreas, and stomach.

• Performed over 400 pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries to date.
• Completed over 200 liver surgeries and numerous kidney transplants.
• Ranked in the top 3 during his national gastroenterology surgery minor examination.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital, which serves 500,000 patients annually.

Professor Abdulcabbar Kartal specialises in colorectal oncology at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with the world-leading Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Treats metastatic colorectal cancers using HIPEC – delivering heated chemotherapy directly into the abdomen.
• Certified in laparoscopic surgery for colon tumours to help reduce post-operative pain.
• Member of the European Society of Coloproctology focused on bowel cancer management.
• Expert in interventional endoscopy to diagnose and treat lesions without large incisions.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery.

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. Onder Surgit is a professor of general surgery at Optimed International Hospital. He is a surgical instructor at the Advanced Medical Technologies Training Center (ITEM). Dr. Surgit treats cancer, obesity, and complex gastrointestinal conditions. He applies laparoscopic techniques for weight loss and tumor removal.

• Specializes in bariatric surgery including gastric sleeve, bypass, and balloon procedures.
• Performs oncological surgeries for breast, lung, stomach, and colon cancer.
• Served as a faculty member at Turgut Ozal and Atilim Universities.
• Works at AACI-accredited Optimed International Hospital in Tekirdag, Turkey.