Best Melanoma Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Professor Bulent Karagoz has performed over 900 melanoma-related procedures at Anadolu Medical Center, specialising in ways to trigger the immune system to fight skin cancer.

• Focuses on cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies that attack specific melanoma cells
• Provides expert medical oncology care for complex tumour biology and immune responses
• Served as a Professor at Istanbul Okan University – one of Turkey's major medical faculties
• Author of 40 research publications focused on advancing cancer treatment and tumour biology
• Member of the European Head and Neck Society and Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Dr. Nur Afsar is a medical aesthetics specialist at Quartz Hospital in Istanbul. She focuses on non-surgical facial contouring and evidence-based skin rejuvenation. Dr. Afsar follows a personalized approach to restore patient self-confidence. She holds a Master’s Degree in Medical Aesthetics.

• Specializes in botulinum toxin, dermal fillers, and thread lifting.
• Uses precision techniques like Ultherapy, Radiesse, and Morpheus8.
• Regularly participates in international congresses like AMWC Monaco and IMCAS Paris.
• Completed specialized training at Merz Academy and Ulthera Academy.

Dr. Emre Gunbey is an ENT specialist at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He has performed 3,000+ rhinoplasty procedures. Dr. Gunbey holds a board certification from the European Board of Otorhinolaryngology. He gained international experience as an observer at the Mayo Clinic in the USA.

• Specializes in rhinoplasty, revision surgery, and sleep apnea treatment.
• Author of over 50 articles in reputable medical journals.
• Member of the European Rhinology Association and Facial Plastic Surgery Association.
• Works at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital, a JCI-accredited medical center.

Professor Eda Tanrikulu focuses on metastatic malignant melanoma and ranked third in Turkey's prestigious national medical specialty exam.

• Completed the European Melanoma Experience Exchange focusing on the latest therapeutic protocols
• Specialises in providing individualised medical oncology and systemic chemotherapy plans
• Serves as a lead researcher in international clinical studies for new cancer treatments
• Maintains active membership in the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)

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.

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 Sefik Igdem uses TrueBeam STx technology to treat metastatic melanoma that has spread to the brain or bones. He specialises in high-precision conformal radiotherapy at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Uses TrueBeam STx for high-dose radiation with sub-millimetre accuracy
• Minimises damage to healthy tissue using shape-matched radiation beams
• Treats neurological tumours including glioblastoma and metastatic lesions
• Serves as a Professor at T.R. Demiroglu Bilim University
• Streamlines radiotherapy sessions using the Halcyon system for better comfort

Dr. Mehmet Salih Iyikesici is a medical oncologist. His work focuses on metabolically supported chemotherapy (MSCT), ketogenic diet–supported cancer care, hyperthermia, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and insulin potentiation therapy. He emphasizes care for breast, pancreatic, and gastric cancers.

He is a Medical Oncology Specialist at Neolife Medical Center (2026–present). He previously served at Private Bahçelievler Medical Park (2013–2026), Medicana Beylikdüzü (2010–2013), Silivri Anadolu (2009–2010), Diyarbakır Training and Research (2008–2009), and Bursa Çekirge State (2006–2008). Earlier, he worked as an Internal Medicine Specialist (1997–2003). He was an Assistant Professor at Altınbaş University (2014–2026).

Training: Medical Oncology subspecialty, Marmara University (2003–2006). Internal Medicine, Istanbul Haydarpaşa Numune (1992–1996). Medicine, Uludağ University (1985–1990). Member, Medical Oncology Association (since 2004). His recent research (2019–2020) covers gastric, breast, pancreatic, and lung cancers. Topics include long‑term survival in metastatic pancreatic cancer and feasibility in metastatic non‑small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).