Best Lung Cancer Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Professor Bulent Karagoz is a leading oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center, specialising in tumor immunology and targeted therapies for lung cancer.

• Manages complex cases using immunotherapy and molecularly targeted treatments
• Focuses on tumor biology to personalise cancer care plans
• Former Head of Medical Oncology at GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital
• Published over 40 scientific papers on cancer research and biology
• Active member of the European Head and Neck Society

Associate Professor Eda Tanrikulu is a leading medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center, having placed third in Turkey's prestigious national specialty exam.

• Completed the ESMO Christie Preceptorship on Lung Cancer in Manchester, England
• Has performed over 900 oncological procedures with a focus on chemotherapy
• Lead researcher in international clinical studies for new cancer treatment protocols
• Holds memberships with the American Society of Clinical Oncology and ESMO

Professor Mustafa Solak brings international expertise to lung cancer care at Hisar Hospital after completing a fellowship at the MD Anderson Cancer Center – globally recognised as a top-tier cancer institution.

• Specialises in medical oncology for lung and gastrointestinal cancers
• Completed advanced oncology training at the Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Manages complex cases using systemic therapies for various tumour types
• Focuses on breast, testicular, and respiratory malignancies

Professor Suleyman Alici is a senior medical oncologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental – a JCI-accredited facility known for complex cancer care.

• Specialises in medical oncology for managing lung cancer cases
• Lead specialist within one of Turkey's largest private healthcare centres
• Focuses on pharmacological therapies including chemotherapy and targeted drug treatments
• Holds the highest academic rank of Professor in clinical medicine

Associate Professor Gorkem Turkkan has performed over 2,500 radiotherapy sessions using MR-Linac technology to precisely target tumours while protecting healthy tissue.

• Specialises in stereotactic radiotherapy, delivering high-dose radiation to lung tumours with pinpoint accuracy
• Completed clinical research on lung toxicity and thoracic radiotherapy at the MAASTRO Clinic in the Netherlands
• Expert in MRI-guided radiotherapy, allowing for real-time visualization of moving tumours during treatment
• Member of the European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO)
• Authored 27 peer-reviewed articles on radiation oncology outcomes

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.

Dr Asawadech Sanbua specialises in oncothermia – a non-invasive heat treatment that helps destroy cancer cells and enhances the effectiveness of standard therapies.

• Uses Oncotherm technology to target lung tumours with controlled heat
• Performs precision radiotherapy planning including VMAT for better tumour targeting
• Provides integrated care using targeted drug therapy and immunotherapy
• Completed palliative care training at the Karunrak Centre at Khon Kaen University

Professor Sezer Sağlam is a senior medical oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital with high-level expertise in managing complex malignancies.

• Holds specialist memberships with the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Focuses on systemic treatments for advanced lung cancer cases
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's most prestigious medical institutions
• Brings senior academic leadership to multidisciplinary cancer care teams

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.

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

Associate Professor Hasan Mutlu leads medical oncology at Medical Park Antalya, focusing on modern drug therapies for lung tumours.

• Specialises in targeted therapies that attack specific cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Uses immunotherapy to help the immune system recognise and destroy tumour cells
• Applies next-generation genetic research to tailor treatment plans to each patient's DNA
• Integrates complementary medicine to support wellbeing during intensive chemotherapy cycles
• Trained at Hacettepe University, one of Turkey's most prestigious medical institutions

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin is a leading medical oncologist at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital who has chaired major university oncology departments.

• Former Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in medical oncology for managing lung cancer using drug-based therapies
• Served as an Education Officer at Prof Dr Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital
• Fellow of the Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital in medical oncology
• Expert in coordinating multidisciplinary care for patients with solid tumours

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.