Best Gallbladder Cancer Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Professor Bulent Karagoz is a leading medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center with a major focus on tumour immunology and immunotherapy.

• Specialises in targeted therapies that track and destroy specific cancer cells
• Directs treatment for advanced gallbladder cases using personalised immunology protocols
• Published over 40 research papers focused on tumour biology and cancer genetics
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and European Head and Neck Society
• Former Head of Internal Diseases at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Eda Tanrikulu is a leading medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center who ranked third in Turkey's national medical specialty exams.

• Specialises in tailored chemotherapy and medicine-based protocols for gastrointestinal tumours
• Acts as head researcher for several international clinical trials into new cancer therapies
• Completed specialist training in gastrointestinal oncology at Oxford University in England
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Focuses on personalised treatment plans to improve outcomes for complex cases

The doctor is an Urological Oncologist specializing in Minimal Invasive Surgery, Neo-Bladder Reconstruction, and Urological Cancer at Anadolu Medical Center. With a Bachelor Degree from Istanbul University and a Residency in Urology from Marmara University, the doctor has been recognized with several awards, including the Science Encouragement Award for Residency Students in 2008 and the Young Academic Presentation Award in 2012.

The doctor is an Executive Board Member of the Association of Urooncology and Secretary of the Bladder Tumours Research Group. Additionally, the doctor is a member of the International Bladder Cancer Network, European Association of Urology, and the American College of Surgeons.

Professor Mustafa Solak brings international expertise from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, one of the top cancer institutions globally. He specialises in gastrointestinal cancers, providing high-level medical oncology care at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Trained at the Hacettepe University Cancer Institute – a premier Turkish research centre
• Focuses on gastrointestinal malignancies including gallbladder and bile duct cases
• Completed a clinical fellowship at MD Anderson in the United States
• Provides medical oncology protocols for both early-stage and advanced cancers
• Highly active in clinical research with numerous published oncology papers

Professor Peker is a specialist gastroenterology surgeon who established major hepatopancreatobiliary units in Turkey after training at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic in the USA.

• Performed hundreds of complex surgeries on the gallbladder, biliary tract, and liver
• Completed a doctorate in cancer biology to better understand tumour behaviour
• Specialised in gastroenterology surgery after ranking in the top three nationwide
• Uses hepatopancreatobiliary surgery – focuses on the liver, pancreas, and gallbladder systems
• Trained other specialists as a recognised instructor for the Turkish HPB Association

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.

Professor Sezer Sağlam is a gastrointestinal oncology specialist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital with senior expertise in managing complex cancers of the digestive system.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal oncology focusing on tumours of the gallbladder and bile ducts
• Member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (ENETS) for specialised tumour management
• Held senior positions at the Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Fellowship trained in medical oncology at Istanbul Medical Faculty

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

Professor Yahya Ozel trained at Tokyo University Hospital under global leaders in hepato-biliary-pancreatic surgery to master complex organ-specific cancer treatments.

• Specialises in hepatobiliary surgery focusing on the gallbladder, bile ducts, and liver
• Performs ERCP to clear bile duct blockages caused by tumours without open surgery
• Uses robotic and laparoscopic techniques for smaller incisions and faster recovery times
• Holds the Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate for high standards in oncological care
• Former faculty member at Dogus University training the next generation of surgeons

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin is a leading medical oncologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with a background in managing complex gastrointestinal malignancies.

• Former Head of Department of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in systemic therapies for advanced gallbladder and bile duct tumours
• Served as an Education Officer at Prof Dr Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital training other specialists
• Published clinical research focusing on multidisciplinary oncology outcomes
• Expertise in integrating immunotherapy and targeted treatments into patient care