Best Stomach Cancer Stage 2 Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

The doctor is a highly experienced Turkish medical oncologist specializing in sarcoma, lymphoma, pancreatic, lung cancer, and breast cancer. With over 20 years of experience, the doctor focuses on tumor biology, tumor immunology, cancer immunotherapy, and targeted therapies. Since 2019, the doctor has been serving as a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center and previously held leadership roles at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine and GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital. The doctor has authored over 40 publications in cancer research and is a member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and the European Head and Neck Society.

Dr Eda Tanrikulu placed 3rd nationally in Turkey's medical oncology exams and serves as a lead researcher for international clinical drug trials.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal oncology at the Johns Hopkins-affiliated Anadolu Medical Center
• Designates individualized chemotherapy and targeted immunotherapy protocols for stage 2 cases
• Completed specialist training in medical oncology at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Attended stomach and colorectal cancer clinical exchange programmes in China and England
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Associate Professor Mustafa Solak gained specialised training at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center – consistently ranked as one of the top cancer hospitals globally.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal cancers including stage 2 stomach malignancies
• Completed a dedicated medical oncology fellowship at the Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Expertise in targeted systemic therapies to reduce tumour size and prevent recurrence
• Experienced in managing complex cases at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

Dr. Vafi Atalay is an experienced oncological and general surgeon with 17 years in the field. He specializes in pancreatic, colon, rectal, and liver surgeries. He also performs advanced endoscopic procedures. Dr. Atalay has published 31 articles in national and international journals, making valuable contributions to medical literature.

He received the first prize at the 20th Congress Research Paper Competition. He also won the Best Research Award at the 5th Surgeon Research Congress. Dr. Atalay is a member of TSS, the Palestinian Medical Association, and IOA. His active involvement in these organizations shows his dedication to professional growth and surgical excellence.

Professor Peker is a dual-specialist surgeon who has performed over 400 gastric and pancreatic cancer operations at leading Turkish hospitals.

• Holds a PhD in medical biology and cancer research from Istanbul University
• Completed a fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in the United States
• Specialises in gastroenterology surgery, focusing on complex digestive tract tumours
• Established several major hepatopancreatobiliary surgical units in Turkey
• Uses his background in cellular biology to inform precision surgical oncology

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 is a specialist radiation oncologist at Panacee Hospital who focuses on combining traditional radiotherapy with innovative heat-based treatments.

• Specialises in Oncothermia – a local hyperthermia treatment that uses heat to make cancer cells more sensitive to radiotherapy and chemotherapy
• Expert in Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) – delivers precise radiation doses to tumours while protecting surrounding healthy stomach tissue
• Provides integrative care including targeted drug therapy and immunotherapy to stimulate the immune system against cancer cells
• Completed palliative care training at Khon Kaen University's Karunrak Center

Professor Sezer Sağlam is a senior oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, specialising in tumours of the digestive system.

• Trained at the Istanbul University Oncology Institute as a specialist in gastrointestinal cancers
• Focuses on medical oncology, managing chemotherapy and targeted treatments for abdominal cancers
• Member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (ENETS)
• Holds professional membership with the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Full Professor of Medical Oncology since April 2016

Associate Professor Hasan Mutlu leads the medical oncology department at Medical Park Antalya, focusing on targeted therapies for gastrointestinal malignancies.

• Specialises in immunotherapy and targeted treatments that attack cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Uses next-generation genetic research to match specific tumour markers with effective medication protocols
• Trained at Akdeniz University – one of Turkey's premier institutions for internal medicine and oncology
• Integrates complementary medicine to help manage side effects during intensive chemotherapy cycles
• Held a senior role at Kayseri Training and Research Hospital before moving to private practice

Professor Sefik Igdem uses Truebeam STx and Halcyon technologies to deliver high-precision radiation therapy at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialises in conformal radiation therapy – shapes radiation beams to match the tumour, protecting healthy surrounding tissue
• Serves as a Professor at Demiroglu Bilim University – helps train the next generation of oncology specialists
• Uses image-guided systems to track tumour movement in real-time, allowing for more accurate treatment delivery
• Completed specialist radiation oncology training at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine

Professor Yahya Ozel is a senior oncology surgeon who refined his techniques in hepatobiliary and stomach surgery at the world-renowned Tokyo University Hospital in Japan.

• Specialises in oncological surgery for the digestive system and endocrine organs
• Expert in laparoscopic and robotic surgery for smaller incisions and faster healing
• Holds the Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate in surgical endoscopy
• Former academic faculty member at Dogus University training the next generation of surgeons
• Uses endoscopic techniques to monitor and treat early-stage gastrointestinal tumours