Best Tonsil 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.

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.

Professor Sezer Sağlam is a senior medical oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, specialising in the medical management of complex tumours.

• Coordinates chemotherapy and targeted drug regimes for head and neck cancers
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Holds a professorship in medical oncology from one of Turkey's premier research institutions
• Fellowship trained at Istanbul University, focusing on systemic cancer treatments
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Professor Sefik Igdem is a leading radiation oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, specialising in targeted radiotherapy for head and neck malignancies.

• Uses TrueBeam STx technology to deliver high-precision radiation that spares healthy throat tissue
• Specialises in conformal treatments that shape radiation beams to the exact dimensions of the tumour
• Serves as a Professor at Demiroglu Bilim University, teaching the next generation of oncology specialists
• Focuses on head and neck cancers to improve swallowing and speech outcomes for patients

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.

Dr. Sinan Karaaslan is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in treating breast, colorectal, and urogenital system cancers. Dr. Karaaslan brings clinical expertise from major institutions, including Medical Park and Gülhane Military Medical Academy. He works at a hospital affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Holds personal certification from the European Society for Medical Oncology.
• Treats complex conditions, including stage 4 colon and lung cancers.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology and Turkish Lung Cancer societies.
• Performs systemic therapies such as immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy.

Professor Apuhan founded the Head and Neck Surgery Department at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital and has published over 200 scientific works on surgical oncology.

• Specialises in head and neck cancer surgery, focusing on malignant tumours of the larynx and throat
• Trained in head and neck surgery at The Ohio State University in the United States
• Uses CO2 laser procedures for precise tumour removal with minimal damage to healthy tissue
• Performs neck dissections and complex reconstructions for advanced-stage cancer cases
• Lead reviewer for several international medical journals in the head and neck field

Professor Mustafa Solak completed a targeted fellowship at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA, a globally recognised leader in head and neck oncology.

• Specialises in medical oncology for head and neck cancers, including tonsil cases
• Trained at the Hacettepe University Cancer Institute – a premier Turkish medical school
• Manages complex cases using the latest systematic drug therapy protocols
• Expertise covers gastrointestinal and lung cancers as part of a broad oncology background

Professor Yildirim is a leading oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center, specialising in immunotherapy and targeted treatments for head and neck malignancies.

• Trained in clinical immuno-oncology at the Mount Vernon Cancer Center in London
• Fellow of the European School of Oncology with specialized training in immunology
• Co-author of precision medicine textbooks used to treat complex cancer cases
• ESMO-certified specialist for international clinical standards in medical oncology
• Experienced in managing treatment for international patients at a JCI-accredited hospital

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Heves Sürmeli is a specialist in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology. She received her medical degree (M.D.) from Eskişehir Osmangazi University in 2004. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul (2005–2010). She then completed subspecialty training in Medical Oncology at the same hospital (2014–2017).

At the same center, she served as a Medical Oncology Specialist (2017–2023). She then worked as Administrative and Clinical Director (2023–2026). Her clinical interests include breast, lung, gynecologic, gastrointestinal, and urologic cancers.

She has published many articles in international peer‑reviewed journals. She has presented at national and international conferences. She is active in professional societies. She has received several awards.