Best Oncology Doctors in Istanbul for Australians

Professor Karagoz is a leading medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center with a deep focus on tumour biology and immunotherapy. He has performed over 1,100 oncological procedures, specialising in targeted treatments for complex cancers.

• Treats sarcoma, lymphoma, pancreatic, lung, and breast cancers
• Specialises in cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies that use the immune system to fight tumours
• Former Head of Medical Oncology at GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital
• Member of the European Head and Neck Society and Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Professor at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine who has published 40 research papers

Professor Apuhan is a leading specialist in head and neck cancer surgery who founded the ENT department at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Trained in head and neck surgery at The Ohio State University in the United States
• Specialises in laryngeal, thyroid, and salivary gland tumour removal
• Expert in neck dissection and complex reconstructive surgery after cancer removal
• Uses CO2 laser procedures and microscopic surgery for vocal cord tumours
• Published over 200 scientific works on ENT and head and neck conditions

Associate Professor Eda Tanrikulu ranked 3rd nationally in Turkey's medical oncology exam. She leads international clinical trials for emerging cancer treatments at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Specialises in personalised chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies
• Former Head of Medical Oncology at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Leads clinical studies for breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Trained at Marmara University, one of Turkey's top-ranked medical programmes

Associate Professor Mustafa Solak has performed over 1,100 cancer treatments. He specialises in complex oncology cases at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Trained at MD Anderson Cancer Center – a global leader in oncology
• Completed a specialization fellowship at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Expertise in breast, lung, gastrointestinal, and head-neck cancers
• Utilises advanced protocols for stage 4 and treatment-resistant cancers
• Former staff at prestigious US and Turkish academic institutions

Dr. Omer Faruk Oge is an ophthalmologist at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He specializes in surgeries for strabismus, cataracts, and retinal diseases. He is a member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. Dr. Oge also focuses on pediatric eye health and ocular aesthetics.

• Trained at the Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital.
• Treats complex conditions including amblyopia and retinal disorders.
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

Dr Kemal Rasa is a leading surgical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center with over 900 thyroid cancer procedures performed. He specialises in minimally invasive techniques that use smaller incisions to promote faster patient recovery.

• Former President of the Surgical Infection Society – Europe (SIS-E)
• Focuses on breast, pancreatic, and thyroid cancer surgeries
• Uses advanced laparoscopic surgery – keyhole techniques for less pain and scarring
• Serves on the editorial board of the British Journal of Surgery
• Secretary of the World Surgical Infection Society

Professor Ilker Tinay leads the oncourology department at Anadolu Medical Center, a hospital affiliated with the world-renowned Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Specialises in da Vinci robotic surgery for prostate and kidney tumours – offering smaller incisions and faster recovery
• Expert in neo-bladder reconstruction, creating a new bladder from intestinal tissue after cancer removal
• Serves as an Executive Board Member of the Association of Urooncology
• Member of the American College of Surgeons and the European Association of Urology

Professor Kezban Berberoglu is a nuclear medicine specialist at Anadolu Medical Center who trained at the prestigious Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

• Completed over 900 radioiodine treatments for thyroid conditions and cancer
• Uses personalised dosimetry – a technique that calculates the exact radiation dose needed for each patient
• Specialises in PET/CT and SPECT/CT imaging for accurate cancer staging and monitoring
• Member of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine and the Turkish Society of Nuclear Medicine

Associate Professor Esra Ozbasli is a board-certified OB-GYN who has been a certified da Vinci robotic console surgeon since 2013. She specialises in minimally invasive surgery for gynaecological cancers and complex tumours.

• Performs robotic-assisted hysterectomies and tumor removals for faster recovery and less scarring
• Focuses on uterine and ovarian cancer cases using advanced laparoscopic techniques
• Completed a surgical observership at New York University to refine her operative skills
• Former academic at Acıbadem University where she trained other specialists in gynaecological surgery

Associate Professor Gorkem Turkkan is a pioneer in precision radiation, having successfully completed over 2,500 radiotherapy sessions using the highly accurate MR-Linac device.

• Specialises in MRI-guided and stereotactic radiotherapy for prostate, breast, and lung cancers
• Trained at Maastricht University in the Netherlands on proton therapy and lung toxicity
• Uses MR-Linac technology to track tumours in real-time, protecting healthy tissue
• Member of the European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) since 2015
• Actively leads research projects for provide better oncology outcomes

Professor Peker has performed over 400 pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries and completed advanced training at the Mayo Clinic in the USA.

• Specialises in hepatopancreatobiliary surgery – complex procedures involving the liver, pancreas, and bile ducts
• Founded a dedicated surgical training unit for liver and pancreatic diseases in Turkey
• Performed over 200 liver surgeries and 900 total gastrointestinal procedures
• Holds a doctorate in medical biology, focusing on cancer biology and stem cell research

Dr. Cem Yalcinkaya is an associate professor and gynecologic oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center. He specializes in fertility-sparing surgeries and robotic procedures for gynecologic cancers. Dr. Yalcinkaya holds a robotic surgeon certificate for the DaVinci system. He successfully passed the European Society of Gynecologic Oncology (ESGO) exam in 2019.

• Certified robotic surgeon for myomectomy and hysterectomy procedures.
• Completed clinical observations at Charité Berlin and Tel Aviv Chaim Sheba Medical Center.
• Specializes in laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis and ovarian cancer.
• Member of the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO) since 2015.

Dr. Vafi Atalay is a colorectal and general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. He developed the tube ileostomy technique to eliminate the need for ostomy-closure surgery. This method was published in the journal Colorectal Disease. Dr. Atalay specializes in pancreatic, colon, rectal, and liver cancers.

• Winner of the Gold Medal Award at the Istanbul International Invention Fair.
• Authored over 30 articles in national and international medical journals.
• Received the Best Scientific Research Award from several surgical congresses.
• Practices at a clinic affiliated with the top-ranked Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Associate Professor Zulfu Sertkaya is a specialist urologist who focuses on the rare field of andrology, specifically managing prostate and testicular cancers.

• Holds the prestigious title of FEBU from the European Association of Urology
• Specialises in oncological andrology, protecting male reproductive and sexual health
• Performs surgical procedures for testicular cancer and robotic-assisted prostate surgery
• Trained alongside world-leading professors in male health and urological surgery

Dr Kartal is a surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center specialising in colorectal and gastrointestinal oncology. He uses minimally invasive techniques to treat cancers of the colon, small intestine, and oesophagus.

• Performs HIPEC – heated chemotherapy delivered directly to the abdomen during surgery to treat metastatic cancers
• Member of the European Society of Coloproctology and the Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
• Specialises in laparoscopic and endoscopic surgery for faster patient recovery and smaller scars
• Uses intraoperative nerve monitoring to protect vital functions during complex cancer removals

Dr. Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a professor of neurosurgery at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in functional neurosurgery and deep brain stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders. Dr. Kaya previously led a Parkinson’s disease research project at Ondokuz Mayıs University. He earned the Aysima Altınok Thesis Award from the Turkish Neurosurgical Society.

• Performs complex brain tumor removals and skull base surgeries.
• Treats spinal conditions including tumors, stenosis, and herniated discs.
• Completed specialized observerships in cellular neuroscience at Maastricht University.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medicine.

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.

Associate Professor Kamil Yalcin Polat is a specialist in gynaecological oncology at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital. He holds a Master's degree in Clinical Trials from the University of London.

• Specialises in reproductive medicine and gynaecological cancers
• Trained at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in clinical trial design and evidence-based cancer protocols
• Completed residency in obstetrics and gynaecology

Dr. Mehmet Taner Ozdemir is an orthopedist and bone tumor specialist at Anadolu Medical Center. He completed training at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. This facility is a top-ranked center for orthopedics in the United States. Dr. Ozdemir focuses on orthopedic oncology and complex trauma surgery.

• Member of the European Musculoskeletal Tumor Society.
• Treats bone and soft tissue tumors, including sarcoma and chondrosarcoma.
• Performs joint replacements, arthroscopic surgeries, and stem cell therapy.
• Authored over 15 international and national medical publications.

Dr. Murat Dokdok is a specialized interventional radiologist at Anadolu Medical Center. He completed an interventional neuroradiology fellowship at the University Hospital of Zurich. Dr. Dokdok also held a fellowship at Harvard Medical School. He focuses on neurological therapy and imaging for conditions like cerebral aneurysms and liver cancer. Dr. Dokdok works at Anadolu, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Holds over 100 national and international scientific publications and presentations.
• Certified by the European Society of Neuroradiology.
• Member of the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Society of Europe.
• Performs radiofrequency ablation and chemoembolization for oncology patients.