Best Liver Cancer Stage 3 Doctors in Turkey for Australians

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 ranked 3rd in Turkey's medical specialty exams and leads research into gastrointestinal cancers at the Anadolu Medical Center.

• Specialises in medical oncology for stage 3 liver and digestive tract tumours
• Trained in metastatic colorectal cancer management at the University of Oxford
• Uses molecular profiling to design individualised chemotherapy and targeted drug programmes
• Senior researcher for international clinical trials focusing on advanced-stage cancer therapies
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and European Society for Medical Oncology

Professor Mustafa Solak completed a prestigious fellowship at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Centre – one of the world's highest-ranked hospitals for oncology.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal cancers including liver, stomach, and bowel tumours
• Trained at the Hacettepe University Cancer Institute in medical oncology
• Focuses on systemic therapies for managing advanced-stage solid tumours
• Manages complex cases involving multi-organ involvement and secondary tumours

Professor Kivanc Derya Peker has performed over 200 liver surgeries and 400 gastric and pancreatic procedures at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specialises in hepatopancreatobiliary surgery – focuses on the liver, pancreas, and bile ducts
• Trained at the Mayo Clinic in the USA in surgical oncology
• Holds a PhD in medical biology to better understand cancer cell behaviour
• Former founder of the hepatopancreatobiliary training unit at Bakirkoy Dr Sadi Konuk hospital
• Certified specialist in gastroenterological surgery for digestive system cancers

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.

The doctor is a highly experienced radiologist and interventional radiologist affiliated with Anadolu Medical Center since 2005. With a fellowship in interventional neuroradiology from the University Hospital of Zurich and a short-term fellowship from Harvard Medical School, the doctor has extensive expertise in neuroradiology and advanced imaging techniques.

Certified by the European Society of Neuroradiology and the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe, the doctor holds diplomas in minimally invasive neurological therapy and neuroradiology. A prolific contributor to the field, the doctor has over 100 national and international publications and presentations.

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 specialises in gastrointestinal oncology at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, bringing senior academic expertise to complex cancer cases.

• Focuses on gastrointestinal oncology – treats tumours of the liver, stomach, and bowel
• Member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (ENETS)
• Maintains international standards through membership in ASCO and ESMO
• Completed specialist fellowship training at Istanbul University's Oncology Institute
• Published researcher in the field of medical oncology and internal medicine

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 completed intensive training in hepatobiliary surgery at Tokyo University Hospital – a global leader in complex liver and bile duct procedures.

• Specialises in oncological surgery for advanced liver and pancreatic cases
• Performed research in Japan under world-renowned pioneers of liver resection
• Uses robotic and laparoscopic surgery for smaller incisions and faster recovery
• Holds the Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate in endoscopy and surgical techniques
• Former academic faculty member involved in training the next generation of surgeons

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin is the former Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University, where he led the department in managing advanced gastrointestinal cancers. He now brings this senior clinical leadership to Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

• Specialises in medical oncology for advanced tumours requiring systemic therapy
• Previously served as Education Officer at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital
• Focuses on tailored chemotherapy and biological therapy protocols for liver malignancies
• Member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology

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.

Professor Serkan Keskin is a leading oncologist who ranked first in Turkey's national medical oncology proficiency exam. He leads the oncology department at Memorial Şişli Hospital, specialising in complex cancer cases.

• Uses targeted therapy and immunotherapy for advanced liver tumours
• Awarded 'Best Poster' at the 19th National Cancer Congress
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Full member of the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Specialised in medical oncology at the Istanbul University Institute of Oncology

Professor Yesim Yildirim is a leading medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center, specialising in targeted therapies and immunotherapy for gastrointestinal cancers.

• Focuses on precision medicine to breast, lung, and gastrointestinal tumour types
• Trained in immuno-oncology at the Mount Vernon Cancer Center in London
• Co-authored the Handbook of Advanced Cancer Care Treatment for specialists
• Certified by the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) examination
• Holds an MBA in Healthcare Management for coordinated patient care delivery

Dr Rahib Hasanov brings international expertise to Hisar Hospital, having refined his skills at the world-renowned Houston Methodist Hospital in Texas.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal tumours including liver and biliary tract cancers
• Uses targeted therapies and immunotherapies to treat advanced stage conditions
• Practices personalised oncology to tailor drug protocols to specific genetic markers
• Trained at Marmara University, a top-tier medical research institution in Turkey
• Fellowship-trained in medical oncology with a focus on smart drug applications

The doctor is an ECFMG and ESMO-certified medical and breast oncologist with over 20 years of experience, specializing in solid cancer, breast cancer, colorectal, and lung cancer treatment. Since 2016, the doctor has been a medical oncology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center.

The doctor graduated from Gülhane Military Medical Academy with a degree in general medicine and completed specialties in internal and medical oncology. The doctor has been a professor and associate professor at Gülhane Military Medical Academy, contributing significantly to medical education.

With over 110 papers on cancer management, the doctor is a member of several prestigious oncology organizations.

Dr. Mehmet Doğu Canoğlu is a radiation oncologist. He graduated from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his residency in radiation oncology at Kocaeli University from 2006 to 2012.

He completed his compulsory service at Diyarbakır Training and Research Hospital. He then worked at Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital and at Medipol Mega University Hospital from 2015 to 2017. Since 2017, he has been a radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center.

Professor Sezer Saglam is a specialist in gastrointestinal oncology at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with deep expertise in managing advanced digestive system cancers.

• Focuses on advanced gastrointestinal tumours including stage 3 liver cancer
• Active member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (ENETs)
• Trained at the Istanbul University Oncology Institute for medical oncology
• Participates in global oncology research through ESMO and ASCO memberships
• Provides specialist treatment protocols for complex abdominal malignancies

The doctor graduated from Ankara University Medical School and completed residency training in internal medicine at Ankara GATA Medical School. Specializing in medical oncology and hematology, the doctor completed a clinical fellowship in the USA. A pioneer in Turkey, the doctor was part of the team that performed the first bone marrow transplantation in the country. The doctor has served as a visiting lecturer at prestigious institutions in London and Switzerland. Holding the European Medical Oncology Certificate, the doctor is a founding member of both The Turkish Society of Medical Oncology and the Turkish Oncology Group. The clinical focus includes breast, gastrointestinal, lung cancers, lymphomas, and myeloma.

Professor Ozcan Yildiz is a senior medical oncologist at Medipol Mega University Hospital with a decade of documented success in managing complex neuroendocrine tumours.

• Specialises in systemic therapies for advanced gastroenteropancreatic tumours and liver involvements
• Published extensive research on 10-year clinical outcomes in oncology in international medical journals
• Focuses on hormone-producing tumours and cases requiring multidisciplinary coordination
• Experienced in managing rare paraneoplastic syndromes associated with advanced cancer stages