Best Liver Cancer Stage 4 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.

Associate Professor Eda Tanrikulu ranked 3rd in Turkey's prestigious national medical specialty exam and now leads advanced oncology cases at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Specialises in tailored chemotherapy and biological therapies for metastatic liver disease
• Practices at an institution affiliated with the world-renowned Johns Hopkins Medicine
• Maintains international standards through memberships in ASCO and ESMO
• Completed specialist training in metastatic colorectal cancer at the University of Oxford
• Managed complex oncology units at major Turkish training and research hospitals

Professor Mustafa Solak brings international expertise to the management of advanced gastrointestinal malignancies after training at the MD Anderson Cancer Center – globally recognised as a top-tier cancer institution.

• Specialises in treating gastrointestinal cancers, focusing on complex cases involving the liver and digestive system
• Completed a high-level fellowship at the Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Expertise covers systemic therapies for metastatic tumours and advanced-stage disease management
• Experienced in coordinating multidisciplinary care for patients with metabolic or digestive tract complications

Professor Kivanc Derya Peker is a specialist in hepatopancreatobiliary surgery who trained at the world-leading Mayo Clinic in the USA.

• Performed 200+ liver surgeries and 400+ pancreatic and gastric cancer procedures
• Completed a PhD in medical biology to specialise in cancer biology and stem cells
• Founded the hepatopancreatobiliary unit at Bakirkoy Dr Sadi Konuk Training Hospital
• Specialises in gastroenterology surgery, focusing on complex digestive tract and liver conditions
• Member of the Turkish Hepatopancreatobiliary Association, training next-generation surgical specialists

The doctor graduated from Istanbul University, Istanbul Medicine Faculty in 2007 and completed a specialization in surgery at Sisli Etfal Education and Research Hospital in 2013. Further advancing their expertise, they joined the General Surgery Clinic at Istanbul Okan University in 2020.

With extensive experience in various medical institutions, the doctor has worked at Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Siverek State Hospital, and Anadolu Medical Center. They are a member of several prestigious organizations, including the European Society of Coloproctology and the Turkish Surgical Society.

The doctor holds numerous certifications, such as the Turkish Surgical Association Qualification Certificate and has completed advanced courses in endoscopy, bariatric surgery, and laser techniques for hemorrhoidal diseases.

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.

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 senior specialist in gastrointestinal oncology at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital. He focuses on advanced cancer cases within the digestive system.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal oncology, focusing on tumours of the liver and digestive tract
• Professor at the Istanbul University Oncology Institute, a leading Turkish research centre
• Member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (ENET) for specialised tumour care
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Fellowship-trained in medical oncology at the prestigious Istanbul University

Professor Yahya Ozel trained at Tokyo University Hospital in Japan under world-renowned experts in hepato-biliary surgery – focusing on complex liver and bile duct cases.

• Specialises in hepatobiliary surgery involving the liver and pancreas
• Uses robotic surgery techniques for more precise operations
• Holds the Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate in surgical endoscopy
• Trained in ERCP to manage bile duct blockages without open surgery
• Former academic faculty member at Dogus University teaching surgical techniques

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

Associate Professor Hasan Mutlu leads the medical oncology department at Medical Park Antalya, focusing on advanced-stage liver cancer treatments.

• Specialises in targeted therapies – drugs that attack specific cancer cells without damaging healthy tissue
• Uses immunotherapy to help the immune system recognise and destroy liver tumours
• Applies next-generation genetic research to tailor treatment plans to each patient's unique genetic profile
• Trained at Akdeniz University – one of Turkey's premier institutions for internal medicine and oncology
• Combines traditional chemotherapy with complementary medicine to manage symptoms during treatment

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin is the former Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University. He currently leads the oncology department at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, focusing on systemic treatments for advanced gastrointestinal tumours.

• Specialises in managing advanced-stage liver cancer using targeted therapy and immunotherapy
• Former Education Officer at Prof Dr Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital training other oncologists
• Qualified in both medical oncology and internal medicine for managing complex systemic cases
• Focuses on multidisciplinary care for patients with metastatic and primary liver tumours

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 ranked first in Turkey's national medical oncology proficiency exam and has managed over 900 cancer cases at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Specialises in targeted therapy and immunotherapy to treat complex liver cancers
• Directs personalised treatment plans by personally evaluating patient pathology and scans
• Published 42 articles in international journals on oncology outcomes
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the European Society of Medical Oncology

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

• Co-authored the 'Handbook of Advanced Cancer Care Treatment' and 'Precision Medicine in Cancer'
• Member of the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) with gold-standard certification
• Trained in immunotherapy at the Mount Vernon Cancer Center in London
• Coordinates precision medicine protocols for complex gastrointestinal and liver cases
• Published over 80 international research papers on oncology and clinical outcomes

Dr Rahib Hasanov is a medical oncology specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental who focuses on gastrointestinal tumours, including advanced liver and biliary tract cancers.

• Trained in internal medicine at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Completed an observership at Houston Methodist Hospital in Texas, USA
• Specialises in immunotherapy and targeted therapies for complex oncological cases
• Expert in personalized oncology using smart drugs tailored to individual genetic profiles
• Manages Stage 4 cases involving the liver, pancreas, and gastrointestinal system

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 leading specialist in gastrointestinal oncology at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He focuses on managing advanced tumours of the digestive system.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal oncology – focuses on liver and digestive cancers
• Member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (ENETS)
• Holds a professorship in medical oncology since 2016
• Trained at the Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)