Best Melanoma Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Professor Bulent Karagoz has performed over 900 melanoma-related procedures at Anadolu Medical Center, specialising in ways to trigger the immune system to fight skin cancer.

• Focuses on cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies that attack specific melanoma cells
• Provides expert medical oncology care for complex tumour biology and immune responses
• Served as a Professor at Istanbul Okan University – one of Turkey's major medical faculties
• Author of 40 research publications focused on advancing cancer treatment and tumour biology
• Member of the European Head and Neck Society and Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Professor Eda Tanrikulu focuses on metastatic malignant melanoma and ranked third in Turkey's prestigious national medical specialty exam.

• Completed the European Melanoma Experience Exchange focusing on the latest therapeutic protocols
• Specialises in providing individualised medical oncology and systemic chemotherapy plans
• Serves as a lead researcher in international clinical studies for new cancer treatments
• Maintains active membership in the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)

The doctor graduated from the School of Medicine at Hacettepe University and completed residency at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, followed by a fellowship at the Hacettepe University Cancer Institute.

Specializing in oncology, the doctor has extensive experience in treating various cancers, including breast, testicular, ovarian, lung, head and neck, and gastrointestinal cancers.

The doctor has worked at prestigious institutions such as The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Hitit University Corum Training Hospital, and Medical Park Hospital.

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.

Prof. Dr. Önder SÜRGİT is a General Surgeon in the General Surgery Clinic. Working hours: 09:00–18:00. Core practice areas include laparoscopic surgery, cancer surgery, and bariatric surgery.

Graduated from Hacettepe Faculty of Medicine in 1995. Academic title: Professor. Served as Instructor Surgeon at ITEM (Advanced Medical Technologies Training Center). Held faculty roles at Turgut Özal University and Atılım University, Faculties of Medicine. Also worked at Ankara Medicana Hospital and Optimed Health Group. Foreign language: English.

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 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 melanoma therapies.

• Specialises in targeted therapy and immunotherapy protocols for advanced melanoma cases
• Former Education Officer for medical oncology at Prof Dr Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital
• Published researcher on oncological outcomes and modern treatment strategies
• Expertise in managing complex chemotherapy regimes for skin cancer patients

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 performed over 900 successful oncological procedures.

• Specialises in immunotherapy and targeted therapy for melanoma cases
• Published 42 articles on cancer treatment in international journals
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Awarded at the National Cancer Congress for research excellence
• Treats patients at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul

Professor Yesim Yildirim completed specialist immunotherapy training at London's Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, focusing specifically on melanoma and kidney cancer clinic protocols.

• Specialises in targeted therapies and cancer immunotherapy to trigger the body's immune response
• Awarded the Hans Wyder Fellowship in Switzerland for her work in oncology immunology
• Holds an ESMO certification, ensuring her treatments meet European Society of Medical Oncology standards
• Co-authored 'Precision Medicine in Cancer', focusing on tailored treatment plans for individual patients
• Serves as Professor of Medical Oncology at Anadolu Medical Center, a Johns Hopkins affiliate

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.

Professor Haluk Duman completed a prestigious fellowship at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the US – the top-ranked hospital globally for cancer care.

• Specialises in reconstructive surgery for skin tumours and cancer-related skin defects
• Performs microsurgery to repair complex tissue damage after tumour removal
• Serves as a senior specialist at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medicine
• Member of the World Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery
• Published over 60 scientific papers on advanced reconstructive techniques

Professor Sadi Kerem Okutur is an award-winning medical oncologist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, recognised for his research by the Turkish Medical Oncology Association.

• Specialises in immuno-oncology, using the body's immune system to target and destroy cancer cells
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology, staying updated on global treatment protocols
• Authored over 10 book chapters and 20 research papers on medical oncology and cancer control
• Active in the Turkish Immuno-Oncology Society, focusing on the latest drug-based therapies

Professor Sezer Saglam is a senior medical oncologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with high-level expertise in managing complex skin malignancies.

• Specialises in medical oncology at a JCI-accredited hospital centre
• Fellowship trained at the Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Maintains international treatment standards as a member of ESMO
• Participates in the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (ENET)

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.

Dr Sumeyye Altintas Kaksi is a dermatologist at Medipol Mega University Hospital – one of Turkey's largest and most modern medical centres.

• Specialises in medical dermatology for skin health and lesion monitoring
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility known for multidisciplinary specialist care
• Focuses on clinical dermatology and skin malignancy assessments

Associate Professor Yusuf Acikgoz brings high-level expertise to melanoma care, having recently served as a researcher at the Ohio State University in the US.

• Specialises in medical oncology with a focus on systemic therapies for skin cancer
• Investigated major phase III clinical trials for targeted oncology treatments
• Holds certifications from the British Council and the American Society of Clinical Oncology
• Trained in immuno-oncology through the Central European Cooperative Oncology Group in Vienna

The doctor is an oncologist specializing in the treatment of breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. Currently, the doctor practices at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

With a career spanning multiple esteemed institutions, the doctor has served as an Internal Medicine Specialist at Malatya State Hospital, a physician at Ankara Oncology Clinic, and a member of the Oncology Department at Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital.

The doctor graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Selcuk University and achieved the title of Associate Professor in 2016.