Best Metastases In The Liver 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.

Professor Eda Tanrikulu ranked third in Turkey's national medical specialty exam and now leads the medical oncology department at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Completed a metastatic colorectal cancer preceptorship at the University of Oxford
• Specialises in colon, rectum, and stomach cancers that have spread to the liver
• Served as head researcher for multiple international oncology clinical trials
• Maintains active membership with the European Society for Medical Oncology
• Uses individualised chemotherapy and targeted protocols for metastatic cases

Professor Mustafa Solak brings clinical expertise from the world-renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas to his oncology practice at Hisar Hospital.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal cancers, focusing on the management of tumours that spread to the liver
• Performed 900+ oncological procedures with a focus on targeted medical therapies
• Completed a prestigious fellowship at the Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Expert in treating complex cases involving the digestive system and primary abdominal organs

Dr. Vafi Atalay is an experienced oncological and general surgeon with 17 years in the field. He specializes in pancreatic, colon, rectal, and liver surgeries. He also performs advanced endoscopic procedures. Dr. Atalay has published 31 articles in national and international journals, making valuable contributions to medical literature.

He received the first prize at the 20th Congress Research Paper Competition. He also won the Best Research Award at the 5th Surgeon Research Congress. Dr. Atalay is a member of TSS, the Palestinian Medical Association, and IOA. His active involvement in these organizations shows his dedication to professional growth and surgical excellence.

Professor Kivanc Derya Peker is a specialist gastroenterology surgeon who refined his skills in liver and bile duct surgery at the prestigious Mayo Clinic in the USA.

• Performed over 200 liver surgeries and 400 pancreatic or stomach cancer operations
• Completed a PhD in medical biology to better understand cancer cell behaviour and aging
• Founded the specialized hepatopancreatobiliary unit at Bakirkoy Dr Sadi Konuk Hospital
• Specialises in HPB surgery – focusing on the liver, pancreas, and biliary system
• Trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's most respected medical institutions

Associate Professor Gorkem Turkkan is a specialist in precision radiotherapy, having successfully completed more than 2,500 treatment sessions using the MR-Linac device.

• Treats liver tumours using MR-guided radiotherapy for real-time tracking and pinpoint accuracy
• Specialises in stereotactic radiotherapy, which delivers high-dose radiation while sparing healthy tissue
• Completed a clinical research fellowship at the MAASTRO Clinic in the Netherlands
• Published 27 articles and five book chapters on radiation oncology outcomes
• Member of the European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO)

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 is a senior medical oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, where he focuses on malignant tumours affecting the digestive system.

• Specialised in gastrointestinal oncology at the Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (ENETS)
• Registered with the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Trained in internal medicine and haemodialysis at the prestigious Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

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

Experience

2022 PRIVATE MEDIPOL BAHÇELİEVLER HOSPITAL

2021 - 2021 Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital, Medical Oncology Clinic Education Officer

2021 - 2021 Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital

2020 - 2021 Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine

2020 - 2021 Head of the Department of Medical Oncology, Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine, Assoc. Dr.  

2018 - 2021 Lecturer - Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine, Head of Medical Oncology Department  

2018 - 2021 Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine

2015 - 2018 University of Health Sciences, Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital

2015 - 2018 University of Health Sciences, Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, Medical Oncology Clinic, Sub-branch assistant

2012 - 2015 Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital, Internal Medicine specialist

2012 - 2015 Suleiman the Magnificent Training and Research Hospital,

2008 - 2012 Haseki Training and Research Hospital

2006 - 2008 Kızıltepe No. 3 Health Center General Practitioner.

Education

2018

İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Tıbbı Onkoloji

2018

İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Tıbbı Onkoloji, İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Tıbbı Onkoloji

2012

İstanbul Haseki Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, İç Hastalıkları, İstanbul Haseki Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, İç Hastalıkları

2012

İstanbul Haseki Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, İç Hastalıkları

2007

Uludağ Üniversitesi Tıip Fakültesi, Tıip Fakültesi, Uludağ Üniversitesi Tıip Fakültesi, Tıip Fakültesi

Professor Serkan Keskin ranked first in Turkey's national medical oncology proficiency exam and has managed over 900 complex oncology cases.

• Treats liver metastases using targeted therapy to block cancer growth with precision
• Uses immunotherapy to help the body's own immune system find and destroy tumours
• Published 42 research articles in international journals on medical oncology outcomes
• Maintains active membership in the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Head of the medical oncology department at Memorial Şişli Hospital

Professor Yesim Yildirim is a leading medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center, specialising in targeted therapies and immunotherapy for gastrointestinal cancers. She is a certified member of the European Society for Medical Oncology.

• Focuses on secondary liver tumours originating from gastrointestinal and breast cancers
• Uses precision medicine to tailor drug treatments to a patient's genetic profile
• Trained in immuno-oncology at the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre in London
• Co-authored the Handbook of Advanced Cancer Care Treatment for medical professionals
• Member of the European School of Oncology with 80+ academic publications

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

• Completed an observership at Houston Methodist Hospital in the United States
• Uses targeted therapies and smart drugs to attack cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Provides immunotherapies – treatments that boost the body's natural immune system to fight tumours
• Specialises in personalised oncology, tailoring treatment plans to the specific genetic makeup of the cancer

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 Sezer Saglam is a leading specialist in gastrointestinal oncology at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with deep expertise in managing liver involvement.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal oncology focusing on tumours that spread to the liver
• Member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (ENET)
• Professor at Istanbul University Oncology Institute – a premier Turkish research hub
• Coordinates complex care through the American Cancer Center in Istanbul
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Professor Ozcan Yildiz focuses on managing gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumours and liver metastases at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Specialises in neuroendocrine tumours involving the pancreas and digestive tract
• Uses targeted systemic therapies to manage cancer that has spread to the liver
• Contributing researcher to the Medical Oncology journal on long-term patient outcomes
• Expertise includes managing complex paraneoplastic syndromes associated with advanced cancers
• Member of international oncology research groups focusing on metastatic disease

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli is a specialist oncologist at Istinye University Liv Hospital who focuses on gastrointestinal cancers and secondary liver tumours.

• Specialises in managing metastases from primary lung, breast, and bowel sites
• Holds academic rank of Associate Professor – a title awarded for clinical and research excellence
• Extensive background at the Ankara Oncology Clinic – a major Turkish centre for cancer treatment
• Trained at the Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital in complex oncology care
• Expertise in systemic therapies for patients with liver involvement