Best Lung 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.

Dr Eda Tanrikulu finished third in Turkey's national medical subspecialty exam and holds a prestigious ESMO certification in lung cancer care from The Christie in Manchester.

• Treats advanced lung cancer cases at Anadolu Medical Center – a Johns Hopkins Medicine affiliate
• Completed clinical training on metastatic cancers at the University of Oxford in England
• Serves as a lead researcher in international clinical trials for new oncology medicines
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)

Professor Mustafa Solak brings international expertise to managing advanced lung cancer, having trained at the world-renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center in the US.

• Specialises in oncology at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental – a top-tier private medical centre
• Completed a dedicated fellowship at the Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Manages complex cases of stage 4 lung and gastrointestinal cancers
• Focuses on targeted therapies to improve quality of life for cancer patients
• Expertise backed by training at Hacettepe – one of Turkey's leading medical schools

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 medical oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, specialising in the management of complex and systemic cancers.

• Holds a professorship in medical oncology from one of Turkey's top-tier medical institutions
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) for global treatment standards
• Member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (ENET) for specialised tumour care
• Completed advanced oncology fellowships at Istanbul University's prestigious Oncology Institute
• Experienced in coordinating multidisciplinary care for patients with Stage 4 conditions

Professor Sefik Igdem is a senior radiation oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital who uses high-precision technology for advanced-stage tumours.

• Specialises in TrueBeam STx technology – delivers high-dose radiation to lung tumours while protecting healthy surrounding tissue
• Expert in conformal treatments – shapes radiation beams to match the exact size and shape of the tumour
• Professor at Demiroğlu Bilim University – helps lead one of Turkey's established medical training programmes
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine in radiation oncology

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin is the former Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University, where he led the department in managing complex cancer cases.

• Specialises in medical oncology for advanced-stage tumours at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital
• Held senior clinical education roles at Prof Dr Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital
• Former internal medicine specialist with deep expertise in managing systemic patient health during treatment
• Focuses on evidence-based protocols for patients with progressive respiratory malignancies

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 top-ranked medical oncologist who placed first in Turkey's national oncology proficiency exam. He leads the oncology department at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Manages advanced lung cancer using targeted therapy and immunotherapy
• Has performed over 1,100 procedures for complex cancer cases
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Specialises in chemotherapy protocols for stage 4 tumours
• Recognised with the Best Poster Award at the National Cancer Congress

Prof. Yeşim (Yesim) Yıldırım — Medical Oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center (since 2011). ESMO-certified specialist, Professor since 2021, author of 80+ scientific publications. Trained at top centers — Rambam (Israel) and Mount Vernon (UK). Treats breast, lung, and gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, as well as melanoma and sarcomas; uses immunotherapy and targeted therapy.

Why patients choose Dr. Yeşim Yıldırım:

• 20+ years of clinical practice; Professor of Medical Oncology since 2021.
• 80+ peer-reviewed publications in tumor biology, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy — treatment plans are based on up-to-date evidence.
• ESMO certification — from Europe’s leading oncology society — confirms high qualification and continuous training to international standards.

Dr Rahib Hasanov brings high-level international training to Hisar Hospital, having completed a clinical observership at the prestigious Houston Methodist Hospital in the USA.

• Specialises in immunotherapy and targeted smart drugs for late-stage lung cancer care
• Focuses on personalised oncology, tailoring medicine to a patient's specific genetic profile
• Trained in internal medicine at the renowned Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Broad international expertise treating patients across Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia
• Participates in global oncology congresses to implement the latest evidence-based protocols

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 Altan Kir is an elite thoracic surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center with specialist fellowships from Memorial Sloan Kettering and the Royal Brompton Hospital.

• Specialises in robotic surgery for complex lung tumours to reduce scarring and speed up recovery
• Performs airway surgery to manage breathing obstructions caused by advanced disease
• Trained at London's Royal Brompton – a world-renowned centre for heart and lung care
• Active member of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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.

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 senior medical oncologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with high-level academic and clinical standing.

• Holds a full Professorship in Medical Oncology since April 2016
• Expert in systemic therapies for advanced-stage tumours and complex secondary cancers
• Internal Medicine residency completed at the prestigious Istanbul University
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (ENET)

Dr. Saban Sec is a medical oncologist with experience at leading hospitals, including Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital, and Bahçelievler Medikalpark Hospital. He currently represents specialist physicians in the Turkish Medical Oncology Association. He is also a member of the Istanbul Medical Chamber and the Turkish Medical Oncology Association.

Dr. Sec treats breast, lung, gastrointestinal, prostate, urogenital, head and neck cancers, as well as sarcomas and rare tumors. He has published many peer-reviewed articles on cancer prognosis, treatment outcomes, and survival rates. His research includes studies with large patient groups, such as 138 patients with HER2-positive metastatic gastric cancer. Dr. Sec focuses on prognostic factors and treatment responses in different cancers. He is dedicated to improving cancer care.

Professor Ozcan Yildiz is a leading medical oncologist at Medipol Mega University Hospital who specialises in managing complex malignancies, including small cell lung cancer.

• Specialises in systemic therapy for advanced lung cancer cases to slow disease progression and manage symptoms
• Published research on rare presentations of lung cancer to improve diagnostic accuracy for better patient outcomes
• Member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, staying current with international treatment protocols
• Experienced in treating neuroendocrine tumours through targeted medical oncology approaches

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli is a specialist oncologist at Istinye University Liv Hospital with a focus on advanced-stage lung and gastrointestinal cancers.

• Promoted to Associate Professor for his academic contributions to medical oncology
• Trained at the Ankara Oncology Clinic, a premier centre for cancer research and care in Turkey
• Specialises in treating patients with metastatic lung cancer using systemic therapies
• Experienced in managing complex cases within regional training and research hospitals