Best Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Professor Bulent Karagoz is a leading medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center, specialising in tumor immunology and targeted therapies for complex cancers.

• Focuses on pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors using personalised immunotherapy and targeted drug protocols
• Former Head of Medical Oncology at GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital
• Expert in tumor biology – understands how cancer cells behave to pick the right treatment
• Published 40+ research papers focusing on innovative cancer research and medical ethics
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and European Head and Neck Society

Associate Professor Mustafa Solak has managed over 1,100 cancer treatments and trained at the MD Anderson Cancer Center – one of the world's highest-ranked oncology hospitals.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal cancers including complex tumours of the pancreas
• Completed fellowship training at the Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Expert in systemic therapies for managing neuroendocrine tumour progression
• Focuses on multidisciplinary care for metastatic gastrointestinal cases
• Provides targeted medical oncology protocols at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

Associate Professor Eda Tanrikulu is a high-achieving medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center who ranked third in Turkey's prestigious national specialist entrance exams.

• Specialises in individualized treatments for pancreatic and gastrointestinal cancers
• Active researcher leading international clinical studies into new oncology protocols
• Trained in metastatic colorectal cancer management at Oxford University in England
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and ESMO

Nuclear medicine specialist

Assoc. Prof. Gorkem Turkkan started his medical education at Gülhane Military Medical Academy in 2003 and completed it at Zonguldak Karaelmas (Bülent Ecevit) University Faculty of Medicine in 2009. He completed his specialization at Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology and became a radiation oncology specialist in 2016.

After completing his compulsory service, he served as a Lecturer and Head of Department at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, from May 2019 to February 2021. Meanwhile, between March and June 2020, he worked as a clinical researcher at Maastricht University Faculty of Medicine Department of Radiation Oncology – MAASTRO Clinic (Netherlands) on stereotactic radiotherapy, thoracic radiotherapy-related lung toxicity and proton therapy. While he was working at İstinye University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology and Liv Hospital Ulus Radiation Oncology Clinic between March 2021 and April 2023, he received the title of Associate Professor in February 2023. She has been serving her patients at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental since May 2023.

He has performed both traditional radiotherapy and advanced radiotherapy throughout his career. He is one of the experienced physicians in our country in stereotactic radiotherapy and MRI-guided radiotherapy treatments, which have become increasingly popular and used especially recently. So far, he has successfully completed more than 2500 radiotherapy sessions with the MR-Linac device.

He has been a member of the Turkish Society of Radiation Oncology (TROD) since 2013 and the European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) since 2015. He has 27 articles published in domestic and international journals, 31 oral-poster presentations presented at national and international congresses, and 5 book chapters published by national and international publishing houses. He taught Term I and Term V undergraduate courses at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Faculty of Medicine, postgraduate courses within the scope of Ear Nose and Throat Department Specialization training, and Radiotherapy associate degree courses at İstinye University Vocational School of Health Services. She is currently working on 2 ongoing TÜBİTAK Projects. He is married and has a son.

MEDICAL INTERESTS

MR-Linac

Linac

Stereotactic (Pinpoint) Radiotherapy

Prostate Cancers

Breast Cancers

Lung Cancers

Rectum Cancers

Brain and Spinal Cord Cancers

Head and Neck Cancers

Volumetric Arc Therapy (VMAT)

Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT)

Professor Peker is a leading specialist in pancreatic surgery who trained at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic in the United States.

• Performed 400+ pancreatic and stomach cancer operations with a high success rate
• Holds a PhD in medical biology focusing on cancer biology and cellular properties
• Specialises in hepatopancreatobiliary surgery – treating tumours of the pancreas, liver, and bile ducts
• Founded the specialized gastroenterology surgery clinic at Cam and Sakura City Hospital
• Recognised by the Turkish Surgery Association for his expertise in complex abdominal oncology

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.

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 prominent medical oncologist at Florence Nightingale Hospital with a dedicated focus on gastrointestinal cancers and endocrine tumours.

• Member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (ENETS)
• Holds a specialised professorship in medical oncology since 2016
• Trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute for gastrointestinal cases
• Expertise includes targeted therapies for neuroendocrine system tumours
• 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

Professor Yahya Ozel is a highly skilled surgeon who completed specialist training at Tokyo University Hospital in hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery. He focuses on surgical management for tumours involving the pancreas and liver.

• Specialises in pancreatic surgery using robotic-assisted and laparoscopic techniques for smaller incisions
• Performs surgical endoscopy and ERCP to manage bile duct obstructions with precision
• Holds the Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate for high standards in surgical care
• Former academic faculty member who trained surgeons at Dogus University