Best Thyroid Cancer Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Professor Bulent Karagoz is a medical oncology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center, focusing on tumour biology and targeted therapies for thyroid cancer.

• Specialises in immunotherapy and targeted treatments that attack cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Member of the European Head and Neck Society, keeping him at the forefront of thyroid treatment protocols
• Authored over 40 research publications focused on tumour immunology and cancer research
• Former Head of Medical Oncology at GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital

Dr Kemal Rasa is a highly respected surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center with over 900 successful procedures and deep expertise in endocrine oncology.

• Specialises in thyroid cancer surgery and comprehensive management of endocrine tumours
• Former President of the Surgical Infection Society – Europe, ensuring high standards in post-operative care
• Certified by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) for integrated cancer treatment
• Collaborates with nuclear medicine specialists for precise radioactive iodine and hormonal therapies

Professor Kezban Berberoglu has performed over 900 radioiodine treatments at Anadolu Medical Center, specialising in precise nuclear imaging and therapy.

• Trained at Johns Hopkins Medical Institutes in the US, focusing on PET/CT imaging and receptor targeting
• Uses dosimetry to create personalised radioiodine plans – calculating the exact dose needed for effective treatment
• Member of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine and the Turkish Nuclear Medicine Association
• American Board certified specialist with experience in international patient-centred care and JCI accreditation

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.

The doctor is a highly regarded oncologist at the Anadolu Medical Center, specializing in medical oncology and chemotherapy. After obtaining a medical degree from Ankara University in 2005, the doctor completed specialty training in internal medicine at Istanbul University and further specialized in medical oncology at Marmara University by 2017. The doctor has led the medical oncology unit at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital and has participated in numerous international clinical studies. The doctor focuses on a wide range of cancers, including breast, urological, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers, among others.

The doctor is a member of several prestigious oncology societies, including the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, the European Society of Medical Oncology, and the American Society of Medical Oncology. The doctor has participated in advanced training programs globally, including programs at Oxford University and ESMO.

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 leads the Medical Oncology Department at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, bringing senior clinical expertise to thyroid cancer management.

• Member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (ENETS) for specialised tumour management
• Focuses on systemic therapies for thyroid carcinoma including targeted drug protocols
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Full Professor of Medical Oncology at one of Turkey's premier private hospital groups
• Senior member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)

Professor Yahya Ozel is a senior endocrine surgeon who trained at Tokyo University Hospital under some of the world's leading surgical specialists.

• Specialises in endocrine surgery to treat tumours of the thyroid and parathyroid glands
• Uses robotic and laparoscopic surgery for smaller incisions and faster recovery times
• Holds the Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate in surgical endoscopy for internal examinations
• Former faculty member at Dogus University where he trained the next generation of surgeons
• Expert in oncological surgery for the removal of cancerous growths and affected tissues

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.

Professor Sefik Igdem is a specialist in radiation oncology who focuses on head and neck cancers at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Uses TrueBeam STx technology – delivers precise radiation to tumours while sparing healthy surrounding tissue
• Specialises in conformal treatments – shapes radiation beams to match the exact size of the tumour
• Former Head of Radiation Oncology at Demiroğlu Bilim University – one of Turkey's established medical schools
• Expert in Halcyon technology – a system that provides faster and quieter treatment sessions for patient comfort