Best Hormone Therapy Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

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.

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.

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin is a leading specialist who previously served as the Head of the Department of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialises in medical oncology at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital
• Former Education Officer at Prof Dr Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital
• Completed fellowship training at the Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Internal medicine specialist background provides a foundation for managing systemic hormone treatments

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.

Professor Sezer Saglam is a leading medical oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, specialising in complex hormone-responsive tumours and gastrointestinal oncology.

• Holds a professorship in medical oncology from Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Completed an intensive fellowship in medical oncology at Istanbul Medical Faculty
• Active member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (ENETs)
• Maintains international standards through memberships in ESMO and ASCO
• Specialises in managing neuroendocrine tumours using systemic targeted therapies

Professor Alemdar is a highly trained specialist in medical oncology at Medical Park Antalya, one of Turkey's premier healthcare complexes.

• Completed dual specialisations in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology at Akdeniz University
• Served at Akdeniz University Hospital focusing on complex systemic therapies
• Expertise includes hormone-sensitive cancer management and personalised treatment protocols
• Held senior clinical roles at major Antalya training and research hospitals

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is an ESMO board-certified medical oncologist who specialises in hormone-positive cancer treatments and advanced immunotherapy.

• Holds ESMO Board Certification in Medical Oncology, an international gold standard for specialist cancer care
• Completed advanced fellowships in Allergy-Immunology and Medical Oncology at Istanbul University
• Sub-investigator for major international clinical trials with Roche, Pfizer, and AstraZeneca
• Authored over 30 international peer-reviewed research papers on breast, prostate, and lung cancer outcomes