Best Immunotherapy Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Dr. Bulent Karagoz is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in immunotherapy and targeted therapies for sarcoma, lymphoma, and lung cancer. Dr. Karagoz provides treatment at a facility affiliated with the prestigious Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Authored over 40 research publications focusing on tumor biology and immunology.
• Former Head of Internal Diseases at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine.
• Held leadership roles in medical oncology at GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and European Head and Neck Society.

Dr. Zafer Gulbas founded and directs Turkey’s largest Bone Marrow Transplant Center at Anadolu Medical Center. He is a hematologist-oncologist specializing in complex blood cancers and clotting disorders. Dr. Gulbas trained at top global institutions, including MD Anderson and Fred Hutchinson in the USA. He performs autologous and allogeneic transplants for leukemia, lymphoma, and aplastic anemia.

• Achieved an 81% success rate for autologous bone marrow transplants.
• Supervised over 3,000 successful transplant procedures since 2010.
• Authored over 260 scientific publications with 5,000+ citations in hematology.
• Member of the European Hematology Association and American Hematology Association.

Dr. Eda Tanrikulu is a clinical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. She ranked 3rd nationally in Turkey's minor specialty medical exam. Dr. Tanrikulu specializes in chemotherapy and individualized cancer treatments. She works at a facility affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Served as the head of the medical oncology unit at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital.
• Participated in global training at Oxford University and ESMO in Manchester.
• Treats gastrointestinal, urological, lung, and breast cancers.
• Member of the American and European Societies of Medical Oncology.

Dr. Mustafa Solak is a clinical oncologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He completed a fellowship at the prestigious Hacettepe University Cancer Institute. Dr. Solak previously practiced at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. He treats a variety of complex cancers, including lung, breast, and gastrointestinal malignancies.

• Specializes in the treatment of testicular, ovarian, and head and neck cancers.
• Performs oncology procedures including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy.
• Trained at Hacettepe University and Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training Hospital.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility that treats over 500,000 patients annually.

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 Sezer Sağlam is an accomplished oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital who has held a professorship in medical oncology since 2016.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal oncology at the Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Maintains active membership in the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (ENETS)
• Holds a medical oncology fellowship from Istanbul University Medical Faculty
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin has performed over 1,100 oncology treatments, specialising in tailored immunotherapy protocols at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

• Former Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine
• Served as a Clinical Education Officer, training next-generation oncologists in modern therapies
• Expertise as both an oncologist and mammologist for integrated cancer care
• Completed advanced sub-branch medical oncology training at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Sinan Karaaslan is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in treating breast, colorectal, and urogenital system cancers. Dr. Karaaslan brings clinical expertise from major institutions, including Medical Park and Gülhane Military Medical Academy. He works at a hospital affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Holds personal certification from the European Society for Medical Oncology.
• Treats complex conditions, including stage 4 colon and lung cancers.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology and Turkish Lung Cancer societies.
• Performs systemic therapies such as immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy.

Dr. Serkan Keskin is a medical oncologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He ranked first in Turkey in the 2012 Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam. Dr. Keskin treats over 25 types of cancer, including breast, lung, and stomach cancers. He works at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for excellence in oncology.

• Secured second place in Turkey in the 2009 Minor Specialty Certificate Examination.
• Maintains membership in both the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and ESMO.
• Uses chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy to treat complex tumors.
• Winner of the Best Poster Award at the 19th National Cancer Congress.