Best Breast Cancer Surgery Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Dr. Nuri Alper Sahbaz is a general and breast surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He is one of only five surgeons in Turkey holding the European Board of Endocrine Surgery certification. This credential covers thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal gland, and neuroendocrine tumor surgery. Dr. Sahbaz has performed over 2,000 successful surgical operations.

• Completed clinical studies at Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas.
• Obtained the ECFMG Certificate to practice medicine in the United States.
• Holds a diploma in laparoscopic surgery from the University of Strasbourg.
• Specializes in oncoplastic breast surgery and minimally invasive endocrine procedures.

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. Manuela Seifert is the head of the Breast Cancer Center at the Academic Hospital Solingen. She is a double-qualified specialist in breast oncology and reconstructive plastic surgery. Dr. Seifert focuses on preserving the breast by using aesthetic-sparing surgical techniques. She treats patients at a clinic recognized by the German Cancer Society.

• Specializes in 3D mammography, high-precision biopsy, and breast cancer diagnostics.
• Performs breast-conserving operations and post-operative plastic reconstruction.
• Is a member of the German Society of Senology and the Endourological Society.
• Coordinates multidisciplinary care with oncology and radiotherapy departments.

Dr. Kemal Rasa is a general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He is an editorial board member of the British Journal of Surgery. Dr. Rasa focuses on breast, pancreatic, and thyroid cancer surgeries. He also manages surgical infections and glucose metabolism disorders. His clinic partners with Johns Hopkins Medicine for American treatment standards.

• Former President of the Surgical Infection Society – Europe.
• Secretary of the World Surgical Infection Society board of directors.
• Authored over 65 national and international medical publications.
• Performs thyroidectomy, pancreatic enucleation, and breast cancer surgery.

Dr. Onder Surgit is a professor of general surgery at Optimed International Hospital. He is a surgical instructor at the Advanced Medical Technologies Training Center (ITEM). Dr. Surgit treats cancer, obesity, and complex gastrointestinal conditions. He applies laparoscopic techniques for weight loss and tumor removal.

• Specializes in bariatric surgery including gastric sleeve, bypass, and balloon procedures.
• Performs oncological surgeries for breast, lung, stomach, and colon cancer.
• Served as a faculty member at Turgut Ozal and Atilim Universities.
• Works at AACI-accredited Optimed International Hospital in Tekirdag, Turkey.

Associate Professor Soykan Barlas is a highly academic general surgeon and book editor who focuses on complex surgical techniques at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Received advanced laparoscopic training in Scotland to master minimally invasive surgical methods
• Awarded a Certificate of Appreciation by the Ministry of Health for contributions to specialist surgical centres
• Serves as an academic Doctor Lecturer at Demiroğlu Science University Faculty of Medicine
• Published over 20 scientific articles in national and international journals on surgical outcomes

Associate Professor Levent Kaptanoglu is a highly credentialed general surgeon with specialised training from Northwestern University in the United States.

• Member of the Breast Surgery Association
• Trained at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine and Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Managed surgical oncological cases at Kartal Training and Research Hospital
• Holding a senior academic rank as Associate Professor of Surgery
• Member of the German Society of Surgery (DGCH)

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. 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.

Dr. Orhan Shencan is a clinical oncologist at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He attained an associate professorship in medical oncology in 2009. Dr. Shencan treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul. He completed his medical oncology training at Ankara University.

• Served as a medical oncology specialist at the Bahrain Oncology Center.
• Held a former associate professor role at Fatih University Faculty of Medicine.
• Practiced at several major Turkish institutions, including Acıbadem Maslak Hospital.
• Works at a clinic that treats over 10,000 patients every year.

Dr. Mustafa Ozdogan is a professor and medical oncology specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital. He is the current President of the Antalya Breast Cancer Association. Dr. Ozdogan previously led oncology departments at Memorial Antalya and Medstar Antalya hospitals. He focuses on a multidisciplinary approach to complex cancer care.

• Sits on the board of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.
• Maintains active membership in ESMO and ASCO.
• Co-chairs the national working group for head and neck cancers.
• Works at Memorial Göztepe, which features MR Linac and robotic surgery systems.