Banu Atalar
- Specialization: Radiation oncologist
- 26 years of experience
- Speaks:English, Turkish
- Online consultations: available
- Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
- Honorary Fellow of the American College of Radiology (H.FACR, 2025); President, Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology (2025-2027).
Dr. Banu Atalar is a professor and radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center. She is an Honorary Fellow of the American College of Radiology (H.FACR). She completed a clinical research fellowship in stereotactic radiosurgery at Stanford University. Stereotactic radiosurgery and MR-guided adaptive SRS make up 75% of her clinical practice.
- President of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology.
- Chair of the ESTRO National Societies Committee.
- Recipient of the ASCO International Development and Education Award.
- Author of over 70 international peer-reviewed publications.
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Doctor's services
- Radiation therapy for brain tumor
- Radiation Therapy for Sarcomas
- Radiation therapy for stomach cancer
- Radiation therapy for testicular cancer
- Radiation therapy for esophageal carcinoma
- Radiation therapy for bowel cancer
- Radiation therapy for kidney cancer
- Radiation therapy for ovarian cancer
- Radiation therapy for Brain Tumor
- Radiation therapy for colorectal cancer
- CyberKnife
- CyberKnife for prostate cancer
- CyberKnife for lung cancer
- CyberKnife for brain tumor
- Radiotherapy
- Radiotherapy for breast cancer
- Radiotherapy for prostate cancer
- Radiotherapy for cervical cancer
- Radiotherapy for lung cancer
- Radiotherapy for throat cancer
- Radiotherapy for uterine cancer
- Radiosurgery of a brain tumor
- Stereotaxic radiosurgery
- MR Linac
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Qualifications
Prof. Banu Atalar is a radiation oncologist and an Honorary Fellow of the American College of Radiology (H.FACR). She directs radiation oncology services at Anadolu Medical Center. Additionally, she is a Full Professor at Acibadem MAA University. Prof. Atalar specializes in stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). She has published 72 research papers in international journals.
Radiotherapy Specialization and Methods
Prof. Atalar treats tumors of the central nervous system, thorax, and gastrointestinal tract. She uses MR-guided adaptive SRS to target tumors. This technology lets the specialist adjust radiation doses in real time based on the tumor's position. Approximately 75% of her clinical practice involves SRS and MR Linac techniques.
The doctor treats various oncological conditions, including:
- Lung and esophageal cancer
- Brain tumors, including glioblastoma and meningioma
- Prostate, bladder, and kidney cancers
- Liver and pancreatic tumors
- Sarcomas and bone cancer
Professional Leadership and Recognition
Prof. Atalar holds leadership roles in the global oncology community. She is the President of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology for the 2025–2027 term. The specialist also serves as Chair of the ESTRO National Societies Committee. Her work includes contributing to the ASCO Resource-Stratified Guidelines Committee to improve cancer care globally.
Work Experience
- 2026–present — Radiation Oncologist, Anadolu Medical Center
- 2018–present — Full Professor, Acibadem MAA University
- 2013–2018 — Associate Professor, Acibadem MAA University
- 2009–2025 — Radiation Oncologist, Maslak Acibadem Hospital
- 2009–2013 — Assistant Professor, Acibadem MAA University
- 2005–2008 — Radiation Oncologist, American/Italian (VKV) Hospital
Education and Advanced Training
- 1999 — Istanbul Medical Faculty — Medical Degree
- 2004 — Turkish Radiation Oncology Board Certification
- 2005 — Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty — Radiation Oncology Residency
- 2011 — Stanford University — Clinical Research Fellowship in Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Honors and Awards
- 2004 — International Development and Education Award (IDEA) from ASCO
- 2018 — IASLC International Mentorship Award
- 2025 — Honorary Fellow of the American College of Radiology (H.FACR)
Professional Memberships
- Chair of the ESTRO National Societies Committee (2024–2027)
- President of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology (2025–2027)
- Radiosurgery Society (RSS) Scientific Meeting Organization Committee
- The RSS Nomination Committee (2024)
- American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
- Chair of Young Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology (2021–2023)
- Organizer of the National Congress of Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology (2023, 2025)
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