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Best oncologists in Istanbul: TOP 165 doctors

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Bülent Karagöz

  • 4.6 Excellent 513 reviews
  • 33 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • 900+ oncology procedures – Prof. Bülent Karagöz specializes in tumor biology and immunotherapy at Anadolu Medical Center.

    • 20+ years of experience in medical oncology
    • Expert in sarcoma, lymphoma, and targeted therapies
    • Professor at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine
    • Author of 40+ publications in cancer research
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Craniotomy
$8,750 - $10,940
Cryotherapy
$1,000 - $3,000
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Zafer Gulbas

  • 4.6 Excellent 513 reviews
  • 49 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Prof. MD Zafer Gulbas is one of Turkey's top lymphoma doctors and founded the Bone Marrow Transplantation Center at Anadolu.

    • Specializes in bone marrow transplants – a leading expert in the field
    • Director of medical oncology at Anadolu Medical Center since 2005
    • Trained at renowned centers including MD Anderson and Fred Hutchinson
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Craniotomy
$8,750 - $10,940
Cryotherapy
$1,000 - $3,000
Info

Serkan Keskin

  • 4.7 Excellent 349 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • Ranked 1st in Turkey's Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam – Dr. Keskin brings 28+ years of expertise to personalized cancer therapy at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

    • Performed 1,100+ procedures including advanced immunotherapy
    • Pioneers genetic mapping with NGS analysis for tailored treatments
    • Member of ASCO and ESMO – leading global oncology societies
    • Awarded Best Poster at the National Cancer Congress
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Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy
$18,000 - $20,000
Transnasal resection of tumor
$15,000 - $18,000
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Mehmet Akif Ozturk

  • 4.7 Excellent 349 reviews
  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • Medical Oncology Specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital with expertise in advanced cancer treatments.

    • Faculty member at Üsküdar University's Internal Medicine Department
    • Specializes in medical oncology with over 10 years of experience
    • Works at one of Turkey's leading oncology centers
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Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy
$18,000 - $20,000
Transnasal resection of tumor
$15,000 - $18,000
Info

Eda Tanrikulu

  • 4.6 Excellent 513 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Ranked 3rd in Turkey's medical oncology exam – Dr. Tanrikulu specializes in chemotherapy and immunotherapy at Anadolu Medical Center.

    • Led international clinical studies for advanced cancer treatments
    • Former head of medical oncology at Haydarpaşa Numune Training Hospital
    • Specializes in targeted therapies for lung, breast, and prostate cancers
    • Trained at top Turkish universities including Marmara University
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Craniotomy
$8,750 - $10,940
Cryotherapy
$1,000 - $3,000
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Ilker Tinay

  • 4.6 Excellent 513 reviews
  • 16 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Dr. Ilker Tinay leads the urology department at Anadolu Medical Center, specializing in minimally invasive techniques for urological cancers.

    • Expert in robotic and laparoscopic urological surgeries
    • Holds leadership roles in major urooncology associations
    • Specializes in bladder-sparing techniques and reconstructive surgery
    • Fluent in English and German for international patients
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Craniotomy
$8,750 - $10,940
Cryotherapy
$1,000 - $3,000
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Find out about the best doctors here

20 top ranked Oncology doctors in the world are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.

The ranking is composed according to the Bookimed patient reviews and considers the rating of hospitals where doctors practice.

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How to choose the best Oncology doctors in the world?

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Mustafa Solak

  • 4.6 Excellent 205 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Dr. Mustafa Solak specializes in gastrointestinal cancers, trained at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute and MD Anderson Cancer Center – a global leader in oncology.

    • Completed fellowship at one of Turkey's top cancer institutes
    • Handles complex cases including esophageal carcinoma
    • Board-certified in medical oncology with extensive experience
    • Works at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental – a JCI-accredited facility
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Оophorectomy
$2,500 - $3,000
Radiation therapy for brain tumor
$8,000 - $13,000
Info

Suleyman Alici

  • 4.6 Excellent 205 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
Оophorectomy
$2,500 - $3,000
Radiation therapy for brain tumor
$8,000 - $13,000
Info

Tayfun Apuhan

  • 4.6 Excellent 205 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • 4000+ treatments performed
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Prof. Dr. Tayfun Apuhan has over 200 scientific publications and trained in Head and Neck Surgery at The Ohio State University.

    • Founder of the ENT department at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
    • Specializes in complex head and neck tumor surgeries with reconstructive techniques
    • Expert in endoscopic and microscopic surgical procedures
    • Trained in facial aesthetic surgery at University Medical Center Hamburg
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Оophorectomy
$2,500 - $3,000
Radiation therapy for brain tumor
$8,000 - $13,000
Info

Kezban Berberoglu

  • 4.6 Excellent 513 reviews
  • 76 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Dr. Berberoglu has performed 900+ radioiodine treatments, using personalized dosimetry techniques at Anadolu Medical Center.

    • Certified by the American Board of Nuclear Medicine
    • Member of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine
    • International training in Germany and the US
    • Associate Professor specializing in diagnostics
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Craniotomy
$8,750 - $10,940
Cryotherapy
$1,000 - $3,000
Info

Hale Basak Caglar

  • 4.6 Excellent 513 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Prof. Hale Basak Caglar directs radiation oncology at Anadolu Medical Center, specializing in precision treatments like CyberKnife and Gamma Knife.

    • Board member of the Radiosurgery Society – shaping global standards
    • Professor at Medipol University's Radiation Oncology Department
    • Member of ASTRO, ESTRO, and EORTC – top oncology organizations
    • Uses advanced systems like Varian Trilogy and CyberKnife M6
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Craniotomy
$8,750 - $10,940
Cryotherapy
$1,000 - $3,000
Info

Yesim Yildirim

  • 4.6 Excellent 513 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Professor Yesim Yildirim specializes in cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies, with over 80 international publications and co-authorship in major oncology handbooks.

    • Member of European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
    • Professor at Halic University, training future oncologists
    • Specializes in breast, gastrointestinal, and lung cancers
    • Trained at Mount Vernon Cancer Center in London
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Craniotomy
$8,750 - $10,940
Cryotherapy
$1,000 - $3,000
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Gorkem Turkkan

  • 4.6 Excellent 205 reviews
  • 17 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Over 2,500 MR-Linac radiotherapy sessions completed – Assoc. Prof. Turkkan is a pioneer in MRI-guided treatments at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

    • Specializes in stereotactic and precision radiotherapy techniques
    • Member of European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO)
    • Published 27 articles and led research at Maastricht University
    • Associate Professor with ongoing TÜBİTAK research projects
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Оophorectomy
$2,500 - $3,000
Radiation therapy for brain tumor
$8,000 - $13,000
Info

Kemal Rasa

  • 4.6 Excellent 513 reviews
  • 29 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • 900+ thyroid cancer procedures performed – Dr. Kemal Rasa specializes in minimally invasive surgery at Anadolu Medical Center.

    • 20+ years of experience in general surgery
    • President of the Surgical Infection Society - Europe
    • Author of the National Surgical Infections Prevention Guide
    • Member of multiple prestigious surgical societies including WSES
    • Lecturer at Hacettepe University's General Surgery Department
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Craniotomy
$8,750 - $10,940
Cryotherapy
$1,000 - $3,000
Info

Esra Ozbasli

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Esra Özbaşlı OBGYN & Genital Aesthetics
  • Certified da Vinci robotic surgeon since 2013 – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ozbasli specializes in minimally invasive gynecologic oncology procedures with 21+ years of experience.

    • Associate professor at Acıbadem University training future OBGYN specialists
    • Performs robotic and laparoscopic surgeries for gynecologic cancers
    • Published in international medical journals on surgical outcomes
    • Advanced training includes observership at New York University
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Hysterectomy with DaVinci robot
$15,625.76 - $24,039.63
Hysterectomy (uterus removal)
$9,615.85 - $24,039.63
Da Vinci Robotic System
$15,625.76 - $27,645.57
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Kivanc Derya Peker

  • 4.6 Excellent 205 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Prof. Peker has performed over 400 pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries – specializing in complex hepatopancreatobiliary procedures at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

    • Trained at Mayo Clinic's hepatopancreatobiliary surgery unit
    • Founder of a dedicated HPB surgery training unit in Turkey
    • Holds additional doctorate in medical biology and aging
    • Performs both open and endoscopic approaches
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Оophorectomy
$2,500 - $3,000
Radiation therapy for brain tumor
$8,000 - $13,000
Info

Zuleyha Akgun

  • 4.7 Excellent 349 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • Dr. Akgun specializes in radiation oncology at Memorial Şişli Hospital, one of Turkey's leading medical centers.

    • Over 15 years of experience in radiation oncology
    • Works with advanced radiation therapy techniques
    • Member of Turkish Radiation Oncology Society
    • Previously trained at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
  • Read more
Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy
$18,000 - $20,000
Transnasal resection of tumor
$15,000 - $18,000
Info

Cem Yalcinkaya

  • 4.6 Excellent 513 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
Craniotomy
$8,750 - $10,940
Cryotherapy
$1,000 - $3,000
Info

Abdulcabbar Kartal

  • 4.6 Excellent 513 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • 650+ treatments performed
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Specializes in minimally invasive cancer surgeries at Anadolu Medical Center – a leading JCI-accredited hospital in Turkey.

    • 15+ years of surgical experience in top Turkish hospitals
    • Trained in cytoreduction and HIPEC for metastatic cancers
    • Member of European Society of Coloproctology
    • Expert in advanced laparoscopic and endoscopic techniques
    • Completed specialized training in interventional endoscopy
  • Read more
Craniotomy
$8,750 - $10,940
Cryotherapy
$1,000 - $3,000
Info

Zulfu Sertkaya

  • 2.8 Good 2 reviews
  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Andro Expertise Men's Health and Aesthetics
  • FEBU-certified by the European Association of Urology, Dr. Sertkaya specializes exclusively in Andrology with a strong focus on male reproductive health.

    • Associate Professor of Urology with over 15 years of experience
    • Founder of Andro Expertise Men's Health and Aesthetics Center
    • Performs surgeries with leading Andrology professors worldwide
    • Specializes in prostate and testicular cancer surgeries
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Price on request
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DoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
33 years of experienceTumor immunotherapySpecializes in tumor biology and immunotherapy – published 40+ research papers. Head of Medical Oncology at Anadolu Medical Center.
Turkey
Price on request
49 years of experienceBone marrow transplantsFounder of the Bone Marrow Transplantation Center at Anadolu, with training at top global cancer centers like MD Anderson and Fred Hutchinson.
Turkey
from $140
25 years of experiencePersonalized cancer therapyTop-ranked oncologist in Turkey specializing in genetic mapping for tailored treatments. Heads Oncology Center at Memorial Şişli with ASCO & ESMO membership.
Turkey
from $150
14 years of experienceAdvanced cancer treatmentsSpecializes in medical oncology with extensive academic and clinical experience. Faculty member at a top Turkish university.
Turkey
Price on request
21 years of experienceImmunotherapy and targeted therapyRanked among Turkey's top oncologists with leadership in international clinical trials. Former head of a major oncology unit specializing in advanced treatments.
Turkey
from $160
16 years of experienceMinimally invasive urological oncologyHead of urology department specializing in robotic and minimally invasive surgery. Executive board member of the Association of Urooncology with leadership in bladder cancer research.
Turkey
Price on request
20 years of experienceGastrointestinal cancersSpecializes in gastrointestinal cancers with training at Hacettepe and MD Anderson – handles complex cases like esophageal carcinoma at a JCI-accredited hospital.
Turkey
from $100
28 years of experienceHead and Neck Cancer surgerySpecializes in head and neck cancer surgery with reconstructive techniques. Trained at top US and German institutions, with 200+ scientific publications.
Turkey
Price on request
76 years of experiencePersonalized radioiodine therapyUses dosimetry for tailored thyroid cancer treatment plans – proven with 900+ cases. Board-certified nuclear medicine specialist with international training.
Turkey
Price on request
21 years of experiencePrecision radiation therapySpecializes in CyberKnife and Gamma Knife treatments – one of few doctors on Radiosurgery Society's board. Directs Anadolu's Radiation Oncology Department since 2017.
Turkey
from $165