Best oncologists in Istanbul: TOP 174 doctors

900+ oncology procedures – Prof. Bülent Karagöz specializes in tumor biology and immunotherapy at Anadolu Medical Center.

• 33 years of experience 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

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

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

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

The doctor has extensive experience in ophthalmology, specializing in treatments and surgeries for strabismus, ocular aesthetics, amblyopia, cataracts, and retinal diseases. Additionally, the doctor is proficient in pediatric eye health and conducts comprehensive general eye examinations.

Graduating from the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, the doctor completed specialization at Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital. The doctor is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Ophthalmology Association, and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

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

900+ thyroid cancer procedures performed – Dr. Kemal Rasa specializes in minimally invasive surgery at Anadolu Medical Center.

• 29 years of experience 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

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

Certified da Vinci robotic surgeon since 2013 – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ozbasli specializes in minimally invasive gynecologic oncology procedures with 23 years of experience 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

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

Dr. Vafi Atalay is an experienced oncological and general surgeon with 17 years in the field. He specializes in pancreatic, colon, rectal, and liver surgeries. He also performs advanced endoscopic procedures. Dr. Atalay has published 31 articles in national and international journals, making valuable contributions to medical literature.

He received the first prize at the 20th Congress Research Paper Competition. He also won the Best Research Award at the 5th Surgeon Research Congress. Dr. Atalay is a member of TSS, the Palestinian Medical Association, and IOA. His active involvement in these organizations shows his dedication to professional growth and surgical excellence.

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

After graduating from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2000, he  

completed his specialization in Gynecology & Obstetrics at Başkent University Faculty of  

Medicine in 2006. He completed his compulsory state service in Nevşehir Ürgüp for 1year

and his military service in Edremit Military Hospital for 1 year. In 2009, he worked as a  

clinical observer in Israel Tel Aviv Chaim Seba Medical Center for 4 months. Between 2009-

2015, he worked as an Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist at Adana Başkent Hospital.  

Between 2015-2018, he received specialization training in Gynecologic Oncology Surgery at  

Marmara University Faculty of Medicine. During his training, he worked as a clinical observer  

for 2 months in the gynecological oncology center of Charite University Berlin, Germany.  

After completing his subspeciality training, he successfully passed the European Society of  

Gynecologic Oncology (ESGO) exam in Athens in 2019. Between July 2018 and October 2024,  

he worked as a gynecologic oncology surgery specialist at Health Sciences University  

Umraniye Training and Research Hospital. During this period, he completed the DaVinci

Robotic Surgery course and received a robotic surgeon certificate. In 2024, he received the  

title of Associate Professor.  

Dr Cem Yalcinkaya has experience in gynecologic oncologic surgeries, and other basic and  

advanced gynecologic procedures. He is particularly interested in fertility sparing surgeries,  

laparoscopic and robotic surgical procedures.

Education:  

Post Doctorate of Medicine : Marmara University, Gynecologic Oncology Department 2015-

2018, Istanbul

Specialisation in Medicine : Baskent University, Medicine Faculty, Gynecology&Obstetrics  

Department 2001-2006, Ankara

Medical Faculty : Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medicine Faculty 1994-2000, Istanbul

Work Experience:  

May 2006-October 2007: Urgup State Hospital (Gyn&Ob Compulsory Service)

July 2008-July 2009: Edremit Military Hospital (Military Service)

November 2009-April 2015: Adana Başkent University Hospital Gyn&Ob Department

May 2015-May2018: Marmara University Gynecologic Oncology Residency Program  

July 2018-September 2024: Umraniye Training & Research Hospital

November 2024- Recent: Anadolu Medical Center  

Experience Abroad:

August 2009-November 2009: Tel Hashomer Chaim Sheba Medical Center, ISRAEL  

July 2014-July 2014: Hamburg Asklepios Clinic, GERMANY  

February 2018-March 2018: Berlin Charite Hospital, GERMANY

Memberships to Scientific Organizations:  

ESGO-European Society of Gyneacological Oncology (membership since 2015)

TRSGO-Turkish Society of Gynecologic Oncology (membership since 2016)

Foreign Language: English  

National- International Exams: ESGO Exam Certificate (2019 )

Specializes in minimally invasive cancer surgeries at Anadolu Medical Center – a leading JCI-accredited hospital in Turkey.

• 19 years of experience 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

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 18 years of experience 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

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a professor of neurosurgery at Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze, Turkey. He earned his MD from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa (English program). He completed his neurosurgery residency there from 1996 to 2003. He became a professor in 2015. He also completed observerships at Maastricht University in 2007 and 2009.

His clinical focus includes functional and stereotactic neurosurgery, including deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor. He also treats spinal tumors and spinal stenosis and performs spinal instrumentation. He manages skull base and brain tumors. He performs vascular surgery of the central nervous system.

Achievements include leading a Parkinson’s research project at Ondokuz Mayıs University (BAP, Project No. T.597, 2008). He supervised a neurosurgery thesis in 2008. His awards include third place at the 2nd National Congress of the Society of Neurosurgery in 2006, the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Overseas Scholarship in 2008, and the Aysima Altınok Thesis Award in 2009. Several of his papers ranked at the 22nd and 23rd Turkish Neurosurgical Society Scientific Congresses in 2008 and 2009. He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Medical Association.

The doctor is a highly experienced radiologist and interventional radiologist affiliated with Anadolu Medical Center since 2005. With a fellowship in interventional neuroradiology from the University Hospital of Zurich and a short-term fellowship from Harvard Medical School, the doctor has extensive expertise in neuroradiology and advanced imaging techniques.

Certified by the European Society of Neuroradiology and the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe, the doctor holds diplomas in minimally invasive neurological therapy and neuroradiology. A prolific contributor to the field, the doctor has over 100 national and international publications and presentations.

Dr. Banu Atalar is a board-certified radiation oncologist (Türkiye, 2004). She is a Full Professor at Acibadem MAA University (2018–present) and a clinician at Anadolu Medical Center (2026–present). She trained at Istanbul and Cerrahpaşa. In 2011, she completed a Stanford clinical research fellowship in stereotactic radiosurgery. Her practice focuses on CNS, thoracic, and GI tumors. About 75% of her care involves SRS and MR‑guided adaptive SRS.

Her honors include the ASCO IDEA award (2004), the IASLC International Mentorship Award (2018), and H.FACR (2025). She has 72 international peer‑reviewed publications. Her leadership roles include President of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology (2025–27) and Chair of the ESTRO National Societies Committee (2024–27). She served on the ASCO Resource‑Stratified Guidelines Committee (2013–18) and on RSS meeting and nomination committees. She organized national congresses (2023, 2025) and has been an invited speaker at major meetings.

Dr. Mehmet Taner Ozdemir is an experienced orthopedic specialist with 7 years in the field. He focuses on oncology, orthopedic trauma, arthroscopic surgery, and bone and soft tissue tumors. He completed his medical and specialist training at GATA Faculty of Medicine in Ankara. He also received advanced training at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, USA.

Dr. Ozdemir is a member of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association and the European Musculoskeletal Tumor Society. He has written five national and thirteen international publications. He is dedicated to improving orthopedic science. His skills include joint replacements, arthroscopies, and tumor surgeries.