Page 2 - Best oncologists in Istanbul: TOP 174 doctors

Prof. Dr. M. Emre Üstündağ is a Professor of Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze. He has been a professor at Kocaeli University since 2006. He completed his MD and ENT residency at Istanbul University between 1983 and 1995. He has worked at Istanbul and Kocaeli universities and at Acıbadem hospitals. He has also maintained a private practice since 2006.

Clinical focus: head and neck oncology and surgery; rhinology and rhinoplasty; laryngology; septoplasty; sleep apnea surgery.

He completed international training in Ireland (Ardkeen). In Germany, he trained in Tübingen; Freiburg (otology, 4 months); and Regensburg (rhinology, 4 months). In the USA, he trained at Stanford in laryngology and sleep apnea (4 months). He has 47 international articles and 788 citations (Google Scholar, Jan 2026). He is a member of the Turkish ORL-HNS, the Istanbul University ENT Association, and the German ORL-HNS.

Prof. Huseyin Baloglu holds a patent in molecular diagnostics of thyroid cancer and leads precision oncology services at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Specializes in molecular and surgical pathology
• Over 600 peer-reviewed publications in oncology
• Trained at top institutions including Albert Einstein College of Medicine
• Expert in tumor biopsy and diagnostics

Prof. Iyibozkurt specializes in robotic gynecologic surgery, trained at Florida Hospital's Minimally Invasive Gynecology Fellowship. He leads the gynecologic oncology team at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 31 years of experience of experience in gynecologic oncology
• Certified in robotic surgery with da Vinci system
• PhD in Molecular Medicine from Istanbul University
• Member of European Society of Gynaecological Oncology

Specializing in bone cancer treatments, Dr. Sokucu brings advanced orthopedic techniques to complex cases at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Over 23 years of experience of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Published 20+ research papers on orthopedic treatments and bone disorders
• Board-certified by the European Board of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Fellowship-trained in osteosynthesis and bone disease management

Prof. Sezer Sağlam specializes in gastrointestinal oncology with over 27 years of experience of experience, focusing on complex cases at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Professor of Medical Oncology since 2016
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society
• Attending physician in Gastrointestinal Oncology at Istanbul University Oncology Institute

Dr. Yahya Ozel trained in Tokyo University's elite Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery Division – bringing Japanese precision to complex oncological cases.

• 31 years of experience of surgical experience with focus on minimally invasive techniques
• Certified in surgical endoscopy and advanced robotic procedures
• Academic faculty member at Doğuş University training future surgeons
• Specializes in hepatobiliary, pancreatic, and colorectal cancer surgeries

Professor Doctor Sefik Igdem specializes in radiation oncology, using advanced Truebeam Stx and Halcyons technologies for precise head and neck cancer treatments at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 30 years of experience of experience in radiation oncology
• Expert in conformal treatments for precise tumor targeting
• Professor at T.R. Demiroğlu Bilim University – trains future oncologists
• Specializes in minimizing side effects with advanced radiation techniques

Associate Professor Emine Yildirim specializes in breast-conserving surgery and triple-negative breast cancer at Atlas University Hospital.

• 29 years of experience of experience in oncology-focused surgery
• Certified in advanced techniques like free flap reconstruction
• Published researcher on neoadjuvant chemotherapy outcomes
• Active participant in international breast cancer conferences

Assoc. Prof. Abdullah Sakin leads the Medical Oncology Department at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, specializing in complex cancer cases.

• Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University
• Trained at Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Specializes in Ewing's sarcoma and other rare cancers
• Extensive experience in both academic and clinical settings

Dr. Sinan Karaaslan has performed over 900 procedures, specializing in breast, colorectal, and urogenital cancers at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Board-certified in medical oncology with 29 years of experience of focused experience
• Member of Turkish Medical Oncology Society and Lung Cancer Society
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University's Cerrahpaşa Medical School
• Expert in immunotherapy and targeted therapies for complex cases

Ranked 1st in Turkey's Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam – Dr. Keskin brings 25 years of experience 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

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 14 years of experience of experience
• Works at one of Turkey's leading oncology centers

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

Prof. Şeref Kömürcü is an ECFMG and ESMO-certified oncologist with 110+ published papers, specializing in breast, colorectal, and lung cancers at Anadolu Medical Center.

• 33 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Professor at Gülhane Military Medical Academy
• Member of leading oncology societies including ASCO and ESMO
• Recipient of GATA Education and Teaching Success Awards

Dr. Akgun specializes in radiation oncology at Memorial Şişli Hospital, one of Turkey's leading medical centers.

• Over 23 years of experience 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

Specializes in scarless V-Notes surgery for gynecologic cancers – Dr. Karakas performs this cutting-edge technique at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Expert in minimally invasive laparoscopic gynecologic oncology procedures
• Performs advanced uterine cancer surgeries with faster recovery
• Specializes in HPV diagnosis and treatment including colposcopy
• Focuses on fertility preservation in cancer cases

Trained at MD Anderson Cancer Center and Institut Jules Bordet – Dr. Telli brings international oncology expertise to Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specializes in clinical research and advanced treatment protocols
• Fellowship-trained in medical oncology at Marmara University
• Former specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital
• Focuses on personalized cancer treatment plans

Dr. Rahib Hasanov specializes in personalized oncology treatments, incorporating advanced immunotherapies and targeted therapies from his training at Houston Methodist Hospital.

• 21 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Completed fellowship at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on gastrointestinal, breast, lung, and urogenital cancers
• Regularly treats international patients from Europe and the US

Dr. Orhan Shencan is a medical oncology specialist. He graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1988. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Ankara Training Hospital between 1990 and 1994. He finished his Medical Oncology training at Ankara University between 1997 and 1999. He became an Associate Professor in Medical Oncology in 2009.

He has held Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology posts at İnönü University, Ankara Training Hospital, and Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. He also worked at Ankara Etlik Specialty Hospital, Private Lokman Hekim Hospital, Acıbadem Maslak Hospital, and Fatih University (Associate Professor, 2012–2016). He later worked at Sante Oncology Center and Medical Park Gebze Hospital.

He practiced at King Hamad University Hospital, Bahrain Oncology Center, from 2017 to 2023. In 2024 he worked at Acıbadem Bodrum Hospital. He currently practices at Avicenna Ataşehir Hospital (2024–) and Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital (2025–).