Page 6 - Best oncologists in Istanbul: TOP 174 doctors

Harvard-trained spine specialist Prof. Deniz Konya focuses on spinal and brain tumors at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital.

• 76 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Board member of Turkish Spine Society and international spine groups
• Published 47 peer-reviewed papers on spinal treatments
• Performs advanced procedures for spinal fractures and deformities

Associate Professor Babek Tabandeh specializes in minimally invasive cancer surgery at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital, with of experience.

• Fellow of the prestigious American College of Surgeons
• Author of 40+ medical publications
• Faculty member at Bahçeşehir University's School of Medicine
• Member of the Liver Transplantation Society

Assoc. Prof. Atakan Topcu has published over 50 scientific articles focusing on solid tumors and geriatric oncology at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Specializes in lung, breast, and colorectal cancer treatment
• Expert in targeted therapies and immunotherapy approaches
• Member of ESMO and Turkish Society of Medical Oncology
• Editorial Board Member for BMC Cancer journal

Specialized in advanced laparoscopic oncology surgery – trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's top medical institutions.

• Over 16 years of experience of experience in general and oncological surgery
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques for better patient recovery
• Advanced training in laparoscopic bariatric and antireflux surgery
• Performs complex cancer surgeries at BAH International

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Salih İyikesici is a medical oncologist. He provides personalized care for breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. He combines metabolically supported therapies with chemotherapy. His interests include the ketogenic diet in cancer care, hyperthermia, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

He has conducted and contributed to national and international scientific studies. Selected national peer-reviewed publications include Metabolic Supported Chemotherapy in Rectal Cancer (2020), NSCLC Patient Outcomes – Marmara University (2004), and Early-Stage Breast Cancer Outcomes (2004).

Specializes in complex pancreatic and bile duct cancer surgeries at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals – combining oncological expertise with metabolic surgery techniques.

• Skilled in minimally invasive procedures for gastrointestinal cancers
• Performs advanced breast and thyroid cancer surgeries
• Experienced in bariatric metabolic procedures for related conditions
• Works within a multidisciplinary team for comprehensive cancer care

Assoc. Prof. Ayşe İrem Yasin, M.D., is a medical oncologist who specializes in solid tumors. Her clinical focus includes breast, lung, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, and urologic cancers. She also treats brain and other CNS tumors, soft tissue sarcomas, head and neck cancers, adenocarcinomas, melanoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, and cancers of unknown primary. She practices at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital (2025–present). She previously worked at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital (2023–2025).

She completed a Medical Oncology fellowship at Bezmialem Vakıf University (2019–2022). This followed an Internal Medicine residency at the same institution (2012–2016). Her international experience includes the Breast Cancer Unit at the University of Piemonte Orientale in Novara (2022). She also trained at Basel University Hospital, Cleveland Clinic, and Harvard Medical School. She holds the ESMO Board Certificate (2022).

Prof. Kocakoc is a leading radiologist with decades of expertise in diagnostic and interventional oncology at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Specializes in advanced imaging for cancer diagnosis
• Fellowship-trained at University Hospital of Cleveland
• Multiple awards from European radiology societies
• Active member of ESGAR and ESUR

Dr. Karatas specializes in complex head and neck surgeries with international training from top institutions like Hannover Medical School and The Ohio State University.

• Trained in advanced endoscopic approaches to skull base surgery
• Specializes in thyroidectomy and complex thyroid cases
• Member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
• Expert in cochlear implants and hearing-related surgeries

Associate Professor Muhammed Mustafa Atci specializes in medical oncology at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı, with a focus on personalized cancer treatment.

• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) since 2018
• Published multiple peer-reviewed studies on breast and colon cancer outcomes
• Education Coordinator for Medical Oncology Sub-Branch at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital
• Expertise in BRCA mutation profiles and high-risk breast cancer cases

Dr. Kupelioglu specializes in gynecologic oncology with extensive training in infertility and family planning.

• Completed specialist training at Istanbul Suleymaniye Obstetrics and Gynecology Education and Research Hospital
• Worked at Ege University Infertility Practice and Research Center
• Established the Infant Center at Istanbul Bahçelievler Medicana Hospital
• Served as Chief Assistant during residency

Prof. Dr. Adem Dervisoglu specializes in minimally invasive surgical techniques, bringing advanced expertise to cervical cancer treatment.

• Trained at top institutions including Ankara University and Istanbul University
• Specialized in minimally invasive techniques at Hamburg
• Holds memberships with leading medical societies
• Extensive experience in clinical trials at San Francisco University

Specializes in VATS (Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery) for precise, minimally invasive thoracic oncology procedures at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex.

• Over 76 years of experience of experience in thoracic surgical oncology
• Fellowship-trained at University of Paris-Sud and Marie-Lannelongu Hospital
• Member of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
• Published 13 international papers on thoracic surgery

Prof. Serkan Deveci leads urology at Medical Park Göztepe and is Section Editor for UpToDate, a major medical resource. He brings high-level expertise from both Turkey and the USA.

• Professor of urology with specialization training in the United States
• Active researcher with 620+ citations to his scientific publications
• Holds memberships in the American Urology Association and North American SMSNA
• Expert in treating complex urological conditions beyond just cancer

Prof. Ofluoglu specializes in orthopedic oncology with of experience and training at top institutions like the University of Pennsylvania and the University of California.

• Expert in bone and soft tissue tumors for both children and adults
• Trained in Ilizarov surgery for complex bone reconstruction
• Author of 50+ medical documents with over 200 citations
• Member of the European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology

Specializes in minimally invasive gynecological surgeries – Dr. Seckin brings advanced laparoscopic techniques to Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Trained at IRCAD Strasbourg – a leader in laparoscopic surgery
• Double-certified in gynecological and endometriosis laparoscopic surgery
• Expert in complex cases like endometriosis and adenomyosis
• Member of European Society of Gynecological Endoscopy
• Published research on innovative laparoscopic procedures

Associate Professor Dr. Serap Kaya specializes in stomach, lung, breast, and bladder cancers at Emsey Hospital, with a strong academic background.

• Trained in Medical Oncology at Kocaeli University
• Experienced in complex cases at top training hospitals
• Supervised by a professor during chemotherapy
• Works alongside a team of specialized oncologists

Specializes in gastrointestinal cancers with advanced laparoscopic and robotic techniques at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Trained at leading US institutions including USC and University of Colorado
• Expert in minimally invasive colorectal and upper GI cancer surgeries
• Holds rare European Board Fellowship in emergency surgery
• Instructor at international surgical training programs
• Active member of multiple prestigious surgical societies

Performed Europe's first tracheal transplant surgery in Sweden – Dr. Adnansayar pioneers minimally invasive thoracic techniques at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• 36 years of experience of thoracic surgery experience
• Trained in lung transplantation at Zurich University
• Scientific committee member for Turkey's national lung transplant program
• Specializes in robotic-assisted lung cancer surgeries

Prof. Dr. Ismet Aslan specializes in head and neck cancers, with 10+ international research papers and over 36 years of experience of ENT experience.

• Member of the Turkey Laryngology Association and other ENT professional groups
• Published 40+ national research papers and 4 book chapters
• Completed advanced training at Istanbul University
• Expert in larynx, throat, and salivary gland cancers