Best doctors in Istanbul: TOP 103 doctors

Prof. MD Zafer Gulbas is a medical oncology and hematology specialist, director of medical oncology at Anadolu Medical Center and the founder of the Bone Marrow Transplantation Center at Anadolu. He is a highly qualified hematologist-oncologist, specializing in bone marrow transplant, with education from Hacettepe University Medical School, Anadolu University Medical School, Atatürk Pulmonary Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Center, Hadassah Medical Center, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, M.D.Anderson Cancer Research Center, and Toronto University Princess Margaret Hospital.

• Expert in Oncology, specializing in sarcoma, lymphoma, and breast cancer surgery.
• Proficient in tumor biology, immunology, Immunotherapy, and targeted therapies.
• International practice in countries including Turkey and NATO KFOR Command.
• Over 40 publications in cancer research contribute to his distinguished profile.
• Active member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association.
• Provides remote consultations for patients seeking specialized Oncology care.

• Renowned Oncologist, Dr. Sinan Karaaslan, specializes in breast and colorectal cancers.
• Expertise in urogenital system cancer management.
• International training in the USA and Europe, enhancing oncology expertise.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association and Oncology Society.
• Holds certifications in internal medicine and medical oncology.
• Part of the Turkish Lung Cancer Society, contributing to lung cancer care.
• Offers online consultations for patients seeking oncology treatment.

Mustafa Solak, M.D. is a medical doctor who graduated from Hacettepe University School of Medicine and has completed residencies at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital and a fellowship at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute. He specializes in Breast Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Lung Cancer, Head-Neck Cancer, and Gastrointestinal Cancers. He has also worked at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Hitit University Corum Training Hospital, and Medical Park Hospital.

Doctor Yesim Yildirim is an oncologist certified by the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO). Affiliated with numerous hospitals in the United States and Turkey, including the University of Maryland Medical Center, Johns Hopkins Hospital and Memorial Sisli Hospital. She has over 20 years of experience and has a special interest in preventive medicine, diabetes, and hypertension. Holds an MBA in Healthcare Management and shares her expertise with Bookimed from 2022.

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2023 - Halen, İstanbul/Türkiye

ÜSKÜDAR ÜNİVERSİTESİ TIP FAKÜLTESİ İÇ HASTALIKLARI ANABİLİM DALI

Öğretim Üyesi

2021 - Halen, İstanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL ŞİŞLİ HASTANESİ

Tıbbi Onkoloji Uzmanı

2018 - 2021, İstanbul/Türkiye

VM MEDİCALPARK PENDİK HASTANESİ

Tıbbi Onkoloji Uzmanı

2015 - 2018, İstanbul/Türkiye

MARMARA ÜNİVERSİTESİ PENDİK EĞİTİM VE ARAŞTIRMA HASTANESİ

Öğretim Üyesi

2012 - 2014, Hatay/Türkiye

HATAY ANTAKYA DEVLET HASTANESİ

Tıbbi Onkoloji Uzmanı

2014 - Halen, İstanbul/İstanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL ŞİŞLİ HASTANESİ

Radyasyon Onkolojisi Uzmanı

2011 - 2014, İstanbul/İstanbul/Türkiye

BEZMİALEM VAKIF ÜNİVERSİTESİ TIP FAKÜLTESİ

Radyasyon Onkolojisi Uzmanı

2009 - 2011, Erzurum/Erzurum/Türkiye

ERZURUM BÖLGE EĞİTİM VE ARAŞTIRMA HASTANESİ

Radyasyon Onkolojisi Uzmanı

2003 - 2008, İstanbul/İstanbul/Türkiye

MARMARA ÜNİVERSİTESİ TIP FAKÜLTESİ RADYASYON ONKOLOJİSİ ANABİLİM DALI

Araştırma Görevlisi

Dr. Ilker Tinay is an Urological Oncologist with expertise in Minimal Invasive Surgery, Neo-Bladder Reconstruction, and Urological Cancer. He has a Bachelor Degree from Istanbul University and Residency in Urology from Marmara University, and speaks English and German. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons and European Association of Urology, and holds multiple board positions.

• 2010 - Currently, İstanbul/İstanbul/Turkey
  MEMORIAL ŞİŞLİ HOSPITAL
  General Surgery Specialist
• 2000 - 2010, İstanbul/İstanbul/Turkey
  MEMORIAL HİZMET HOSPITAL
  General Surgery Specialist, Assistant Head Physician
• 1992 - 1993, Gümüşhane/Gümüşhane/Turkey
  GÜMÜŞHANE PUBLIC HOSPITAL
  Compulsory Service

Prof. Hale Başak Çağlar is a radiation oncology director and expert in treating breast, lung, pancreatic, prostate and bone cancer. She is highly qualified, having obtained her education from Gazi University, Marmara University and Medipol University, and is a member of numerous societies, such as the American Society for Therapeutic Radiation Oncology, the European Society for Therapeutic Radiation Oncology, the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer and the Radiosurgery Society.

Dr. is a highly experienced surgeon with a specialization from Istanbul University and experience from various hospitals in Turkey. He is a member of multiple surgical societies and has completed various courses and certifications in the field of surgery.

Dr. Serdar Turhal is a highly experienced oncologist specializing in medical oncology and chemotherapy for breast cancer at Anadolu Medical Center. He is a member of many international oncology associations and has authored numerous articles in international publications. He specializes in prognostic factors and the therapy of malignant gastrointestinal neoplasms. To receive a consultation from Dr. Turhal, please submit a request on Bookimed.

Assoc. Prof. Kıvanç Derya Peker has extensive experience in the medical field, specializing in Pancreatic Surgery, Gallbladder and Tracts Surgery, Liver Diseases Surgery, Stomach Diseases and Stomach Cancer Surgery, Obesity – Metabolic Surgery and Endoscopic Treatments, and Kidney Transplant. He has also done research into aging and stem cell treatments.

Nuclear medicine specialist

Dr. Nejat Akalan is a leading neurosurgeon specializing in brain and nerve surgeries, with over 35 years of experience. His areas of expertise include epilepsy, glioma, skull injuries, movement disorders, spine tumors, herniations, and other nervous disorders. He uses advanced techniques in his surgeries and has published 117 scientific papers and a book.

Dr. Tamer Atasever is a Nuclear Medicine Specialist with 39 years of experience, speaking English and Turkish. He is a professor in Gazi University and has been a director of the Department of Nuclear Medicine in Ankara Order Laboratory. He is a member of the Turkey Association of Nuclear Medicine and the European Association of Nuclear Medicine.

Prof. Erhun Eyüboğlu is an experienced surgeon specializing in cancer and obesity surgery, particularly the Whipple procedure for pancreatic cancer. He has lectured at Johns Hopkins University and Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.