Best Bladder cancer doctors in Istanbul: TOP 16 doctors

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Bülent Karagöz
  • 4.6 Excellent 481 reviews
  • 32 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
    • Dr. Bülent Karagöz specializes in advanced Bladder cancer treatments.
    • Employs methods like chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies.
    • International practice in Turkey and served at NATO KFOR Command.
    • Over 20 years of experience as a medical oncologist and cancer surgeon.
    • Holds specialties in internal medicine and medical oncology.
    • Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association.
    • Provides consultations in English and Turkish for Bladder cancer patients.
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Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)
$28,000 - $46,000
Bladder removal with reconstruction
$23,000 - $26,000
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Sinan Karaaslan
  • 4.6 Excellent 481 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
    • Dr. Sinan Karaaslan specializes in cutting-edge Bladder cancer treatments.
    • Treatment options include surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy.
    • International practice in Turkey, with training from esteemed Istanbul medical institutions.
    • Board-certified in internal medicine and medical oncology since 2009.
    • Member of Turkish Medical Oncology Society, focusing on urogenital cancers.
    • Provides consultations online for patients with Bladder cancer concerns.
    • Fluent in Turkish, with medical practice predominantly based in Turkey.
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Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)
$28,000 - $46,000
Bladder removal with reconstruction
$23,000 - $26,000
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Yesim Yildirim
  • 4.6 Excellent 481 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
    • Dr. Yesim Yildirim specializes in bladder cancer treatment.
    • Expert in chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and surgical interventions for bladder cancer.
    • International training in the USA, Turkey, Israel, and the UK.
    • ESMO-certified oncologist, ensuring adherence to European standards of cancer care.
    • Member of ESMO and European School of Oncology, contributing to cancer research and education.
    • Provides online consultations for patients with bladder cancer.
    • Fluent in English, Turkish, and conversational Russian.
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Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)
$28,000 - $46,000
Bladder removal with reconstruction
$23,000 - $26,000
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Mustafa Solak
  • 4.5 Good 147 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Intercontinental Hospital
  • 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.

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Immunotherapy with Keytruda (Pembolizumab)
$5,800 - $6,000
Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)
$12,000 - $25,000
Serap Kaya
  • 4.2 Good 32 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Emsey Hospital
  • Dr. Lütfi Kırdar is a medical doctor with a specialization in Medical Oncology from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, as well as a minor from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine. He has professional experience from Oltu State Hospital, Kocaeli State Hospital, Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital, and Medistate Kavacik Hospital Medical Oncology.

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Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)
$28,000 - $47,000
Bladder removal with reconstruction
$20,000 - $25,000
Serkan Keskin
  • 4.6 Excellent 306 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • Dr. Serkan Keskin is a highly experienced oncologist specializing in chemotherapy. He has numerous achievements in his field, including being ranked first in the Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam in Turkey in 2012. He is an active member of various prestigious oncology societies, and has a strong academic profile with 42 articles published in international journals.
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Immunotherapy with Keytruda (Pembolizumab)
$12,760 - $12,760
Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)
$6,500 - $6,500

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Orhan Tanriverdi
  • 4.5 Good 222 reviews
  • 32 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Dr. Kemal Raşa is a highly experienced General Surgeon specializing in Modern Thyroidology & Laparoscopic Surgery with 23 years of experience. He is affiliated with several medical associations and has published several papers in his field.

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Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)
$3,898 - $3,898
Elnur Sahibov
  • 4.2 Good 32 reviews
  • 9 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Emsey Hospital
  • Licensed Radiation Oncologist with 8 years of medical training, including undergraduate studies at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (2004-2011) and Radiation Oncology specialization training at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (2012-2016). Previous education from Sixteen Numbered Shirvan School (Azerbaijan) High School (1998-2004).

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Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)
$28,000 - $47,000
Bladder removal with reconstruction
$20,000 - $25,000
Dr Saban Secmeler
  • 4.4 Good 14 reviews
  • 13 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hermes Clinics
  • Dr. Saban Secmeler is a medical professional known for his contribution to cancer research, particularly a significant study on the impact of body mass index on the recurrence and survival rates in early-stage colorectal cancer.
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Fatih Oruc
  • 3.5 Good 3 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Oncology Hospital
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Dr Tuncay Tas
  • New
  • 22 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Safe Urology Clinic
  • Field of Speciality: Urology
    Date of Birth: 1980
    School of Medicine:  Istanbul University School of Medicine
    Graduate Medical Education: University of Health Sciences Taksim Training & Research Hospital
    Fellowship: Urological Oncology and Laparoscopic Urology Department of Urology SLK Kliniken Heilbronn University of Heidelberg, Germany
    Foreign Language: English

     

    Having graduated from Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine in Istanbul, he pursued Urological Surgery residency at University of Health Sciences Taksim Training & Research Hospital, Istanbul from 2005 to 2010. He subsequently completed fellowship training in Urological Oncology and Laparoscopic Urology at Department of Urology, Heilbronn, Heidelberg University, Germany.Dr. Taş is able to provide patients curative surgery that is extremely precise, preserves sexual function, has minimal blood loss, minimal pain and quick recovery.


    Firsts of Safe Urology Clinic in Turkey: Penis injections of:
    Cellular derived from adipose tissue
    Autologous bone marrow mesenchymal Cellular
    Male-Shot

    After graduating from Istanbul Medical Faculty in 2004, Dr. Tuncay Taş completed his specialization in Urology at Taksim Training and Research Hospital in 2010. After the training he received in 2006 and 2007 at the “Laparoscopy, Robotics and Oncology Center” of Heildelberg University, Heilbronn SLK Hospital, Germany, he continues to serve his patients in Turkey, especially in the field of Laparoscopic/Robotic Surgery. The majority of Tuncay Taş’s urology practice consists of man sexual health, cancer diagnosis and treatments

    His sexual health and wellness practice offers cutting-edge technologies and treatment options for men. Dr Tas offers unique training and clinical protocols for practitioners who want to implement   Penile Implants , Penile Enhancement , SafeFill and MaleShot  into their practice. Dr Taş and his team presented the results of combined P.R.P (MALE-P-SHOT) and SVF application to the penis for the first time in Turkey at the scientific congress and shared the clinical results of these applications. It is also one of the first 5 centers in the world to publish the results of P.R.P (P.SHOT) applications. Dr Taş is one of the urology instructors at ISSCA who is fully involved in regenerative medicine.

    (Source: At the congress organized by İHA International Cellular Therapies Association, Dr. Tuncay Taş shared his cell research in clinical regenerative medicine and erectile dysfunction. 2019, Sexual Medicine-Original Research2021, Apr;9(2):100313.doi:10.1016/j.esxm.2020.100313. Epub 2021 30 January.)

    Recently Dr. Tas has developed a safe and effective treatment to improve penile circumference and has conducted training with a UK-based certification programme. This novel technique has been shown to have impressive and durable cosmetic results.

    OTHER AREAS OF FOCUS

    Robotic prostatectomy, Radical prostatectomy, HoLEP, Donor nephrectomy, Nephrectomy, Robotic surgery, Laparoscopic surgery, Prostate cancer, Kidney cancer, Bladder cancer, Testicular cancer, Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection for testicular cancer, Erectile dysfunction, Sexual dysfunction, Male infertility, Varicocelectomy, Male hypogonadism, Penile implant insertion, Urethroplasty, Penile reconstruction, Penile enlargement, Urethral reconstruction, Artificial urinary sphincter implantation, Bladder botox injection, Urodynamic testing, Bladder augmentation, Urinary diversion, Urethral stricture, Ureteral obstruction, HIPEC, Reconstructive surgery, Laparoscopic surgery, Fertility preservation, Minimally invasive surgery, Hypospadias

     

    Membership of Scientific Organizations


    Turkish Association of Urology
    Turkish Medical Association
    Association of Endourology
    European Association of Urology
    International Society for Stem Cells Applications

    • Publications
    https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=CA59D8UAAAAJ&hl=en

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Evrim Metcalfe
  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Experience

    2021 - 2022

    Clinical Manager of Radiation Oncology, Medicana International Istanbul Hospital

    2021 - 2022

    Department of Radiation Oncology, Biruni University Faculty of Medicine

    2020 - 2021

    Clinical Manager of Radiation Oncology, Medicana International Istanbul Hospital

    2017 - 2020

    Clinical Manager of Radiation Oncology, Neolife Medical Center

    2016 - 2017

    Department of Radiation Oncology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine

    2011 - 2016

    Department of Radiation Oncology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine

    2010 - 2011

    Department of Radiation Oncology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine

    2008 - 2010

    Radiation Oncology Clinic, Samsun Training and Research Hospital (Education Coordinator)

    2006

    Medical Faculty, Dokuz Eylül University

    2006 - 2008

    Radiation Oncology Clinic, Samsun Mehmet Aydın State Hospital (Compulsory Service)

    2000 - 2006

    Medical Faculty, Dokuz Eylül University

     

    Education

    2022

    Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Faculty Member, Professor Doctor

    2022

    Anadolu University Open Education Faculty Undergraduate Program, Cultural Heritage and Tourism

    2021

    Feyziye Schools Foundation Işık University Health Services Vocational School, Faculty Member, Associate Professor Doctor

    2017

    Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Faculty Member

    2017

    Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Associate Professor Doctor

    2006

    Samsun Training and Research Hospital, Specialist Doctor, Compulsory Service

    2006

    Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical Specialization

    1998

    Ege University, Faculty of Medicine

     

     

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Radiation therapy for colorectal cancer
$4,000 - $6,000
Bladder removal
$8,000 - $12,000
Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)
$18,000 - $25,000
Ilker Tinay
  • 4.6 Excellent 481 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • 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.

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Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)
$28,000 - $46,000
Bladder removal with reconstruction
$23,000 - $26,000
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Ilker Nihat Okten
  • 3.5 Good 3 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Oncology Hospital
  • Dr. Ilker Nihat Okten is a medical oncologist who is board certified by the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO). He has been involved as a sub investigator in multiple phase III clinical trials for various cancers and has several publications in the field of oncology.
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Ilker Kahramanoglu
  • New
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Prof. Dr. Ilker Kahramanoglu Clinic
  • He was born in 1985 in Antalya. He completed his primary and secondary education in Antalya. Between 2003 and 2009, he studied at the Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty of Istanbul University. In 2009, he started his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Istanbul Suleymaniye Obstetrics and Pediatrics Education and Research Hospital. During his residency, he worked in obstetrics, Gynecology, Oncology, Endoscopic Surgery, Perinatology (high-risk pregnancy), Infertility and Menopause units.

    In 2011, he spent two months in India studying actively on laparoscopy at World Laparoscopy Hospital. In 2014, he received the title of Obstetrician and Gynecologist. In the same year, he came 2nd in Turkey in the examination for Minor Specialty in Medicine and started his minor residency in Gynecological Oncology Surgery at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

    In 2017, he worked for three months at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, United States. In 2018, he became a minor specialist in Gynecological Oncology Surgery. In the same year, the European Society of Gynecological Oncology awarded him the personally accredited European Gynecologist Oncologist certificate (3rd person in Turkey). For about 1.5 years, he served at Gazi Yaşargil Training and Research Hospital under the Obligation of Civil Service. In 2019, he participated in active surgery and cadaver work together with Michael Höckel, one of the pioneers of Gynecological Oncology at the University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany. That same year, he was a “visiting fellow” at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Rome, Italy.

    He was awarded the title of Associate Professor in August 2019. He participated in numerous national and international congresses, symposiums and workshops and served as guest speaker. His surgery videos have been selected as training videos by the European Society of Gynecological Oncology and are published on their site for doctors.

    He has 56 international and 10 national publications. He was the editor of the Turkish translation of the book, which is considered the main international source in Gynecological Oncology. He is the author of 7 chapters of international and national books. He has over 100 works in Turkey and abroad as oral presentations, poster presentations and panel presentations. He is refereeing for internationally respected journals. He has a good command of English. He follows up and implements all developments in his field.

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Specialist Doctor Umit Tuzun
  • 4.7 Excellent 18 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Neolife Medical Center
  • Education

    2000
    Medical School Graduate – Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine

    2005
    Radiology Department, Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty

    Work Experience

    2022 – Present
    Neolife Medical Center

    2015 – 2021
    Sonomed Imaging Center

    2015
    Bezmialem Vakıf University

    2011 – 2015
    Echomar Imaging Center

    2010 – 2011
    Istanbul Bilim University

    2008 – 2009
    Derince Military Hospital

    2007 – 2008
    German Hospital-Taksim

    2005 – 2007
    Echomar Imaging Center

    Professional Trainings

    • National Radiology Congresses
    • National Magnetic Resonance Society Meetings

    Memberships

    • Turkish Radiology Society
    • Turkish Magnetic Resonance Society
    • Turkish Neuroradiology Society
    • RSNA (Radiological Society of North America)
    • ESR (European Society of Radiology)

    Scientific Works

    MRI findings in parosteal osteosarcoma: correlation with histopathology.
    Dönmez FY, Tüzün U, Başaran C, Tunaci M, Bilgiç B, Acunaş G. Diagn Interv Radiol. 

    The diagnostic efficiency of multislice CT virtual bronchoscopy in detecting endobronchial tumors.
    Bakir B, Tüzün Ü, Terzibaşioğlu E, Dursun M, Güven K, Salmaslioğlu A, Tunaci A. Tuberk Toraks.

    Diffusion MR findings in cyclosporin-A induced encephalopathy.
    Aydin K, Donmez F, Tuzun U, Minareci O, Atamer T. Neuroradiology. 2004 

    Diffusion tensor imaging findings of the brainstem in subjects with tonsillar ectopia.
    Kurtcan S, Alkan A, Yetis H, Tuzun U, Aralasmak A, Toprak H, Ozdemir H. Acta Neurol Belg. 2018 Mar;

    Diffusion Tensor Imaging Parameters in Children with Acute Hyperammonemic Encephalopathy Due to Urea Cycle Enzyme Defects and Organic Acidemia.
    Kurtcan S, Alkan A, Guler S, Yesil G, Toprak H, Tuzun U, Yetis H, Aralasmak A, Ozdemir H, Iscan A. Current Medical Imaging Reviews. Volume 13, 2017 DOI: 10.2174/

    The Contribution of DTI in Determining the Relationship of Epilepsy and Brain Lesions in Children with Tuberous Sclerosis.
    Kurtcan S, Alkan A, Guler S, Yesil G, Toprak H, Tuzun U, Yetis H, Aralasmak A, Ozdemir H, Iscan A. Current Medical Imaging Reviews. Volume 13, 2017 DOI: 10.2174/

    Brainstem cranial nerve diffusion changes in Wernicke encephalopathy secondary to necrotizing pancreatitis.
    Kurtcan S, Alkan A, Aydin S, Tuzun U, Toprak H. Arch Med Sci Civil Dis 2016;1:e45–e50

    Neuroimaging Features of Acquired Metabolic and Toxic Encephalopathies.
    Ediz S.S, Kurtcan S, Alkan A, Aydin S, Tuzun U, Toprak H, Aralasmak A. Current Medical Imaging Reviews. Volume 13, 2017

    Does the Application of Platelet-Rich Fibrin in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Enhance Graft Healing and Maturation? A Comparative MRI Study of 44 Cases.
    Beyzadeoglu T, Pehlivanoglu T, Yildirim K, Buldu H, Tandogan R, Tuzun U. Orthop J Sports Med. 2020 Feb 20;8(2):

    Deep learning for assessing image quality in bi-parametric prostate MRI: A feasibility study.
    Alis D, Kartal MS, Seker ME, Guroz B, Basar Y, Arslan A, Sirolu S, Kurtcan S, Denizoglu N, Tuzun U, Yildirim D, Oksuz I, Karaarslan E. Eur J Radiol. 2023 Aug;165:110924. doi: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2023.110924. Epub 2023 Jun 11.

    Awards

    1. TMRD 16th Annual Meeting Film Reading Session - 2nd Prize (2011)
    2. TMRD 17th Annual Meeting Film Reading Session - 3rd Prize (2012)
    3. TMRD 17th Annual Meeting Case of the Day - 3rd Prize (2012)
    4. TRD 33rd National Congress Case of the Day - 2nd Prize (2012)
    5. TMRD 18th Annual Meeting Film Reading Session - 3rd Prize (2013)
    6. TMRD 18th Annual Meeting Case of the Day - 3rd Prize (2013)
    7. TMRD 19th Annual Meeting Film Reading Session - 2nd Prize (2014)
    8. TMRD 19th Annual Meeting Case of the Day - 1st Prize (2014)
    9. TRD 36th National Congress Case of the Day - 2nd Prize (2015)
    10. TMRD 21st Annual Meeting Film Reading Session - 1st Prize (2016)
    11. TRD 37th National Congress Case of the Day - 1st Prize (2016)
    12. TMRD 37th National Congress Film Reading Session - 1st Prize (2016)
    13. TMRD 23rd Annual Meeting Film Reading Session - 1st Prize (2018)

     

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