Best Bladder cancer doctors in Istanbul: TOP 41 doctors

Dr. Bülent Karagöz brings 33 years of experience of oncology expertise, specializing in advanced bladder cancer treatments at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Subspecializes in tumor biology and cancer immunotherapy
• Professor at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine
• Author of 40+ publications in cancer research
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Provides consultations in English and Turkish

Prof. Ilker Tinay specializes in bladder cancer surgery and reconstruction at Anadolu Medical Center – a Johns Hopkins-affiliated hospital.

• Head of the Oncourology Department with leadership roles in uro-oncology associations
• Expert in minimally invasive surgery and neo-bladder reconstruction techniques
• Board member of the International Bladder Cancer Network
• Member of the European Association of Urology and American College of Surgeons

Dr. Solak completed his fellowship at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute, specializing in complex oncology cases.

• Deals with various cancers including bladder, breast, and lung
• Trained at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Specialized in oncology at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Works at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

Dr. Eda Tanrikulu specializes in medical oncology and chemotherapy, focusing particularly on bladder cancer treatment at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Trained at Ankara University and Istanbul University – top medical schools in Turkey
• Ranked 3rd in Turkey on the minor specialty exam
• Active in international clinical studies for medical oncology
• Former head of medical oncology at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital

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.

Prof. Hüseyin Baloğlu is a pathology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze, Kocaeli, Turkey. He focuses on molecular pathology, surgical pathology, and tumour biopsy and diagnostics.

Education and accreditations: MD, GATA Medical School (1986). Pathology specialty training, GATA (1992). Associate Professor (Doçent), GATA (2004). Visiting scholar at Albert Einstein College of Medicine (New York) and Heidelberg University.

Achievements: author of over 600 peer‑reviewed publications. Holds a patent in molecular diagnostics for thyroid cancer. Leads liquid biopsy and precision oncology services.

Prof. Sezer Sağlam specializes in bladder cancer treatment at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, bringing decades of focused expertise.

• Professor of Medical Oncology since 2016
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Medical Faculty
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Extensive experience in gastrointestinal oncology

Dr. Yahya Ozel specializes in minimally invasive surgical techniques for bladder cancer, trained at Tokyo University Hospital's Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery Division.

• 31 years of experience of surgical experience
• Expert in robotic and laparoscopic surgery
• Certified in surgical endoscopy with Turkish Surgical Proficiency
• Academic faculty member at Doğuş University

Associate Professor with extensive research and surgical experience in oncology, including bladder cancer, at leading institutions like Istanbul Gaziosmanpaşa Taksim Education and Research Hospital.

• Over 29 years of experience of experience in general surgery with a focus on oncology
• Published multiple research articles on cancer treatment and outcomes
• Certified in advanced breast cancer surgery techniques
• Held leadership roles including Chief Physician at multiple hospitals

Professor Doctor Sefik Igdem specializes in Radiation Oncology with advanced technologies like Truebeam Stx and Halcyons.

• Over 30 years of experience of experience in radiation oncology
• Specializes in head and neck cancers alongside bladder cancer
• Professor at T.R. Demiroğlu Bilim University
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools

Abdullah Sakin leads the Medical Oncology Department at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, specializing in bladder cancer treatment.

• Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University
• Trained at İstanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Over a decade of experience in oncology
• Specializes in medical oncology with a focus on bladder cancer
• Worked at several prestigious hospitals in Turkey

Specialized in urogenital cancers at Anadolu Medical Center – over 29 years of experience focused on bladder cancer treatments.

• Board-certified in medical oncology with advanced training at Cerrahpaşa Medical School
• Member of Turkish Medical Oncology Society and Lung Cancer Society
• Previously served at leading hospitals like Medical Park and research institutions
• Handles complex cases including urothelial carcinomas and metastatic disease

900+ procedures performed – Dr. Keskin specializes in personalized therapy for complex cancers at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• 25 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Internationally recognized expert in targeted therapies
• Ranked 1st in Turkey's Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam
• Member of ASCO and ESMO

Professor Yesim Yildirim is a specialist in immunotherapy and targeted treatments, which are key modern approaches to managing cancer. She has contributed to 80+ international scientific publications and textbooks.

• Professor of Medical Oncology at Haliç University
• Focuses on treating breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Authoritative member of the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Trained at centers like Rambam Medical Centre in Israel
• Has worked as a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center since 2011

Specialist Dr. Rahib Hasanov brings advanced expertise in modern oncology treatments like immunotherapies and targeted therapies, with international training in the U.S. and Turkey.

• Completed Medical Oncology fellowship at Marmara University
• Trained at Houston Methodist Hospital in advanced practices
• Specializes in personalized oncology treatments
• Attends international congresses to stay updated with latest developments

The doctor is an ECFMG and ESMO-certified medical and breast oncologist with over 20 years of experience, specializing in solid cancer, breast cancer, colorectal, and lung cancer treatment. Since 2016, the doctor has been a medical oncology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center.

The doctor graduated from Gülhane Military Medical Academy with a degree in general medicine and completed specialties in internal and medical oncology. The doctor has been a professor and associate professor at Gülhane Military Medical Academy, contributing significantly to medical education.

With over 110 papers on cancer management, the doctor is a member of several prestigious oncology organizations.

Professor specializing in gastrointestinal oncology with over 29 years of experience of experience at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Fellowship-trained in medical oncology at Istanbul University
• Extensive experience treating bladder cancer cases
• Active member of ESMO and ASCO oncology societies
• Works at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital's Oncology Department

Dr. Mehmet Doğu Canoğlu is a radiation oncologist. He graduated from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his residency in radiation oncology at Kocaeli University from 2006 to 2012.

He completed his compulsory service at Diyarbakır Training and Research Hospital. He then worked at Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital and at Medipol Mega University Hospital from 2015 to 2017. Since 2017, he has been a radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center.

The doctor graduated from Ankara University Medical School and completed residency training in internal medicine at Ankara GATA Medical School. Specializing in medical oncology and hematology, the doctor completed a clinical fellowship in the USA. A pioneer in Turkey, the doctor was part of the team that performed the first bone marrow transplantation in the country. The doctor has served as a visiting lecturer at prestigious institutions in London and Switzerland. Holding the European Medical Oncology Certificate, the doctor is a founding member of both The Turkish Society of Medical Oncology and the Turkish Oncology Group. The clinical focus includes breast, gastrointestinal, lung cancers, lymphomas, and myeloma.

Specialist in urogenital cancers with a focus on bladder cancer – Dr. Sec brings extensive oncology experience from leading Turkish hospitals.

• Medical oncology specialist since 2017
• Member of Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Published research on prognostic factors in cancer treatment
• Works at Bahçelievler Medikalpark Hospital