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Best Tongue cancer doctors in Istanbul: TOP 11 doctors

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Bülent Karagöz

  • 4.6 Excellent 508 reviews
  • 33 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Dr. Bülent Karagöz specializes in tumor biology and immunotherapy, with over 20 years of experience in medical oncology.

    • Professor at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine
    • Head of Medical Oncology at Anadolu Medical Center
    • Member of The Turkish Medical Oncology Association
    • Published over 40 research papers in cancer studies
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Tongue cancer surgery
$20,000 - $28,000
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Eda Tanrikulu

  • 4.6 Excellent 508 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Dr. Eda Tanrikulu is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at Anadolu Medical Center, specializing in tongue cancer treatment.

    • Completed medical oncology training at Marmara University
    • Served as head researcher in international clinical studies
    • Former head of medical oncology unit at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
    • Ranked 3rd in Turkey for minor specialty exam
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Tongue cancer surgery
$20,000 - $28,000
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Mustafa Solak

  • 4.6 Excellent 200 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Prof. Dr. Mustafa Solak brings specialized training in head and neck cancers, including tongue cancer, from Hacettepe University Cancer Institute.

    • Fellowship-trained at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
    • Handles complex cases of breast, testicular, ovarian, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
    • Specialized in Cancer Institute of Hacettepe University
    • Works at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
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Tongue cancer surgery
$9,500 - $13,000
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Tayfun Apuhan

  • 4.6 Excellent 200 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • 4000+ treatments performed
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Prof. Dr. Tayfun Apuhan has published over 200 scientific works and trained at The Ohio State University in Head and Neck Surgery.

    • 24 years of experience in ENT and head and neck surgery
    • Specializes in head and neck cancer surgery and reconstruction
    • Trained in facial aesthetic surgery at University Medical Center Hamburg
    • Founder of ENT department at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
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Tongue cancer surgery
$9,500 - $13,000
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Yesim Yildirim

  • 4.6 Excellent 508 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Professor Yesim Yildirim specializes in cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies, with over 20 years of experience in oncology.

    • Member of the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
    • Author of 80+ international and national publications
    • Professor at Haliç University, Istanbul
    • Specializes in breast, gastrointestinal, and lung cancers
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Tongue cancer surgery
$20,000 - $28,000
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Rahib Hasanov

  • 4.6 Excellent 200 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Dr. Rahib Hasanov specializes in advanced oncology treatments, including immunotherapies and targeted therapies for tongue cancer.

    • Completed Medical Oncology fellowship at Marmara University
    • Uses personalized treatment approaches tailored to each patient
    • Attended observership at Houston Methodist Hospital in the US
    • Regularly treats international patients from Europe and the Middle East
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Tongue cancer surgery
$9,500 - $13,000
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Find out about the best doctors here

20 top ranked Tongue cancer doctors in the world are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.

The ranking is composed according to the Bookimed patient reviews and considers the rating of hospitals where doctors practice.

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How to choose the best Tongue cancer doctors in the world?

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Famous Tongue cancer doctors have vast experience, continue education constantly, participate in professional associations and have positive feedback from patients treated.

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  • medical developments, proprietary techniques used, and awards, if any.

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Ozcan Yildiz

  • 4.6 Excellent 472 reviews
  • 76 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Dr. Yildiz has published extensively on neuroendocrine tumors and rare cancer cases, with research featured in international medical journals.

    • Specializes in gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors
    • Published 17+ peer-reviewed articles on oncology
    • Experienced in diagnosing and treating rare cancer presentations
    • Works at Medipol Mega University Hospital
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Sefik Igdem

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 30 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Professor Doctor Sefik Igdem specializes in radiation oncology for head and neck cancers at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

    • Over 20 years of experience in radiation oncology
    • Expert in conformal treatments and advanced technologies like Truebeam Stx
    • Professor at Demiroğlu Bilim University – trains future oncologists
    • Specializes in precise radiation for tongue and other head/neck cancers
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Abdullah Sakin

  • 4.5 Good 2 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Assoc. Dr. Abdullah Sakin leads the Medical Oncology Department at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, specializing in tongue cancer treatment.

    • Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine
    • Extensive training in medical oncology at Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
    • Years of experience in internal medicine and medical oncology
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Tongue cancer surgery
$12,000 - $16,000
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Dr. Sezer Saglam

  • 5 Excellent 51 reviews
  • 29 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Professor Saglam specializes in medical oncology with a focus on gastrointestinal cases at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

    • 24+ years of experience in medical oncology
    • Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
    • Member of ESMO, ASCO, and Turkish Medical Oncology Association
    • Former attending physician in Gastrointestinal Oncology
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Prof. Sezer Sağlam

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Specialized in gastrointestinal oncology at Istanbul University, Prof. Sağlam brings decades of focused expertise in cancer care.

    • Professor of Medical Oncology since 2016
    • Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Medical Faculty
    • Member of ESMO, ASCO, and ENET
    • Works at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital
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DoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
33 years of experienceTumor immunotherapySpecializes in tumor biology and immunotherapy – published 40+ research papers. Head of Medical Oncology at Anadolu Medical Center.
Turkey
Price on request
21 years of experienceAdvanced tongue cancer casesSpecializes in medical oncology with a focus on tongue cancer. Led international clinical studies and ranked top in Turkey for specialty exams.
Turkey
from $160
20 years of experienceHead & neck cancersFellowship-trained at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, specializing in head and neck cancers. Professor at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.
Turkey
from $100
28 years of experienceHead and neck cancer reconstructionSpecializes in head and neck cancer surgery with reconstructive techniques. Trained at top US and German institutions. Published extensively in the field.
Turkey
Price on request
22 years of experienceImmunotherapy and targeted therapiesExpert in cancer immunotherapy with ESMO certification. Published extensively and holds a professorship at Haliç University.
Turkey
from $250
21 years of experienceAdvanced tongue cancer treatmentsSpecializes in immunotherapies and targeted therapies for tongue cancer. Trained at Marmara University and Houston Methodist Hospital, with a focus on personalized oncology.
Turkey
Price on request
76 years of experienceNeuroendocrine tumorsFocuses on rare cancer presentations with published research in Medical Oncology journal. Experienced in diagnosing complex cases like paraneoplastic syndromes.
Turkey
Price on request
30 years of experienceHead and neck cancersSpecializes in precision radiation for complex head/neck tumors. Uses Truebeam Stx technology. Professor training future oncologists at Demiroğlu Bilim University.
Turkey
Price on request
19 years of experienceAdvanced tongue cancer casesLeads the Medical Oncology Department with specialized training in tongue cancer treatment. Former head at Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine.
Turkey
Price on request
29 years of experienceGastrointestinal oncology casesSpecialized in gastrointestinal oncology with fellowship training at a leading institute. Active member of major oncology societies ESMO and ASCO.
Turkey
from $300