Best Tongue cancer Tongue cancer in Istanbul: TOP 31 doctors

Dr. Bülent Karagöz specializes in tumor biology and immunotherapy, with over 33 years of experience 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

Prof. Dr. Tayfun Apuhan has published over 200 scientific works and trained at The Ohio State University in Head and Neck Surgery.

• 28 years of experience 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

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

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

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.

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

Professor Doctor Sefik Igdem specializes in radiation oncology for head and neck cancers at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 30 years of experience 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

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

The doctor specializes in managing breast cancer, colorectal, and urogenital system cancers. With extensive experience since 2014 at Anadolu Medical Center, the doctor has previously served at Medical Park Hospital, Kocaeli Derince Education and Research Hospital, and Erzurum Regional Education and Research Hospital. The doctor's military service included a role as a Medical Oncology specialist at Gülhane Military Medical Academy.

Educational achievements include a degree in general medicine from Istanbul University and specializations in internal medicine and medical oncology. The doctor is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Medical Oncology Society, and the Turkish Lung Cancer Society.

Professor Yesim Yildirim specializes in cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies, with over 22 years of experience 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

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.

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

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.

Professor Saglam specializes in medical oncology with a focus on gastrointestinal cases at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• 29 years of experience 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

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.

Dr. Tahsin Ozadli specializes in treating various cancers, including tongue cancer, with extensive training in medical oncology.

• Completed medical oncology specialization at Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Hospital
• Worked at Ankara Oncology Hospital and Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital
• Special interest in gastrointestinal and thoracic cancers
• Published researcher with contributions to oncology literature

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

Professor Mustafa Ondzhel specializes in oncosurgery with extensive experience in surgical oncology at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Practiced at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, USA
• Head of the Department of Surgery at Istanbul Medipol University
• Recipient of multiple awards for research in colorectal cancer
• Member of the European Society of Coloproctology
• Published studies on advanced techniques in rectal cancer surgery

Associate Professor with focus on breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers – Dr. Ozatli treats patients at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

• Specializes in oncology with years of clinical experience
• Worked at Ankara Oncology Clinic and Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital
• Studied at Selcuk University's Faculty of Medicine