Best Gallbladder cancer doctors in Istanbul: TOP 36 doctors

Dr. Bülent Karagöz is a top Turkish medical oncologist with over 20 years of experience, specializing in tumor biology and immunotherapy.

• Head of Medical Oncology at Anadolu Medical Center
• Professor at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine
• Published over 40 papers in cancer research
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Dr. Tanrikulu has led international clinical trials in medical oncology and specializes in chemotherapy for digestive cancers.

• Has over 15 years of clinical experience in oncology
• Trained in medical oncology at Marmara University – a top-ranked program
• Served as the head of the medical oncology unit at a major research hospital
• Completed specialty training in both internal medicine and medical oncology

Ranked 1st in Turkey in the Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam – Dr. Keskin brings 28 years of expertise to gallbladder cancer treatment at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Specialized in Medical Oncology at Istanbul University Institute of Oncology
• Member of American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Received Best Poster Award at 19th National Cancer Congress
• Utilizes advanced treatments like chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy

Dr. Ilker Tinay is a Urological Oncologist with expertise in minimally invasive surgery, neo-bladder reconstruction, and urological cancers. He works at Anadolu Medical Center. He earned his medical degree from Istanbul University and completed his urology residency at Marmara University.

Dr. Tinay is an executive board member of the Association of Urooncology. He also serves as Secretary of the Bladder Tumours Research Group. He is on the Board of Directors of the Urological Surgery Association, Northern Marmara Branch. Dr. Tinay is a member of the European Association of Urology and the American College of Surgeons.

Specializes in gastrointestinal cancers, including gallbladder cancer, with training at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute and MD Anderson Cancer Center.

• Completed fellowship at one of Turkey's top cancer institutes
• Worked with complex cases across multiple cancer types
• Received training at prestigious MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Practices at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental – a leading medical facility

Prof. Peker has performed over 400 pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries, specializing in Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Trained at Mayo Clinic in Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery
• Founder of the Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
• Specializes in gallbladder and bile duct diseases surgery
• Performed over 200 liver surgeries

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 gastrointestinal oncology with extensive experience in gallbladder cancer treatment at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Professor of Medical Oncology since 2016
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and ENET
• Over 15 years of experience in oncology

Dr. Yahya Ozel brings extensive expertise in hepatobiliary surgery, trained under renowned experts at Tokyo University Hospital.

• Specializes in minimally invasive techniques for hepatobiliary diseases
• Certified in surgical endoscopy and advanced laparoscopic procedures
• Academic faculty member at Doğuş University, mentoring future surgeons
• Over three decades of surgical experience

Prof. Sefik Igdem specializes in Radiation Oncology at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, using advanced technologies like Truebeam STX and Halcyons.

• Board-certified radiation oncologist with extensive experience
• Specializes in head and neck cancers and prostate cancer
• Utilizes conformal treatments for precision radiation therapy
• Professor at T.R. Demiroğlu Bilim University

Assoc. Dr. Abdullah Sakin leads the Medical Oncology Department at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, specializing in gallbladder cancer.

• Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained in Medical Oncology at İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
• Specialist in Internal Medicine from İstanbul Haseki Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
• Extensive experience in oncology clinics across Turkey

Dr. Sinan Karaaslan — Medical Oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center (since 2014). He treats breast, colorectal, and genitourinary cancers; in medical oncology since 2003. Member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, and the Turkish Lung Cancer Society.

Why patients choose and trust Dr. Karaaslan:

• Manages complex cases of breast, colorectal, and genitourinary cancers — applies modern systemic therapy tailored to the tumor type and stage.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, and the Turkish Lung Cancer Society.
• Author of numerous peer-reviewed articles and patient education materials on chemo- and immunotherapy.
• Practices at a center with ESMO Designated Centre status and JCI accreditation, within a strategic collaboration with Johns Hopkins Medicine International — one of the leading U.S. medical institutions. For patients, this means care aligned with U.S. protocols and the use of advanced equipment.

Professor Yildirim specializes in cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies at Anadolu Medical Center. She co-authored the 'Handbook of Advanced Cancer Care Treatment'.

• Over a decade of medical oncology practice since joining the center in 2011
• Author of more than 80 international and national publications and books
• Treats gastrointestinal cancers including gallbladder cancer
• Holds an ESMO certification from the European Society of Medical Oncology
• Completed specialized training in London's Mount Vernon Cancer Center

Specialist Dr. Rahib Hasanov brings international expertise in oncology, trained at Houston Methodist Hospital and Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa.

• Completed Medical Oncology fellowship at Marmara University
• Specializes in personalized treatments including immunotherapies and targeted therapies
• Regularly treats patients from Europe, the US, and Middle Eastern countries
• Focuses on gastrointestinal system tumors, including liver–biliary tract cancers

Professor of Medical Oncology specializing in gastrointestinal cancers – Dr. Saglam leads the department at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• 20+ years focused on gastrointestinal oncology
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Member of ESMO and ASCO – key international oncology societies
• Handled complex cases since 2001 at Florence Nightingale

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.

Dr. Tahsin Ozadli specializes in gastrointestinal cancers, including gallbladder cancer, with training at Ankara Oncology Hospital.

• Medical oncology specialist with focus on digestive system cancers
• Trained at Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Hospital
• Experience across multiple oncology clinics in Turkey
• Published researcher in oncology field

Ozcan Yildiz specializes in neuroendocrine and rare tumors, with extensive research in gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.

• Published 17+ peer-reviewed articles on cancer treatments
• Expertise in managing complex paraneoplastic syndromes
• Research focuses on advanced diagnostic and therapeutic approaches
• Works at Medipol Mega University Hospital – a leading oncology center