Best Glioblastoma Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — TOP 27

Dr. Bulent Karagoz is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in immunotherapy and targeted therapies for sarcoma, lymphoma, and lung cancer. Dr. Karagoz provides treatment at a facility affiliated with the prestigious Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Authored over 40 research publications focusing on tumor biology and immunology.
• Former Head of Internal Diseases at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine.
• Held leadership roles in medical oncology at GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and European Head and Neck Society.

Dr. Eda Tanrikulu is a specialist in medical oncology and chemotherapy at Anadolu Medical Center, ranked 3rd in Turkey's minor specialty exam.

• Completed medical oncology training at Marmara University
• Led medical oncology unit at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Participated in numerous international clinical studies
• Board-certified in both internal medicine and medical oncology

Dr. Solak specializes in complex cancer cases, with training at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute and MD Anderson Cancer Center.

• Expertise in breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Fellowship-trained at one of the world's leading cancer centers
• Works at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental with advanced treatment options

Dr. Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a professor of neurosurgery at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in functional neurosurgery and deep brain stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders. Dr. Kaya previously led a Parkinson’s disease research project at Ondokuz Mayıs University. He earned the Aysima Altınok Thesis Award from the Turkish Neurosurgical Society.

• Performs complex brain tumor removals and skull base surgeries.
• Treats spinal conditions including tumors, stenosis, and herniated discs.
• Completed specialized observerships in cellular neuroscience at Maastricht University.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Dr. Banu Atalar is a professor and radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center. She is an Honorary Fellow of the American College of Radiology (H.FACR). She completed a clinical research fellowship in stereotactic radiosurgery at Stanford University. Stereotactic radiosurgery and MR-guided adaptive SRS make up 75% of her clinical practice.

• President of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology.
• Chair of the ESTRO National Societies Committee.
• Recipient of the ASCO International Development and Education Award.
• Author of over 70 international peer-reviewed publications.

Dr. Huseyin Baloglu is a pathologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Turkey. He leads liquid biopsy and precision oncology services. Dr. Baloglu holds a patent for molecular diagnostics in thyroid cancer treatment. He completed training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Heidelberg University.

• Authored over 600 peer-reviewed publications in molecular and surgical pathology.
• Specializes in tumor biopsy, immunohistochemistry, and genetic mutation testing.
• Treats complex oncological cases, including glioblastoma and rare sarcomas.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Prof. Sezer Sağlam specializes in medical oncology with a focus on gastrointestinal and neuroendocrine tumors at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Professor of Medical Oncology since 2016
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University
• Member of ESMO and ASCO
• Expertise in neuroendocrine tumors

Professor Doctor Sefik Igdem specializes in radiation oncology with advanced technology like Truebeam Stx and Halcyons for precise glioblastoma treatment at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 30 years of experience of experience in radiation oncology
• Special focus on head and neck cancers
• Professor at T.R Demiroğlu Bilim University
• Uses conformal treatments for targeted therapy

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

• Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University
• Trained in medical oncology at İstanbul Okmeydanı Research Hospital
• Over 19 years of experience of experience in oncology
• Specializes in complex neurological oncology cases

Dr. Sinan Karaaslan is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in treating breast, colorectal, and urogenital system cancers. Dr. Karaaslan brings clinical expertise from major institutions, including Medical Park and Gülhane Military Medical Academy. He works at a hospital affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Holds personal certification from the European Society for Medical Oncology.
• Treats complex conditions, including stage 4 colon and lung cancers.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology and Turkish Lung Cancer societies.
• Performs systemic therapies such as immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy.

Professor Yesim Yildirim specializes in cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies at Anadolu Medical Center, with 80+ international publications.

• Member of European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Expert in breast, gastrointestinal, and lung cancers
• Professor at Haliç University, Istanbul
• Completed advanced oncology training in Israel and the UK

Specialist Dr. Rahib Hasanov brings international oncology expertise from training at Houston Methodist Hospital and Marmara University.

• Completed Medical Oncology fellowship with focus on modern treatments
• Incorporates immunotherapies and targeted therapies into personalized care
• Regularly treats international patients from Europe and the Middle East
• Attends global oncology congresses to stay current with latest advancements

Dr. Mehmet Dogu Canoglu is a radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in precise tumor targeting using MR Linac and CyberKnife technologies. Dr. Canoglu trained at Kocaeli University. He previously served at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He treats various cancers, including complex brain, prostate, and lung tumors.

• Expert in Varian TrueBeam and Trilogy radiation delivery systems.
• Performs stereotaxic radiosurgery and targeted radiotherapy for sarcomas.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.
• Treats patients at a clinic ranked among the world's top 10 for medical tourism.

Professor in Medical Oncology specializing in gastrointestinal oncology – Dr. Sezer Saglam treats complex cancer cases at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Turkish Medical Oncology Association member since 2004
• ESMO and ASCO member – follows latest international protocols
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Over 29 years of experience of experience in medical oncology

Among leading neurosurgeons globally, Prof. Akalan performs brain and nerve surgeries using advanced O-arm Imaging and iMRI.

• 38 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery
• Specializes in pediatric epilepsy and glioma cases
• Published 117 scientific papers on neurosurgery
• Uses ultrasound-guided techniques to minimize complications

Prof. Dr. Yildiz has a decade of documented expertise in neuro-oncology, focusing specifically on brain tumors. His work is anchored at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Over 76 years of experience of clinical and research experience in neuroendocrine and brain tumors
• Published numerous peer-reviewed articles in international medical journals
• Expertise includes managing complex cases like paraneoplastic syndromes
• Special focus on tumors like thymoma and neuroblastoma

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli specializes in breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

• Over 2016 years of experience of experience in oncology
• Treated diverse cancer types including rare case
• Academic background at Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine

Assoc. Prof. Nail Paksoy brings extensive oncology expertise from Istanbul Medipol University, specializing in glioblastoma treatment.

• ESMO Board Certified in Medical Oncology
• Participated in 8 international clinical trials for advanced cancers
• Published multiple studies on brain tumor treatments
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute

Dr. Atakan Topcu is a medical oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating solid tumors including lung, breast, and colorectal cancers. Dr. Topcu is an Associate Professor with over 50 peer-reviewed scientific publications. He sits on the Editorial Board of the medical journal BMC Cancer.

• Expertise in immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and geriatric oncology care.
• Treats cancer-related malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia.
• Maintains active membership in the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital specializing in advanced oncology treatments.