Best Liver cancer doctors in Istanbul: TOP 40 doctors

Professor Bülent Karagöz specializes in complex liver cancer cases at Anadolu Medical Center, a Johns Hopkins Medicine affiliate.

• 33 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Expert in targeted therapies and cancer immunotherapy
• Published 40+ research papers on oncology
• Professor at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Dr. Tanrikulu focuses specifically on treating liver cancer with chemotherapy and medical oncology. She works at the Anadolu Medical Center, a leading cancer hospital.

• Board-certified medical oncologist since 2017
• Placed 3rd in Turkey's highly competitive medical oncology exam
• Formerly headed the medical oncology unit at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Participates in international clinical studies for new cancer treatments

Dr. Mustafa Solak completed fellowship training at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute, specializing in gastrointestinal cancers including liver cancer.

• Specialized at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Handles complex cases of breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Trained at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital

Over 2,500 radiotherapy sessions completed with MR-Linac – Assoc. Prof. Turkkan specializes in advanced radiation techniques at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Expert in stereotactic and MRI-guided radiotherapy for liver cancer
• Associate Professor with 27 published articles in oncology
• Member of European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO)
• Trained at Maastricht University's MAASTRO Clinic in advanced techniques

Dr. Kivanc Derya Peker has performed over 200 liver surgeries with a focus on complex hepatobiliary cases at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Fellowship-trained in Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery at Mayo Clinic (USA)
• Founder of the Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Hospital
• Performed over 400 pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries
• Specializes in liver cancer, pancreatic diseases, and complex biliary tract surgeries

The doctor is a highly experienced radiologist and interventional radiologist affiliated with Anadolu Medical Center since 2005. With a fellowship in interventional neuroradiology from the University Hospital of Zurich and a short-term fellowship from Harvard Medical School, the doctor has extensive expertise in neuroradiology and advanced imaging techniques.

Certified by the European Society of Neuroradiology and the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe, the doctor holds diplomas in minimally invasive neurological therapy and neuroradiology. A prolific contributor to the field, the doctor has over 100 national and international publications and presentations.

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 liver cancer with over 27 years of experience of medical oncology experience at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Professor of Medical Oncology since 2016
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University's renowned Medical Faculty
• Special focus on gastrointestinal oncology
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society

Professor Doctor Sefik Igdem specializes in Radiation Oncology at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, focusing on advanced treatments for liver cancer.

• Expert in conformal treatments for precise radiation therapy
• Uses Truebeam Stx and Halcyons technologies for targeted therapy
• Professor at T.R Demiroğlu Bilim University with extensive academic contributions
• Specializes in head and neck cancers alongside liver cancer treatments

Dr. Yahya Ozel brings 31 years of experience of focused expertise in hepatobiliary and oncological surgery, trained under top specialists in Tokyo.

• Specializes in minimally invasive techniques for liver cancer surgery
• Advanced training in Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery at Tokyo University
• Certified in surgical endoscopy with extensive ERCP experience
• Academic faculty member training future surgeons
• Performs both robotic and laparoscopic procedures

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

• Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University
• Trained at Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Over a decade of experience in oncology
• Specialized in internal medicine before focusing on 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.

Dr. Serkan Keskin has performed over 1,100 procedures, utilizing advanced systemic therapies like immunotherapy. He is a Professor of Medical Oncology in Turkey.

• Holds 25 years of experience of specialized experience in oncology
• Ranked first nationally on the medical oncology qualification exam in 2012
• Published 42 articles in international journals, contributing to the field
• Member of leading societies like ASCO and ESMO

Prof. Yildirim specializes in cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies, with over 22 years of experience at Anadolu Medical Center. She's a leading expert in hepatocellular carcinoma.

• Member of ESMO and ESO with 80+ international publications
• Focuses on cutting-edge treatments for liver tumors using newest protocols
• Professor at Haliç University with training in UK and Israel
• Expert in precision medicine approaches for gastrointestinal cancers

Specialist Dr. Rahib Hasanov combines international training with personalized oncology care, having studied at Houston Methodist Hospital and Istanbul University.

• Fellowship-trained in Medical Oncology at Marmara University
• Specializes in gastrointestinal and liver-biliary tract tumors
• Incorporates immunotherapies and targeted therapies into treatments
• Attends global oncology congresses to stay updated

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.

Prof. Dr. Sezer Saglam was nominated for the International Best Researcher Award for his work on liver-transplanted patients with hepatocellular carcinoma. He leads the Medical Oncology Department at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• 29 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Performed 1,100+ treatments for liver cancer
• Specializes in gastrointestinal oncology
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society

Dr. Yildiz has over a decade of experience in medical oncology, leading the liver cancer program at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Focuses on diagnosing and treating neuroendocrine tumors of the liver
• Author of multiple research papers on gastrointestinal cancers
• Specializes in managing complex cancer-related side effects
• Treats both primary liver cancer and metastatic disease
• Experience with targeted therapies and hormonal treatments for cancer