Best Liver cancer stage 2 doctors in Istanbul: TOP 32 doctors

Author of 40+ peer-reviewed publications in tumor biology/immunology and systemic therapy (immunotherapy and targeted therapy); member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and the European Head & Neck Society.

Why patients choose Dr. Bülent Karagöz:

• Treatment based on U.S. protocols through Anadolu Medical Center’s strategic collaboration with a leading U.S. institution — Johns Hopkins Medicine.
• 40+ scientific publications in tumor biology/immunology and systemic therapy (immunotherapy and targeted therapy).
• Former department head (GATA) and professor/department chair (Okan University, Turkey) — leadership and clinical experience at major centers.
• Treats solid tumors (e.g., breast, lung, colorectal), applying modern regimens guided by tumor biology.
• Anadolu Medical Center holds ESMO designation and JCI accreditation — meaning the doctor treats according to international protocols, within a multidisciplinary team, with strict safety oversight.

Ranked 1st in Turkey for Medical Oncology – Dr. Keskin brings precision to liver cancer treatment at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• 28+ years focused exclusively on oncology
• Trained at Istanbul University Institute of Oncology
• Honored with Best Poster Award at National Cancer Congress
• Uses targeted therapy and immunotherapy approaches
• Active member of ASCO and ESMO

Specializes in gastrointestinal cancers at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, with fellowship training at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute.

• Completed education at Hacettepe University and Sisli Etfal Teaching Hospital
• Worked at prestigious institutions including The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Experienced in treating a range of cancers including liver cancer
• Member of relevant medical associations related to oncology

She has been working as an internal medicine specialist and medical oncology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center since 2021.
 

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. Sağlam specializes in gastrointestinal oncology, with extensive experience treating liver cancer at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

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

Professor Doctor Sefik Igdem specializes in Radiation Oncology with a focus on advanced technologies like Truebeam Stx and Halcyons.

• Over 25 years of experience in Radiation Oncology
• Professor at T.R Demiroğlu Bilim University
• Expert in Conformal treatments
• Works at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

Trained at Tokyo University Hospital's Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery Division under renowned experts M. Makuuchi and N. Kokudo.

• Specializes in hepatobiliary diseases and oncological surgery
• Certified in surgical endoscopy with Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate
• Academic faculty member at Doğuş University
• Expert in minimally invasive surgical techniques

Assoc. Dr. Abdullah Sakin leads the Medical Oncology Department at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, with extensive experience in liver cancer treatment.

• Head of Medical Oncology Department at Yüzüncü Yıl University
• Specialized in Medical Oncology at Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Over 10 years of experience in oncology and internal medicine

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 Yesim Yildirim specializes in cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies, with over 80 international publications and co-authored books.

• Member of European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Professor at Halic University, Istanbul
• Expert in breast, gastrointestinal, and lung cancers
• Trained at Mount Vernon Cancer Center in London

Prof. Şeref Kömürcü is an ECFMG and ESMO-certified medical and breast oncologist with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in solid cancer, breast cancer, colorectal and lung cancer treatment and has held teaching and scientific positions throughout his career. He is a member of several professional organizations.

Dr. Rahib Hasanov specializes in personalized oncology treatments, including liver cancer, using advanced methods like immunotherapies and targeted therapies.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa and Houston Methodist Hospital
• Completed Medical Oncology fellowship at Marmara University
• Incorporates latest treatment methods into clinical practice
• Attends international congresses to stay current in oncology
• Treats patients from multiple countries, including Europe and the US

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

• 20+ years focused on liver and gastrointestinal oncology
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Active member of ESMO, ASCO, and ENET societies
• Balances tumor treatment with quality-of-life considerations

Dr. Yildiz specializes in gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, with 10+ years of experience at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Published 17+ research articles on cancer treatments
• Expertise in rare neuroendocrine tumor cases
• Member of multiple international medical research teams
• Focuses on personalized treatment approaches

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

• Internal Medicine Specialist with experience at multiple hospitals in Turkey
• Oncologist at Ankara Oncology Clinic and Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital
• Studied medicine at Selcuk University in Konya
• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016

Specialized in laparoscopic and oncological cancer surgery with training at Istanbul University. Dr. Al focuses on minimally invasive techniques for liver cancer.

• Trained in advanced laparoscopic surgery at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Performs laparoscopic bariatric and anti-reflux surgeries
• Graduated from Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialized at KTÜ Faculty of Medicine Farabi Hospital

Assoc. Prof. Nail Paksoy is an ESMO-certified medical oncologist at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, specializing in liver cancer with extensive clinical trial experience.

• Completed fellowship at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Subinvestigator in 8 international oncology clinical trials
• Published multiple studies on cancer treatment efficacy
• Specializes in personalized treatment approaches