Best Liver cancer stage 3 doctors in Istanbul: TOP 20 doctors

Dr. Eda Tanrikulu ranks among Turkey's top oncologists, with specialized expertise in medical oncology and chemotherapy at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Completed medical oncology training at Marmara University – one of Turkey's leading institutions
• Ranked 3rd nationwide in Turkey's minor specialty exam
• Led medical oncology units at major training hospitals
• Participated in multiple international clinical oncology studies

Fellowship-trained at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute – Dr. Solak specializes in treating various cancers including liver, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Residency at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Worked at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Specializes in complex cases of multiple cancer types

Dr. Serkan Keskin is a top-ranking medical oncologist in Turkey, with expertise in advanced liver cancer treatments. He uses targeted therapy and immunotherapy for precise care.

• 28 years of experience in medical oncology
• Ranked 1st in Turkey's Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam
• Recipient of the Best Poster Award at the National Cancer Congress
• Member of American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Trained at Istanbul University Institute of Oncology

Performed over 200 liver surgeries – Prof. Peker specializes in Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Trained at Mayo Clinic's Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Clinic
• Founder of the Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Dr. Sadi Konuk Hospital
• Performs complex surgeries for liver, pancreatic, and gallbladder diseases
• Member of the Turkish HPB Association

Professor Yesim Yildirim specializes in cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies, with over 80 international publications and co-authorship in leading oncology handbooks.

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

Specialist Dr. Rahib Hasanov brings a global perspective to liver cancer treatment, trained at Houston Methodist Hospital and experienced in personalized oncology.

• Completed Medical Oncology fellowship at Marmara University
• Specializes in gastrointestinal tumors, including liver–biliary tract cancers
• Incorporates modern treatments like immunotherapies and targeted therapies
• Attends international congresses to stay updated on latest oncology developments

Dr. Yildiz has published extensively on neuroendocrine tumors and rare cancer presentations, with 17+ international peer-reviewed articles.

• Specializes in gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors
• Expertise in rare paraneoplastic syndromes
• Practices at Medipol Mega University Hospital
• Published research on thymoma and small cell lung cancer presentations

Prof. Sezer Sağlam specializes in gastrointestinal oncology with extensive training at Istanbul University's Oncology Institute.

• Professor of Medical Oncology since 2016
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Medical Faculty
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and ENET societies
• Practices at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

Prof. Dr. Sefik Igdem specializes in radiation oncology with a focus on advanced conformal treatments for Liver cancer stage 3 at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Expert in using Truebeam Stx Technology and Halcyons for precise radiation
• Previously served as Professor at T.R Demiroğlu Bilim University
• Specializes in head and neck cancers alongside liver cancer treatments
• Trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's leading medical schools

Dr. Yahya Ozel specializes in hepatobiliary surgery with advanced training at Tokyo University Hospital under renowned experts.

• Over 30 years of experience in general surgery
• Expert in minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques
• Certified in surgical endoscopy with a Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate
• Academic faculty member at Doğuş University

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

• 10+ years of experience in oncology
• Specializes in complex cancer cases
• Worked at Ankara Oncology Clinic and other leading hospitals
• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016

Specializes in liver cancer treatment with extensive experience in medical oncology. Dr. Ozden focuses on personalized care for stage 3 liver cancer patients at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• 6 years of medical oncology subspecialty training at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• 16+ years of experience in internal medicine and oncology
• Trained at Istanbul University's Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's top medical schools

Volkan Kinas specializes in oncological and cancer surgeries, with extensive expertise in treating liver cancer at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Experienced in pancreatic and bile duct surgeries
• Expertise in bariatric metabolic and obesity surgeries
• Skilled in breast and thyroid cancer surgeries

Associate Professor Babek Tabandeh specializes in liver cancer surgery and minimally invasive techniques at Medical Park Goztepe Hospital.

• 30+ years of experience in general surgery
• Author of over 40 medical documents
• Member of the American College of Surgeons and Liver Transplantation Society
• Teaches at Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine (2015–present). He has over 20 years of medical oncology experience and has held academic roles since 2010.

Education: MD, Istanbul University – Cerrahpaşa (1991–1997). Residency in Internal Medicine, Trakya University (1997–2002). Fellowship in Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2002–2004).

Practice: Medical Oncologist, Trakya University (2005–2008). Medical Oncologist, Elazığ Training and Research Hospital (2008–2010). Associate Professor of Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2010–2015). He previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force at Etimesgut Military Hospital (2004–2005).

Dr. Muhammed Mustafa Atci is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University, Liv Hospital Topkapı (2025–present). He previously served as Associate Professor and Education Coordinator at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital (2023–2025). He was also a Medical Oncologist there (2018–2021).

He has been a member of ASCO and the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology since 2018. He is the author or co-author of 19 peer-reviewed international papers on colon, breast, gastric, pancreatic, lung, thyroid, sarcoma, and colorectal cancers.

Notable works include a multicentre study on stage IIB colon cancer survival (Journal of Chemotherapy). He also studied the De Ritis ratio for lung metastasis in testicular cancer (Current Urology). His prognostic studies used PET/CT, MSI, lymph node ratio, and metabolic tumor volume.

Assoc. Prof. Atakan Topçu, M.D., is a medical oncologist at Medipol University and Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, colorectal, gastric, and neuroendocrine cancers. His work also covers targeted therapies, immunotherapy, geriatric oncology, and cancer-related malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia.

He has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed papers. Recent work includes a 2024 Frontiers in Medicine study on geriatric syndromes and a 2023 Future Oncology paper on sarcopenia and anxiety in lung cancer. He has also published on the CONUT score in breast cancer and on malnutrition in HER2-negative metastatic gastric cancer.

Dr. Topçu serves on the Editorial Board of BMC Cancer. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, ESMO, and the Turkish Geriatrics Society. Education and training: M.D., Uludağ University; residency in Internal Medicine, Marmara University; fellowship in Medical Oncology, Bezmialem Vakıf University.

Professor of Medical Oncology with a focus on gastrointestinal cancers – Dr. Saglam leads the department at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 20 years of experience in medical oncology
• Specialized in gastrointestinal oncology since 2005
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society
• Trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute

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

• Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained in Medical Oncology at İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
• Experienced in treating complex liver cancer cases

Specialized in advanced laparoscopic and oncological cancer surgery at prestigious Istanbul University hospitals. Performs minimally invasive techniques for complex liver cancer cases.

• Board-certified with over 30 years of surgical experience
• Received specialized training in laparoscopic antireflux and bariatric surgery
• Advanced fellowship in oncological cancer surgery techniques
• Performs surgery at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals