Best Melanoma doctors in Istanbul: TOP 21 doctors

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Bülent Karagöz
  • 4.6 Excellent 486 reviews
  • 32 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
    • Dr. Bülent Karagöz specializes in melanoma treatment using surgery, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, chemotherapy, and radiation.
    • Dr. Karagöz has international practice experience at NATO KFOR Command and Turkish Cypriot Peace Forces Command medical facilities.
    • Medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center since 2019.
    • Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association, committed to maintaining the highest standards in oncology.
    • Authored over 40 publications in cancer research, contributing to advancements in melanoma treatment.
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$8,000 - $15,000
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Mustafa Solak
  • 4.5 Good 154 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
    • Mustafa Solak, M.D., specializes in melanoma treatment, offering surgery, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.
    • Graduated from Hacettepe University School of Medicine and completed residencies at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital.
    • Completed a fellowship at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute and has international experience at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
    • Professional memberships include the Turkish Medical Association and the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.
    • Has practiced at Hitit University Corum Training Hospital and Medical Park Hospital.
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Immunotherapy with Keytruda (Pembolizumab)
$5,800 - $6,000
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Serkan Keskin
  • 4.6 Excellent 311 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • Dr. Serkan Keskin is a highly experienced oncologist specializing in chemotherapy. He has numerous achievements in his field, including being ranked first in the Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam in Turkey in 2012. He is an active member of various prestigious oncology societies, and has a strong academic profile with 42 articles published in international journals.
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Immunotherapy with Keytruda (Pembolizumab)
$12,760 - $12,760
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$3,000 - $4,500
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Yesim Yildirim
  • 4.6 Excellent 486 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
    • Specializes in melanoma treatment using immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and surgical interventions.
    • The doctor has experience of international practice at Rambam Medical Centre in Israel and Mount Vernon Cancer Center in the UK.
    • Certified by the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO).
    • Member of ESMO and European School of Oncology (ESO).
    • Fluent in English, Russian (B1 level), and Turkish.
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$8,000 - $15,000
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Eda Tanrikulu
  • 4.6 Excellent 486 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Dr. Serdar Turhal is a highly experienced oncologist specializing in medical oncology and chemotherapy for breast cancer at Anadolu Medical Center. He is a member of many international oncology associations and has authored numerous articles in international publications. He specializes in prognostic factors and the therapy of malignant gastrointestinal neoplasms. To receive a consultation from Dr. Turhal, please submit a request on Bookimed.

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Mustafa Sahin
  • 4.5 Good 3 reviews
  • 37 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)
  • Specializations

     

    Cancer Surgery

    Pancreatic Surgery

    Bile Duct Surgery

    Bariatric Metabolic Surgery

    Oncological Surgery

    Breast Surgery

    Gastric cancer

    Colon cancer

    Thyroid Cancer

    Obesity Surgery

    Diabetes Surgeries

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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20 top ranked Melanoma doctors in the world are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.

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Sadi Kerem Okutur
  • 4.6 Excellent 115 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Prof. Sadi Kerem Okutur is a Turkish medical oncologist with over 20 years of experience. He is currently working at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, and has held various positions in the past. He has a degree in general medicine, and a residency in internal medicine and medical oncology. Prof. Okutur has won a research award and authored numerous papers and book chapters. He is a member of various medical societies.

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Murat Elli
  • 4.5 Good 465 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Oncohematologist-pediatrician
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$7,000 - $14,000
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Elnur Sahibov
  • 4.2 Good 32 reviews
  • 9 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Emsey Hospital
  • Licensed Radiation Oncologist with 8 years of medical training, including undergraduate studies at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (2004-2011) and Radiation Oncology specialization training at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (2012-2016). Previous education from Sixteen Numbered Shirvan School (Azerbaijan) High School (1998-2004).

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$7,500 - $14,500
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Dr Saban Secmeler
  • 4.4 Good 14 reviews
  • 13 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hermes Clinics
  • Dr. Saban Secmeler is a medical professional known for his contribution to cancer research, particularly a significant study on the impact of body mass index on the recurrence and survival rates in early-stage colorectal cancer.
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Tahsin Ozatli
  • 4.3 Good 16 reviews
  • 2015 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir
  • Oncologist
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Sezer Saglam
  • 5 Excellent 31 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Professional Experience

    Gayrettepe Florence Nigthingale Hospital

    Medical Oncology Department

    Besiktas/Istanbul/Turkey (ongoing)

     

    Education:

    He became Professor (22/April /2016)

    Medical Oncology

     

    Attending Phys.in Gastrointestinal Oncology (January 2005 ,2009)

    Istanbul University Oncology Institue,

    Department of Medical Oncology

     

    Medical Oncology Fellowship (December 2001-December2004)

    Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty

     

    Hemodialysis Traning (May1996-January1997)

    Istanbul University ,bCerrahpasa Medical Faculty

     

    Internal Medicine Residency (November 1991-November 1996)

    Istanbul University ,bCerrahpasa Medical Faculty

     

    Ege University Medical Faculty (1985-1991)

     

    Professional Experience

     

    February 1999-November 2001

    Metropolitan Florence Nigthingale Hospital

    American Cancer Center, Gayrettepe/İstanbul

     

    April1997- October 1998

    Bayraktar Dialysis Center

    Güngören/ Istanbul

     

    Membership

     

    Turkish Medical Oncology Association

    ENET(European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society)

    ESMO

    ASCO

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Abdullah Sakin
  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
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    Experience

    2022 PRIVATE MEDIPOL BAHÇELİEVLER HOSPITAL

     

    2021 - 2021 Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital, Medical Oncology Clinic Education Officer

     

    2021 - 2021 Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital

     

    2020 - 2021 Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine

     

    2020 - 2021 Head of the Department of Medical Oncology, Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine, Assoc. Dr.  

     

    2018 - 2021 Lecturer - Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine, Head of Medical Oncology Department  

     

    2018 - 2021 Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine

     

    2015 - 2018 University of Health Sciences, Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital

     

    2015 - 2018 University of Health Sciences, Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, Medical Oncology Clinic, Sub-branch assistant

     

    2012 - 2015 Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital, Internal Medicine specialist

     

    2012 - 2015 Suleiman the Magnificent Training and Research Hospital,

     

    2008 - 2012 Haseki Training and Research Hospital

     

    2006 - 2008 Kızıltepe No. 3 Health Center General Practitioner.

     

     

    Education

    2018

    İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Tıbbı Onkoloji

    2018

    İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Tıbbı Onkoloji, İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Tıbbı Onkoloji

    2012

    İstanbul Haseki Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, İç Hastalıkları, İstanbul Haseki Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, İç Hastalıkları

    2012

    İstanbul Haseki Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, İç Hastalıkları

    2007

    Uludağ Üniversitesi Tıip Fakültesi, Tıip Fakültesi, Uludağ Üniversitesi Tıip Fakültesi, Tıip Fakültesi

     

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Mohs microsurgery
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$4,000 - $6,000
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Murat Sari
  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 9 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Education and Career


    2011 – 2015, (Internal Medicine Specialist) Istanbul University Istanbul School of Education and Career

    Medicine Department of Internal Medicine

    2015 – 2016, (Internal Medicine) Specialist Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital

    2016 – 2019, (Medical Oncology) Istanbul University Istanbul School of Medicine Department of Medical Oncology

    2019 – 2021, (Medical Oncology Specialist) - Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital

    2021 – 2024, (Associate Professor) Marmara University School of Medicine Department of Medical Oncology

    Memberships in Scientific Organizations

    ASCO

    ESMO

    TTOD 

    AVOD 

    Publications

    In the field of oncology, he has published over 30 peer-reviewed articles at both international and national levels.

    Awards Received

    EAACI The European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology 2019 Best Poster Award

    "The top 3rd verbal presentation, IGICC (11th International Gastrointestinal Cancers Conference – IGICC2021)"

    Speeches Delivered at National Congresses, Conferences, and Symposia:

     

    Courses, Meetings, and Certificates

    ESMO certified Medical Oncologist since 2019

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Osman Kostek
  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Education

    • (2004 – 2011), Faculty of Medicine/ Inonu University/ Malatya, Turkiye
    • (2011 – 2015), Department of Radiology/ Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital/ Istanbul, Turkiye

    Career

    • (2016 – 2020), Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist/ Mus State Hospital/ Mus,Turkiye
    • (2020 – 2022), Assistant Professor of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology/ Sakarya University Training and Research Hospital/ Sakarya, Turkiye
    • (2023 – 2024), Associate Professor of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology /Sakarya University Training and Research Hospital/ Sakarya, Turkiye
    • (2024 - Present), Associate Professor of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology /Medipol University Hospital/ Istanbul, Turkiye
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Muzaffer Al
  • 4.5 Good 3 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)
  • Education

     

    Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine (1991)

    KTÜ Faculty of Medicine Farabi Hospital (Specialization.1998)

    Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine (Laparoscopic Surgery Training, 2002)

    Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine (Laparoscopic Antireflux Surgery Training, 2006)

    Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (General Surgery Clinic Advance Laparoscopic Surgery, Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery, Morbid Obesity and Oncological Cancer Surgery Training, 2010i)

     

     

     

     

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Volkan Kinas
  • 4.5 Good 3 reviews
  • 10 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)
  • Specializations

     

    Cancer Surgery

    Pancreatic Surgery

    Bile Duct Surgery

    Bariatric Metabolic Surgery

    Oncological Surgery

    Breast Surgery

    Gastric cancer

    Colon cancer

    Thyroid Cancer

    Obesity Surgery

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Veysel Sari
  • 4.5 Good 3 reviews
  • 10 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)
  • Specializations

     

    Oncological Surgery (Cancer Surgery)

    Breast Diseases Surgery

    Gallbladder and biliary tract diseases surgery

    Thyroid – Parathyroid Surgery

    Inguinal and Abdominal Wall Hernia, Stomach Hernia Surgery

    Closed (Laparoscopic) Hernia Surgery

    Endoscopy Applications

    Treatment of Gastrointestinal System Diseases

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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Sener Cihan
  • 4 Good 2 reviews
  • 32 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istinye University Medical Park Gaziosmanpasa Hospital
  • AREAS OF INTEREST

    • Breast cancer
    • Colon cancer
    • Lung cancer
    • Malignant melanoma
    • Urogenital cancers
    • Gynecological cancers
    • Digestive system cancers

     

    Education and Specialization

    • 1987-1993 BSc Faculty of Medicine, Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine
    • 1994-1999 BSc Internal Medicine Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine
    • 2008-2011 PhD Medical Oncology Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital
    • 2016 Assoc. Prof. / Prof. Dr. Medical Oncology Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital

     

    Experience

    • 1993-1994 General Practitioner Senirkent State Hospital Senirkent, Isparta
    • 1994-1999 Research Position Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine Internal Medicine Department, Samsun
    • 2000-2006 Specialist Doctor Diyarbakır SSK Hospital, Diyarbakır
    • 2006-2008 Specialist Doctor Diyarbakır State Hospital, Diyarbakır
    • 2008-2011 Dr. Minor Assistant Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital
    • 2011-2013 Specialist Doctor Diyarbakır Training and Research Hospital, Medical Oncology
    • 2013- 2016 Specialist Doctor Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, Medical Oncology Clinic
    • 2016 Education Manager Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, Medical Oncology Clinic, Assoc. Prof.

     

    Professional Memberships

    Turkish Society of Medical Oncology

     

    Education and Training:

    • Medical Degree: Graduated from Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine in 1993.
    • Specialization in Internal Medicine: Completed at Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine in 1999.
    • Medical Oncology Fellowship: Completed at Ankara Numune Research and Training Hospital in 2011.
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    • Professional Experience:
    • Isparta Senirkent State Hospital: Completed his mandatory service as an Internal Medicine Specialist and Hemodialysis Responsible Physician (1993-1994).
    • Prof. Dr. Gazi Yaşargil Training and Research Hospital: Served as a Medical Oncologist (2011-2013).
    • Okmeydanı Research and Training Hospital: Achieved the title of Associate Professor and later full Professor, significantly contributing to medical oncology (2013-2016).
    • Current Position: Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University Hospital Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa, Istanbul, where he continues to provide top-tier oncology care and mentorship.

     

    Areas of Expertise:

    • Cancer Treatment: Specializes in the treatment of various cancers, including breast, colon, lung, malignant melanoma, urogenital, gynecological, and gastrointestinal cancers.
    • Advanced Therapies: Proficient in administering chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and other cutting-edge treatments for cancer patients.
    • Research and Education: Actively involved in cancer research and dedicated to educating the next generation of oncologists, continuously enhancing the field through both clinical practice and academic contributions.

     

    • Extensive Experience:
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    • With over 24 years of medical practice, Prof. Dr. Cihan is a highly respected figure in oncology, known for his comprehensive approach to cancer treatment.
    • International Recognition: Participates in numerous international seminars and congresses, keeping abreast of the latest advancements in oncology.
    • Patient-Centric Care: Renowned for his compassionate and personalized approach to patient care, ensuring tailored treatment plans that address the unique needs of each patient.
    • Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Works with a multidisciplinary team of experts at Medical Park, providing holistic and coordinated care to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients.

     

     

    Achievements and Awards:

    • Academic Contributions: Has contributed significantly to oncology literature and research, with numerous publications in reputable medical journals.
    • Leadership in Oncology: Recognized for his leadership in oncology, both in clinical settings and academic institutions, influencing cancer treatment practices and policies.
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Sefik Igdem
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  • 29 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Personal information

    Title: Professor Doctor

    Branch: Radiation Oncology

    Work History:

    1 GATA Military Medical Faculty

    2 Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

    3 T.R. Demiroğlu Bilim University \ Associate Professor

    4 T.R Demiroğlu Bilim University \ Professor

    Medical Specialties and Subspecialties:

    1 Head and Neck Cancers

    2 Radiation Oncology

    Priority treatments:

    1 Prostate cancer

    2 Conformal treatments

    Special advanced health technologies:

    1 Truebeam Stx Technology

    2 Halcyons

    Education

    1991 - Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

    1996 - Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Radiation

    Oncology Specialization Training

     

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