Best Melanoma doctors in Istanbul: TOP 15 doctors

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Bülent Karagöz

  • 4.6 Excellent 501 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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Melanoma surgery
$8,000 - $15,000
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Eda Tanrikulu

  • 4.6 Excellent 501 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • She has been working as an internal medicine specialist and medical oncology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center since 2021.
     

Melanoma surgery
$8,000 - $15,000
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Mustafa Solak

  • 4.5 Good 185 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

  • 4.7 Excellent 338 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • 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
Melanoma surgery
$3,500 - $5,000
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Yesim Yildirim

  • 4.6 Excellent 501 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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Melanoma surgery
$8,000 - $15,000
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Sadi Kerem Okutur

  • 4.6 Excellent 127 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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Immunotherapy with Keytruda (Pembolizumab)
$12,760 - $12,760
Wide excision of melanoma
$6,300 - $6,300
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Haluk Duman

  • 4.6 Excellent 501 reviews
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Prof. Haluk Duman is an expert plastic surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey with over 35 years of experience. He specializes in plastic surgery after cancer, burns, and skin tumors, as well as hand and maxillofacial surgery. He has a general medical degree from Istanbul University Medical Faculty and specialty in plastic and reconstructive surgery from Ankara GATA Medical School, and a fellowship from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Prof. Duman has published over 60 papers and participated in 100+ conferences. He is a member of various organizations.

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Melanoma surgery
$8,000 - $15,000
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Ozcan Yildiz

  • 4.6 Excellent 471 reviews
  • 75 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Dr. Yildiz has published numerous articles in international peer-reviewed journals, examining topics such as Gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, lipid-lowering treatment, dexamethasone suppression tests, thyroxin therapy, familial Mediterranean fever, and idiopathic thrombocytopenia. These articles have been published in journals such as Medical Oncology, J Endocrinol Invest, Swiss Med Wkly, Int J Cardiol, Eur J Med Res, Ethiop Med J, Gynecol Oncol, Med Hypotheses, Int J Gynecol Cancer, Med Oncol, West Indian Med J, and Cases J.
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Melanoma surgery
$7,000 - $14,000
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Mustafa Sahin

  • 4.7 Excellent 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

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Sefik Igdem

  • New
  • 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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Abdullah Sakin

  • 4.5 Good 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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Melanoma surgery
$5,000 - $10,000
Wide excision of melanoma
$4,000 - $6,000
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Evrim Metcalfe

  • 4.5 Good 2 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Experience

    2021 year - 2022 year

    Clinical Manager of Radiation Oncology, Medicana International Istanbul Hospital

    2021 year - 2022 year

    Department of Radiation Oncology, Biruni University Faculty of Medicine

    2020 year - 2021 year

    Clinical Manager of Radiation Oncology, Medicana International Istanbul Hospital

    2017 year - 2020 year

    Clinical Manager of Radiation Oncology, Neolife Medical Center

    2016 year - 2017 year

    Department of Radiation Oncology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine

    2011 year - 2016 year

    Department of Radiation Oncology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine

    2010 year - 2011 year

    Department of Radiation Oncology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine

    2008 year - 2010 year

    Radiation Oncology Clinic, Samsun Training and Research Hospital (Education Coordinator)

    2006 year

    Medical Faculty, Dokuz Eylül University

    2006 year - 2008 year

    Radiation Oncology Clinic, Samsun Mehmet Aydın State Hospital (Compulsory Service)

    2000 year - 2006 year

    Medical Faculty, Dokuz Eylül University

     

    Education

    2022 year

    Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Faculty Member, Professor Doctor

    2022 year

    Anadolu University Open Education Faculty Undergraduate Program, Cultural Heritage and Tourism

    2021 year

    Feyziye Schools Foundation Işık University Health Services Vocational School, Faculty Member, Associate Professor Doctor

    2017 year

    Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Faculty Member

    2017 year

    Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Associate Professor Doctor

    2006 year

    Samsun Training and Research Hospital, Specialist Doctor, Compulsory Service

    2006 year

    Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical Specialization

    1998 year

    Ege University, Faculty of Medicine

     

     

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Melanoma surgery
$5,000 - $10,000
Wide excision of melanoma
$4,000 - $6,000
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Sezer Saglam

  • 5 Excellent 45 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Sezer Sağlam is a medical oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in gastrointestinal and breast cancers. He has contributed to cancer care through research, especially with his study on the best timing for surgery after neoadjuvant therapy in rectal cancer. This work has influenced global treatment protocols.

    Dr. Sağlam has led clinical trials in targeted therapies and precision medicine. His research on liver-transplanted patients with hepatocellular carcinoma was nominated for the 2024 International Best Researcher Award. He is a member of ASCO, ESMO, and ENET. Dr. Sağlam provides personalized and evidence-based oncology care.

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Sumeyye Altintas Kaksi

  • 4.6 Excellent 471 reviews
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Dermatologist

Melanoma surgery
$7,000 - $14,000
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Tahsin Ozatli

  • 4.4 Good 16 reviews
  • 2015 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir
  • Oncologist
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