Best Melanoma doctors in Istanbul: TOP 31 doctors

900+ melanoma procedures performed – Dr. Bülent Karagöz specializes in immunotherapy and targeted therapies at Anadolu Medical Center.

• 33 years of experience of experience in oncology
• Professor at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Published 40+ research papers in cancer studies

Prof. Dr. Eda Tanrikulu specializes in metastatic malignant melanoma and has a leadership role in cancer case evaluations at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Board-certified in medical oncology with over 21 years of experience of experience
• Ranked 3rd in Turkey's medical oncology specialty exam
• Leads international clinical studies in oncology
• Served as head researcher at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital

Mustafa Solak has performed 1,100+ cancer treatments, including melanoma, at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• 20 years of experience of experience in oncology
• Trained at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Worked at University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Specializes in various cancers, including melanoma

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.

Professor Doctor Sefik Igdem specializes in radiation oncology, with a strong focus on prostate cancer and conformal treatments at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Experienced in using advanced technologies like Truebeam Stx and Halcyons
• Professor at T.R. Demiroğlu Bilim University
• Specializes in head and neck cancers alongside radiation oncology

Assoc. Dr. Abdullah Sakin leads the Medical Oncology Department at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, specializing in melanoma treatment.

• Over 19 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Former Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University
• Trained at Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Expertise in both clinical practice and academic research

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.

900+ treatments performed – Dr. Serkan Keskin is a top-ranked medical oncologist specializing in advanced melanoma therapies.

• Ranked first in Turkey's Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam
• Published 42 articles in international oncology journals
• Member of ASCO and ESMO – leading global oncology societies
• 25 years of experience of experience treating complex cancer cases
• Expert in chemotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted therapies

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)
• Trained in Melanoma and Kidney Cancer Clinic at Mount Vernon Cancer Center
• Professor at Haliç University, Istanbul
• Over 22 years of experience of experience at Anadolu Medical Center

The doctor is an ECFMG and ESMO-certified medical and breast oncologist with over 20 years of experience, specializing in solid cancer, breast cancer, colorectal, and lung cancer treatment. Since 2016, the doctor has been a medical oncology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center.

The doctor graduated from Gülhane Military Medical Academy with a degree in general medicine and completed specialties in internal and medical oncology. The doctor has been a professor and associate professor at Gülhane Military Medical Academy, contributing significantly to medical education.

With over 110 papers on cancer management, the doctor is a member of several prestigious oncology organizations.

Trained in plastic surgery for cancer patients at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center – a world leader. He performs reconstructions after skin tumor removal.

• Over 31 years of experience of experience in plastic and reconstructive surgery
• Expert in microsurgery for complex reconstructions after burns or cancer
• Treats both adult and pediatric cases
• Professor and author of over 60 scientific publications
• Member of the World Society For Reconstructive Microsurgery

Prof. Sadi Kerem Okutur is an experienced medical oncologist with over a decade of specialized practice in melanoma and other cancers at top Turkish hospitals.

• Associate professor with extensive research in oncology
• Authored 20+ papers and 10+ book chapters on medical oncology
• Recipient of the 2012 Oncology Research Award
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology

Professor of Medical Oncology with over 29 years of experience of experience – Dr. Saglam leads the department at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specializes in gastrointestinal oncology with extensive fellowship training
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Published research and clinical experience in melanoma treatment

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.

Dr. Yildiz specializes in neuroendocrine tumors and melanoma, with extensive research published in international medical journals.

• Published 17+ peer-reviewed articles on oncology topics
• Expertise in rare tumor presentations and paraneoplastic syndromes
• Works at Medipol Mega University Hospital – a leading oncology center

Dermatologist at Medipol Mega University Hospital, focusing on skin health and conditions.

• Specializes in dermatology and skin-related treatments
• Practices at a leading university hospital
• Approachable and patient-centered care

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

• Internal Medicine Specialist with experience at multiple oncology centers
• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016
• Treats a wide range of cancer types with a comprehensive approach

Assoc. Prof. Nail Paksoy combines oncology expertise with immunotherapy research at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• ESMO Board Certified in Medical Oncology
• Subinvestigator on 8 major international clinical trials
• Published research on melanoma and other cancers
• Medical Oncology Fellowship from Istanbul University