Best Melanoma doctors in Istanbul: TOP 15 doctors

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Bülent Karagöz
  • 4.6 Excellent 481 reviews
  • 32 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Dr. Bülent Karagöz is a highly experienced Turkish medical oncologist, sarcoma and lymphoma specialist, and breast cancer surgeon with over 20 years of experience. He has expertise in tumor biology, tumor immunology, cancer Immunotherapy, and targeted therapies. He has written over 40 publications in cancer research and is a member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association.

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Melanoma surgery
$8,000 - $15,000
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Yesim Yildirim
  • 4.6 Excellent 481 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Doctor Yesim Yildirim is an oncologist certified by the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO). Affiliated with numerous hospitals in the United States and Turkey, including the University of Maryland Medical Center, Johns Hopkins Hospital and Memorial Sisli Hospital. She has over 20 years of experience and has a special interest in preventive medicine, diabetes, and hypertension. Holds an MBA in Healthcare Management and shares her expertise with Bookimed from 2022.

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Melanoma surgery
$8,000 - $15,000
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Mustafa Solak
  • 4.5 Good 146 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Intercontinental Hospital
  • Mustafa Solak, M.D. is a medical doctor who graduated from Hacettepe University School of Medicine and has completed residencies at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital and a fellowship at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute. He specializes in Breast Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Lung Cancer, Head-Neck Cancer, and Gastrointestinal Cancers. He has also worked at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Hitit University Corum Training Hospital, and Medical Park Hospital.

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Immunotherapy with Keytruda (Pembolizumab)
$5,800 - $6,000
Eda Tanrikulu
  • 4.6 Excellent 481 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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Melanoma surgery
$8,000 - $15,000
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Serkan Keskin
  • 4.6 Excellent 303 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
Melanoma surgery
$3,000 - $4,500
Murat Elli
  • 4.5 Good 462 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Oncohematologist-pediatrician
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Melanoma surgery
$7,000 - $14,000
Doctor's visit
Price on request

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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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Famous Melanoma doctors have vast experience, continue education constantly, participate in professional associations and have positive feedback from patients treated.

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Sadi Kerem Okutur
  • 4.6 Excellent 110 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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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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Melanoma surgery
$7,500 - $14,500
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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Evrim Metcalfe
  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Experience

    2021 - 2022

    Clinical Manager of Radiation Oncology, Medicana International Istanbul Hospital

    2021 - 2022

    Department of Radiation Oncology, Biruni University Faculty of Medicine

    2020 - 2021

    Clinical Manager of Radiation Oncology, Medicana International Istanbul Hospital

    2017 - 2020

    Clinical Manager of Radiation Oncology, Neolife Medical Center

    2016 - 2017

    Department of Radiation Oncology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine

    2011 - 2016

    Department of Radiation Oncology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine

    2010 - 2011

    Department of Radiation Oncology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine

    2008 - 2010

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

    2006

    Medical Faculty, Dokuz Eylül University

    2006 - 2008

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

    2000 - 2006

    Medical Faculty, Dokuz Eylül University

     

    Education

    2022

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

    2022

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

    2021

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

    2017

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

    2017

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

    2006

    Samsun Training and Research Hospital, Specialist Doctor, Compulsory Service

    2006

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

    1998

    Ege University, Faculty of Medicine

     

     

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Mohs microsurgery
$1,500 - $1,500
Wide excision of melanoma
$4,000 - $6,000
Melanoma surgery
$5,000 - $10,000
Haluk Duman
  • 4.6 Excellent 481 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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Sinemis Çelik
  • 3.5 Good 3 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Oncology Hospital
  • Experienced medical oncology specialist with 11 years of experience, having worked in various medical facilities including Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine, Hakkari State Hospital, Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital and Edirne Sultan Murat I State Hospital. Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association, European Society of Medical Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology, Immuno-Oncology Association and Turkish Medical Association.

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Alper Can
  • 4.2 Good 5 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, ISU Gaziosmanpasa
  • Medical Oncology specialist with expertise in lung, breast, colorectal, gastric, liver, kidney, pancreatic, stomach, prostate, and uterine cancers. Experienced in chemotherapy, immunotherapy, phytotherapy, ozone therapy, hyperthermic chemotherapy, GIS cancer, and gynecological and genitourinary cancer. Member of the Turkish Oncology Group, Medical Oncology Association, Turkish Cancer Research and Warfare Association, European Society of Medical Oncology, European Society of Gynecologic Oncology, and International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer.

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Ugur Ekici
  • 2 Good 1 review
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital
  • Assoc. Dr. Ugur Ekici is a highly experienced General Surgeon with 20+ years of experience and a specialty in Obesity and Metabolic Surgery, Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery, and Cancer Surgery. He graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Erciyes University in 2000 and completed specialty training at Şişli Etfal Hospital General Surgery Clinic in 2009. He has published numerous articles in international refereed journals.
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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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