Best Thymoma Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — TOP 25

Dr. Mustafa Solak specializes in thymoma cases with fellowship training at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute.

• Deals with complex cases of breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Completed training at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Experienced in diagnosing and treating a wide range of cancers

Dr. Banu Atalar is a professor and radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center. She is an Honorary Fellow of the American College of Radiology (H.FACR). She completed a clinical research fellowship in stereotactic radiosurgery at Stanford University. Stereotactic radiosurgery and MR-guided adaptive SRS make up 75% of her clinical practice.

• President of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology.
• Chair of the ESTRO National Societies Committee.
• Recipient of the ASCO International Development and Education Award.
• Author of over 70 international peer-reviewed publications.

Dr. Huseyin Baloglu is a pathologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Turkey. He leads liquid biopsy and precision oncology services. Dr. Baloglu holds a patent for molecular diagnostics in thyroid cancer treatment. He completed training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Heidelberg University.

• Authored over 600 peer-reviewed publications in molecular and surgical pathology.
• Specializes in tumor biopsy, immunohistochemistry, and genetic mutation testing.
• Treats complex oncological cases, including glioblastoma and rare sarcomas.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Professor of Medical Oncology with extensive experience in gastrointestinal oncology – Prof. Sağlam leads the Medical Oncology Department at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialized in thymoma and neuroendocrine tumors
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and ENET
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools

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

• Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained in Medical Oncology at İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
• Experience in internal medicine and oncology since 2012
• Works at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, a leading healthcare facility

Professor Doctor Sefik Igdem specializes in radiation oncology, with extensive experience in head and neck cancers at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 30 years of experience of experience in radiation oncology
• Expert in conformal treatments and advanced technologies like Truebeam Stx
• Professor at T.R. Demiroğlu Bilim University – shaping future specialists
• Specializes in complex cases requiring precise radiation therapy

Specialist Dr. Rahib Hasanov brings international oncology expertise from training at Houston Methodist Hospital and Marmara University.

• Completed Medical Oncology fellowship with focus on modern treatments
• Incorporates immunotherapies and targeted therapies into patient care
• Specializes in personalized oncology treatments for diverse patient needs
• Regularly treats international patients from Europe and the Middle East

Professor of Medical Oncology since 2016 – Dr. Sezer Saglam works at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital's dedicated oncology department.

• Specializes in gastrointestinal and neuroendocrine tumors
• Fellow of major oncology associations including ESMO and ASCO
• Over 29 years of experience of experience treating thoracic oncology cases

Dr. Mehmet Dogu Canoglu is a radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in precise tumor targeting using MR Linac and CyberKnife technologies. Dr. Canoglu trained at Kocaeli University. He previously served at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He treats various cancers, including complex brain, prostate, and lung tumors.

• Expert in Varian TrueBeam and Trilogy radiation delivery systems.
• Performs stereotaxic radiosurgery and targeted radiotherapy for sarcomas.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.
• Treats patients at a clinic ranked among the world's top 10 for medical tourism.

Dr. Tahsin Ozadli specializes in thymoma and other thoracic cancers at Valued Med Hub Hospitals, with extensive training in medical oncology.

• Trained at Selcuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine
• Specialized in medical oncology at Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital
• Experienced in treating lung, esophageal, and gastric cancers
• Active in research with publications in oncology

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

• Published 17+ studies on rare oncological conditions
• Expertise in diagnosing and treating complex thymoma cases
• Works at Medipol Mega University Hospital – a leading oncology center

Professor Ondzhel specializes in oncosurgery with a focus on colorectal and rectal cancers, performing complex procedures at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Trained at Cleveland Clinic – a leader in colorectal surgery
• European Commission-certified proctologist with 24 years of experience of experience
• Published research on rectal adenocarcinoma and multivisceral cancer resection
• Head of Surgery Department at Istanbul Medipol University
• Founding member of the Eurasian Colorectal Technologies Association

Dr. Muhammed Mustafa Atci is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating colon, breast, gastric, and lung cancers. He previously served as the Education Coordinator at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital. Dr. Atci is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

• Author of 19 peer-reviewed papers on gastrointestinal, thoracic, and endocrine cancers.
• Published studies on survival outcomes for stage IIB colon cancer in the Journal of Chemotherapy.
• Researches prognostic biomarkers using PET/CT scans and metabolic tumor volume.
• Treats complex oncological cases at the university-affiliated İstinye University clinic.

Assoc. Prof. Nail Paksoy brings expertise from Istanbul University Oncology Institute and Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, with a focus on thymoma and other thoracic malignancies.

• ESMO Board Certified in Medical Oncology since 2022
• Authored research on rare thoracic cancers published in international journals
• Participated in 8 international clinical trials for novel cancer therapies
• Specializes in immunotherapy and targeted therapy approaches

Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating complex cancers, including glioblastoma, lung cancer, and pancreatic tumors. He serves as a professor at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Cicin previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force.

• Performs systemic therapies such as immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy.
• Treats a wide range of conditions including gynecologic, orthopedic, and neuro-oncology cases.
• Expert in HIPEC and chemoembolization for liver and abdominal malignancies.
• Works at a 300-bed university hospital with 33 medical departments.

Dr. Atakan Topcu is a medical oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating solid tumors including lung, breast, and colorectal cancers. Dr. Topcu is an Associate Professor with over 50 peer-reviewed scientific publications. He sits on the Editorial Board of the medical journal BMC Cancer.

• Expertise in immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and geriatric oncology care.
• Treats cancer-related malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia.
• Maintains active membership in the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital specializing in advanced oncology treatments.

Dr. Ayşe İrem Yasin is a medical oncologist at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital in Istanbul. She holds a prestigious ESMO Board Certificate. Dr. Yasin specializes in solid tumors, including breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. She treats complex cases such as Merkel cell carcinoma and cancers of unknown primary.

• Trained at Harvard Medical School, Cleveland Clinic, and Basel University Hospital.
• Completed a clinical observership at the Breast Cancer Unit in Novara, Italy.
• Treats brain and CNS malignancies, soft tissue sarcomas, and urologic cancers.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility equipped with the da Vinci robotic system.

Dr. Erkan Karatas brings extensive international training to his work at Atlas University Hospital, with specialized expertise in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery.

• Trained at prestigious institutions worldwide, including the University of Munich and The Ohio State University
• Specializes in cochlear implants and endoscopic approaches with Medel Company training
• Member of multiple professional societies including the American Academy of Otolaryngology
• Completed advanced studies in otology and neurotology in Germany and the US

Specialized in radiation oncology at Marmara University – trained specifically for precision cancer treatments.

• Graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed specialization training in radiation oncology
• Practices at Emsey Hospital