Best Thyroid cancer doctors in Istanbul: TOP 20 doctors

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Bülent Karagöz

  • 4.6 Excellent 487 reviews
  • 32 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
    • Dr. Bülent Karagöz specializes in thyroid cancer treatment, focusing on surgery, radioactive iodine therapy, and targeted therapies.
    • Dr. Karagöz has international experience at medical institutions associated with NATO in Kosovo and the Turkish Cypriot Peace Forces Command.
    • Over 20 years of experience in medical oncology, with a focus on cancer immunotherapy and tumor biology.
    • Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association, reflecting his commitment to oncology advancements.
    • Speaks Turkish and English, enabling effective communication with a wide range of patients.
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Radioiodine therapy
$4,550 - $6,000
Thyroidectomy
$7,500 - $16,000
Thyroid resection
$7,500 - $15,500
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Yesim Yildirim

  • 4.6 Excellent 487 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
    • Specializes in thyroid cancer treatment with methods including surgery, radioactive iodine, hormone therapy, external radiation, and chemotherapy.
    • Has international experience practicing at the University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins in the USA, and at Memorial Sisli and Anadolu Medical Center in Turkey.
    • Certified by the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO).
    • Member of the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) and the European School of Oncology (ESO).
    • Languages spoken: English, Russian (B1 level), Turkish.
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Radioiodine therapy
$4,550 - $6,000
Thyroidectomy
$7,500 - $16,000
Thyroid resection
$7,500 - $15,500
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Mustafa Solak

  • 4.5 Good 158 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
    • Mustafa Solak, M.D. specializes in thyroid cancer treatment using surgery, radioactive iodine therapy, and targeted therapy.
    • The doctor has experience of international practice at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA.
    • Graduated from Hacettepe University School of Medicine, with residencies at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital.
    • Professional memberships: Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, European Society for Medical Oncology.
    • Languages spoken: English, Turkish.
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Proton-beam therapy
$800 - $1,000
Thyroidectomy
$5,750 - $6,537
Thyroid resection
$4,300 - $5,500
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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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Thyroidectomy
$4,800 - $5,850
Thyroid resection
$4,500 - $6,000
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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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Ilker Tosun

  • 4.2 Good 5 reviews
  • 17 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, ISU Gaziosmanpasa
  • Dr. Özer Akgül is an experienced Turkish Radiation Oncologist, with an MD from Uludag University Medicine School (Bursa) and residency from Ege University Hospital. He has proficiency in overseeing oncology trends, achieving set goals, understanding marketplace needs, and developing strategies. His areas of interest include breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, rectal cancer, head and neck cancers, cervical cancer, gastric cancer, and brain tumors. He has attended courses and conducted research in Nanobiotechnology, Genetics, Medical Oncology, Gynecologic Cancers, Bioinformatics, Bionanotechnological Methods, Clinical Radiobiology, Medical Radio Physics, Evidence-Based Radiation Oncology, Image-Guided Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy, Varian Advanced Techniques Clinical School, Stereotactic Radiotherapy, and Varian Advanced Imaging (IGRT). He is a member of TROD, Turkish Medical Association, MOKAD, and ESTRO.

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Fatih Oruc

  • 3.5 Good 3 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Oncology Hospital
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Evrim Metcalfe

  • 5 Excellent 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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Radiation therapy for colorectal cancer
$4,000 - $6,000
Thyroid resection
$5,000 - $5,000
Subtotal thyroidectomy
$3,500 - $4,500
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Erdem Turemen

  • 4.6 Excellent 487 reviews
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Endocrinologist

Radioiodine therapy
$4,550 - $6,000
Thyroidectomy
$7,500 - $16,000
Thyroid resection
$7,500 - $15,500
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Kezban Berberoglu

  • 4.6 Excellent 487 reviews
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Nuclear medicine specialist

Radioiodine therapy
$4,550 - $6,000
Thyroidectomy
$7,500 - $16,000
Thyroid resection
$7,500 - $15,500
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Kemal Rasa

  • 4.6 Excellent 487 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Dr. Kemal Raşa is an experienced general surgeon with over 20 years of practice, specializing in breast cancer, pancreatic and thyroid cancer surgery, and glucose metabolism and infection treatment. He is the President of the Surgical Infection Society - Europe and a lecturer in several departments. He is also a member of The Surgical Infection Society Europe (SIS-E), The World Society of Emergency Surgery (WSES), The World Surgical Infection Society, The Turkish Medical Association and The Turkish Surgical Association.

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Radioiodine therapy
$4,550 - $6,000
Thyroidectomy
$7,500 - $16,000
Thyroid resection
$7,500 - $15,500
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Adnan Isgor

  • 4.6 Excellent 314 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • Dr. Adnan Isgor is an experienced general surgeon from Turkey, specialized in oncological surgeries. With over 41 years of experience, he has developed expertise in treating conditions such as colon cancer, thyroid cancer, obesity, and diseases of the parathyroid gland. He is proficient in various treatment methods, including thyroidectomy, hernia surgery, hemorrhoid band surgery, colonoscopy, single hole cholecystectomy, and laparoscopy. Dr. Isgor is also recognized for his contributions to scientific and medicinal research, having published around 200 articles and authored four reputable books.
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Radioiodine therapy
$2,500 - $2,500
Thyroid resection
$6,000 - $6,750
Subtotal thyroidectomy
$6,500 - $8,000
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Mustafa Ozturk

  • 4.5 Good 466 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Endocrinologist

Thyroidectomy
$6,000 - $7,500
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Ilker Nihat Okten

  • 3.5 Good 3 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Oncology Hospital
  • Dr. Ilker Nihat Okten is a medical oncologist who is board certified by the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO). He has been involved as a sub investigator in multiple phase III clinical trials for various cancers and has several publications in the field of oncology.
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Doctor Vildan Kayku

  • 4.7 Excellent 18 reviews
  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Neolife Medical Center
  • Areas of Interest
    Breast Cancer
    Lung Cancer
    Colorectal Cancer
    Prostate Cancer
    Skin Cancer
    Stomach Cancer
    Liver Cancer
    Cervical Cancer
    Kidney Cancer
    Pancreatic Cancer
    Esophageal Cancer

    Education
    2014 – 2017
    Hacettepe University Oncology Institute, Department of Medical Oncology

    2009 – 2013
    Ufuk University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine

    1999 – 2006
    Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine

    Work Experience
    2024
    Neolife Medical Center

    2024
    Kolan Beylikdüzü Hospital

    2023 – 2024
    Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital

    2020 – 2023
    Acıbadem Maslak Hospital

    2019 – 2020
    İstanbul Aydın University VM Medicalpark Florya Hospital

    2017 – 2019
    Ministry of Health, Van Education and Research Hospital

    2014 – 2017
    Hacettepe University Oncology Institute, Medical Oncology Department

    2013 – 2014
    Kars State Hospital

    2009 – 2013
    Ufuk University, Dr. Rıdvan Ege Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine

    2007 – 2009
    Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physiology

    Professional Training
    Participation in Turkish Medical Oncology Congresses, National Cancer Congresses, National Immunotherapy and Oncology Congresses
    Courses of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology

    Memberships
    Turkish Society of Medical Oncology
    Istanbul Medical Chamber

    Scientific Publications
    6 scientific publications in national and international journals
    21 abstracts presented at national congresses
    3 abstracts presented at international congresses
    1 book chapter translation: Atlas of Internal Medicine, 3rd Edition, Chapter 12 – Hepatology, Turkish Translation
    3 book chapters:

    1. Immunotherapy in Oncology. Immunotherapy in Small Cell Lung Cancer, Chapter 13, 2020
    2. Endocrine System Tumors. The Role of Immunotherapy in Neuroendocrine Tumors, Chapter 41, 2021
    3. Antineoplastic Drugs. Mechanisms of Action and Classification of Antimetabolites, Chapter 14, 2022
      1 oral presentation at a national congress: Chemotherapy in Cervical Cancer – 3rd National Urogenital Cancer Congress, 2019
      3 abstracts presented at international congresses
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roman Ibrahimov

  • 4.7 Excellent 18 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Neolife Medical Center
  • Education:

    • 2008 – 2012: Marmara University School of Medicine (Specialization Training)
    • 1998 – 2005: Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine

    Work Experience:

    • 2012 – Present: Neolife Medical Center

    Memberships:

    • Turkish Society of Radiation Oncology

    Scientific Works:

    2014:

    • 11th National Radiation Oncology Congress
      • Oral Presentation: "Late-stage kidney damage after chemoradiotherapy in gastric cancer patients, clinical, functional, and dosimetric examination of tolerance doses."
      • Poster Presentation: "Early-stage stereotactic radiotherapy results in lung metastases."

    2011:

    • 1st Evidence-Based Medicine Course
      • "Evaluation of late side effects in patients treated with conformal radiotherapy for localized prostate cancer: A TOG Side Effects Subgroup Study."
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Mustafa Solak-

  • New
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental Comprehensive Cancer Center
  • Born in 1978, Specialist Dr. Mustafa Solak graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his residency at Istanbul Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital and received his Sub-specialty from Hacettepe University Cancer Institute.

    He has numerous cases related to Breast Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Lung Cancer, Head and Neck Cancers, and Gastrointestinal System Cancers.

    MEDICAL INTERESTS

    • Breast Cancer
    • Testicular Cancer
    • Ovarian Cancer
    • Lung Cancer
    • Head and Neck Cancers
    • Gastrointestinal System Cancers
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Ummugul Uyeturk-

  • New
  • 31 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental Comprehensive Cancer Center
  • Prof. Dr. Ümmügül Üyetürk completed her undergraduate and graduate education at Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine between 1988-1994. She specialized in Internal Medicine at Istanbul Training and Research Hospital from 1998 to 2003. Between 2008-2011, she received her subspecialty training in Medical Oncology at Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital.

    After serving as the deputy chief physician at Suluova State Hospital, she established the Internal Medicine Department and Medical Oncology Science Branch at Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University between 2011-2020, where she served as the head of the science branch. During this time, she educated resident doctors and students. Üyetürk, who received the title of Associate Professor in 2014, spent 6 months in Canada/Toronto in 2019. In 2020, she was awarded the title of Professor at Abant İzzet Baysal University.

    Üyetürk has published over 60 articles in international peer-reviewed journals and has more than 20 scientific works published in national peer-reviewed journals. She also has over 100 presentations that have been delivered at international and national scientific meetings and published in proceedings books. In addition to her membership in the European Society for Medical Oncology, she has memberships in medical oncology associations within the country. She has received more than 10 awards given to her at universities and congresses.

    MEDICAL INTERESTS

    • Prostate Cancer and Urological Cancers
    • Lung Cancer
    • Gastrointestinal System Cancers
    • Breast Cancer
    • Ovarian, Endometrial, and Cervical Cancers (Genital Cancers)
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Gorkem Turkkan-

  • New
  • 9 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental Comprehensive Cancer Center
  • Assoc. Dr. Görkem TÜRKKAN started his medical education at Gülhane Military Medical Academy in 2003 and completed it in 2009 at Zonguldak Karaelmas (Bülent Ecevit) University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his residency in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Trakya University Faculty of Medicine and became a radiation oncology specialist in 2016.

     

    After completing his compulsory service, he served as a Doctor Lecturer and Head of Department at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology from May 2019 to February 2021. During this period, between March and June 2020, he worked as a clinical researcher in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Maastricht University Medical Center–MAASTRO Clinic (Netherlands) on studies related to stereotactic radiotherapy, thoracic radiation therapy-associated lung toxicity, and proton therapy. Between March 2021 and April 2023, he worked at the Radiation Oncology Department of Istinye University Faculty of Medicine and Liv Hospital Ulus Radiation Oncology Clinic, where he received the title of Associate Professor in February 2023. He has been providing services to his patients at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental since May 2023.

    Throughout his professional life, he has performed both traditional and advanced radiotherapy practices. Particularly, he is one of the experienced physicians in Turkey in stereotactic radiotherapy and MRI-guided radiotherapy treatments, which are gaining popularity and usage recently. So far, he has successfully completed over 2500 radiotherapy sessions using the MR-Linac device.

    Since 2013, he has been a member of the Turkish Radiation Oncology Society (TROD) and since 2015 a member of the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO). He has 27 published articles in national and international journals, 31 oral-poster presentations at national and international congresses, and 5 book chapters published by national and international publishers. He has taught undergraduate courses in Period I and Period V at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Faculty of Medicine, master’s courses within the ENT Department Specialist training, and Radiation Therapy associate degree courses at Istinye University Health Services Vocational School. He is currently involved in 2 ongoing TÜBİTAK Projects. He is married and has one son.

    MEDICAL INTERESTS

    • MR-Linac
    • Linac
    • Stereotactic (Precision) Radiotherapy
    • Prostate Cancers
    • Breast Cancers
    • Lung Cancers
    • Rectal Cancers
    • Brain and Spinal Cord Cancers
    • Head and Neck Cancers
    • Volumetric Arc Therapy (VMAT)
    • Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)

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Kivanc Derya Peker-

  • New
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental Comprehensive Cancer Center
  • Prof. Kıvanç Derya Peker completed his medical education and general surgery specialization at Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (Çapa). After his major specialization, he got his Gastroenterology Surgery Specialization from the Gastroenterology Surgery Clinic of Kartal Koşuyolu Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital by entering the top 3 in the minor examination.

     

    During his sub-branch assistantship, he received a scholarship from the Turkish Surgery Association and worked at Mayo Clinic (Rochester, USA) Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Clinic and Obesity-Metabolic Surgery Clinic. After returning to Turkey, He was one of the founders of the Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital. Peker provided Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery training to general surgery residents and gastroenterology surgery residents in this hospital, which is accepted as a training unit by the Turkish HPB Association.

     

    On the other hand; In order to learn stem cells, cancer biology, cellular properties of obesity and aging, he did his doctorate and thesis on aging at Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (Çapa), Department of Medical Biology. Then, he moved to Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital to establish the Gastroenterology Surgery Clinic.

     

    Especially in his career; He is interested in Pancreatic Diseases and Surgery, Gallbladder and Bile Duct Diseases Surgery, Liver Cancer Surgery, Stomach Cancer Surgery and Obesity-Metabolic Surgery. Peker has carried out many successful operations. He has performed over 400 pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries, over 200 liver surgeries, many surgeries related to gallbladder and biliary tract diseases, obesity – metabolic surgery and endoscopic treatments, and kidney transplants so far. He is also interested in aging and stem cell treatments.

    MEDICAL INTERESTS

    • Pancreatic Surgery
    • Gallbladder and Tracts Surgery
    • Liver Diseases Surgery
    • Stomach Diseases and Stomach Cancer Surgery
    • Obesity – Metabolic Surgery and Endoscopic Treatments
    • Kidney Transplant
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