Best Tonsil cancer doctors in Istanbul: TOP 30 doctors

The doctor is a highly experienced Turkish medical oncologist specializing in sarcoma, lymphoma, pancreatic, lung cancer, and breast cancer. With over 20 years of experience, the doctor focuses on tumor biology, tumor immunology, cancer immunotherapy, and targeted therapies. Since 2019, the doctor has been serving as a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center and previously held leadership roles at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine and GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital. The doctor has authored over 40 publications in cancer research and is a member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and the European Head and Neck Society.

Prof. Dr. Tayfun Apuhan has over 200 scientific publications and trained in Head and Neck Surgery at The Ohio State University.

• Specializes in Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases and Head and Neck Surgery
• Founder of the ENT and Head and Neck Surgery Department at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
• Expert in both functional and aesthetic nasal surgeries
• Performs advanced procedures like endoscopic sinus and ear surgeries
• Authored over 200 scientific works in ENT and head-neck surgery

Dr. Eda Tanrikulu specializes in medical oncology and chemotherapy, treating cancer patients at the Anadolu Medical Center.

• Graduated from Ankara University in 2005 and has been practicing medicine for over 21 years of experience
• Completed specialty training in medical oncology at Marmara University
• Placed third in Turkey in the minor specialty exam in 2013
• Has served as the head of a medical oncology unit at a training and research hospital
• Actively involved in international clinical studies

Dr. Mustafa Solak specializes in head and neck cancers at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental with fellowship training from Hacettepe University Cancer Institute.

• Trained at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Experienced in treating complex cases of various cancers
• Completed residency at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital

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.

Prof. Sezer Sağlam specializes in medical oncology at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, with a focus on gastrointestinal and tonsil cancers.

• Professor of Medical Oncology since 2016
• Extensive fellowship training at Istanbul University
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Specialized in gastrointestinal oncology
• Active in both clinical practice and research

Professor Doctor Sefik Igdem specializes in head and neck cancers, bringing advanced radiation oncology expertise to Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Profound experience in conformal treatments for precise radiation therapy
• Uses cutting-edge Truebeam Stx Technology and Halcyons systems
• Holds a professor title at T.R Demiroğlu Bilim University
• Specialized in radiation oncology at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Assoc. Prof. Abdullah Sakin heads the Medical Oncology Department at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, specializing in tonsil cancer treatments.

• 19 years of experience of experience in oncology
• Former Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University
• Trained at Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Specializes in medical oncology with a focus on head and neck cancers

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.

Professor Yesim Yildirim specializes in cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies, with over 80 international publications and co-authorship in leading oncology handbooks.

• Member of European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Professor at Haliç University – trains future oncologists
• Expert in breast, gastrointestinal, and lung cancers
• Completed advanced training at Mount Vernon Cancer Center, UK

Dr. Rahib Hasanov specializes in personalized oncology treatments, including immunotherapies and targeted therapies, with extensive international training.

• Trained at Houston Methodist Hospital in advanced oncology practices
• Completed Medical Oncology fellowship at Marmara University
• Expert in gastrointestinal, breast, and lung cancers
• Regularly treats international patients from Europe and the US

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.

Dr. Mehmet Doğu Canoğlu is a radiation oncologist. He graduated from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his residency in radiation oncology at Kocaeli University from 2006 to 2012.

He completed his compulsory service at Diyarbakır Training and Research Hospital. He then worked at Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital and at Medipol Mega University Hospital from 2015 to 2017. Since 2017, he has been a radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center.

Professor with 29 years of experience in medical oncology, leading tonsil cancer treatment at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specializes in gastrointestinal oncology – relevant for complex tonsil cases
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society
• Performs ongoing clinical practice at a major JCI-accredited hospital

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 has over a decade of experience in oncology with a focus on complex neuroendocrine and gynecological tumors at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Published over 15 peer-reviewed research papers in international journals
• Expertise in diagnosing and managing rare paraneoplastic syndromes
• Co-author on a major multicenter study for diabetes and lipid therapy
• Experience spans thoracic, gastrointestinal, and urogenital cancers

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

• Over a decade of experience in oncology
• Worked at Ankara Oncology Clinic and Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital
• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016
• Trained at Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine

Prof. Nail Paksoy specializes in tonsil cancer treatment as an Associate Professor at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, with extensive experience in medical oncology.

• ESMO Board Certified in Medical Oncology
• Involved in 8 international clinical trials on cancer treatments
• Published numerous studies in respected oncology journals

Professor Gul Alco specializes in radiation oncology for tonsil cancer at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, with over 31 years of experience of experience.

• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Professor at Istanbul Medipol University – trains future oncologists
• Expert in advanced radiation therapy techniques