Best Consultation with an oncologist Consultation with an oncologist in Istanbul: TOP 17 doctors

The doctor graduated from the School of Medicine at Hacettepe University and completed residency at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, followed by a fellowship at the Hacettepe University Cancer Institute.

Specializing in oncology, the doctor has extensive experience in treating various cancers, including breast, testicular, ovarian, lung, head and neck, and gastrointestinal cancers.

The doctor has worked at prestigious institutions such as The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Hitit University Corum Training Hospital, and Medical Park Hospital.

The doctor is a highly regarded oncologist at the Anadolu Medical Center, specializing in medical oncology and chemotherapy. After obtaining a medical degree from Ankara University in 2005, the doctor completed specialty training in internal medicine at Istanbul University and further specialized in medical oncology at Marmara University by 2017. The doctor has led the medical oncology unit at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital and has participated in numerous international clinical studies. The doctor focuses on a wide range of cancers, including breast, urological, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers, among others.

The doctor is a member of several prestigious oncology societies, including the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, the European Society of Medical Oncology, and the American Society of Medical Oncology. The doctor has participated in advanced training programs globally, including programs at Oxford University and ESMO.

With over 28 years of experience, the doctor is a distinguished medical oncologist specializing in the treatment of various cancers. Utilizing advanced procedures such as chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy, the doctor has achieved significant recognition in the field.

Notable accomplishments include securing top positions in national exams and receiving the Best Poster Award at the 19th National Cancer Congress in 2011. The doctor is a member of prestigious organizations such as the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the European Society of Medical Oncology.

Prof. Yeşim (Yesim) Yıldırım — Medical Oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center (since 2011). ESMO-certified specialist, Professor since 2021, author of 80+ scientific publications. Trained at top centers — Rambam (Israel) and Mount Vernon (UK). Treats breast, lung, and gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, as well as melanoma and sarcomas; uses immunotherapy and targeted therapy.

Why patients choose Dr. Yeşim Yıldırım:

• 20+ years of clinical practice; Professor of Medical Oncology since 2021.
• 80+ peer-reviewed publications in tumor biology, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy — treatment plans are based on up-to-date evidence.
• ESMO certification — from Europe’s leading oncology society — confirms high qualification and continuous training to international standards.

The doctor graduated from Dicle University Faculty of Medicine in 1984 and completed specialization training in Pediatric Surgery at the same institution in 1994. With a focus on neonatal surgery, pediatric urology, oncological surgery, and more, the doctor holds a Turkish Pediatric Surgery Qualification Certificate since 2002.

Having participated in numerous specialized courses, including Anorectal Malformations and Repairs and International Hypospadias Courses, the doctor is a member of several professional societies such as the Turkish Society of Pediatric Surgery and the Pediatric Urology Society.

The doctor is a seasoned gynecologist and obstetrician with a career spanning over two decades. After completing medical education at Istanbul University Istanbul Medical School in 1995, the doctor specialized in Gynecology and Obstetrics at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical School in 2002. The doctor has been serving at Anadolu Medical Center since 2005, focusing on gynecology, obstetrics, and urogynecology. The doctor is a member of several professional societies, including the Turkish Gynecology and Obstetrics Society and the AAGL, Advancing Minimally Invasive Gynecology Worldwide.

The doctor is a specialist in Thoracic and Robotic Surgery, recognized as a top lung cancer expert. Since 2007, the doctor has been serving as a thoracic surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. The doctor's education includes a medical degree from Karadeniz University Medical School and specialty education in Thoracic Surgery from Dicle University Medical Faculty. Further training was completed at London Royal Brompton Hospital and New York Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. The doctor is a member of the Turkish Thoracic Surgery Society, European Society of Thoracic Surgeons, and Thorax Society.

Dr. Ahmet Belici is an experienced medical oncologist with 20+ years of experience specializing in sarcoma and lung cancer treatments.

Professor of oncosurgery and proctology

The doctor is an oncologist specializing in the treatment of breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. Currently, the doctor practices at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

With a career spanning multiple esteemed institutions, the doctor has served as an Internal Medicine Specialist at Malatya State Hospital, a physician at Ankara Oncology Clinic, and a member of the Oncology Department at Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital.

The doctor graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Selcuk University and achieved the title of Associate Professor in 2016.

The doctor has approximately 30 years of medical experience, with an educational background from the Medical Faculty of Gazi University in Ankara, Turkey. In 2000, training was completed for Ilizarov surgery at the Ilizarov Scientific Center in Russia. Further studies in bone and soft tissue tumors were conducted at the University of Pennsylvania and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia in 2002. Additional specialization in Orthopedic Oncology was pursued at the University of California.

Specializing in orthopedic surgery, orthopedic oncologic surgery, hand microsurgery, bone and soft tissue tumors, and trauma surgery, the doctor is currently affiliated with Medical Park Göztepe Hospital. As an author and co-author, the doctor has contributed to over 50 documents with more than 200 citations.

The doctor completed specialization training in Radiation Oncology at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine from 2012 to 2016. Prior to this, the doctor completed an undergraduate degree in Medicine, taught in English, at the same institution from 2004 to 2011. The doctor has a strong foundation in medical education, beginning with high school education at Sixteen Numbered Shirvan School in Azerbaijan from 1998 to 2004.

The doctor graduated from Ankara University Medical Faculty in 2004 and specialized in obstetrics and gynecology at Akdeniz University by 2011. Further honing expertise in gynecologic oncology, the doctor completed a sub-specialization at Etlik Zübeyde Hanım Hospital in 2014 and observed robotic surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in 2018. The clinical focus includes pinhole surgery in gynecologic cancers, pre-invasive cervical lesions, and ovary cancer surgery. With extensive experience at Liv Hospital Ulus and Etlik Zübeyde Hanım Hospital, the doctor is also a member of ESGO and ENYGO.

The doctor specializes in various urological conditions, with a focus on penis prosthesis, bladder cancer, prostate cancer, and kidney cancer, including radical and partial nephrectomy. Expertise extends to laparoscopic urology, kidney stones, and surgeries for urinary incontinence in women. The doctor is also skilled in hypospadias surgery, pediatric vesicoureteral reflux, microsurgical varicocele surgery, penis enlargement, and Peyronie's disease correction.

Having completed a urology residency at Istanbul University School of Medicine, the doctor gained extensive experience at Haseki Education and Research Hospital, Bezmialem Vakıf University, Medical Park Bahçelievler, and Ethica Incirli Hospital, and currently serves as a Professor of Medicine at Medicana Hospital Bahcelievler.