37 Best Breast Cancer Surgery Doctors in Istanbul

Dr. Bulent Karagoz is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in immunotherapy and targeted therapies for sarcoma, lymphoma, and lung cancer. Dr. Karagoz provides treatment at a facility affiliated with the prestigious Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Authored over 40 research publications focusing on tumor biology and immunology.
• Former Head of Internal Diseases at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine.
• Held leadership roles in medical oncology at GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and European Head and Neck Society.

Associate Professor Soykan Barlas specializes in breast cancer surgery with advanced laparoscopic training from Scotland. He combines surgical precision with academic expertise.

• Over 24 years of experience in general surgery and transplants
• Published more than 20 articles in national and international journals
• Academic lecturer at Demiroğlu Science University since 2017
• Recipient of 'Certificate of Appreciation' from the Turkish Ministry of Health

Dr. Kemal Rasa is a general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He is an editorial board member of the British Journal of Surgery. Dr. Rasa focuses on breast, pancreatic, and thyroid cancer surgeries. He also manages surgical infections and glucose metabolism disorders. His clinic partners with Johns Hopkins Medicine for American treatment standards.

• Former President of the Surgical Infection Society – Europe.
• Secretary of the World Surgical Infection Society board of directors.
• Authored over 65 national and international medical publications.
• Performs thyroidectomy, pancreatic enucleation, and breast cancer surgery.

Trained in breast surgery and transplantation at Northwestern University – Dr. Kaptanoglu brings specialized expertise to complex breast cancer cases.

• 34 years of surgical experience
• Member of the Breast Surgery Association
• Performed fellowships in both transplant and general surgery
• Associate professor in general surgery

Dr. Sinan Karaaslan is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in treating breast, colorectal, and urogenital system cancers. Dr. Karaaslan brings clinical expertise from major institutions, including Medical Park and Gülhane Military Medical Academy. He works at a hospital affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Holds personal certification from the European Society for Medical Oncology.
• Treats complex conditions, including stage 4 colon and lung cancers.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology and Turkish Lung Cancer societies.
• Performs systemic therapies such as immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy.

Dr. Solak specializes in breast cancer surgery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, with training at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute.

• Completed fellowship at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Experienced in treating various cancers including breast, ovarian, and lung cancers
• Specialized in gastrointestinal and head & neck cancers

Dr. Orhan Shencan is a clinical oncologist at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He attained an associate professorship in medical oncology in 2009. Dr. Shencan treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul. He completed his medical oncology training at Ankara University.

• Served as a medical oncology specialist at the Bahrain Oncology Center.
• Held a former associate professor role at Fatih University Faculty of Medicine.
• Practiced at several major Turkish institutions, including Acıbadem Maslak Hospital.
• Works at a clinic that treats over 10,000 patients every year.

Dr. Mustafa Ozdogan is a professor and medical oncology specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital. He is the current President of the Antalya Breast Cancer Association. Dr. Ozdogan previously led oncology departments at Memorial Antalya and Medstar Antalya hospitals. He focuses on a multidisciplinary approach to complex cancer care.

• Sits on the board of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.
• Maintains active membership in ESMO and ASCO.
• Co-chairs the national working group for head and neck cancers.
• Works at Memorial Göztepe, which features MR Linac and robotic surgery systems.

Dr. Ayhan Erdemir is a general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in pancreatic cancer treatment and complex gastrointestinal procedures. Dr. Erdemir is an expert in the Whipple surgery and robotic surgical techniques. He practices at a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Certified in the da Vinci robotic surgery system.
• Completed specialized training in cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC.
• Former assistant professor at Maltepe University Medical School.
• Performs surgeries for breast, stomach, and small intestine cancers.

Performed the first general surgery operation in Turkey using the Da Vinci robotic system. Dr. Dibekoglu specializes in advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery.

• General Surgery Specialist with over 35 years of experience
• Expert in breast and thyroid surgery
• Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
• Works at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Dr. Murat Atay specializes in breast and thyroid surgery with extensive international training, including at MDA Cancer Center in Houston.

• Trained in lymphatic mapping and sentinel node techniques
• Over 33 years of experience in breast surgery
• Works at Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul
• Educated at Cerrahpasa School of Medicine

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli specializes in breast cancer surgery at Istinye Liv University Hospital, with a focus on personalized treatment plans.

• Experienced in treating breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Previously worked at Ankara Oncology Clinic and Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital
• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016
• Graduated from Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine

Prof. Kapan has over 31 years of experience specializing in general surgery, with a strong focus on breast cancer procedures. She works at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Professor of General Surgery with extensive academic roles
• Published 50+ scientific papers, including research on surgical techniques
• Member of multiple professional associations like the Turkish Surgical Association
• Trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's leading medical schools

Specialized in laparoscopic surgery with advanced training in oncological cancer surgery at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

• Over 16 years of experience in general surgery
• Trained in laparoscopic bariatric surgery
• Expertise in laparoscopic antireflux surgery

Dr. Zeynep Civelek is a general surgeon. She treats benign perianal diseases, including hemorrhoids (with laser), anal fissure, fistula, condyloma, and pilonidal disease, and performs rubber band ligation. She also manages breast disease and cancer, skin cancers, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and hernias. She worked full-time at Bayindir Levent Medical Center from 2010 to 2025. Earlier, she served at Şişli and Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospitals. She completed her general surgery training at SSK Okmeydanı from 2000 to 2006. She earned her MD from Marmara University, ranking 12th in her class. She also trained in GI surgery for inflammatory bowel disease at the University of Florence in August 2000.

Her research focuses on prognostic factors in breast and colorectal cancer. She wrote a melanoma thesis in 2006 and co-authored papers in Cancer (2005), Breast (2006, 2014), Annals of Surgical Oncology (2008), The Breast Journal (2011), ISRN Oncology (2011), Japanese Journal of Clinical Oncology (2012), World Journal of Surgery (2013; 2,151 patients), International Journal of Surgery (2014), and Journal of Gastrointestinal Cancer (2017).

Prof. Dr. Didem Tastekin specializes in breast cancer treatment at Istanbul University Oncology Institute – one of Turkey's leading cancer centers.

• Medical oncology specialist with over 21 years of focused experience
• Extensive training at top institutions including Selçuk University and Istanbul University
• Professor at Istanbul University Oncology Institute since 2023
• Special interests in breast cancers and cancer vaccines

Associate Professor at Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital with 28 years in breast cancer surgery.

• Specializes in breast cancer procedures since 2007
• Member of Turkish Surgical Society and Society of Endocrine Surgery
• Extensive training at Ministry of Health Göztepe Training and Research Hospital