Best oncologists in Turkey: TOP 188 doctors

900+ oncology procedures – Prof. Bülent Karagöz specializes in tumor biology and immunotherapy at Anadolu Medical Center.

• 20+ years of experience in medical oncology
• Expert in sarcoma, lymphoma, and targeted therapies
• Professor at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine
• Author of 40+ publications in cancer research

Prof. MD Zafer Gulbas is one of Turkey's top lymphoma doctors and founded the Bone Marrow Transplantation Center at Anadolu.

• Specializes in bone marrow transplants – a leading expert in the field
• Director of medical oncology at Anadolu Medical Center since 2005
• Trained at renowned centers including MD Anderson and Fred Hutchinson

Ranked 1st in Turkey's Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam – Dr. Keskin brings 28+ years of expertise to personalized cancer therapy at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Performed 1,100+ procedures including advanced immunotherapy
• Pioneers genetic mapping with NGS analysis for tailored treatments
• Member of ASCO and ESMO – leading global oncology societies
• Awarded Best Poster at the National Cancer Congress

Medical Oncology Specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital with expertise in advanced cancer treatments.

• Faculty member at Üsküdar University's Internal Medicine Department
• Specializes in medical oncology with over 10 years of experience
• Works at one of Turkey's leading oncology centers

Ranked 3rd in Turkey's medical oncology exam – Dr. Tanrikulu specializes in chemotherapy and immunotherapy at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Led international clinical studies for advanced cancer treatments
• Former head of medical oncology at Haydarpaşa Numune Training Hospital
• Specializes in targeted therapies for lung, breast, and prostate cancers
• Trained at top Turkish universities including Marmara University

Dr. Ilker Tinay leads the urology department at Anadolu Medical Center, specializing in minimally invasive techniques for urological cancers.

• Expert in robotic and laparoscopic urological surgeries
• Holds leadership roles in major urooncology associations
• Specializes in bladder-sparing techniques and reconstructive surgery
• Fluent in English and German for international patients

Dr. Berberoglu has performed 900+ radioiodine treatments, using personalized dosimetry techniques at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Certified by the American Board of Nuclear Medicine
• Member of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine
• International training in Germany and the US
• Associate Professor specializing in diagnostics

Prof. Hale Basak Caglar directs radiation oncology at Anadolu Medical Center, specializing in precision treatments like CyberKnife and Gamma Knife.

• Board member of the Radiosurgery Society – shaping global standards
• Professor at Medipol University's Radiation Oncology Department
• Member of ASTRO, ESTRO, and EORTC – top oncology organizations
• Uses advanced systems like Varian Trilogy and CyberKnife M6

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

• Member of European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Professor at Halic University, training future oncologists
• Specializes in breast, gastrointestinal, and lung cancers
• Trained at Mount Vernon Cancer Center in London

Dr. Mustafa Solak specializes in gastrointestinal cancers, trained at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute and MD Anderson Cancer Center – a global leader in oncology.

• Completed fellowship at one of Turkey's top cancer institutes
• Handles complex cases including esophageal carcinoma
• Board-certified in medical oncology with extensive experience
• Works at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental – a JCI-accredited facility

900+ thyroid cancer procedures performed – Dr. Kemal Rasa specializes in minimally invasive surgery at Anadolu Medical Center.

• 20+ years of experience in general surgery
• President of the Surgical Infection Society - Europe
• Author of the National Surgical Infections Prevention Guide
• Member of multiple prestigious surgical societies including WSES
• Lecturer at Hacettepe University's General Surgery Department

Dr. Akgun specializes in radiation oncology at Memorial Şişli Hospital, one of Turkey's leading medical centers.

• Over 15 years of experience in radiation oncology
• Works with advanced radiation therapy techniques
• Member of Turkish Radiation Oncology Society
• Previously trained at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine

Certified da Vinci robotic surgeon since 2013 – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ozbasli specializes in minimally invasive gynecologic oncology procedures with 21+ years of experience.

• Associate professor at Acıbadem University training future OBGYN specialists
• Performs robotic and laparoscopic surgeries for gynecologic cancers
• Published in international medical journals on surgical outcomes
• Advanced training includes observership at New York University

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

• Founder of the ENT department at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
• Specializes in complex head and neck tumor surgeries with reconstructive techniques
• Expert in endoscopic and microscopic surgical procedures
• Trained in facial aesthetic surgery at University Medical Center Hamburg

Assoc. Prof. Gorkem Turkkan started his medical education at Gülhane Military Medical Academy in 2003 and completed it at Zonguldak Karaelmas (Bülent Ecevit) University Faculty of Medicine in 2009. He completed his specialization at Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology and became a radiation oncology specialist in 2016.

After completing his compulsory service, he served as a Lecturer and Head of Department at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, from May 2019 to February 2021. Meanwhile, between March and June 2020, he worked as a clinical researcher at Maastricht University Faculty of Medicine Department of Radiation Oncology – MAASTRO Clinic (Netherlands) on stereotactic radiotherapy, thoracic radiotherapy-related lung toxicity and proton therapy. While he was working at İstinye University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology and Liv Hospital Ulus Radiation Oncology Clinic between March 2021 and April 2023, he received the title of Associate Professor in February 2023. She has been serving her patients at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental since May 2023.

He has performed both traditional radiotherapy and advanced radiotherapy throughout his career. He is one of the experienced physicians in our country in stereotactic radiotherapy and MRI-guided radiotherapy treatments, which have become increasingly popular and used especially recently. So far, he has successfully completed more than 2500 radiotherapy sessions with the MR-Linac device.

He has been a member of the Turkish Society of Radiation Oncology (TROD) since 2013 and the European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) since 2015. He has 27 articles published in domestic and international journals, 31 oral-poster presentations presented at national and international congresses, and 5 book chapters published by national and international publishing houses. He taught Term I and Term V undergraduate courses at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Faculty of Medicine, postgraduate courses within the scope of Ear Nose and Throat Department Specialization training, and Radiotherapy associate degree courses at İstinye University Vocational School of Health Services. She is currently working on 2 ongoing TÜBİTAK Projects. He is married and has a son.

MEDICAL INTERESTS

MR-Linac

Linac

Stereotactic (Pinpoint) Radiotherapy

Prostate Cancers

Breast Cancers

Lung Cancers

Rectum Cancers

Brain and Spinal Cord Cancers

Head and Neck Cancers

Volumetric Arc Therapy (VMAT)

Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT)

Specializes in minimally invasive cancer surgeries at Anadolu Medical Center – a leading JCI-accredited hospital in Turkey.

• 15+ years of surgical experience in top Turkish hospitals
• Trained in cytoreduction and HIPEC for metastatic cancers
• Member of European Society of Coloproctology
• Expert in advanced laparoscopic and endoscopic techniques
• Completed specialized training in interventional endoscopy

Dr. Adnan Isgor has published 200+ articles and authored 4 books on surgical oncology, with a focus on thyroid and gastrointestinal cancers at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• 40+ years of experience in oncological surgeries
• Specializes in thyroidectomy and advanced laparoscopy techniques
• Founder of the Istanbul Surgical Association
• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons

Assoc. Prof. Kıvanç Derya Peker is a surgeon with expertise in pancreatic, gallbladder, liver, and stomach surgeries. He also specializes in obesity and metabolic surgery, as well as kidney transplantation. He completed his medical and surgical training at Istanbul University. He ranked among the top three in the national minor specialty exam for gastroenterological surgery.

Dr. Peker has performed over 400 pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries and more than 200 liver surgeries. He has also completed many gallbladder, biliary tract, obesity-metabolic procedures, and kidney transplants. He received training at the Mayo Clinic. He co-founded the Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Hospital. There, he provided advanced training to surgical residents.

He is known for his research in aging and stem cell treatments. Dr. Peker has established gastroenterology surgery clinics at major hospitals. He is accredited by the Turkish HPB Association and has received a scholarship from the Turkish Surgery Association.