Best Oncology Doctors in Turkey — TOP 209

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

• 33 years of experience 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

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

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

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

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. Omer Faruk Oge is an ophthalmologist at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He specializes in surgeries for strabismus, cataracts, and retinal diseases. He is a member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. Dr. Oge also focuses on pediatric eye health and ocular aesthetics.

• Trained at the Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital.
• Treats complex conditions including amblyopia and retinal disorders.
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

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

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

• 29 years of experience 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. Cem Yalcinkaya is an associate professor and gynecologic oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center. He specializes in fertility-sparing surgeries and robotic procedures for gynecologic cancers. Dr. Yalcinkaya holds a robotic surgeon certificate for the DaVinci system. He successfully passed the European Society of Gynecologic Oncology (ESGO) exam in 2019.

• Certified robotic surgeon for myomectomy and hysterectomy procedures.
• Completed clinical observations at Charité Berlin and Tel Aviv Chaim Sheba Medical Center.
• Specializes in laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis and ovarian cancer.
• Member of the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO) since 2015.

Certified da Vinci robotic surgeon since 2013 – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ozbasli specializes in minimally invasive gynecologic oncology procedures with 23 years of experience 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

Over 2,500 MR-Linac radiotherapy sessions completed – Assoc. Prof. Turkkan is a pioneer in MRI-guided treatments at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specializes in stereotactic and precision radiotherapy techniques
• Member of European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO)
• Published 27 articles and led research at Maastricht University
• Associate Professor with ongoing TÜBİTAK research projects

Prof. Peker has performed over 400 pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries – specializing in complex hepatopancreatobiliary procedures at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Trained at Mayo Clinic's hepatopancreatobiliary surgery unit
• Founder of a dedicated HPB surgery training unit in Turkey
• Holds additional doctorate in medical biology and aging
• Performs both open and endoscopic approaches

Dr. Vafi Atalay is a colorectal and general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. He developed the tube ileostomy technique to eliminate the need for ostomy-closure surgery. This method was published in the journal Colorectal Disease. Dr. Atalay specializes in pancreatic, colon, rectal, and liver cancers.

• Winner of the Gold Medal Award at the Istanbul International Invention Fair.
• Authored over 30 articles in national and international medical journals.
• Received the Best Scientific Research Award from several surgical congresses.
• Practices at a clinic affiliated with the top-ranked Johns Hopkins Hospital.

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

• 19 years of experience 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

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a professor of neurosurgery at Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze, Turkey. He earned his MD from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa (English program). He completed his neurosurgery residency there from 1996 to 2003. He became a professor in 2015. He also completed observerships at Maastricht University in 2007 and 2009.

His clinical focus includes functional and stereotactic neurosurgery, including deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor. He also treats spinal tumors and spinal stenosis and performs spinal instrumentation. He manages skull base and brain tumors. He performs vascular surgery of the central nervous system.

Achievements include leading a Parkinson’s research project at Ondokuz Mayıs University (BAP, Project No. T.597, 2008). He supervised a neurosurgery thesis in 2008. His awards include third place at the 2nd National Congress of the Society of Neurosurgery in 2006, the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Overseas Scholarship in 2008, and the Aysima Altınok Thesis Award in 2009. Several of his papers ranked at the 22nd and 23rd Turkish Neurosurgical Society Scientific Congresses in 2008 and 2009. He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Medical Association.

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.

FEBU-certified by the European Association of Urology, Dr. Sertkaya specializes exclusively in Andrology with a strong focus on male reproductive health.

• Associate Professor of Urology with over 18 years of experience of experience
• Founder of Andro Expertise Men's Health and Aesthetics Center
• Performs surgeries with leading Andrology professors worldwide
• Specializes in prostate and testicular cancer surgeries

Dr. Murat Dokdok is a specialized interventional radiologist at Anadolu Medical Center. He completed an interventional neuroradiology fellowship at the University Hospital of Zurich. Dr. Dokdok also held a fellowship at Harvard Medical School. He focuses on neurological therapy and imaging for conditions like cerebral aneurysms and liver cancer. Dr. Dokdok works at Anadolu, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Holds over 100 national and international scientific publications and presentations.
• Certified by the European Society of Neuroradiology.
• Member of the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Society of Europe.
• Performs radiofrequency ablation and chemoembolization for oncology patients.

Dr. Mehmet Taner Ozdemir is an orthopedist and bone tumor specialist at Anadolu Medical Center. He completed training at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. This facility is a top-ranked center for orthopedics in the United States. Dr. Ozdemir focuses on orthopedic oncology and complex trauma surgery.

• Member of the European Musculoskeletal Tumor Society.
• Treats bone and soft tissue tumors, including sarcoma and chondrosarcoma.
• Performs joint replacements, arthroscopic surgeries, and stem cell therapy.
• Authored over 15 international and national medical publications.

Prof. Dr. M. Emre Üstündağ is a Professor of Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze. He has been a professor at Kocaeli University since 2006. He completed his MD and ENT residency at Istanbul University between 1983 and 1995. He has worked at Istanbul and Kocaeli universities and at Acıbadem hospitals. He has also maintained a private practice since 2006.

Clinical focus: head and neck oncology and surgery; rhinology and rhinoplasty; laryngology; septoplasty; sleep apnea surgery.

He completed international training in Ireland (Ardkeen). In Germany, he trained in Tübingen; Freiburg (otology, 4 months); and Regensburg (rhinology, 4 months). In the USA, he trained at Stanford in laryngology and sleep apnea (4 months). He has 47 international articles and 788 citations (Google Scholar, Jan 2026). He is a member of the Turkish ORL-HNS, the Istanbul University ENT Association, and the German ORL-HNS.