Page 3 - Best oncologists in Turkey: TOP 200 doctors

Dr. Rahib Hasanov specializes in personalized oncology treatments, incorporating advanced immunotherapies and targeted therapies from his training at Houston Methodist Hospital.

• 21 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Completed fellowship at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on gastrointestinal, breast, lung, and urogenital cancers
• Regularly treats international patients from Europe and the US

Dr. Orhan Shencan is a medical oncology specialist. He graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1988. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Ankara Training Hospital between 1990 and 1994. He finished his Medical Oncology training at Ankara University between 1997 and 1999. He became an Associate Professor in Medical Oncology in 2009.

He has held Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology posts at İnönü University, Ankara Training Hospital, and Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. He also worked at Ankara Etlik Specialty Hospital, Private Lokman Hekim Hospital, Acıbadem Maslak Hospital, and Fatih University (Associate Professor, 2012–2016). He later worked at Sante Oncology Center and Medical Park Gebze Hospital.

He practiced at King Hamad University Hospital, Bahrain Oncology Center, from 2017 to 2023. In 2024 he worked at Acıbadem Bodrum Hospital. He currently practices at Avicenna Ataşehir Hospital (2024–) and Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital (2025–).

Prof. Mustafa Özdoğan heads Memorial Antalya's Medical Oncology Department, specializing in advanced cancer treatments with over 26 years of experience of experience.

• Performed 1,100+ oncology procedures
• Authored 40+ articles on cancer treatment protocols
• Specializes in targeted therapies and immunotherapy
• Member of European and American oncology associations
• Professorship at Akdeniz University

Specializes in thyroid cancer treatment, providing focused endocrine care at the Anadolu Medical Center.

• Experienced endocrinologist managing hormonal and glandular disorders
• Provides specialized oncology and endocrine services at Anadolu
• Offers comprehensive diagnostic and treatment planning consultations

1,100+ treatments performed – Prof. Dr. Sezer Saglam specializes in gastrointestinal oncology with advanced expertise at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Professor of Medical Oncology since 2016 with 29 years of experience' experience
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's leading institutions
• Active member of ESMO, ASCO, and European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society
• Nominated for International Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ayhan Erdemir is one of Turkey's top pancreatic cancer specialists, with over 23 years of experience of expertise at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Trained in da Vinci robotic surgery for precise tumor removal
• Completed advanced cytoreductive surgery courses for complex abdominal cancers
• Former assistant professor at Maltepe University Medical School
• Holds Turkish Surgery Qualification with regular recertification

Prof. Haluk Duman specializes in reconstructive surgery after cancer, trained at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center – a world leader in oncology.

• 31 years of experience of experience in plastic and reconstructive surgery
• Expert in microsurgery for complex reconstructions after burns or cancer
• Published 60+ papers on micro- and aesthetic surgery
• Member of The World Society For Reconstructive Microsurgery

Dr. Ceydeli specializes in gynecologic oncology with over 24 years of experience of experience at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques for gynecologic conditions
• Member of AAGL – a leading US minimally invasive gynecology association
• Trained at Istanbul University's prestigious Cerrahpaşa Medical School
• Affiliated with Turkish Gynecologic Oncology Society

Prof. Sadi Kerem Okutur has performed 1,100+ treatments and authored 20+ papers on oncology at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Associate professor with over 20 years of experience of oncology experience
• Recipient of the 2012 Oncology Research Award
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology
• Specializes in targeted therapy and immunotherapy

900+ lung cancer procedures performed – Assoc. Prof. Altan Kır specializes in robotic thoracic surgery at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Trained at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York
• Specializes in minimally invasive robotic techniques for lung cancer
• Published 83 national and international research papers
• Member of European and Turkish thoracic surgery societies

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.

• 35 years of experience 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

Dr. Demirel has over 34 years of experience of experience in general surgery, specializing in oncology procedures at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Serves as General Surgery Specialist at one of Turkey's leading hospitals
• Previously held role as Assistant Head Physician at Memorial Hospital
• Expertise spans wide range of oncological surgical interventions
• Extensive background in hospital administration and patient care

Over 900 Whipple procedures performed – Prof. Eyüboğlu focuses exclusively on pancreatic cancer surgery at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Trained at Johns Hopkins University in the US
• 44 years of experience of surgical oncology experience
• Lecturer at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Specializes in complex pancreatic tumor cases

Dr. Ertan Okmen brings 33 years of experience of interventional cardiology expertise, trained at Johns Hopkins University.

• Graduated from Istanbul Medical School
• Specialized at Siyami Ersek Pulmonary and Cardiovascular Surgery Center
• Published research in international journals
• Conducted laboratory research on trans-myocardial laser intervention

Associate Professor Esat Namal brings extensive oncology expertise to Memorial Şişli Hospital, with a focus on advanced cancer care.

• Over 17 years of experience of experience in oncology
• Specialized training at Istanbul Science University
• Former assistant physician at Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Education and Research Hospital
• Medical degree from Gazi University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Yakupoglu specializes in interventional oncology, offering minimally invasive treatments at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• 76 years of experience of experience in interventional radiology and oncology
• Expert in targeted tumor therapies and image-guided procedures
• Worked at top hospitals including Acibadem and German Hospital
• Manages complex cases with precision-focused techniques

Dr. Oktay Karadeniz, MD, is a radiologist. He graduated from Hacettepe University Medical School in 1992. He completed specialty training in Radiodiagnostics at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital in 1999. He worked at Memorial Hospital from 1999 to 2005. He has been a radiologist at Anadolu Medical Center since 2005.

Clinical focus: musculoskeletal imaging; cardiovascular imaging; oncologic imaging; neuroradiology. Professional memberships: Turkish Radiology Society; Turkish Society of Magnetic Resonance Imaging; International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine; European Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine and Biology; American College of Radiology; European Society of Radiology.

Dr. Esra Kaytan Saglam has over 34 years of experience of expertise in radiation oncology, with 114+ scientific publications advancing the field.

• Board Member and Chief Editor at the Turkish Society of Oncology
• Scientific Advisory Board Member at Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Medical Sciences
• Member of multiple prestigious oncology societies, including ESTRO
• Specializes in advanced radiation therapy techniques
• Practices at Memorial Şişli Hospital