Page 6 - Best oncologists in Turkey: TOP 198 doctors

Professor Cicin specializes in medical oncology with over 29 years of experience of experience, focusing on personalized cancer treatment plans.

• Fellowship-trained in medical oncology at Trakya University
• Professor at Trakya University Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in internal medicine with a strong foundation in oncology
• Practices at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı

Associate Professor Babek Tabandeh specializes in minimally invasive cancer surgery at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital, with of experience.

• Fellow of the prestigious American College of Surgeons
• Author of 40+ medical publications
• Faculty member at Bahçeşehir University's School of Medicine
• Member of the Liver Transplantation Society

Prof. Salman specializes in personalized cancer treatments with comprehensive genomic profiling at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• 32 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Trained at Memorial Sloan Kettering and Moffitt Cancer Center
• Board member of ESMO, ASCO, and Turkish Society of Medical Oncology
• Expert in targeted therapies, immunotherapy, and cancer vaccines
• Active in clinical research and experimental treatments

Harvard-trained spine specialist Prof. Deniz Konya focuses on spinal and brain tumors at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital.

• 76 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Board member of Turkish Spine Society and international spine groups
• Published 47 peer-reviewed papers on spinal treatments
• Performs advanced procedures for spinal fractures and deformities

Professor Gul Alco specializes in precision radiation therapies like CyberKnife and proton-beam therapy at Istanbul Medipol University.

• 31 years of experience of experience in radiation oncology
• Professor at top Turkish medical institutions
• Specializes in gastrointestinal and pancreatic cancers
• Member of the Turkish Radiation Oncology Society
• Trained at Istanbul University – Turkey's leading medical school

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özlem Köroğlu is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Memorial Ankara Hospital (2024–present). She previously served as a faculty member at Gaziler Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital (2016–2024). She was Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital (2011–2015). She earned her MD in 2003 from the GATA Faculty of Medicine. She completed her PM&R residency in 2011.

Her credentials include Ministry of Health–approved certified prolotherapy training. She has taught Prolotherapy and PRP (2022) and Knee Prolotherapy and Campinject (2019). She also taught GETAT and Dextrose Prolotherapy (2018) and ISPRM Ultrasound (2009). She has additional training in musculoskeletal ultrasound, neural therapy, lumbar injections and manipulation, and botulinum toxin treatment for the spastic hand. She attended the Euro‑Mediterranean PRM School in Italy (2010). She is a member of the Turkish Society of PM&R, the Turkish Society for Research and Fight Against Rheumatism, the Association of PM&R Specialists of Türkiye, the Spinal Cord Diseases Association, and the Ankara Medical Chamber.

Assoc. Prof. Nail Paksoy is an ESMO-certified oncologist specializing in targeted therapies, with participation in 8+ international clinical trials at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Specializes in ALK-positive NSCLC and HER2-positive breast cancer
• Published research on chemotherapy efficacy and immunotherapy outcomes
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Focuses on personalized treatment approaches for complex cases

Assoc. Prof. Atakan Topcu has published over 50 scientific articles focusing on solid tumors and geriatric oncology at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Specializes in lung, breast, and colorectal cancer treatment
• Expert in targeted therapies and immunotherapy approaches
• Member of ESMO and Turkish Society of Medical Oncology
• Editorial Board Member for BMC Cancer journal

Dr. Taylan Bükülmez specializes in radiation oncology for breast, prostate, lung, esophageal, and rectal cancer at Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir.

• Over 15 years of experience of experience in radiation oncology
• Previously worked at Akdeniz University's Radiation Oncology Clinic
• Trained at Pamukkale University and Akdeniz University

Specialized in advanced laparoscopic oncology surgery – trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's top medical institutions.

• Over 16 years of experience of experience in general and oncological surgery
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques for better patient recovery
• Advanced training in laparoscopic bariatric and antireflux surgery
• Performs complex cancer surgeries at BAH International

Dr. Arslan specializes in rare cancers with training from Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's top oncology centers.

• Medical oncology specialist with focus on sarcomas and breast cancer
• Full member of ESMO – follows European treatment protocols
• Trained at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
• Experienced in treating complex cancers including brain tumors

Specializes in advanced radiation oncology techniques like IGRT and IMRT – Dr. Sen treats a wide range of cancers at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Expertise in lung, head, neck, and breast cancers
• Uses precise radiosurgery methods (SRS, SABR, SBRT)
• Member of Turkish Radiation Oncology Association
• Honorary member of Turkish Bioethics Association

Honor graduate from Hacettepe University specializing in oncology nutrition, with research on chronic disease management.

• Conducted studies on insulin resistance and obesity relationships
• Interned at Hacettepe University Oncology Hospital
• Completed specialized courses in bariatric nutrition
• Works with diverse cancer patients including pancreatic and liver cases
• Fluent in English for international consultations

Specializes in complex pancreatic and bile duct cancer surgeries at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals – combining oncological expertise with metabolic surgery techniques.

• Skilled in minimally invasive procedures for gastrointestinal cancers
• Performs advanced breast and thyroid cancer surgeries
• Experienced in bariatric metabolic procedures for related conditions
• Works within a multidisciplinary team for comprehensive cancer care

Dr. Karatas specializes in complex head and neck surgeries with international training from top institutions like Hannover Medical School and The Ohio State University.

• Trained in advanced endoscopic approaches to skull base surgery
• Specializes in thyroidectomy and complex thyroid cases
• Member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
• Expert in cochlear implants and hearing-related surgeries

Assoc. Prof. Ayşe İrem Yasin, M.D., is a medical oncologist who specializes in solid tumors. Her clinical focus includes breast, lung, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, and urologic cancers. She also treats brain and other CNS tumors, soft tissue sarcomas, head and neck cancers, adenocarcinomas, melanoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, and cancers of unknown primary. She practices at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital (2025–present). She previously worked at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital (2023–2025).

She completed a Medical Oncology fellowship at Bezmialem Vakıf University (2019–2022). This followed an Internal Medicine residency at the same institution (2012–2016). Her international experience includes the Breast Cancer Unit at the University of Piemonte Orientale in Novara (2022). She also trained at Basel University Hospital, Cleveland Clinic, and Harvard Medical School. She holds the ESMO Board Certificate (2022).