Best Adenocarcinoma doctors in Turkey: TOP 45 doctors

Author of 40+ peer-reviewed publications in tumor biology/immunology and systemic therapy (immunotherapy and targeted therapy); member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and the European Head & Neck Society.

Why patients choose Dr. Bülent Karagöz:

• Treatment based on U.S. protocols through Anadolu Medical Center’s strategic collaboration with a leading U.S. institution — Johns Hopkins Medicine.
• 40+ scientific publications in tumor biology/immunology and systemic therapy (immunotherapy and targeted therapy).
• Former department head (GATA) and professor/department chair (Okan University, Turkey) — leadership and clinical experience at major centers.
• Treats solid tumors (e.g., breast, lung, colorectal), applying modern regimens guided by tumor biology.
• Anadolu Medical Center holds ESMO designation and JCI accreditation — meaning the doctor treats according to international protocols, within a multidisciplinary team, with strict safety oversight.

Prof. Serkan Keskin has over 25 years of experience of experience and performed more than 1,100 procedures. He is a leading medical oncologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Ranked first in Turkey on the national oncology proficiency exam
• Specialized in advanced treatments like targeted therapy and immunotherapy
• Author of 42 articles in respected international medical journals
• Active member of both ASCO and ESMO – major global oncology societies
• Received the Best Poster Award at the National Cancer Congress

Specializes in medical oncology and chemotherapy at Anadolu Medical Center – ranked 3rd in Turkey's medical oncology exam.

• 21 years of experience of experience in oncology
• Head researcher in international clinical studies
• Former head of medical oncology at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Trained at top Turkish universities including Marmara University

Expert in treating various cancers including breast, lung, and gastrointestinal adenocarcinoma at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Completed fellowship at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Specializes in breast cancer, lung cancer, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Trained at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Dr. Vafi Atalay is an experienced oncological and general surgeon with 17 years in the field. He specializes in pancreatic, colon, rectal, and liver surgeries. He also performs advanced endoscopic procedures. Dr. Atalay has published 31 articles in national and international journals, making valuable contributions to medical literature.

He received the first prize at the 20th Congress Research Paper Competition. He also won the Best Research Award at the 5th Surgeon Research Congress. Dr. Atalay is a member of TSS, the Palestinian Medical Association, and IOA. His active involvement in these organizations shows his dedication to professional growth and surgical excellence.

Over 400 pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries – Prof. Peker specializes in complex gastrointestinal cancers at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Trained at Mayo Clinic in hepatopancreatobiliary surgery
• Founder of a Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit in Turkey
• Performs liver, gallbladder, and bile duct surgeries
• Also experienced in obesity-metabolic surgery and kidney transplants

Prof. Hüseyin Baloğlu is a pathology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze, Kocaeli, Turkey. He focuses on molecular pathology, surgical pathology, and tumour biopsy and diagnostics.

Education and accreditations: MD, GATA Medical School (1986). Pathology specialty training, GATA (1992). Associate Professor (Doçent), GATA (2004). Visiting scholar at Albert Einstein College of Medicine (New York) and Heidelberg University.

Achievements: author of over 600 peer‑reviewed publications. Holds a patent in molecular diagnostics for thyroid cancer. Leads liquid biopsy and precision oncology services.

Prof. Sezer Sağlam specializes in gastrointestinal oncology with extensive experience at Istanbul University Oncology Institute.

• Professor of Medical Oncology since 2016
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Medical Faculty
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and ENET
• Works at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

Assoc. Dr. Abdullah Sakin leads the Medical Oncology Department at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, specializing in adenocarcinoma treatment.

• Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University
• Trained at Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Extensive experience in medical and internal medicine oncology
• Member of prestigious oncology institutions

Professor Doctor Sefik Igdem specializes in Radiation Oncology with advanced Truebeam Stx and Halcyons technologies, focusing on precise conformal treatments.

• Board-certified in Radiation Oncology
• Specializes in head and neck cancers and prostate cancer
• Uses advanced Truebeam Stx and Halcyons technologies
• Associate Professor at T.R. Demiroğlu Bilim University

Dr. Sinan Karaaslan — Medical Oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center (since 2014). He treats breast, colorectal, and genitourinary cancers; in medical oncology since 2003. Member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, and the Turkish Lung Cancer Society.

Why patients choose and trust Dr. Karaaslan:

• Manages complex cases of breast, colorectal, and genitourinary cancers — applies modern systemic therapy tailored to the tumor type and stage.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, and the Turkish Lung Cancer Society.
• Author of numerous peer-reviewed articles and patient education materials on chemo- and immunotherapy.
• Practices at a center with ESMO Designated Centre status and JCI accreditation, within a strategic collaboration with Johns Hopkins Medicine International — one of the leading U.S. medical institutions. For patients, this means care aligned with U.S. protocols and the use of advanced equipment.

Prof. Şeref Kömürcü is an ECFMG and ESMO-certified medical and breast oncologist with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in solid cancer, breast cancer, colorectal and lung cancer treatment and has held teaching and scientific positions throughout his career. He is a member of several professional organizations.

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

• Member of European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Expert in breast, gastrointestinal, and lung cancers
• Professor at Haliç University, Istanbul
• Trained at Mount Vernon Cancer Center in London
• Completed MBA in Healthcare Management

Specialist Dr. Rahib Hasanov brings international experience from Houston Methodist Hospital and specializes in personalized oncology treatments.

• Completed Medical Oncology fellowship at Marmara University
• Expert in immunotherapies, targeted therapies, and smart drugs
• Regularly treats patients from Europe, the US, and Middle East
• Focuses on gastrointestinal, breast, lung, and urogenital cancers

Nominated for the International Best Researcher Award for his work on liver-transplanted patients – Prof. Dr. Sezer Sağlam specializes in medical oncology at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• 29 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Specialized training in Gastrointestinal Oncology
• Performed 1,100+ treatments
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and other prestigious oncology societies
• Professor at Istanbul University with ongoing research

Dr. Mehmet Doğu Canoğlu is a radiation oncologist. He graduated from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his residency in radiation oncology at Kocaeli University from 2006 to 2012.

He completed his compulsory service at Diyarbakır Training and Research Hospital. He then worked at Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital and at Medipol Mega University Hospital from 2015 to 2017. Since 2017, he has been a radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center.

1,100+ treatments performed – Dr. Ozadli specializes in gastrointestinal and breast cancers at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• 23 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Trained at Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital
• Special interests in lung and esophageal cancers
• Google Scholar profile with published research in the field

Specializes in breast and lung cancers with research on predictive biomarkers and treatment responses.

• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Published studies on prognostic markers in adenocarcinoma
• Experienced in treating rare tumors and sarcomas

Dr. Yildiz specializes in gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, with over 76 years of experience of experience at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Published extensively on neuroendocrine tumors in international journals
• Expert in managing complex cases like paraneoplastic pemphigus
• Active in clinical research with multi-center studies
• Recognized for treating rare oncology cases like thymoma with chronic diarrhea