Best Tongue cancer doctors in Turkey: TOP 29 doctors

Dr. Bülent Karagöz specializes in tumor biology and immunotherapy, with over 20 years of experience in medical oncology.

• Professor at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine
• Head of Medical Oncology at Anadolu Medical Center
• Member of The Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Published over 40 research papers in cancer studies

Dr. Eda Tanrikulu is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at Anadolu Medical Center, specializing in tongue cancer treatment.

• Completed medical oncology training at Marmara University
• Served as head researcher in international clinical studies
• Former head of medical oncology unit at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Ranked 3rd in Turkey for minor specialty exam

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Solak brings specialized training in head and neck cancers, including tongue cancer, from Hacettepe University Cancer Institute.

• Fellowship-trained at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Handles complex cases of breast, testicular, ovarian, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Specialized in Cancer Institute of Hacettepe University
• Works at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

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

• 24 years of experience in ENT and head and neck surgery
• Specializes in head and neck cancer surgery and reconstruction
• Trained in facial aesthetic surgery at University Medical Center Hamburg
• Founder of ENT department at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

Professor Yesim Yildirim specializes in cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies, with over 20 years of experience in oncology.

• Member of the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Author of 80+ international and national publications
• Professor at Haliç University, Istanbul
• Specializes in breast, gastrointestinal, and lung cancers

Dr. Rahib Hasanov specializes in advanced oncology treatments, including immunotherapies and targeted therapies for tongue cancer.

• Completed Medical Oncology fellowship at Marmara University
• Uses personalized treatment approaches tailored to each patient
• Attended observership at Houston Methodist Hospital in the US
• Regularly treats international patients from Europe and the Middle East

Dr. Alemdar specializes in medical oncology with a focus on tongue cancer, bringing extensive training from Akdeniz University.

• Board-certified in medical oncology since 2018
• Over 15 years of experience in oncology and internal medicine
• Practices at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

Dr. Yildiz has published extensively on neuroendocrine tumors and rare cancer cases, with research featured in international medical journals.

• Specializes in gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors
• Published 17+ peer-reviewed articles on oncology
• Experienced in diagnosing and treating rare cancer presentations
• Works at Medipol Mega University Hospital

Specializes in targeted cancer therapies and immunotherapy – Dr. Mutlu brings advanced approaches to tongue cancer treatment at Medical Park Antalya.

• Trained in medical oncology at Akdeniz University and in the USA
• Expert in next-generation genetic research for personalized cancer treatment
• Associate professor with extensive experience in chemotherapy protocols
• Works at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex – a leading oncology center

Specialized in gastrointestinal oncology at Istanbul University, Prof. Sağlam brings decades of focused expertise in cancer care.

• 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

Professor Doctor Sefik Igdem specializes in radiation oncology for head and neck cancers at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 20 years of experience in radiation oncology
• Expert in conformal treatments and advanced technologies like Truebeam Stx
• Professor at Demiroğlu Bilim University – trains future oncologists
• Specializes in precise radiation for tongue and other head/neck cancers

Dr. Tahsin Ozadli specializes in treating various cancers, including tongue cancer, with extensive training in medical oncology.

• Completed medical oncology specialization at Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Hospital
• Worked at Ankara Oncology Hospital and Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital
• Special interest in gastrointestinal and thoracic cancers
• Published researcher with contributions to oncology literature

Associate Professor Dr. Yusuf Açıkgöz brings extensive training from Ohio State University to Lokman Hekim University Hospital.

• Participates in key Phase III clinical trials for oncology treatments
• Specialized in Medical Oncology with fellowship in the US
• Certified in Good Clinical Practice and human subjects protection
• Active member of American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Professor Mustafa Ondzhel specializes in oncosurgery with extensive experience in surgical oncology at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Practiced at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, USA
• Head of the Department of Surgery at Istanbul Medipol University
• Recipient of multiple awards for research in colorectal cancer
• Member of the European Society of Coloproctology
• Published studies on advanced techniques in rectal cancer surgery

Associate Professor with focus on breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers – Dr. Ozatli treats patients at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

• Specializes in oncology with years of clinical experience
• Worked at Ankara Oncology Clinic and Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital
• Studied at Selcuk University's Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine (2015–present). He has over 20 years of medical oncology experience and has held academic roles since 2010.

Education: MD, Istanbul University – Cerrahpaşa (1991–1997). Residency in Internal Medicine, Trakya University (1997–2002). Fellowship in Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2002–2004).

Practice: Medical Oncologist, Trakya University (2005–2008). Medical Oncologist, Elazığ Training and Research Hospital (2008–2010). Associate Professor of Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2010–2015). He previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force at Etimesgut Military Hospital (2004–2005).

Dr. Muhammed Mustafa Atci is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University, Liv Hospital Topkapı (2025–present). He previously served as Associate Professor and Education Coordinator at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital (2023–2025). He was also a Medical Oncologist there (2018–2021).

He has been a member of ASCO and the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology since 2018. He is the author or co-author of 19 peer-reviewed international papers on colon, breast, gastric, pancreatic, lung, thyroid, sarcoma, and colorectal cancers.

Notable works include a multicentre study on stage IIB colon cancer survival (Journal of Chemotherapy). He also studied the De Ritis ratio for lung metastasis in testicular cancer (Current Urology). His prognostic studies used PET/CT, MSI, lymph node ratio, and metabolic tumor volume.

Assoc. Prof. Atakan Topçu, M.D., is a medical oncologist at Medipol University and Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, colorectal, gastric, and neuroendocrine cancers. His work also covers targeted therapies, immunotherapy, geriatric oncology, and cancer-related malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia.

He has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed papers. Recent work includes a 2024 Frontiers in Medicine study on geriatric syndromes and a 2023 Future Oncology paper on sarcopenia and anxiety in lung cancer. He has also published on the CONUT score in breast cancer and on malnutrition in HER2-negative metastatic gastric cancer.

Dr. Topçu serves on the Editorial Board of BMC Cancer. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, ESMO, and the Turkish Geriatrics Society. Education and training: M.D., Uludağ University; residency in Internal Medicine, Marmara University; fellowship in Medical Oncology, Bezmialem Vakıf University.

Prof. Engin brings decades of specialized radiation oncology expertise to tongue cancer cases, with training at top institutions like Thomas Jefferson University.

• Over 30 years of experience in radiation oncology
• Fellowship-trained in thermoradiotherapy – a specialized approach combining heat and radiation
• Former Chairman of Radiation Oncology at Uludağ University
• Current Director of Oncological Sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital