Best Glioma Doctors in Turkey — TOP 28

Dr. Mustafa Solak specializes in complex cancers at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, with fellowship training at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute.

• Deals with breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Fellowship-trained at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Residency at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Eda Tanrikulu specializes in medical oncology and chemotherapy, with a strong focus on glioma treatment at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Completed medical oncology training at Marmara University
• Ranked 3rd in Turkey in minor specialty exam
• Led medical oncology unit at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Participated in numerous international clinical studies

Dr. Banu Atalar is a professor and radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center. She is an Honorary Fellow of the American College of Radiology (H.FACR). She completed a clinical research fellowship in stereotactic radiosurgery at Stanford University. Stereotactic radiosurgery and MR-guided adaptive SRS make up 75% of her clinical practice.

• President of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology.
• Chair of the ESTRO National Societies Committee.
• Recipient of the ASCO International Development and Education Award.
• Author of over 70 international peer-reviewed publications.

Dr. Huseyin Baloglu is a pathologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Turkey. He leads liquid biopsy and precision oncology services. Dr. Baloglu holds a patent for molecular diagnostics in thyroid cancer treatment. He completed training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Heidelberg University.

• Authored over 600 peer-reviewed publications in molecular and surgical pathology.
• Specializes in tumor biopsy, immunohistochemistry, and genetic mutation testing.
• Treats complex oncological cases, including glioblastoma and rare sarcomas.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Prof. Sezer Sağlam specializes in medical oncology with a focus on glioma treatment at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Professor in Medical Oncology since 2016
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Professor Doctor Sefik Igdem specializes in advanced radiation oncology for brain tumors at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Expert in Truebeam Stx and Halcyon technologies
• Subspecialty focus on head and neck cancers
• Professor at T.R Demiroğlu Bilim University
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Abdullah Sakin leads the medical oncology department at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, specializing in glioma treatment.

• Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained in medical oncology at Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Specialist in internal medicine with extensive oncology experience

Specialist Dr. Rahib Hasanov brings international oncology expertise from Houston Methodist Hospital and Marmara University to Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Completed Medical Oncology fellowship with focus on modern treatments
• Specializes in personalized oncology, including immunotherapies and targeted therapies
• Regularly treats international patients from Europe and the US
• Attends global oncology congresses to stay current with latest advancements

Dr. Mehmet Dogu Canoglu is a radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in precise tumor targeting using MR Linac and CyberKnife technologies. Dr. Canoglu trained at Kocaeli University. He previously served at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He treats various cancers, including complex brain, prostate, and lung tumors.

• Expert in Varian TrueBeam and Trilogy radiation delivery systems.
• Performs stereotaxic radiosurgery and targeted radiotherapy for sarcomas.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.
• Treats patients at a clinic ranked among the world's top 10 for medical tourism.

Professor in Medical Oncology with a focus on gastrointestinal tumors – Dr. Sezer Saglam brings deep expertise to complex glioma cases at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• 29 years of experience in medical oncology with fellowship training at Istanbul University
• Specializes in gastrointestinal oncology since 2005
• Member of ESMO, ASCO and European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society
• Currently practices at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

Dr. Tahsin Ozadli specializes in glioma and other complex cancers, bringing expertise from Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital.

• Medical oncology specialization with focus on brain tumors
• Experience at Ankara Oncology Hospital's Medical Oncology Clinic
• Published researcher with work accessible via Google Scholar

Dr. Yildiz has over a decade of specialist oncology experience, focusing on advanced cancer cases at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Over 76 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Holds a professorship in oncology – an expert who trains other doctors
• Published extensively in international medical journals on various cancers
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Special interest in neuroendocrine tumors and complex case management

Dr. Alemdar specializes in Medical Oncology with extensive training at Akdeniz University – a leader in oncology care.

• Board-certified in Medical Oncology since 2018
• Over 20 years of experience of experience in oncology
• Works at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

Dr. Atakan Topcu is a medical oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating solid tumors including lung, breast, and colorectal cancers. Dr. Topcu is an Associate Professor with over 50 peer-reviewed scientific publications. He sits on the Editorial Board of the medical journal BMC Cancer.

• Expertise in immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and geriatric oncology care.
• Treats cancer-related malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia.
• Maintains active membership in the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital specializing in advanced oncology treatments.

Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating complex cancers, including glioblastoma, lung cancer, and pancreatic tumors. He serves as a professor at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Cicin previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force.

• Performs systemic therapies such as immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy.
• Treats a wide range of conditions including gynecologic, orthopedic, and neuro-oncology cases.
• Expert in HIPEC and chemoembolization for liver and abdominal malignancies.
• Works at a 300-bed university hospital with 33 medical departments.

Dr. Muhammed Mustafa Atci is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating colon, breast, gastric, and lung cancers. He previously served as the Education Coordinator at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital. Dr. Atci is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

• Author of 19 peer-reviewed papers on gastrointestinal, thoracic, and endocrine cancers.
• Published studies on survival outcomes for stage IIB colon cancer in the Journal of Chemotherapy.
• Researches prognostic biomarkers using PET/CT scans and metabolic tumor volume.
• Treats complex oncological cases at the university-affiliated İstinye University clinic.

Assoc. Prof. Nail Paksoy is a medical oncologist specializing in glioma treatment at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, with ESMO Board Certification and extensive research experience.

• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Participated in 8 international clinical trials for cancer treatments
• Published multiple studies on brain tumors and neuro-oncology
• ESMO Board Certified in Medical Oncology

Dr. Ayşe İrem Yasin is a medical oncologist at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital in Istanbul. She holds a prestigious ESMO Board Certificate. Dr. Yasin specializes in solid tumors, including breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. She treats complex cases such as Merkel cell carcinoma and cancers of unknown primary.

• Trained at Harvard Medical School, Cleveland Clinic, and Basel University Hospital.
• Completed a clinical observership at the Breast Cancer Unit in Novara, Italy.
• Treats brain and CNS malignancies, soft tissue sarcomas, and urologic cancers.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility equipped with the da Vinci robotic system.

Dr. Sahibov specializes in radiation oncology for glioma at Emsey Hospital, with training from Marmara University.

• Trained at Marmara University's Department of Radiation Oncology
• Specialized in radiation oncology from 2012 to 2016
• Graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (English program)