Best Brain Cancer doctors in Turkey: TOP 47 doctors

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Bülent Karagöz

  • 4.6 Excellent 488 reviews
  • 32 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
    • Expert in brain cancer treatment, Dr. Bülent Karagöz utilizes advanced therapies.
    • Performs surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy.
    • International practice in countries such as Turkey, NATO KFOR regions, and Turkish Cyprus.
    • Over 20 years of oncology experience, specializing in tumor biology and immunology.
    • Accredited medical oncologist with a focus on innovative cancer treatment methods.
    • Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association, contributing to cancer research.
    • Consults patients online, widening access to his brain cancer expertise.
    • Speaks multiple languages, offering care to a diverse patient population.
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Stereotaxic radiosurgery
$600 - $850
CyberKnife
$8,500 - $14,000
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Mustafa Solak

  • 4.5 Good 159 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
    • Dr. Mustafa Solak specializes in cutting-edge Brain Cancer treatment.
    • Expert in surgical removal, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy for Brain Cancer.
    • International practice includes the USA at MD Anderson Cancer Center.
    • Holds a medical degree from Hacettepe University, specialized in cancer treatment.
    • Member of esteemed medical institutions for ongoing professional development.
    • Offers remote consultations for patients with Brain Cancer.
    • Fluent in English, providing care to a diverse patient base.
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Proton-beam therapy
$800 - $1,000
Craniotomy
$6,500 - $9,000
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Serkan Keskin

  • 4.6 Excellent 315 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • Dr. Serkan Keskin is a highly experienced oncologist specializing in chemotherapy. He has numerous achievements in his field, including being ranked first in the Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam in Turkey in 2012. He is an active member of various prestigious oncology societies, and has a strong academic profile with 42 articles published in international journals.
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Craniotomy
$13,000 - $17,000
CyberKnife
$4,750 - $6,450
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Mustafa Özdoğan

  • 4.5 Good 110 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Memorial Antalya Hospital
  • Prof. Mustafa Özdoğan is an experienced cancer specialist with over 20 years of experience and has written over 40 articles on the topic. He is currently the Head of the Medical Oncology Department at Memorial Antalya Hospital in Turkey and holds qualifications in general medicine, internal medicine, and medical oncology. He is a member of the European Medical Oncology Association, the Turkish Medical Oncology Association, the Antalya Breast Cancer Association, and the American Clinical Oncology Association.

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Resection of glioma
$12,600 - $12,600
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Nejat Akalan

  • 4.5 Good 466 reviews
  • 37 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Dr. Nejat Akalan is a leading neurosurgeon specializing in brain and nerve surgeries, with over 35 years of experience. His areas of expertise include epilepsy, glioma, skull injuries, movement disorders, spine tumors, herniations, and other nervous disorders. He uses advanced techniques in his surgeries and has published 117 scientific papers and a book.

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Elnur Sahibov

  • 4.2 Good 32 reviews
  • 9 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Emsey Hospital
  • Licensed Radiation Oncologist with 8 years of medical training, including undergraduate studies at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (2004-2011) and Radiation Oncology specialization training at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (2012-2016). Previous education from Sixteen Numbered Shirvan School (Azerbaijan) High School (1998-2004).

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Dr Saban Secmeler

  • 4.4 Good 14 reviews
  • 13 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hermes Clinics
  • Dr. Saban Secmeler is a medical professional known for his contribution to cancer research, particularly a significant study on the impact of body mass index on the recurrence and survival rates in early-stage colorectal cancer.
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Ilker Tosun

  • 4.2 Good 5 reviews
  • 17 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, ISU Gaziosmanpasa
  • Dr. Özer Akgül is an experienced Turkish Radiation Oncologist, with an MD from Uludag University Medicine School (Bursa) and residency from Ege University Hospital. He has proficiency in overseeing oncology trends, achieving set goals, understanding marketplace needs, and developing strategies. His areas of interest include breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, rectal cancer, head and neck cancers, cervical cancer, gastric cancer, and brain tumors. He has attended courses and conducted research in Nanobiotechnology, Genetics, Medical Oncology, Gynecologic Cancers, Bioinformatics, Bionanotechnological Methods, Clinical Radiobiology, Medical Radio Physics, Evidence-Based Radiation Oncology, Image-Guided Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy, Varian Advanced Techniques Clinical School, Stereotactic Radiotherapy, and Varian Advanced Imaging (IGRT). He is a member of TROD, Turkish Medical Association, MOKAD, and ESTRO.

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Evrim Metcalfe

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Experience

    2021 year - 2022 year

    Clinical Manager of Radiation Oncology, Medicana International Istanbul Hospital

    2021 year - 2022 year

    Department of Radiation Oncology, Biruni University Faculty of Medicine

    2020 year - 2021 year

    Clinical Manager of Radiation Oncology, Medicana International Istanbul Hospital

    2017 year - 2020 year

    Clinical Manager of Radiation Oncology, Neolife Medical Center

    2016 year - 2017 year

    Department of Radiation Oncology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine

    2011 year - 2016 year

    Department of Radiation Oncology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine

    2010 year - 2011 year

    Department of Radiation Oncology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine

    2008 year - 2010 year

    Radiation Oncology Clinic, Samsun Training and Research Hospital (Education Coordinator)

    2006 year

    Medical Faculty, Dokuz Eylül University

    2006 year - 2008 year

    Radiation Oncology Clinic, Samsun Mehmet Aydın State Hospital (Compulsory Service)

    2000 year - 2006 year

    Medical Faculty, Dokuz Eylül University

     

    Education

    2022 year

    Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Faculty Member, Professor Doctor

    2022 year

    Anadolu University Open Education Faculty Undergraduate Program, Cultural Heritage and Tourism

    2021 year

    Feyziye Schools Foundation Işık University Health Services Vocational School, Faculty Member, Associate Professor Doctor

    2017 year

    Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Faculty Member

    2017 year

    Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Associate Professor Doctor

    2006 year

    Samsun Training and Research Hospital, Specialist Doctor, Compulsory Service

    2006 year

    Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical Specialization

    1998 year

    Ege University, Faculty of Medicine

     

     

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Resection of glioma
$12,000 - $18,000
Craniotomy
$10,000 - $15,000
Resection of glioblastoma
$12,000 - $18,000
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Alper Can

  • 4.2 Good 5 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, ISU Gaziosmanpasa
  • Medical Oncology specialist with expertise in lung, breast, colorectal, gastric, liver, kidney, pancreatic, stomach, prostate, and uterine cancers. Experienced in chemotherapy, immunotherapy, phytotherapy, ozone therapy, hyperthermic chemotherapy, GIS cancer, and gynecological and genitourinary cancer. Member of the Turkish Oncology Group, Medical Oncology Association, Turkish Cancer Research and Warfare Association, European Society of Medical Oncology, European Society of Gynecologic Oncology, and International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer.

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Kayihan Engin

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 40 years of experience
  • Turkey, Bursa, Medicana Bursa Hospital
  • Dr. has a medical diploma from Uludağ University Medical College, Bursa, Turkey (1983), post-doctoral fellowship in Thermoradiotherapy from Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA (1990-1994), and residency in Radiation Oncology from Center of Oncology & Nuclear Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey (1990). He has also held positions as professor, chairman, and faculty accreditation coordinator at Uludağ University Medical College (1991-2005), professor and director at Anadolu Medical Center (2004-2017), and director at Ceylan International Hospital and Medicana Bursa Hospital (2017-present).

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Mehmet Onur Ozturk

  • New
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Bewell Health Assistance
Doctor's visit
Price on request
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Mehmet Ozek

  • 4.1 Good 7 reviews
  • 44 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Acibadem Altunizade Clinic
  • Dr. Aşkın Şeker is a highly respected Neurosurgeon with 23+ years of experience and numerous awards and achievements. He has interests in endoscopic skull base surgery, neuroanatomy, functional neurosurgery, movement disorders, spinal surgery, herniated disc, neck hernia and endoscopic surgeries. He is a member of numerous professional organizations and has 47 articles published in SCI international journals, papers presented in 33 international scientific meetings, 10 articles in national journals, and wrote chapters for 2 international books.

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Tahsin Ozatli

  • 4.3 Good 16 reviews
  • 2015 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir
  • Oncologist
Doctor's visit
Price on request
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Sezer Saglam

  • 5 Excellent 32 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Personal Information

    Date of birth: 1968

     

    Professional Experience

    Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

    Medical Oncology Department

    Besiktas/Istanbul/Turkey (ongoing)

     

    Education:

    He became Professor (22/April/2016)

    Medical Oncology

    Attending Phys. in Gastrointestinal Oncology (January 2005, 2009)

    Istanbul University Oncology Institute,

    Department of Medical Oncology

    Medical Oncology Fellowship (December 2001-December 2004)

    Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty

    Hemodialysis Training (May 1996-January 1997)

    Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty

    Internal Medicine Residency (November 1991-November 1996)

    Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty

    Ege University Medical Faculty (1985 - 1991)

     

    Professional Experience

    November 2001 – today

    Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

    February 1999 - November 2001

    Metropolitan Florence Nightingale Hospital

    American Cancer Center, Gayrettepe/Istanbul

    April 1997- October 1998

    Bayraktar Dialysis Center

    Güngören/Istanbul

     

    Memberships

    Turkish Medical Oncology Association

    ENET (European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society)

    ESMO

    ASCO

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