Best Small intestine cancer doctors in Turkey: TOP 51 doctors

Dr. Bülent Karagöz is a top Turkish medical oncologist with over 33 years of experience of experience, specializing in tumor biology and immunotherapy.

• Head of Medical Oncology at Anadolu Medical Center since 2019
• Professor at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine
• Published over 40 papers in cancer research
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Dr. Tanrikulu ranks among Turkey's top medical oncologists, specializing in small intestine cancer treatment at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Completed medical oncology training at Marmara University
• Ranked 3rd in Turkey's minor specialty exam
• Has led international clinical studies in oncology
• Former head of medical oncology at Haydarpaşa Numune Training Hospital

Specializes in gastrointestinal cancers with a fellowship from Hacettepe University Cancer Institute – one of Turkey's leading oncology centers.

• Completed residency at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital
• Trained at MD Anderson Cancer Center – a global leader in cancer care
• Handles complex cases of breast, testicular, ovarian, and lung cancers
• Board-certified with extensive experience in gastrointestinal oncology

Prof. Peker has performed over 400 pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries, with specialized training at Mayo Clinic's Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Clinic.

• Specialized in Gastroenterology Surgery from Kartal Koşuyolu Hospital
• Trained in Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery at Mayo Clinic, USA
• Founder of the Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Hospital
• Also experienced in liver, gallbladder, and bile duct surgeries

Assoc. Prof. Gorkem Turkkan has successfully completed over 2,500 radiotherapy sessions with the MR-Linac device, specializing in advanced treatments for small intestine cancer.

• Radiation oncology specialist with expertise in stereotactic and MRI-guided radiotherapy
• Member of the European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) since 2015
• Associate Professor with extensive academic and clinical research experience
• Published 27 articles in domestic and international journals

Specializes in minimally invasive techniques for small intestine cancer at Anadolu Medical Center, with extensive training in advanced surgical methods.

• Board-certified surgeon with expertise in laparoscopic and endoscopic procedures
• Member of European Society of Coloproctology and Turkish Surgical Society
• Trained in cytoreduction and HIPEC for metastatic cancers
• Completed advanced courses in surgical endoscopy and interventional procedures

Dr. Banu Atalar is a board-certified radiation oncologist (Türkiye, 2004). She is a Full Professor at Acibadem MAA University (2018–present) and a clinician at Anadolu Medical Center (2026–present). She trained at Istanbul and Cerrahpaşa. In 2011, she completed a Stanford clinical research fellowship in stereotactic radiosurgery. Her practice focuses on CNS, thoracic, and GI tumors. About 75% of her care involves SRS and MR‑guided adaptive SRS.

Her honors include the ASCO IDEA award (2004), the IASLC International Mentorship Award (2018), and H.FACR (2025). She has 72 international peer‑reviewed publications. Her leadership roles include President of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology (2025–27) and Chair of the ESTRO National Societies Committee (2024–27). She served on the ASCO Resource‑Stratified Guidelines Committee (2013–18) and on RSS meeting and nomination committees. She organized national congresses (2023, 2025) and has been an invited speaker at major meetings.

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 training from Istanbul University. He focuses on complex cancer cases at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 27 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Medical Faculty
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and ENET societies
• Attending physician for gastrointestinal oncology

Prof. Dr. Sefik Igdem specializes in radiation oncology, particularly for prostate and small intestine cancers, using advanced technologies like Truebeam Stx.

• Over 30 years of experience of experience in radiation oncology
• Expert in conformal treatments for precise targeting
• Uses Halcyons and Truebeam Stx for advanced therapy
• Associate Professor and later Professor at Demiroğlu Bilim University
• Works at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

Dr. Yahya Ozel is a specialist in oncological surgery with advanced training in minimally invasive techniques. He brings over three decades of experience to treating small intestine cancer.

• Trained at Tokyo University Hospital in Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery
• Certified in surgical endoscopy and advanced laparoscopic procedures
• Academic faculty member at Doğuş University
• Works at Estexper Clinic with a focus on patient-centered care

Assoc. Dr. Abdullah Sakin leads the Medical Oncology department at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, specializing in small intestine cancer.

• Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained at Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Extensive experience in gastrointestinal oncology
• Works with advanced treatment protocols

Ranked first in Turkey's Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam – Dr. Keskin brings 25 years of experience of oncology expertise to Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Specializes in chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy
• Performed 1,100+ cancer treatments
• Member of ASCO and ESMO – leading global oncology organizations
• Published 42 articles in international journals

Dr. Sinan Karaaslan is a leading oncologist specializing in breast, colorectal, and urogenital cancers at Anadolu Medical Center.

• 29 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Trained at Istanbul University's Cerrahpaşa Medical School
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Society
• Works at a leading JCI-accredited oncology center

Professor Yesim Yildirim specializes in cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies, with over 80 international publications and co-authored books.

• Member of European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Professor at Halic University, Istanbul
• Expert in breast, gastrointestinal, and lung cancers
• Trained at prestigious institutions including Rambam Medical Centre

Dr. Rahib Hasanov specializes in gastrointestinal tumors and personalized oncology treatments, including small intestine cancer. His training spans Turkey and the USA, with a focus on the latest therapies.

• Completed Medical Oncology fellowship at Marmara University
• Uses immunotherapies, targeted therapies, and smart drugs
• Trained at Houston Methodist Hospital in the USA
• Treats patients from multiple countries including Azerbaijan and the USA

Prof. Şeref Kömürcü has over 33 years of experience as a medical oncologist specializing in solid tumors, including small intestine cancer at Anadolu Medical Center.

• ECFMG and ESMO-certified ensuring international standards of care
• Specializes in breast, colorectal, and lung cancers alongside small intestine cases
• Published 110+ research papers on cancer management
• Professor at Gülhane Military Medical Academy, training future oncologists
• Recipient of GATA Education and Teaching Success Awards

Dr. Ayhan Erdemir is one of Turkey's top pancreatic cancer specialists, practicing at Anadolu Medical Center since 2006.

• Trained in general surgery at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar KEAH in Istanbul
• Completed da Vinci Robotic Surgery Training at Acıbadem University
• Attended advanced Cytoreductive Surgery & Hipec courses
• Former assistant professor at Maltepe University Medical School

Prof. Sadi Kerem Okutur has over 20 years of experience of experience in medical oncology, specializing in small intestine cancer at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Associate professor with extensive clinical and academic background
• Recipient of the Oncology Research Award by the Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Published over 20 papers and 10 book chapters in medical oncology
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology