Best Lung cancer stage 4 doctors in Turkey: TOP 42 doctors

The doctor is a highly experienced Turkish medical oncologist specializing in sarcoma, lymphoma, pancreatic, lung cancer, and breast cancer. With over 20 years of experience, the doctor focuses on tumor biology, tumor immunology, cancer immunotherapy, and targeted therapies. Since 2019, the doctor has been serving as a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center and previously held leadership roles at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine and GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital. The doctor has authored over 40 publications in cancer research and is a member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and the European Head and Neck Society.

Dr. Eda Tanrikulu is a leading medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center, specializing in the use of chemotherapy and new treatment protocols.

• 21 years of experience of professional medical experience
• Specializes in medical oncology and chemotherapy for cancer
• Placed third in Turkey's competitive oncology specialization exam
• Managed the oncology department at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Participated in numerous international clinical trials for new cancer treatments

Dr. Solak specializes in lung cancer treatment with fellowship training at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute – one of Turkey's leading oncology centers.

• Completed residency at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital
• Trained at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Handles complex cases of breast, testicular, ovarian, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Member of Turkish Medical Association

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 medical oncology with a focus on gastrointestinal and lung cancers at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Professor of Medical Oncology since 2016
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Medical Faculty
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Over 27 years of experience of experience in oncology

Professor Doctor Sefik Igdem specializes in Radiation Oncology, with advanced training in Truebeam Stx and Halcyons technologies.

• Over 30 years of experience of experience in radiation oncology
• Expertise in head and neck cancers
• Professor at T.R Demiroğlu Bilim University
• Uses conformal treatments for precise radiation therapy

Assoc. Prof. Abdullah Sakin leads the Medical Oncology Department at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, specializing in advanced lung cancer cases.

• Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University
• Trained in Medical Oncology at Istanbul Okmeydanı Research Hospital
• Extensive experience in both academic and clinical settings
• Specializes in complex stage 4 lung cancer treatments

The doctor specializes in managing breast cancer, colorectal, and urogenital system cancers. With extensive experience since 2014 at Anadolu Medical Center, the doctor has previously served at Medical Park Hospital, Kocaeli Derince Education and Research Hospital, and Erzurum Regional Education and Research Hospital. The doctor's military service included a role as a Medical Oncology specialist at Gülhane Military Medical Academy.

Educational achievements include a degree in general medicine from Istanbul University and specializations in internal medicine and medical oncology. The doctor is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Medical Oncology Society, and the Turkish Lung Cancer Society.

1,100 procedures and 25 years of experience of experience in medical oncology – Serkan Keskin specializes in breast cancer treatment. He holds first-place rankings in national proficiency exams.

• Trained in oncology at Istanbul University Institute
• Member of ASCO, ESMO, and Turkish oncologist societies
• Awarded Best Poster at the 19th National Cancer Congress
• Uses chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy
• Focuses on internal medicine with hospital-level training

Professor Yesim Yildirim specializes in cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies for lung cancer, with over 80 international publications to her name.

• Member of the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Professor at Halic University, combining clinical practice with academic research
• Expertise in precision medicine for lung and breast cancers
• Completed advanced oncology training at Rambam Medical Centre in Israel

Specialist Dr. Rahib Hasanov brings international experience from Houston Methodist Hospital and specializes in advanced lung cancer treatments, including immunotherapies and targeted therapies.

• Completed Medical Oncology fellowship at Marmara University
• Experienced in personalized treatment approaches for lung cancer
• Regularly treats patients from across Europe and the US
• Practices at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

The doctor is an ECFMG and ESMO-certified medical and breast oncologist with over 20 years of experience, specializing in solid cancer, breast cancer, colorectal, and lung cancer treatment. Since 2016, the doctor has been a medical oncology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center.

The doctor graduated from Gülhane Military Medical Academy with a degree in general medicine and completed specialties in internal and medical oncology. The doctor has been a professor and associate professor at Gülhane Military Medical Academy, contributing significantly to medical education.

With over 110 papers on cancer management, the doctor is a member of several prestigious oncology organizations.

Prof. Sezer Saglam specializes in medical oncology with a focus on gastrointestinal cancers at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Professor of Medical Oncology since 2016
• Completed Medical Oncology Fellowship at Istanbul University
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Specializes in gastrointestinal oncology since 2005

Assoc.Prof. Altan Kır specializes in Thoracic and Robotic Surgery, focusing on lung cancer at Anadolu Medical Center since 2007.

• Member of Turkish Thoracic Surgery Society
• Member of European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
• Member of Thorax Society

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.

The doctor graduated from Ankara University Medical School and completed residency training in internal medicine at Ankara GATA Medical School. Specializing in medical oncology and hematology, the doctor completed a clinical fellowship in the USA. A pioneer in Turkey, the doctor was part of the team that performed the first bone marrow transplantation in the country. The doctor has served as a visiting lecturer at prestigious institutions in London and Switzerland. Holding the European Medical Oncology Certificate, the doctor is a founding member of both The Turkish Society of Medical Oncology and the Turkish Oncology Group. The clinical focus includes breast, gastrointestinal, lung cancers, lymphomas, and myeloma.

Associate Professor Dr. Yusuf Acikgoz brings global expertise from Ohio State University to lung cancer treatment at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital.

• Specializes in advanced medical oncology with a focus on lung cancer
• Involved in international phase III clinical trials like CheckMate-649 and Fortitude-101
• Certified in Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection
• Member of American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and Turkish Society of Medical Oncology

900+ lung cancer treatments performed – Saban Sec is a Clinical Oncologist with extensive expertise in lung cancer at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• 14 years of experience of medical oncology experience
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Specialist in lung cancer and other thoracic malignancies
• Published research on prognostic factors in non-small cell lung cancer

Dr. Yildiz has published extensively on lung cancer and neuroendocrine tumors, with research featured in Medical Oncology and other peer-reviewed journals.

• Specializes in neuroendocrine tumors and lung cancer
• Published multiple case studies on rare cancer presentations
• Works at Medipol Mega University Hospital
• Member of oncology research teams