Best Stomach cancer stage 2 doctors in Turkey: TOP 45 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. Tanrikulu is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center with 21 years of experience of experience since earning her medical degree.

• Holds two specialties: Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology.
• Ranked 3rd in Turkey's competitive Medical Oncology entry exam.
• Has served as a responsible doctor in a national training hospital.
• Contributed as an investigator to multiple international clinical trials.
• Active in cancer care with a focus on medical oncology and chemotherapy.

Dr. Mustafa Solak specializes in gastrointestinal cancers with a fellowship at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute.

• Handles complex cases including stomach cancer stage 2
• Trained at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Assistant Professor with extensive academic background
• Works at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

Dr. Vafi Atalay is an experienced oncological and general surgeon with 17 years in the field. He specializes in pancreatic, colon, rectal, and liver surgeries. He also performs advanced endoscopic procedures. Dr. Atalay has published 31 articles in national and international journals, making valuable contributions to medical literature.

He received the first prize at the 20th Congress Research Paper Competition. He also won the Best Research Award at the 5th Surgeon Research Congress. Dr. Atalay is a member of TSS, the Palestinian Medical Association, and IOA. His active involvement in these organizations shows his dedication to professional growth and surgical excellence.

Prof. Kıvanç Derya Peker has performed over 400 pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries, specializing in complex gastrointestinal surgeries at Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital.

• Pioneered the Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
• Fellowship-trained at Mayo Clinic in Hepatopancreatobiliary and Obesity-Metabolic Surgery
• Combines surgical expertise with research in cancer biology and stem cells
• Member of the Turkish HPB Association, training future surgeons

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 over 27 years of experience of experience at leading hospitals in Istanbul.

• Professor of Medical Oncology since 2016
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University's prestigious Medical Faculty
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society
• Attending physician in Gastrointestinal Oncology at Istanbul University Oncology Institute

Dr. Yahya Özel specializes in minimally invasive surgical techniques for stomach cancer, trained at Tokyo University Hospital under renowned experts.

• Over 31 years of experience of experience in general and oncological surgery
• Expert in advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery techniques
• Holds Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate in surgical endoscopy
• Academic faculty member at Doğuş University, training future surgeons

Specializes in advanced stomach cancer treatments with expertise in chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies. Works at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Board-certified in medical oncology
• Conducts next-generation genetic research in cancer treatment
• Uses complementary medicine approaches alongside conventional treatments
• Associate professor from Akdeniz University

Prof. Dr. Sefik Igdem specializes in Radiation Oncology, focusing on precise conformal treatments at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Expert in head and neck cancers
• Uses advanced Truebeam Stx Technology
• Professor at T.R Demiroğlu Bilim University
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Abdullah Sakin specializes in stomach cancer treatment with extensive experience in medical oncology at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Head of Medical Oncology Department at Yüzüncü Yıl University
• Trained at İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
• Over a decade of experience in oncology and internal medicine

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.

Ranked 1st in Turkey in the Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam – Dr. Keskin brings over 25 years of experience of expertise to cancer care at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Specialized in Medical Oncology at Istanbul University Institute of Oncology
• Performed 900+ oncology procedures including chemotherapy and immunotherapy
• Member of ASCO and ESMO – leading global oncology societies
• Best Poster Award at the 19th National Cancer Congress

Professor Yesim Yildirim specializes in cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies, with over 80 publications and co-authorship in leading oncology handbooks.

• Member of European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Professor at Halic University, Istanbul
• Extensive experience in gastrointestinal cancers
• Completed advanced training in UK and Israel

Dr. Rahib Hasanov specializes in gastrointestinal tumors, including stomach cancer, using personalized oncology treatments at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Trained at Houston Methodist Hospital under leading physicians
• Fellowship in Medical Oncology from Marmara University
• Incorporates immunotherapies, targeted therapies, and smart drugs
• Attends international congresses to stay updated with latest treatments

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. Erhun Eyüboğlu has over 44 years of experience of experience in cancer surgery, specializing in complex procedures like the Whipple operation. He trained at Johns Hopkins University.

• Specializes in surgical treatment for pancreatic and stomach cancers
• Performs Whipple procedure – a complex surgery for pancreatic cancer
• Lecturer at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Promoted surgical skills at Johns Hopkins University in the US

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.

Professor of Medical Oncology with 29 years of experience specializing in gastrointestinal cancers at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Attending physician in Gastrointestinal Oncology since 2005
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society
• Professor since 2016 with ongoing clinical practice