Best Immunotherapy for lung cancer doctors in Turkey: TOP 20 doctors

Dr. Eda Tanrikulu ranks among Turkey's top oncologists, specializing in immunotherapy for lung cancer at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Specialized in medical oncology at Marmara University – ranked 3rd in Turkey
• Led international clinical studies on advanced cancer treatments
• Former head of medical oncology at Haydarpaşa Numune Research Hospital

Specialist in oncology with training at Hacettepe University and MD Anderson Cancer Center.

• Completed fellowship at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Experienced in treating lung cancer among other cancers
• Worked at prestigious institutions including MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Education includes specialization from Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital

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

• Member of the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Professor at Halic University, Istanbul
• Trained in melanoma and kidney cancer immunotherapy at Mount Vernon Cancer Center
• Author of 'Handbook of Advanced Cancer Care Treatment'

Specializes in immunotherapy for lung cancer at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex – trained in the USA and holds an Associate Professorship in Medical Oncology.

• Over 20 years of experience in medical oncology
• Expert in targeted cancer therapies and next-generation genetic research
• Completed internal medicine specialization in the USA
• Associate Professor at Akdeniz University

Prof. Sezer Sağlam specializes in immunotherapy for lung cancer at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, one of Istanbul's leading oncology centers.

• Professor of Medical Oncology with extensive experience in gastrointestinal oncology
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Medical Faculty
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society
• Works at American Cancer Center within Florence Nightingale Hospital

Assoc. Dr. Abdullah Sakin leads the Medical Oncology Department at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, specializing in lung cancer immunotherapy.

• Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University
• Trained in Medical Oncology at İstanbul Okmeydanı Research Hospital
• Extensive experience in both academic and clinical settings

Dr. Sinan Karaaslan specializes in immunotherapy for lung cancer at Anadolu Medical Center, with over a decade of focused oncology experience.

• Member of the Turkish Lung Cancer Society
• Trained in medical oncology at Istanbul University
• Works exclusively at a leading cancer center
• Specializes in breast, colorectal, and urogenital cancers

Professor of Medical Oncology with over 20 years of experience – Dr. Saglam specializes in lung cancer immunotherapy at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Former attending physician in Gastrointestinal Oncology

Specializes in immunotherapy for lung cancer at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex – trained at Akdeniz University, a leader in oncology.

• Board-certified in medical oncology with 7+ years of experience
• Extensive training at Akdeniz University, a top Turkish medical school
• Works with advanced immunotherapy protocols for lung cancer
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli specializes in treating breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

• 10+ years of experience in oncology
• Trained at Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine
• Former physician at Ankara Oncology Clinic and Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital
• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016

Professor Cemil Bilir brings over 12 years of specialized experience in lung cancer immunotherapy at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Board-certified in medical oncology with additional training at Cleveland Clinic
• Active member of ASCO and ESMO – stays current with latest protocols
• Currently pursuing Ph.D. in inorganic chemistry to enhance treatment approaches
• Teaches medical oncology at Sakarya University Faculty of Medicine

Assoc. Prof. Atakan Topcu specializes in immunotherapy for lung cancer at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, with over 50 published scientific articles.

• Expert in targeted therapies and immunotherapy for solid tumors
• Member of European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Fellowship-trained in Medical Oncology at Bezmialem Vakıf University
• Editorial Board Member for BMC Cancer journal

Assoc. Prof. Nail Paksoy specializes in immunotherapy for lung cancer at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, with extensive research and clinical trial experience.

• ESMO Board Certified in Medical Oncology
• Subinvestigator in multiple international lung cancer immunotherapy trials
• Published research on novel treatments for NSCLC
• Fellowship-trained in Medical Oncology at Istanbul University

Dr. Ozden specializes in medical oncology with extensive training in immunotherapy for lung cancer at Kocaeli University.

• Over 20 years of experience in internal medicine and oncology
• Completed medical oncology subspecialty at Kocaeli University
• Graduated from Istanbul University's prestigious Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Practices at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital

Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı – specializes in lung cancer immunotherapy with research published in peer-reviewed journals.

• Member of American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) since 2018
• Published multiple studies on lung cancer treatment outcomes
• Education Coordinator for Medical Oncology Sub-Branch
• Residency in Internal Medicine at Istanbul Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Health Application and Research Center

Professor of Medical Oncology at Trakya University – specializes in immunotherapy for lung cancer at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• 20+ years of experience in medical oncology
• Fellowship-trained in Medical Oncology from Trakya University
• Former Associate Professor and current Professor at Trakya University
• Military service experience at Turkish Air Force Command Hospital

Assoc. Prof. Ayşe İrem Yasin, M.D., is a medical oncologist who specializes in solid tumors. Her clinical focus includes breast, lung, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, and urologic cancers. She also treats brain and other CNS tumors, soft tissue sarcomas, head and neck cancers, adenocarcinomas, melanoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, and cancers of unknown primary. She practices at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital (2025–present). She previously worked at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital (2023–2025).

She completed a Medical Oncology fellowship at Bezmialem Vakıf University (2019–2022). This followed an Internal Medicine residency at the same institution (2012–2016). Her international experience includes the Breast Cancer Unit at the University of Piemonte Orientale in Novara (2022). She also trained at Basel University Hospital, Cleveland Clinic, and Harvard Medical School. She holds the ESMO Board Certificate (2022).