Best Lumpectomy doctors in Turkey: TOP 27 doctors

Specializes in breast cancer treatment at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, with fellowship training from Hacettepe University Cancer Institute.

• Completed residency at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital
• Fellowship-trained at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Worked at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Deals with breast, testicular, ovarian, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers

Dr. Nuri Alper Sahbaz is an experienced endocrine and general surgeon. He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He also gained advanced clinical experience at Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Medical School. He holds the European Board of Endocrine Surgery Qualification. Only five surgeons in Turkey have this accreditation.

Dr. Sahbaz focuses on surgeries of the thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal gland, and neuroendocrine tumors. He is skilled in laparoscopic and minimally invasive procedures. He has performed more than 2,000 surgeries in these areas. He is also known for his expertise in diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal endoscopy.

Dr. Balcioglu specializes in breast pain diagnosis and treatment, with extensive training at Marmara University.

• Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Completed residency in General Surgery at Marmara University
• Authored articles in local and international medical journals
• Participated in numerous local and international congresses

Fellowship-trained at Harvard/Dana Farber Cancer Center – Dr. Aydogan specializes in breast surgery at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Over 15 years of experience in breast surgery
• Trained at top global institutions including MD Anderson and Memorial Sloan Kettering
• Lectured at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty's Breast Diseases Department
• Specialized in high-risk patient genetics at MD Anderson

Professor Haluk Duman is a top plastic surgeon with over 35 years of experience, specializing in reconstructive surgery after cancer.

• Expert in plastic surgery after cancer, burns, and skin tumors
• Fellowship at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Published over 60 papers on micro- and aesthetic surgery
• Member of The World Society For Reconstructive Microsurgery

Assoc Prof Dr Guner Cakmak specializes in advanced surgical techniques, including laparoscopic procedures, at Lokman Hekim University İstanbul Hospital.

• Over 25 years of experience in general surgery
• Expert in laparoscopic and metabolic surgeries
• Published 43 articles in international journals
• Fluent in Turkish, English, and German

Specialized in medical oncology with years of experience at top university hospitals. Dr. Alemdar brings deep expertise to lumpectomy cases.

• Board-certified in medical oncology
• Extensive training at Akdeniz University – one of Turkey's leading medical schools
• Performs lumpectomies with precision at Medical Park Antalya

Dr. Ozcan Yildiz has extensive research and clinical experience in neuroendocrine tumors, particularly in gastroenteropancreatic cases.

• Published 17+ research papers in international peer-reviewed journals
• Specializes in diagnosing and managing rare neuroendocrine tumors
• Works at Medipol Mega University Hospital – a leading healthcare institution
• Focuses on complex cases involving hormonal dysregulation

Specializes in breast-conserving surgery and participates in international breast cancer research at Atlas University Hospital.

• 25+ years of experience in general surgery with a focus on breast cancer
• Certified in advanced breast cancer surgery techniques, including triple-negative cases
• Published multiple research papers on breast cancer treatment and outcomes
• Associate Professor at Istanbul Gaziosmanpaşa Taksim Education and Research Hospital

Performed the first general surgery operation in Turkey using the Da Vinci robotic system. Specializes in advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• General Surgery Specialist since 1996 with a focus on breast surgery
• Expert in advanced laparoscopic and robotic-assisted techniques
• Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
• Lecturer and former Acting Head at Kadir Has University

Education:

Teaching course on “Lymphatic mapping and sentinel node”

June 1998, MDA Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA

General Surgery

Feb. 1993 – Dec. 1996, Şişli Etfal Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey

General Surgery

May 1990 – Jan. 1993, Lille University Hospital, Lille, France 

M.D.

1983 – 1990, Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey

Experience

Attending General Surgeon, Jan. 1998 – present 

F.N. Metropolitan Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey

American Cancer Center, Breast Surgery

Attending General Surgeon, 1996 – present 

Medmar Diagnostic Center, Istanbul, Turkey

Diagnosis and monitoring with sophisticated techniques 

General Surgeon, 1996 – 1998

Guzelbahce Medical Center and Yeditepe Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey

Specializing in breast and thyroid surgery

Specializes in breast cancer treatment with a focus on lumpectomy at Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir.

• 10+ years as an oncologist in leading Turkish hospitals
• Associate Professor since 2016
• Expertise in breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Studied medicine at Selcuk University

uzmanlık

Prof. Selin Kapan brings over 20 years of surgical expertise, specializing in breast-conserving procedures at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Board-certified general surgeon with professorship in the field
• Published 50+ research papers on surgical techniques
• Member of Turkish Surgical Association and other professional societies
• Extensive experience in both academic and clinical settings

Surgeon, oncologist, specialist in the field of digestive system surgery and breast oncology.

25 years old

• Worked in clinics in the USA and Great Britain.
• Board Certified in Gastrointestinal Surgery by Johns Hopkins Institute, USA
• Certified as a specialist in laparoscopic surgery by the Port de Choisy Medical Center, France.
• Director of the American College of Surgeons for students from Turkey.

Prof. Dr. Adil Baykan is a leading general and oncological surgeon in Turkey. He has over 28 years of clinical experience. He specializes in colorectal, endoscopic, and laparoscopic surgeries. He also treats thyroid and breast diseases.

Dr. Baykan has published several articles on colon cancer in national and international journals. He completed advanced training at St. Mark’s Hospital in London, the University of Minnesota, and the Mayo Clinic in the USA. He holds important academic and surgical roles at top hospitals in Turkey.

Assoc. Prof. Harun Cologlu specializes in aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery, bringing extensive expertise from training in Turkey and the USA.

• 15+ years of experience in plastic surgery
• Performed procedures at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
• Specialized in oral, facial and maxillofacial surgery
• Associate Professor title holder since 2013

Dr. Sertkaya graduated from Konya Meram Science High School in 2001 and entered Gazi University Medical Faculty the same year, graduating in 2008. He completed his urology specialization at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital in 2014, becoming a urology specialist.

Since becoming a specialist, he has focused on the sub-branch of Andrology, attending various training sessions and conferences and performing surgeries with some of the world's leading Andrology professors. In 2017, he passed the written and oral proficiency exams conducted by the European Association of Urology, earning the title of "FEBU."

In 2020, Dr. Sertkaya achieved the rank of Associate Professor of Urology. His journey in Urology and Andrology, which began in 2008, continues at the Andro Expertise Male Health and Aesthetics Center, which he founded in 2022. He sees patients in his own clinic and performs surgeries at affiliated hospitals.

Dr. Ali Solmaz graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in 2002. He completed his General Surgery residency in 2007. In 2017, he received his Associate Professorship Certificate in General Surgery. Dr. Solmaz specializes in bariatric and metabolic surgeries. His expertise includes gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, revisional obesity surgery, and diabetes surgery.

He is skilled in minimally invasive procedures such as laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery, appendectomy, cholecystectomy, and hernia repairs. Dr. Solmaz treats a wide range of gastrointestinal, endocrine, and proctological conditions. He is known for his expertise, patient satisfaction, and dedication to surgical excellence.