Page 6 - Best oncologists: TOP 641 doctors

Dr. Esra Kaytan Saglam has over 34 years of experience of expertise in radiation oncology, with 114+ scientific publications advancing the field.

• Board Member and Chief Editor at the Turkish Society of Oncology
• Scientific Advisory Board Member at Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Medical Sciences
• Member of multiple prestigious oncology societies, including ESTRO
• Specializes in advanced radiation therapy techniques
• Practices at Memorial Şişli Hospital

Dr. Orhan Shencan is a medical oncology specialist. He graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1988. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Ankara Training Hospital between 1990 and 1994. He finished his Medical Oncology training at Ankara University between 1997 and 1999. He became an Associate Professor in Medical Oncology in 2009.

He has held Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology posts at İnönü University, Ankara Training Hospital, and Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. He also worked at Ankara Etlik Specialty Hospital, Private Lokman Hekim Hospital, Acıbadem Maslak Hospital, and Fatih University (Associate Professor, 2012–2016). He later worked at Sante Oncology Center and Medical Park Gebze Hospital.

He practiced at King Hamad University Hospital, Bahrain Oncology Center, from 2017 to 2023. In 2024 he worked at Acıbadem Bodrum Hospital. He currently practices at Avicenna Ataşehir Hospital (2024–) and Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital (2025–).

Specializes in thyroid cancer treatment, providing focused endocrine care at the Anadolu Medical Center.

• Experienced endocrinologist managing hormonal and glandular disorders
• Provides specialized oncology and endocrine services at Anadolu
• Offers comprehensive diagnostic and treatment planning consultations

1,100+ treatments performed – Prof. Dr. Sezer Saglam specializes in gastrointestinal oncology with advanced expertise at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Professor of Medical Oncology since 2016 with 29 years of experience' experience
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's leading institutions
• Active member of ESMO, ASCO, and European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society
• Nominated for International Best Researcher Award

Prof. Mustafa Özdoğan heads Memorial Antalya's Medical Oncology Department, specializing in advanced cancer treatments with over 26 years of experience of experience.

• Performed 1,100+ oncology procedures
• Authored 40+ articles on cancer treatment protocols
• Specializes in targeted therapies and immunotherapy
• Member of European and American oncology associations
• Professorship at Akdeniz University

Dr. Ceydeli specializes in gynecologic oncology with over 24 years of experience of experience at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques for gynecologic conditions
• Member of AAGL – a leading US minimally invasive gynecology association
• Trained at Istanbul University's prestigious Cerrahpaşa Medical School
• Affiliated with Turkish Gynecologic Oncology Society

Dr. Ayhan Erdemir is one of Turkey's top pancreatic cancer specialists, with over 23 years of experience of expertise at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Trained in da Vinci robotic surgery for precise tumor removal
• Completed advanced cytoreductive surgery courses for complex abdominal cancers
• Former assistant professor at Maltepe University Medical School
• Holds Turkish Surgery Qualification with regular recertification

Prof. Haluk Duman specializes in reconstructive surgery after cancer, trained at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center – a world leader in oncology.

• 31 years of experience of experience in plastic and reconstructive surgery
• Expert in microsurgery for complex reconstructions after burns or cancer
• Published 60+ papers on micro- and aesthetic surgery
• Member of The World Society For Reconstructive Microsurgery

900+ lung cancer procedures performed – Assoc. Prof. Altan Kır specializes in robotic thoracic surgery at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Trained at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York
• Specializes in minimally invasive robotic techniques for lung cancer
• Published 83 national and international research papers
• Member of European and Turkish thoracic surgery societies

Dr. Ertan Okmen brings 33 years of experience of interventional cardiology expertise, trained at Johns Hopkins University.

• Graduated from Istanbul Medical School
• Specialized at Siyami Ersek Pulmonary and Cardiovascular Surgery Center
• Published research in international journals
• Conducted laboratory research on trans-myocardial laser intervention

900+ brain tumor treatments performed – Dr. Balana Quintero leads Spain's Neuro oncology Research Group and authors European treatment protocols.

• 25 years of experience specializing exclusively in neuro-oncology
• President of the Spanish Neuro oncology Research Group (GEINO)
• Author of modern European brain tumor treatment protocols
• Published in Lancet Oncology and Nature Reviews
• Works at Centro Médico Teknon's Neuro-Oncology Unit

Over 900 Whipple procedures performed – Prof. Eyüboğlu focuses exclusively on pancreatic cancer surgery at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Trained at Johns Hopkins University in the US
• 44 years of experience of surgical oncology experience
• Lecturer at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Specializes in complex pancreatic tumor cases

Head of the peritoneal cancer unit at Centro Médico Teknon – Dr. Sabia specializes in CRS+HIPEC, performing 1,100+ advanced abdominal cancer treatments.

• Over 24 years of experience focused on peritoneal and pelvic oncology
• Expert in robotic and laparoscopic surgical techniques
• Active researcher in clinical trials for new surgical methods
• Member of PSOGI and ESSO – top international oncology groups

Over 1,100 thyroid cancer procedures performed – Dr. Raventos heads the Minimally Invasive Surgery Department at Centro Médico Teknon.

• Fellowship-trained in surgery at the renowned Mayo Clinic
• Specializes exclusively in oncologic thyroid surgery and complex cases
• Fluent in advanced laparoscopic and minimally invasive techniques
• Founding member of the faculty at Centro Médico Teknon
• Published extensively on surgical techniques and outcomes

Heads the Medical Oncology Division at Sourasky Medical Center – one of Israel's leading hospitals, specializing in complex cancer cases.

• 34 years of experience of experience in oncology and internal medicine
• Specializes in gastrointestinal, liver, and pancreatic cancers
• Expert in advanced chemotherapy and immunotherapy protocols
• Fluent in English for clear communication with international patients

Dr. Lana Bijelic specializes in peritoneal carcinomatosis – a rare and complex condition – trained under Prof. Paul Sugarbaker, a pioneer in the field.

• Board-certified by the American Board of Surgery
• Member of the American Society of Peritoneal Surface Malignancies
• Former Research Director at Inova Fairfax Hospital
• Multiple awards for surgical excellence and research

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.