Best Oncology Doctors Abroad

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Heves Sürmeli is a specialist in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology. She received her medical degree (M.D.) from Eskişehir Osmangazi University in 2004. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul (2005–2010). She then completed subspecialty training in Medical Oncology at the same hospital (2014–2017).

At the same center, she served as a Medical Oncology Specialist (2017–2023). She then worked as Administrative and Clinical Director (2023–2026). Her clinical interests include breast, lung, gynecologic, gastrointestinal, and urologic cancers.

She has published many articles in international peer‑reviewed journals. She has presented at national and international conferences. She is active in professional societies. She has received several awards.

Dr. Orhan Shencan is a clinical oncologist at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He attained an associate professorship in medical oncology in 2009. Dr. Shencan treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul. He completed his medical oncology training at Ankara University.

• Served as a medical oncology specialist at the Bahrain Oncology Center.
• Held a former associate professor role at Fatih University Faculty of Medicine.
• Practiced at several major Turkish institutions, including Acıbadem Maslak Hospital.
• Works at a clinic that treats over 10,000 patients every year.

Prof. Mustafa Özdoğan heads Memorial Antalya's Medical Oncology Department, specializing in advanced cancer treatments with over 26 years 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. Demirel has over 34 years of experience in general surgery, specializing in oncology procedures at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Serves as General Surgery Specialist at one of Turkey's leading hospitals
• Previously held role as Assistant Head Physician at Memorial Hospital
• Expertise spans wide range of oncological surgical interventions
• Extensive background in hospital administration and patient care

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

Associate Professor Esat Namal brings extensive oncology expertise to Memorial Şişli Hospital, with a focus on advanced cancer care.

• Over 17 years of experience in oncology
• Specialized training at Istanbul Science University
• Former assistant physician at Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Education and Research Hospital
• Medical degree from Gazi University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Yakupoglu specializes in interventional oncology, offering minimally invasive treatments at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• 76 years of experience in interventional radiology and oncology
• Expert in targeted tumor therapies and image-guided procedures
• Worked at top hospitals including Acibadem and German Hospital
• Manages complex cases with precision-focused techniques

Dr. Eda Tanrikulu is a clinical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. She ranked 3rd nationally in Turkey's minor specialty medical exam. Dr. Tanrikulu specializes in chemotherapy and individualized cancer treatments. She works at a facility affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Served as the head of the medical oncology unit at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital.
• Participated in global training at Oxford University and ESMO in Manchester.
• Treats gastrointestinal, urological, lung, and breast cancers.
• Member of the American and European Societies of Medical Oncology.

Trained at MD Anderson Cancer Center and Institut Jules Bordet – Dr. Telli brings international oncology expertise to Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specializes in clinical research and advanced treatment protocols
• Fellowship-trained in medical oncology at Marmara University
• Former specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital
• Focuses on personalized cancer treatment plans

Dr. Esra Kaytan Saglam has over 34 years 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

Prof. Fermín Mearin Manrique leads the Digestive System Service at Centro Médico Teknon, specializing in functional digestive disorders with 47 years of experience.

• Founder of Teknon Institute for the Study and Treatment of Constipation & Incontinence
• Fellowship-trained at Mayo Clinic's Gastroenterology Unit
• Author of 400+ scientific works on digestive health
• Member of the American Gastroenterological Association and World Gastroenterology Organisation

Dr. Ayhan Erdemir is one of Turkey's top pancreatic cancer specialists, with over 23 years 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 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

Dr. Ceydeli specializes in gynecologic oncology with over 24 years 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

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 surgical oncology experience
• Lecturer at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Specializes in complex pancreatic tumor cases

2,000+ Mohs surgeries performed – Dr. Garcés Gatnau is a pioneer in skin cancer treatment at Centro Médico Teknon.

• 40 years specializing in medical-surgical dermatology
• Clinical Head of Dermatology at Hospital de Sant Pau
• Director of Mohs surgery training program at Autonomous University of Barcelona
• Uses photodynamic therapy for precise tumor removal
• Member of International Society for Dermatologic Surgery

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