Best Bladder cancer doctors: TOP 116 doctors

Dr. Bülent Karagöz brings 33 years of experience of oncology expertise, specializing in advanced bladder cancer treatments at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Subspecializes in tumor biology and cancer immunotherapy
• Professor at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine
• Author of 40+ publications in cancer research
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Provides consultations in English and Turkish

Prof. Ilker Tinay specializes in bladder cancer surgery and reconstruction at Anadolu Medical Center – a Johns Hopkins-affiliated hospital.

• Head of the Oncourology Department with leadership roles in uro-oncology associations
• Expert in minimally invasive surgery and neo-bladder reconstruction techniques
• Board member of the International Bladder Cancer Network
• Member of the European Association of Urology and American College of Surgeons

Dr. Solak completed his fellowship at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute, specializing in complex oncology cases.

• Deals with various cancers including bladder, breast, and lung
• Trained at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Specialized in oncology at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Works at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

Dr. Eda Tanrikulu specializes in medical oncology and chemotherapy, focusing particularly on bladder cancer treatment at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Trained at Ankara University and Istanbul University – top medical schools in Turkey
• Ranked 3rd in Turkey on the minor specialty exam
• Active in international clinical studies for medical oncology
• Former head of medical oncology at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital

Prof. Dr. Markus Heuser performs 3,000+ surgical interventions annually at Medical Center in Solingen, specializing in minimally invasive bladder cancer treatments.

• Chief Doctor of Urology and Pediatric Urology
• Recipient of August Kürten Prize for uro-oncological research
• Expert in radical cystectomy with continent urinary diversion
• Member of German Urology Society and Urological Oncology Working Group
• Teaches at University of Göttingen – recognized as best lecturer

Dr. Sarid leads the Oncology Department at Sourasky Medical Center, specializing in bladder cancer with innovative treatments like immunotherapy and targeted therapy.

• Senior oncologist since 1997, department chief since 2009
• Fellowship in cancer urology at Oxford University
• Principal investigator in clinical trials for new cancer therapies
• Published 30+ articles on cancer treatment
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and Israeli oncology societies

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.

Dr. Pastrana is a board-certified surgical oncologist specializing in bladder cancer at Galenia Hospital, with extensive experience in surgical oncology.

• Board-certified by Conacem from 2020 to 2030
• Member of Sociedad Mexicana de Oncología (SMEO)
• University teacher at Universidad Anahuac of Medicine
• Trained at Centro Medico Nacional 20 de Noviembre Issste

Prof. Merimsky leads the Soft Tissue and Bone Oncology Unit at Sourasky Medical Center with 41 years of experience in orthopedic oncology.

• Associate Professor of Oncology at Sackler Faculty of Medicine
• Fellowship in sarcoma treatment at Institut Gustave Roussy, Paris
• Active member of ESMO Sarcoma Faculty and ASCO
• Published extensive research on bone and soft tissue cancers

Dr. Sudchumphae combines integrative oncology with conventional treatments, offering a holistic approach to bladder cancer care at Panacee Hospital Rama2.

• Certified in integrative oncology by the American Institute of Integrative Oncology
• Trained in clinical nutrition and functional medicine
• Holds multiple advanced degrees in medical and health sciences

19 years of experience of radiotherapy expertise – Dr. Sanbua specializes in bladder cancer treatment at Panacee Hospital Rama2.

• Expert in oncothermia therapy for cancer treatment
• Trained in palliative care at Khon Kaen University
• Certified in advanced treatment planning (2D, 3D, IMRT, VMAT)
• Provides comprehensive cancer therapies including immunotherapy

Head of Teaching at Puerto Vallarta Regional Hospital – Dr. Perez combines clinical expertise with educating future medical professionals.

• Specializes in minimally invasive surgical procedures
• Extensive experience in dermatology and weight management
• Certified in Botox, fillers, and biomagnetism treatments

Specializes in bladder cancer treatment with extensive experience in minimally invasive urology techniques at German Oncology Centre, Limassol.

• Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU)
• Expert in andrology and reconstructive surgery
• Active in clinical research for urological conditions
• Honorary Senior Lecturer at St Andrews University

Prof. Sezer Sağlam specializes in bladder cancer treatment at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, bringing decades of focused expertise.

• Professor of Medical Oncology since 2016
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Medical Faculty
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Extensive experience in gastrointestinal oncology

Dr. Enrique Grande, MD, PhD, MSc, is a medical oncologist with more than 20 years of experience. He is an international expert in genitourinary and neuroendocrine tumors. He directs the Medical Oncology Department and the One Oncology Madrid Cancer Program at QuirónSalud, Spain’s largest private healthcare network. He leads an integrated, multidisciplinary model with access to targeted therapies and clinical trials.

He is a pioneer in precision oncology. He uses molecular profiling and biomarker-based care. He has authored more than 300 peer-reviewed papers. He serves as a principal investigator and sits on steering committees for many international trials. These studies help set standards of care in urothelial bladder and neuroendocrine tumors. He contributes to guidelines and programs at ESMO, ASCO, ENETS, and EAU.

Associate Professor with extensive research and surgical experience in oncology, including bladder cancer, at leading institutions like Istanbul Gaziosmanpaşa Taksim Education and Research Hospital.

• Over 29 years of experience of experience in general surgery with a focus on oncology
• Published multiple research articles on cancer treatment and outcomes
• Certified in advanced breast cancer surgery techniques
• Held leadership roles including Chief Physician at multiple hospitals

Dr. David Kuczer is a specialist in radio-oncology with many years of experience in cancer diagnosis and treatment. He offers fast access to precise radiotherapy based on current scientific standards.

He is a member of the Cancer Center at the Vienna Private Clinic. He presents each patient to the in-house tumor board. This allows an interdisciplinary discussion by an internationally renowned team and helps select the best treatment.

All radiation treatments are provided in close cooperation with Amethyst Radiotherapy at the Vienna Private Clinic.

Dr. Altay Aliyev specializes in bladder cancer treatment with a strong focus on chemotherapy and immunotherapy at Liv Bona Dea Hospital Baku.

• Board-certified in internal medicine and medical oncology
• Extensive research experience at Cleveland Clinic
• Published multiple studies on cancer treatment outcomes
• Trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's top medical schools

Professor Doctor Sefik Igdem specializes in Radiation Oncology with advanced technologies like Truebeam Stx and Halcyons.

• Over 30 years of experience of experience in radiation oncology
• Specializes in head and neck cancers alongside bladder cancer
• Professor at T.R. Demiroğlu Bilim University
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools