Best Brain Cancer doctors: TOP 85 doctors

Dr. Bülent Karagöz has over 33 years of experience of experience in medical oncology, specializing in tumor biology and immunotherapy for brain cancer at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Professor of Medical Oncology at Istanbul Okan University
• Former head of Medical Oncology at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• Published over 40 research papers on cancer treatments
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Dr. Keskin has performed over 900 oncology procedures, including brain tumor surgery. He brings nearly three decades of medical oncology expertise to Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Over 25 years of experience of specific oncology experience
• Specialist in personalized therapy, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy
• Completed his oncology fellowship at Istanbul University Institute of Oncology
• Top national ranking on Turkey's Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam
• Active member of both ASCO and ESMO international societies

Ranked 3rd in Turkey for medical oncology – Dr. Tanrikulu specializes in brain cancer treatment at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Over 21 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Completed specialty training at Marmara University
• Led international clinical studies in oncology
• Former head of medical oncology at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital

Dr. Javier Herrero Jover is a pioneer in plastic and reconstructive surgery with over 46 years of experience of experience, specializing in advanced 3D surgical planning.

• Founder of Alma IT Systems, innovating virtual surgical planning
• Leads the Herrero Jover Médicos Unit at Centro Médico Teknon
• Author of 150+ publications and speaker at 350+ international congresses
• Former President of CARS, a leading congress on surgical technology

50 years of experience pioneering minimally invasive neurosurgery – Dr. Oliver leads the Brain Tumor Center at Centro Médico Teknon.

• Performs 200+ surgeries annually, including fluorescence-guided tumor removal
• President of the European Skull Base Society
• Trained at Karolinska Institute and Montreal Neurological Institute
• First in Southern Europe to use robotic spine surgery

Dr. Mustafa Solak has 20 years of experience of oncology experience, specializing in complex cancer cases at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Fellowship-trained at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Worked at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Specializes in breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Completed advanced training at İstanbul Sisli Etfal Teaching Hospital

Assoc. Prof. Gorkem Turkkan has successfully completed over 2,500 radiotherapy sessions with MR-Linac – one of Turkey's most experienced specialists in MRI-guided treatments.

• 17 years of experience of experience in radiation oncology
• Specializes in stereotactic radiotherapy and proton therapy
• Member of European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology
• Published 27 articles in medical journals
• Currently working on two TÜBİTAK research projects

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.

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a professor of neurosurgery at Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze, Turkey. He earned his MD from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa (English program). He completed his neurosurgery residency there from 1996 to 2003. He became a professor in 2015. He also completed observerships at Maastricht University in 2007 and 2009.

His clinical focus includes functional and stereotactic neurosurgery, including deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor. He also treats spinal tumors and spinal stenosis and performs spinal instrumentation. He manages skull base and brain tumors. He performs vascular surgery of the central nervous system.

Achievements include leading a Parkinson’s research project at Ondokuz Mayıs University (BAP, Project No. T.597, 2008). He supervised a neurosurgery thesis in 2008. His awards include third place at the 2nd National Congress of the Society of Neurosurgery in 2006, the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Overseas Scholarship in 2008, and the Aysima Altınok Thesis Award in 2009. Several of his papers ranked at the 22nd and 23rd Turkish Neurosurgical Society Scientific Congresses in 2008 and 2009. He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Medical Association.

Professor Pietro Mortini specializes in minimally invasive brain surgeries – more precise operations and faster recovery times at San Raffaele Scientific Institute.

• of experience with 1,100+ treatments performed
• Director of the Experimental Neurosurgery Unit at San Raffaele
• Uses advanced neuronavigation and neuromapping for precision
• Visiting Professor at George Washington University

Head of Teaching at Puerto Vallarta Regional Hospital – Dr. Perez combines medical expertise with a focus on education and patient care.

• General practitioner with 12 years of experience in private practice
• Specialized in minimally invasive surgical procedures
• Certified in biomagnetism by Higher Institute of Biomagnetism
• Experience in dermatological and laser treatments

Prof. Sezer Sağlam specializes in brain cancer treatment at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, with over 27 years of experience of experience in medical oncology.

• Professor in Medical Oncology since 2016
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and ENET
• Trained at Istanbul University's Medical Faculty
• Expert in gastrointestinal oncology

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdullah Sakin leads the Medical Oncology Department at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, with extensive experience in brain cancer treatment.

• Headed Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained at Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Specialized in Medical Oncology with a focus on brain tumors
• Over a decade of experience in oncology and internal medicine

Professor Doctor Sefik Igdem specializes in radiation oncology with advanced technologies like Truebeam Stx and Halcyons at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 30 years of experience of experience in radiation oncology
• Expert in conformal treatments for precise radiation therapy
• Specializes in head and neck cancers
• Professor at T.R Demiroğlu Bilim University

Dr. Ferentinos heads the Radiation Oncology Department at German Oncology Center – specializing in precise brain cancer treatments.

• Over 13 years of experience of radiation oncology experience
• Trained at Klinikum Offenbach and Medical Center Athens
• Holds a doctoral degree from Goethe University Frankfurt
• Currently pursuing advanced healthcare business studies

Dr. Sinan Karaaslan — Medical Oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center (since 2014). He treats breast, colorectal, and genitourinary cancers; in medical oncology since 2003. Member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, and the Turkish Lung Cancer Society.

Why patients choose and trust Dr. Karaaslan:

• Manages complex cases of breast, colorectal, and genitourinary cancers — applies modern systemic therapy tailored to the tumor type and stage.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, and the Turkish Lung Cancer Society.
• Author of numerous peer-reviewed articles and patient education materials on chemo- and immunotherapy.
• Practices at a center with ESMO Designated Centre status and JCI accreditation, within a strategic collaboration with Johns Hopkins Medicine International — one of the leading U.S. medical institutions. For patients, this means care aligned with U.S. protocols and the use of advanced equipment.

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

Prof. Yeşim (Yesim) Yıldırım — Medical Oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center (since 2011). ESMO-certified specialist, Professor since 2021, author of 80+ scientific publications. Trained at top centers — Rambam (Israel) and Mount Vernon (UK). Treats breast, lung, and gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, as well as melanoma and sarcomas; uses immunotherapy and targeted therapy.

Why patients choose Dr. Yeşim Yıldırım:

• 20+ years of clinical practice; Professor of Medical Oncology since 2021.
• 80+ peer-reviewed publications in tumor biology, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy — treatment plans are based on up-to-date evidence.
• ESMO certification — from Europe’s leading oncology society — confirms high qualification and continuous training to international standards.

Prof. Şeref Kömürcü is an ECFMG and ESMO-certified medical and breast oncologist with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in solid cancer, breast cancer, colorectal and lung cancer treatment and has held teaching and scientific positions throughout his career. He is a member of several professional organizations.

Dr. Rahib Hasanov specializes in personalized oncology treatments, integrating immunotherapies and targeted therapies for optimal patient outcomes at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Completed Medical Oncology fellowship at Marmara University
• Trained in advanced oncology practices at Houston Methodist Hospital
• Specializes in gastrointestinal, breast, lung, and urogenital cancers
• Offers modern treatment methods like smart drugs and targeted therapies