Best Melanoma Melanoma: TOP 98 doctors

900+ melanoma procedures performed – Dr. Bülent Karagöz specializes in immunotherapy and targeted therapies at Anadolu Medical Center.

• 33 years of experience of experience in oncology
• Professor at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Published 40+ research papers in cancer studies

Prof. Dr. Eda Tanrikulu specializes in metastatic malignant melanoma and has a leadership role in cancer case evaluations at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Board-certified in medical oncology with over 21 years of experience of experience
• Ranked 3rd in Turkey's medical oncology specialty exam
• Leads international clinical studies in oncology
• Served as head researcher at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital

Mustafa Solak has performed 1,100+ cancer treatments, including melanoma, at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• 20 years of experience of experience in oncology
• Trained at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Worked at University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Specializes in various cancers, including melanoma

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.

Board-certified surgical oncologist with expertise in melanoma treatment at Galenia Hospital.

• Specializes in surgical oncology with a focus on melanoma
• Board-certified by Conacem until 2030
• Member of the Mexican Society of Oncology (SMEO)
• University teacher at Universidad Anahuac since 2020

Prof. Merimsky leads the Soft Tissue and Bone Oncology Unit at Sourasky Medical Center, with over 41 years of experience of specialized experience in sarcoma and melanoma.

• Senior investigator at Weizmann Institute's tumor immunology lab
• ESMO faculty member for sarcoma and bone tumors
• Trained at Institut Gustave Roussy – Europe's top sarcoma center
• Published master's thesis on anti-melanoma antibodies

Specializes in dermatological procedures with extensive experience in laser treatments and minimally invasive techniques.

• Head of Teaching at Puerto Vallarta Regional Hospital
• Medical Assistant in dermatology clinic for 12 years of experience
• Certified in Biomagnetism by Higher Institute of Biomagnetism
• Experience with fractional laser and IPL for facial rejuvenation

Professor Dov Zippel is a general surgeon and surgical oncologist. He specializes in breast disease and melanoma. He leads the Meirav Breast Center at Sheba Medical Center. He also serves at the Ella Lemelbaum Institute for Immuno-Oncology. In 2025, Forbes Israel named him to its Best Doctors list.

Expertise: advanced care for benign and malignant breast tumors. Minimally invasive and breast-conserving surgery. Surgical treatment of melanoma and other skin cancers.

Accreditations: MD, Tel Aviv University. Residency in general surgery, Sheba Medical Center. Fellowship in surgical oncology, University of Calgary. Board-certified in general surgery and surgical oncology. Research includes intact breast lesion excision and perioperative BRAF inhibitors for stage III melanoma.

Professor Doctor Sefik Igdem specializes in radiation oncology, with a strong focus on prostate cancer and conformal treatments at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Experienced in using advanced technologies like Truebeam Stx and Halcyons
• Professor at T.R. Demiroğlu Bilim University
• Specializes in head and neck cancers alongside radiation oncology

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.

Specializes in cancer prevention, research, and early diagnosis, with a focus on melanoma at Liv Bona Dea Hospital Baku.

• Trained in medical oncology at Bezmiâlem Foundation University
• Expert in targeted treatment and immunotherapy
• Published research on cancer biomarkers and treatment outcomes
• Worked as a research associate at Cleveland Clinic

Head of Radiation Oncology at German Oncology Center – Dr. Ferentinos specializes in advanced melanoma treatments.

• Over 13 years of experience of experience in radiation oncology
• Specialized in interventional radiation oncology techniques
• Holds a doctoral degree from Johann Wolfgang Goethe University
• Currently pursuing a Master's in Healthcare Business Studies

Assoc. Dr. Abdullah Sakin leads the Medical Oncology Department at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, specializing in melanoma treatment.

• Over 19 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Former Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University
• Trained at Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Expertise in both clinical practice and academic research

Dr. Osama Abdel Mohimen Mohamed is Head of the Hematology Unit at Shefaa Al Orman Oncology Hospitals. He is also a consultant in medical oncology and hematology at Shefa El Orman Hospital (NGO), Luxor (2019–present).

He diagnoses and treats acute and chronic leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes, and myeloproliferative neoplasms. He also manages complications of solid tumors.

Background: He served at the National Cancer Institute, Cairo University, as a medical oncology resident, then demonstrator and assistant lecturer (2008–2022). Earlier, he was a house officer (2006–2007). He also held specialist roles at Al Salam International, Al Molalmen, and BAHEYA Oncology Center (NGO).

Memberships: ESMO (2008–present). American Society of Bone Marrow Transplantation (2009). ASH (2010).

Dr. Yuri Goldes is a general surgeon with more than 20 years of clinical experience. He specializes in upper gastrointestinal and oncologic surgery. He is Deputy Director of the Department of General Surgery and Transplantation at Sheba Medical Center in Tel Aviv. He also leads the Upper GI Surgery Unit. He was named to Forbes Israel’s Best Doctors in 2025. He is ranked among Israel’s Best Gastrointestinal Surgeons by Forbes. In 2019, he received the Israeli Ministry of Health “Best Doctor of the Year” award.

He is an expert in advanced minimally invasive and robotic surgery. He treats diaphragmatic hernia, achalasia, GERD, and gallbladder disease. He also performs oncologic surgery for pancreatic, gastric, and esophageal cancers. He uses laparoscopic and robotic techniques.

He pioneered some of Israel’s first robotic oncologic resections of the stomach and pancreas. He is among a small group worldwide who perform minimally invasive Whipple procedures (pancreaticoduodenectomy) using advanced laparoscopy. He applies methods that improve outcomes and speed recovery. He provides personalized care.

The doctor specializes in managing breast cancer, colorectal, and urogenital system cancers. With extensive experience since 2014 at Anadolu Medical Center, the doctor has previously served at Medical Park Hospital, Kocaeli Derince Education and Research Hospital, and Erzurum Regional Education and Research Hospital. The doctor's military service included a role as a Medical Oncology specialist at Gülhane Military Medical Academy.

Educational achievements include a degree in general medicine from Istanbul University and specializations in internal medicine and medical oncology. The doctor is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Medical Oncology Society, and the Turkish Lung Cancer Society.

900+ treatments performed – Dr. Serkan Keskin is a top-ranked medical oncologist specializing in advanced melanoma therapies.

• Ranked first in Turkey's Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam
• Published 42 articles in international oncology journals
• Member of ASCO and ESMO – leading global oncology societies
• 25 years of experience of experience treating complex cancer cases
• Expert in chemotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted therapies

Professor Yesim Yildirim specializes in cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies, with over 80 international publications and co-authored books.

• Member of European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Trained in Melanoma and Kidney Cancer Clinic at Mount Vernon Cancer Center
• Professor at Haliç University, Istanbul
• Over 22 years of experience of experience at Anadolu Medical Center

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

• 40 years of experience 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