Page 2 - Best oncologists in Istanbul: TOP 171 doctors

Prof. Iyibozkurt specializes in robotic gynecologic surgery, trained at Florida Hospital's Minimally Invasive Gynecology Fellowship. He leads the gynecologic oncology team at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 15 years of experience in gynecologic oncology
• Certified in robotic surgery with da Vinci system
• PhD in Molecular Medicine from Istanbul University
• Member of European Society of Gynaecological Oncology

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

Dr. Demirel has over 20 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

Prof. Huseyin Baloglu holds a patent in molecular diagnostics of thyroid cancer and leads precision oncology services at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Specializes in molecular and surgical pathology
• Over 600 peer-reviewed publications in oncology
• Trained at top institutions including Albert Einstein College of Medicine
• Expert in tumor biopsy and diagnostics

Dr. Esra Kaytan Saglam has over 30 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. 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.

Associate Professor Kamil Yalcin Polat specializes in clinical trials for oncology treatments, with training from the University of London.

• Completed Master’s in Clinical Trials at University of London
• Subspecialty training in Reproductive Medicine at American Hospital
• Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Istanbul Goztepe Hospital
• Medical Doctor degree from Istanbul University

Prof. Sadi Kerem Okutur has performed 1,100+ treatments and authored 20+ papers on oncology at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Associate professor with over 15 years of oncology experience
• Recipient of the 2012 Oncology Research Award
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology
• Specializes in targeted therapy and immunotherapy

Dr. Fazilet Oner Dincbas specializes in radiation oncology at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, bringing extensive expertise to cancer care.

• Works at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital – a leading oncology center
• Specializes in radiation oncology with a focus on precise treatment
• Affiliated with Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty

Dr. Citgez specializes in oncology at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital, bringing extensive surgical expertise to cancer care.

• Trained at St-Mary Hospital in the US
• Works at multiple leading hospitals in Istanbul
• General surgery specialist with oncology focus

Dr. Omer Uslukaya specializes in oncology with a focus on laparoscopic and reconstructive surgery at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital.

• Author of 50+ scientific publications in general and reconstructive surgery
• Trained in neck dissection at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
• Over 15 years of experience in general surgery
• Expertise in laparoscopic splenectomy and breast surgery outcomes

Specializing in bone cancer treatments, Dr. Sokucu brings advanced orthopedic techniques to complex cases at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Over 14 years of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Published 20+ research papers on orthopedic treatments and bone disorders
• Board-certified by the European Board of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Fellowship-trained in osteosynthesis and bone disease management

Prof. Kilic is the first Turkish doctor trained in radiosurgery at Sweden's Karolinska Institute – a pioneer in non-invasive brain tumor treatment.

• Highly specialized in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for precise, non-surgical tumor targeting
• Holds a neuro-oncology research fellowship from Harvard Medical School and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
• Member of the International Meningioma Society and World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies

Prof. Sezer Sağlam specializes in gastrointestinal oncology with over 20 years of experience, focusing on complex cases at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Professor of Medical Oncology since 2016
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society
• Attending physician in Gastrointestinal Oncology at Istanbul University Oncology Institute

Associate Professor Emine Yildirim specializes in breast-conserving surgery and triple-negative breast cancer at Atlas University Hospital.

• 20+ years of experience in oncology-focused surgery
• Certified in advanced techniques like free flap reconstruction
• Published researcher on neoadjuvant chemotherapy outcomes
• Active participant in international breast cancer conferences

Dr. Yahya Ozel trained in Tokyo University's elite Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery Division – bringing Japanese precision to complex oncological cases.

• 30+ years of surgical experience with focus on minimally invasive techniques
• Certified in surgical endoscopy and advanced robotic procedures
• Academic faculty member at Doğuş University training future surgeons
• Specializes in hepatobiliary, pancreatic, and colorectal cancer surgeries

Professor Doctor Sefik Igdem specializes in radiation oncology, using advanced Truebeam Stx and Halcyons technologies for precise head and neck cancer treatments at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 25 years of experience in radiation oncology
• Expert in conformal treatments for precise tumor targeting
• Professor at T.R. Demiroğlu Bilim University – trains future oncologists
• Specializes in minimizing side effects with advanced radiation techniques

Assoc. Prof. Abdullah Sakin leads the Medical Oncology Department at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, specializing in complex cancer cases.

• Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University
• Trained at Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Specializes in Ewing's sarcoma and other rare cancers
• Extensive experience in both academic and clinical settings

Dr. Sinan Karaaslan has performed over 900 procedures, specializing in breast, colorectal, and urogenital cancers at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Board-certified in medical oncology with 15+ years of focused experience
• Member of Turkish Medical Oncology Society and Lung Cancer Society
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University's Cerrahpaşa Medical School
• Expert in immunotherapy and targeted therapies for complex cases