Best Astrocytoma doctors in Istanbul: TOP 15 doctors

Specializes in tumor biology and immunotherapy – Dr. Bülent Karagöz focuses on advanced cancer treatments at Anadolu Medical Center.

• 20+ years in medical oncology with a focus on astrocytoma
• Professor at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Published over 40 research papers in cancer studies

Dr. Tanrikulu has served as the head of Haydarpaşa Numune's medical oncology unit and is an active researcher in international clinical trials.

• Over 15 years of experience in internal medicine and oncology
• Completed a highly ranked specialty in medical oncology at Marmara University
• Coordinates international clinical trials for new cancer treatments
• Current medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center

Dr. Solak specializes in treating astrocytoma with extensive training from Hacettepe University Cancer Institute and MD Anderson Cancer Center.

• Completed fellowship at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Trained at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Specializes in various cancers including brain tumors
• Works at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

Dr. Rahib Hasanov specializes in personalized oncology treatments, combining immunotherapies and targeted therapies at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Trained in Medical Oncology at Marmara University
• Completed an observership at Houston Methodist Hospital
• Expert in gastrointestinal and urogenital system tumors
• Treats international patients from Europe and the US
• Focuses on patient-centered, evidence-based cancer care

Professor Nejat Akalan is a distinguished neurosurgeon specializing in brain and nerve surgeries, with over 35 years of experience.

• Expert in treating epilepsy, glioma, and other brain and spine conditions
• Uses advanced techniques like the O-arm Imaging System and iMRI for safer surgeries
• Published 117 scientific papers and co-authored a book on neurosurgery
• Specializes in pediatric epilepsy operations

Dr. Yildiz has published extensively on neuroendocrine tumors and rare oncological cases, with research featured in international medical journals.

• Specializes in neuroendocrine tumors and rare cancer presentations
• Published 17+ peer-reviewed articles on oncology topics
• Works at Medipol Mega University Hospital

Prof. Sezer Sağlam excels in gastrointestinal oncology, with extensive experience treating complex cases at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Professor of Medical Oncology since 2016
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Medical Faculty
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Specializes in neuroendocrine tumors (ENET member)

Professor Sefik Igdem specializes in advanced radiation oncology, using Truebeam Stx and Halcyons technology for precision cancer treatment at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 25 years of experience in radiation oncology
• Specializes in head and neck cancers with conformal treatments
• Trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's leading medical schools
• Currently a professor at Demiroğlu Bilim University

Dr. Abdullah Sakin specializes in medical oncology with extensive experience across major Istanbul hospitals, including Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained in medical oncology at Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Over 15 years of experience in internal medicine and oncology

Dr. Ozadli specializes in medical oncology with extensive experience in treating various cancers, including astrocytoma, at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Completed medical oncology specialization at Ankara Oncology Hospital
• Worked in medical oncology clinics across multiple hospitals
• Special interest in lung, esophageal, gastric, and breast cancers
• Published researcher with work available on Google Scholar

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli specializes in breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

• Internal Medicine Specialist with extensive oncology experience
• Practiced at Ankara Oncology Clinic and Erzurum Regional Training Hospital
• Graduated from Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine
• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016

Professor of Medical Oncology with expertise in gastrointestinal and neuroendocrine tumors. Dr. Saglam has trained at Istanbul University's Oncology Institute and leads at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale.

• Over 20 years specializing in oncology treatment
• Fellowship training in medical oncology at Istanbul University
• Active member of ESMO and ASCO
• Specializes in gastrointestinal and neuroendocrine tumor care

Dr. Muhammed Mustafa Atci is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University, Liv Hospital Topkapı (2025–present). He previously served as Associate Professor and Education Coordinator at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital (2023–2025). He was also a Medical Oncologist there (2018–2021).

He has been a member of ASCO and the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology since 2018. He is the author or co-author of 19 peer-reviewed international papers on colon, breast, gastric, pancreatic, lung, thyroid, sarcoma, and colorectal cancers.

Notable works include a multicentre study on stage IIB colon cancer survival (Journal of Chemotherapy). He also studied the De Ritis ratio for lung metastasis in testicular cancer (Current Urology). His prognostic studies used PET/CT, MSI, lymph node ratio, and metabolic tumor volume.

Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine (2015–present). He has over 20 years of medical oncology experience and has held academic roles since 2010.

Education: MD, Istanbul University – Cerrahpaşa (1991–1997). Residency in Internal Medicine, Trakya University (1997–2002). Fellowship in Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2002–2004).

Practice: Medical Oncologist, Trakya University (2005–2008). Medical Oncologist, Elazığ Training and Research Hospital (2008–2010). Associate Professor of Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2010–2015). He previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force at Etimesgut Military Hospital (2004–2005).

Assoc. Prof. Atakan Topçu, M.D., is a medical oncologist at Medipol University and Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, colorectal, gastric, and neuroendocrine cancers. His work also covers targeted therapies, immunotherapy, geriatric oncology, and cancer-related malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia.

He has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed papers. Recent work includes a 2024 Frontiers in Medicine study on geriatric syndromes and a 2023 Future Oncology paper on sarcopenia and anxiety in lung cancer. He has also published on the CONUT score in breast cancer and on malnutrition in HER2-negative metastatic gastric cancer.

Dr. Topçu serves on the Editorial Board of BMC Cancer. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, ESMO, and the Turkish Geriatrics Society. Education and training: M.D., Uludağ University; residency in Internal Medicine, Marmara University; fellowship in Medical Oncology, Bezmialem Vakıf University.