Best Astrocytoma Astrocytoma in Istanbul: TOP 23 doctors

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

• 33 years of experience 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 21 years of experience 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. 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.

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 30 years of experience 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 19 years of experience of experience in internal medicine and oncology

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 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 29 years of experience 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

Professor Nejat Akalan is a distinguished neurosurgeon specializing in brain and nerve surgeries, with over 38 years of experience 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. 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

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

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

Assoc. Prof. Nail Paksoy brings extensive expertise in medical oncology, specializing in astrocytoma treatments at Istanbul Medipol University.

• ESMO Board Certified in Medical Oncology
• Active participant in international clinical trials for cancer treatments
• Published numerous research articles on innovative oncology therapies

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.

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).

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.

Specialized in radiation oncology at Marmara University – focused on precise tumor targeting for astrocytoma cases.

• Trained at one of Turkey's leading medical universities
• Dedicated radiation oncology specialist since 2016
• Works at Emsey Hospital's advanced oncology unit