Best Bladder cancer doctors in Istanbul: TOP 40 doctors

Dr. Bülent Karagöz brings 20+ years of oncology expertise, specializing in advanced bladder cancer treatments at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Subspecializes in tumor biology and cancer immunotherapy
• Professor at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine
• Author of 40+ publications in cancer research
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Provides consultations in English and Turkish

Prof. Ilker Tinay specializes in bladder cancer surgery and reconstruction at Anadolu Medical Center – a Johns Hopkins-affiliated hospital.

• Head of the Oncourology Department with leadership roles in uro-oncology associations
• Expert in minimally invasive surgery and neo-bladder reconstruction techniques
• Board member of the International Bladder Cancer Network
• Member of the European Association of Urology and American College of Surgeons

900+ procedures performed – Dr. Keskin specializes in personalized therapy for complex cancers at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• 28 years of experience in medical oncology
• Internationally recognized expert in targeted therapies
• Ranked 1st in Turkey's Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam
• Member of ASCO and ESMO

Dr. Solak completed his fellowship at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute, specializing in complex oncology cases.

• Deals with various cancers including bladder, breast, and lung
• Trained at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Specialized in oncology at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Works at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

Dr. Eda Tanrikulu specializes in medical oncology and chemotherapy, focusing particularly on bladder cancer treatment at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Trained at Ankara University and Istanbul University – top medical schools in Turkey
• Ranked 3rd in Turkey on the minor specialty exam
• Active in international clinical studies for medical oncology
• Former head of medical oncology at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital

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 specializes in bladder cancer treatment at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, bringing decades of focused expertise.

• Professor of Medical Oncology since 2016
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Medical Faculty
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Extensive experience in gastrointestinal oncology

Professor Doctor Sefik Igdem specializes in Radiation Oncology with advanced technologies like Truebeam Stx and Halcyons.

• Over 25 years of experience in radiation oncology
• Specializes in head and neck cancers alongside bladder cancer
• Professor at T.R. Demiroğlu Bilim University
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools

Abdullah Sakin leads the Medical Oncology Department at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, specializing in bladder cancer treatment.

• Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University
• Trained at İstanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Over a decade of experience in oncology
• Specializes in medical oncology with a focus on bladder cancer
• Worked at several prestigious hospitals in Turkey

Associate Professor with extensive research and surgical experience in oncology, including bladder cancer, at leading institutions like Istanbul Gaziosmanpaşa Taksim Education and Research Hospital.

• Over 20 years of experience in general surgery with a focus on oncology
• Published multiple research articles on cancer treatment and outcomes
• Certified in advanced breast cancer surgery techniques
• Held leadership roles including Chief Physician at multiple hospitals

Dr. Yahya Ozel specializes in minimally invasive surgical techniques for bladder cancer, trained at Tokyo University Hospital's Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery Division.

• 30+ years of surgical experience
• Expert in robotic and laparoscopic surgery
• Certified in surgical endoscopy with Turkish Surgical Proficiency
• Academic faculty member at Doğuş University

Specialized in urogenital cancers at Anadolu Medical Center – over 15 years focused on bladder cancer treatments.

• Board-certified in medical oncology with advanced training at Cerrahpaşa Medical School
• Member of Turkish Medical Oncology Society and Lung Cancer Society
• Previously served at leading hospitals like Medical Park and research institutions
• Handles complex cases including urothelial carcinomas and metastatic disease

Professor Yesim Yildirim is a specialist in immunotherapy and targeted treatments, which are key modern approaches to managing cancer. She has contributed to 80+ international scientific publications and textbooks.

• Professor of Medical Oncology at Haliç University
• Focuses on treating breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Authoritative member of the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Trained at centers like Rambam Medical Centre in Israel
• Has worked as a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center since 2011

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.

Specialist Dr. Rahib Hasanov brings advanced expertise in modern oncology treatments like immunotherapies and targeted therapies, with international training in the U.S. and Turkey.

• Completed Medical Oncology fellowship at Marmara University
• Trained at Houston Methodist Hospital in advanced practices
• Specializes in personalized oncology treatments
• Attends international congresses to stay updated with latest developments

Dr. Mehmet Doğu Canoğlu is a radiation oncologist. He graduated from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his residency in radiation oncology at Kocaeli University from 2006 to 2012.

He completed his compulsory service at Diyarbakır Training and Research Hospital. He then worked at Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital and at Medipol Mega University Hospital from 2015 to 2017. Since 2017, he has been a radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center.

Professor specializing in gastrointestinal oncology with over 20 years of experience at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Fellowship-trained in medical oncology at Istanbul University
• Extensive experience treating bladder cancer cases
• Active member of ESMO and ASCO oncology societies
• Works at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital's Oncology Department

Specialist in urogenital cancers with a focus on bladder cancer – Dr. Sec brings extensive oncology experience from leading Turkish hospitals.

• Medical oncology specialist since 2017
• Member of Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Published research on prognostic factors in cancer treatment
• Works at Bahçelievler Medikalpark Hospital

Dr. Yildiz has published extensively on rare cancer cases, including neuroendocrine tumors and paraneoplastic syndromes, at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Specializes in diagnosing and treating complex bladder cancer cases
• Authored multiple studies on rare tumor presentations
• Expert in managing cancer-related endocrine complications
• Focuses on personalized treatment approaches