Best Brain Cancer doctors in Istanbul: TOP 5 doctors

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Bülent Karagöz

  • 4.6 Excellent 495 reviews
  • 32 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
    • Expert in brain cancer treatment, Dr. Bülent Karagöz utilizes advanced therapies.
    • Performs surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy.
    • International practice in countries such as Turkey, NATO KFOR regions, and Turkish Cyprus.
    • Over 20 years of oncology experience, specializing in tumor biology and immunology.
    • Accredited medical oncologist with a focus on innovative cancer treatment methods.
    • Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association, contributing to cancer research.
    • Consults patients online, widening access to his brain cancer expertise.
    • Speaks multiple languages, offering care to a diverse patient population.
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Stereotaxic radiosurgery
$6,000 - $8,500
CyberKnife
$6,000 - $9,000
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Serkan Keskin

  • 4.6 Excellent 328 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • Dr. Serkan Keskin is a highly experienced oncologist specializing in chemotherapy. He has numerous achievements in his field, including being ranked first in the Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam in Turkey in 2012. He is an active member of various prestigious oncology societies, and has a strong academic profile with 42 articles published in international journals.
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Gamma Knife
$4,300 - $4,300
Tomotherapy
$7,150 - $7,150
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Mustafa Solak

  • 4.4 Good 174 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
    • Dr. Mustafa Solak specializes in cutting-edge Brain Cancer treatment.
    • Expert in surgical removal, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy for Brain Cancer.
    • International practice includes the USA at MD Anderson Cancer Center.
    • Holds a medical degree from Hacettepe University, specialized in cancer treatment.
    • Member of esteemed medical institutions for ongoing professional development.
    • Offers remote consultations for patients with Brain Cancer.
    • Fluent in English, providing care to a diverse patient base.
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Craniotomy
$6,500 - $9,000
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Eda Tanrikulu

  • 4.6 Excellent 495 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Dr. Serdar Turhal is a highly experienced oncologist specializing in medical oncology and chemotherapy for breast cancer at Anadolu Medical Center. He is a member of many international oncology associations and has authored numerous articles in international publications. He specializes in prognostic factors and the therapy of malignant gastrointestinal neoplasms. To receive a consultation from Dr. Turhal, please submit a request on Bookimed.

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Stereotaxic radiosurgery
$6,000 - $8,500
CyberKnife
$6,000 - $9,000
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Gorkem Turkkan

  • 4.4 Good 174 reviews
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Assoc. Prof. Gorkem Turkkan started his medical education at Gülhane Military Medical Academy in 2003 and completed it at Zonguldak Karaelmas (Bülent Ecevit) University Faculty of Medicine in 2009. He completed his specialization at Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology and became a radiation oncology specialist in 2016.

    After completing his compulsory service, he served as a Lecturer and Head of Department at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, from May 2019 to February 2021. Meanwhile, between March and June 2020, he worked as a clinical researcher at Maastricht University Faculty of Medicine Department of Radiation Oncology – MAASTRO Clinic (Netherlands) on stereotactic radiotherapy, thoracic radiotherapy-related lung toxicity and proton therapy. While he was working at İstinye University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology and Liv Hospital Ulus Radiation Oncology Clinic between March 2021 and April 2023, he received the title of Associate Professor in February 2023. She has been serving her patients at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental since May 2023.

    He has performed both traditional radiotherapy and advanced radiotherapy throughout his career. He is one of the experienced physicians in our country in stereotactic radiotherapy and MRI-guided radiotherapy treatments, which have become increasingly popular and used especially recently. So far, he has successfully completed more than 2500 radiotherapy sessions with the MR-Linac device.

    He has been a member of the Turkish Society of Radiation Oncology (TROD) since 2013 and the European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) since 2015. He has 27 articles published in domestic and international journals, 31 oral-poster presentations presented at national and international congresses, and 5 book chapters published by national and international publishing houses. He taught Term I and Term V undergraduate courses at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Faculty of Medicine, postgraduate courses within the scope of Ear Nose and Throat Department Specialization training, and Radiotherapy associate degree courses at İstinye University Vocational School of Health Services. She is currently working on 2 ongoing TÜBİTAK Projects. He is married and has a son.

    MEDICAL INTERESTS

    MR-Linac

    Linac

    Stereotactic (Pinpoint) Radiotherapy

    Prostate Cancers

    Breast Cancers

    Lung Cancers

    Rectum Cancers

    Brain and Spinal Cord Cancers

    Head and Neck Cancers

    Volumetric Arc Therapy (VMAT)

    Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT)

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Craniotomy
$6,500 - $9,000
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