Best Brain Cancer doctors in Istanbul: TOP 34 doctors

Dr. Bülent Karagöz has over 20 years of experience in medical oncology, specializing in tumor biology and immunotherapy for brain cancer at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Professor of Medical Oncology at Istanbul Okan University
• Former head of Medical Oncology at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• Published over 40 research papers on cancer treatments
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Dr. Keskin has performed over 900 oncology procedures, including brain tumor surgery. He brings nearly three decades of medical oncology expertise to Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Over 24 years of specific oncology experience
• Specialist in personalized therapy, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy
• Completed his oncology fellowship at Istanbul University Institute of Oncology
• Top national ranking on Turkey's Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam
• Active member of both ASCO and ESMO international societies

Ranked 3rd in Turkey for medical oncology – Dr. Tanrikulu specializes in brain cancer treatment at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Over 15 years of experience in medical oncology
• Completed specialty training at Marmara University
• Led international clinical studies in oncology
• Former head of medical oncology at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital

Dr. Mustafa Solak has 16 years of oncology experience, specializing in complex cancer cases at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Fellowship-trained at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Worked at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Specializes in breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Completed advanced training at İstanbul Sisli Etfal Teaching Hospital

Assoc. Prof. Gorkem Turkkan has successfully completed over 2,500 radiotherapy sessions with MR-Linac – one of Turkey's most experienced specialists in MRI-guided treatments.

• 16 years of experience in radiation oncology
• Specializes in stereotactic radiotherapy and proton therapy
• Member of European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology
• Published 27 articles in medical journals
• Currently working on two TÜBİTAK research projects

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. 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.

Prof. Sezer Sağlam specializes in brain cancer treatment at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, with over 15 years of experience in medical oncology.

• Professor in Medical Oncology since 2016
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and ENET
• Trained at Istanbul University's Medical Faculty
• Expert in gastrointestinal oncology

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdullah Sakin leads the Medical Oncology Department at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, with extensive experience in brain cancer treatment.

• Headed Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained at Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Specialized in Medical Oncology with a focus on brain tumors
• Over a decade of experience in oncology and internal medicine

Professor Doctor Sefik Igdem specializes in radiation oncology with advanced technologies like Truebeam Stx and Halcyons at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 30 years of experience in radiation oncology
• Expert in conformal treatments for precise radiation therapy
• Specializes in head and neck cancers
• Professor at T.R Demiroğlu Bilim University

Dr. Sinan Karaaslan — Medical Oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center (since 2014). He treats breast, colorectal, and genitourinary cancers; in medical oncology since 2003. Member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, and the Turkish Lung Cancer Society.

Why patients choose and trust Dr. Karaaslan:

• Manages complex cases of breast, colorectal, and genitourinary cancers — applies modern systemic therapy tailored to the tumor type and stage.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, and the Turkish Lung Cancer Society.
• Author of numerous peer-reviewed articles and patient education materials on chemo- and immunotherapy.
• Practices at a center with ESMO Designated Centre status and JCI accreditation, within a strategic collaboration with Johns Hopkins Medicine International — one of the leading U.S. medical institutions. For patients, this means care aligned with U.S. protocols and the use of advanced equipment.

Prof. Yeşim (Yesim) Yıldırım — Medical Oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center (since 2011). ESMO-certified specialist, Professor since 2021, author of 80+ scientific publications. Trained at top centers — Rambam (Israel) and Mount Vernon (UK). Treats breast, lung, and gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, as well as melanoma and sarcomas; uses immunotherapy and targeted therapy.

Why patients choose Dr. Yeşim Yıldırım:

• 20+ years of clinical practice; Professor of Medical Oncology since 2021.
• 80+ peer-reviewed publications in tumor biology, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy — treatment plans are based on up-to-date evidence.
• ESMO certification — from Europe’s leading oncology society — confirms high qualification and continuous training to international standards.

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.

Dr. Rahib Hasanov specializes in personalized oncology treatments, integrating immunotherapies and targeted therapies for optimal patient outcomes at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Completed Medical Oncology fellowship at Marmara University
• Trained in advanced oncology practices at Houston Methodist Hospital
• Specializes in gastrointestinal, breast, lung, and urogenital cancers
• Offers modern treatment methods like smart drugs and targeted therapies

Professor of Medical Oncology since 2016, Dr. Sezer Saglam specializes in gastrointestinal cancers and leads oncology services at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 20 years of focused experience in medical oncology
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Active member of ESMO, ASCO, and ENET societies
• Specializes in gastrointestinal oncology treatments

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.

Dr. Nejat Akalan is a leading neurosurgeon with over 35 years of experience in brain and spine surgery. He specializes in procedures for epilepsy, gliomas, and other complex neurological conditions.

• Performs epilepsy surgery for children as a key specialty
• Uses advanced techniques like the O-arm and iMRI during operations
• Published 117 scientific papers and contributed to a major neurosurgery textbook
• Treats a full spectrum of brain and nerve disorders

Dr. Tahsin Ozadli is a medical oncologist with expertise in lung, esophageal, and gastric cancers, as well as breast cancer and gastrointestinal surgery.

• Specialized in medical oncology at Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital
• Experience at Ankara Oncology Hospital and Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital
• Graduated from Selcuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Yildiz is an oncologist focused on research, ensuring his patients benefit from the latest scientific knowledge for complex cases.

• Specializes in treating rare and unusual cancer cases
• Author of 17+ articles on oncology in international journals
• Works at Medipol Mega University Hospital, a major university center