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Best Brain Cancer doctors in Istanbul: TOP 24 doctors

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Nejat Akalan
Neurosurgeon
36 years of experience
4.5
461 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Mega University Hospital

Nejat Akalan

Neurosurgeon
36 years of experience

Dr. Nejat Akalan is a leading neurosurgeon specializing in brain and nerve surgeries, with over 35 years of experience. His areas of expertise include epilepsy, glioma, skull injuries, movement disorders, spine tumors, herniations, and other nervous disorders. He uses advanced techniques in his surgeries and has published 117 scientific papers and a book.

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4.5
461 reviews
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Bülent Karagöz
Clinical oncologist
31 years of experience
4.6
476 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Anadolu Medical Center

Bülent Karagöz

Clinical oncologist
31 years of experience
  • 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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4.6
476 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
CyberKnife $8500 - $14000
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Mustafa Solak
Clinical oncologist
18 years of experience
4.5
139 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Mustafa Solak

Clinical oncologist
18 years of experience
  • 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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Serkan Keskin
Clinical oncologist
23 years of experience
4.6
293 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Memorial Şişli Hospital

Serkan Keskin

Clinical oncologist
23 years of experience
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.Read more
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Murat Sari
Clinical oncologist
8 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Murat Sari

Clinical oncologist
8 years of experience

Education and Career


2011 – 2015, (Internal Medicine Specialist) Istanbul University Istanbul School of Education and Career

Medicine Department of Internal Medicine

2015 – 2016, (Internal Medicine) Specialist Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital

2016 – 2019, (Medical Oncology) Istanbul University Istanbul School of Medicine Department of Medical Oncology

2019 – 2021, (Medical Oncology Specialist) - Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital

2021 – 2024, (Associate Professor) Marmara University School of Medicine Department of Medical Oncology

Memberships in Scientific Organizations

ASCO

ESMO

TTOD 

AVOD 

Publications

In the field of oncology, he has published over 30 peer-reviewed articles at both international and national levels.

Awards Received

EAACI The European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology 2019 Best Poster Award

"The top 3rd verbal presentation, IGICC (11th International Gastrointestinal Cancers Conference – IGICC2021)"

Speeches Delivered at National Congresses, Conferences, and Symposia:

 

Courses, Meetings, and Certificates

ESMO certified Medical Oncologist since 2019

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Sezer Saglam
Clinical oncologist
25 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

Sezer Saglam

Clinical oncologist
25 years of experience

Personal Information 

Sex:  Male

Born : 1968 

 

Professional Experience

Gayrettepe Florence Nigthingale Hospital

Medical Oncology Department

Besiktas/Istanbul/Turkey (ongoing)

 

Education:

He became Professor (22/April /2016)

Medical Oncology

 

Attending Phys.in Gastrointestinal Oncology (January 2005 ,2009)

Istanbul University Oncology Institue,

Department of Medical Oncology

 

Medical Oncology Fellowship (December 2001-December2004)

Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty

 

Hemodialysis Traning (May1996-January1997)

Istanbul University ,bCerrahpasa Medical Faculty

 

Internal Medicine Residency (November 1991-November 1996)

Istanbul University ,bCerrahpasa Medical Faculty

 

Ege University Medical Faculty (1985-1991)

 

Professional Experience

February 1999-November 2001

Metropolitan Florence Nigthingale Hospital

American Cancer Center, Gayrettepe/İstanbul

 

April1997- October 1998

Bayraktar Dialysis Center

Güngören/ Istanbul

 

Membership

Turkish Medical Oncology Association

ENET(European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society)

ESMO

ASCO

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20 top ranked Brain Cancer doctors in the world are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.

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Ilker Nihat Okten
Clinical oncologist
18 years of experience
3.5
3 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Istanbul Oncology Hospital

Ilker Nihat Okten

Clinical oncologist
18 years of experience
Dr. Ilker Nihat Okten is a medical oncologist who is board certified by the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO). He has been involved as a sub investigator in multiple phase III clinical trials for various cancers and has several publications in the field of oncology.Read more
3.5
3 reviews
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Gamma Knife $4000 - $4500
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Sefik Igdem
Radiation oncologist
28 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

Sefik Igdem

Radiation oncologist
28 years of experience

Personal information

Title: Professor Doctor

Branch: Radiation Oncology

Work History:

1 GATA Military Medical Faculty

2 Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

3 T.R. Demiroğlu Bilim University \ Associate Professor

4 T.R Demiroğlu Bilim University \ Professor

Medical Specialties and Subspecialties:

1 Head and Neck Cancers

2 Radiation Oncology

Priority treatments:

1 Prostate cancer

2 Conformal treatments

Special advanced health technologies:

1 Truebeam Stx Technology

2 Halcyons

Education

1991 - Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

1996 - Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Radiation

Oncology Specialization Training

 

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Fatih Oruc
Radiation oncologist
24 years of experience
3.5
3 reviews

Fatih Oruc

Radiation oncologist
24 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Istanbul Oncology Hospital
3.5
3 reviews
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Gamma Knife $4000 - $4500
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Nese Guney
Clinical oncologist
26 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Biruni University Hospital

Nese Guney

Clinical oncologist
26 years of experience
Dr. Nese Guney is a medical oncologist with 26 years of work experience, 9 of which are specifically in oncology. She is skilled in various procedures like mastectomy, thyroid resection, colon cancer removal, brachytherapy, proton-beam therapy, melanoma surgery, and others. Her research includes publications on topics related to lymphoma and ovarian metastasis.Read more
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Abdullah Sakin
Oncologist/mammologist
17 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital

Abdullah Sakin

Oncologist/mammologist
17 years of experience

 

Experience

2022 PRIVATE MEDIPOL BAHÇELİEVLER HOSPITAL

 

2021 - 2021 Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital, Medical Oncology Clinic Education Officer

 

2021 - 2021 Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital

 

2020 - 2021 Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine

 

2020 - 2021 Head of the Department of Medical Oncology, Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine, Assoc. Dr.  

 

2018 - 2021 Lecturer - Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine, Head of Medical Oncology Department  

 

2018 - 2021 Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine

 

2015 - 2018 University of Health Sciences, Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital

 

2015 - 2018 University of Health Sciences, Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, Medical Oncology Clinic, Sub-branch assistant

 

2012 - 2015 Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital, Internal Medicine specialist

 

2012 - 2015 Suleiman the Magnificent Training and Research Hospital,

 

2008 - 2012 Haseki Training and Research Hospital

 

2006 - 2008 Kızıltepe No. 3 Health Center General Practitioner.

 

 

Education

2018

İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Tıbbı Onkoloji

2018

İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Tıbbı Onkoloji, İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Tıbbı Onkoloji

2012

İstanbul Haseki Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, İç Hastalıkları, İstanbul Haseki Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, İç Hastalıkları

2012

İstanbul Haseki Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, İç Hastalıkları

2007

Uludağ Üniversitesi Tıip Fakültesi, Tıip Fakültesi, Uludağ Üniversitesi Tıip Fakültesi, Tıip Fakültesi

 

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5.0
2 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Resection of glioma $12000 - $18000
Resection of glioblastoma $12000 - $18000
Craniotomy $10000 - $15000
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Evrim Metcalfe
Radiation oncologist
26 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital

Evrim Metcalfe

Radiation oncologist
26 years of experience

Experience

2021 - 2022

Clinical Manager of Radiation Oncology, Medicana International Istanbul Hospital

2021 - 2022

Department of Radiation Oncology, Biruni University Faculty of Medicine

2020 - 2021

Clinical Manager of Radiation Oncology, Medicana International Istanbul Hospital

2017 - 2020

Clinical Manager of Radiation Oncology, Neolife Medical Center

2016 - 2017

Department of Radiation Oncology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine

2011 - 2016

Department of Radiation Oncology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine

2010 - 2011

Department of Radiation Oncology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine

2008 - 2010

Radiation Oncology Clinic, Samsun Training and Research Hospital (Education Coordinator)

2006

Medical Faculty, Dokuz Eylül University

2006 - 2008

Radiation Oncology Clinic, Samsun Mehmet Aydın State Hospital (Compulsory Service)

2000 - 2006

Medical Faculty, Dokuz Eylül University

 

Education

2022

Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Faculty Member, Professor Doctor

2022

Anadolu University Open Education Faculty Undergraduate Program, Cultural Heritage and Tourism

2021

Feyziye Schools Foundation Işık University Health Services Vocational School, Faculty Member, Associate Professor Doctor

2017

Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Faculty Member

2017

Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Associate Professor Doctor

2006

Samsun Training and Research Hospital, Specialist Doctor, Compulsory Service

2006

Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical Specialization

1998

Ege University, Faculty of Medicine

 

 

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5.0
2 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Resection of glioma $12000 - $18000
Resection of glioblastoma $12000 - $18000
Craniotomy $10000 - $15000
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Gorkem Turkkan
Radiation oncologist
15 years of experience
4.5
139 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Gorkem Turkkan

Radiation oncologist
15 years of experience

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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Tahsin Ozadli
Clinical oncologist
21 years of experience
4.7
36 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Valued Med Hub Hospitals

Tahsin Ozadli

Clinical oncologist
21 years of experience

Education and Expertise

Selcuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education

Dr.Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Anakara Oncology Training and Research Hospital Medical Oncology Specialization

 

Experience

Malatya State Hospital Internal Diseases Clinic

Ankara Oncology Hospital Medical Oncology Clinic

Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital Medical Oncology Clinic


AREAS OF INTEREST

Lung cancer

esophageal cancer

Gastric cancer

breast cancer

Gastrointestinal surgery

https://scholar.google.com.tr/citations?user=EDuylhoAAAAJ&hl=tr 

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4.7
36 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Gamma Knife $7500
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Sezer Saglam
Clinical oncologist
27 years of experience
5.0
28 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Sezer Saglam

Clinical oncologist
27 years of experience

Professional Experience

Gayrettepe Florence Nigthingale Hospital

Medical Oncology Department

Besiktas/Istanbul/Turkey (ongoing)

 

Education:

He became Professor (22/April /2016)

Medical Oncology

 

Attending Phys.in Gastrointestinal Oncology (January 2005 ,2009)

Istanbul University Oncology Institue,

Department of Medical Oncology

 

Medical Oncology Fellowship (December 2001-December2004)

Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty

 

Hemodialysis Traning (May1996-January1997)

Istanbul University ,bCerrahpasa Medical Faculty

 

Internal Medicine Residency (November 1991-November 1996)

Istanbul University ,bCerrahpasa Medical Faculty

 

Ege University Medical Faculty (1985-1991)

 

Professional Experience

 

February 1999-November 2001

Metropolitan Florence Nigthingale Hospital

American Cancer Center, Gayrettepe/İstanbul

 

April1997- October 1998

Bayraktar Dialysis Center

Güngören/ Istanbul

 

Membership

 

Turkish Medical Oncology Association

ENET(European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society)

ESMO

ASCO

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Tahsin Ozatli
Clinical oncologist
2014 years of experience
4.3
16 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir

Tahsin Ozatli

Clinical oncologist
2014 years of experience
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Gul Alco
Radiation oncologist
29 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Gul Alco

Radiation oncologist
29 years of experience

Education

  • 1986-1989, Bursa High School, Bursa, Turkey
  • 1989-1995, Istanbul University, Istanbul School of Medicine, Turkey
  • 1999-2003, (Residency) Kadir Has University, School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
  • 2015, (Associate Professor) Demiroglu Bilim University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
  • 2021, (Professor) Demiroglu Bilim University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
  • 2024, Istanbul Medipol University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey

Experience

  • 1995-1999, Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul, Cardiology Department
  • 2003, Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul, Department of Radiation Oncology
  • 2015, (Associate Professor in Radiation Oncology) Demiroglu Bilim University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
  • 2021, (Professor in Radiation Oncology) Demiroglu Bilim University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
  • 2024, Istanbul Medipol University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
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Osman Kostek
Clinical oncologist
20 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Osman Kostek

Clinical oncologist
20 years of experience

Education

  • (2004 – 2011), Faculty of Medicine/ Inonu University/ Malatya, Turkiye
  • (2011 – 2015), Department of Radiology/ Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital/ Istanbul, Turkiye

Career

  • (2016 – 2020), Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist/ Mus State Hospital/ Mus,Turkiye
  • (2020 – 2022), Assistant Professor of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology/ Sakarya University Training and Research Hospital/ Sakarya, Turkiye
  • (2023 – 2024), Associate Professor of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology /Sakarya University Training and Research Hospital/ Sakarya, Turkiye
  • (2024 - Present), Associate Professor of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology /Medipol University Hospital/ Istanbul, Turkiye
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Hamza Ugur Bozbey
Clinical oncologist
10 years of experience

Hamza Ugur Bozbey

Clinical oncologist
10 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Uniqacare Clinic

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