Best Breast cancer Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — TOP 84

Dr. Murat Yaman is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He has performed over 1,500 rhinoplasties and 1,500 breast enlargements. Dr. Yaman also completed 500 facelifts and 1,000 liposuction procedures using VASER technology. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 10,000+ patients annually.

• Specializes in tummy tucks, body contouring, and facial feminization surgery.
• Treats 500–600 patients each year for cosmetic and reconstructive needs.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Reconstructive, Aesthetic, and Plastic Surgery.
• Member of the Association of Emergency Hand and Microsurgery.

900+ breast cancer procedures over 33 years – Prof. Karagöz specializes in tumor biology and immunotherapy at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Professor of medical oncology with 40+ research publications
• Expert in targeted therapies and cancer immunotherapy
• Head of Medical Oncology at major Turkish hospitals
• Member of Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Dr. Aysel Pasazade is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Quartz Hospital in Istanbul. She holds the prestigious EBOPRAS certification. This credential confirms her competence meets high European standards. Dr. Pasazade specializes in complex body and facial transformations.

• Performs deep plane facelifts, rhinoplasty, and mommy makeovers.
• Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.
• Completed residency training at Bursa Uludağ University.
• Treats over 6,500 international patients annually at Quartz Hospital.

Dr. Muhammet Mustafa Aydinol is a plastic surgeon at Dr. MED in Istanbul. He specializes in mommy makeovers, BBL, and breast augmentation. Dr. Aydinol is a member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS). He uses VASER and lipomatic techniques for precise body contouring. These methods help create a narrow and athletic abdominal appearance.

• Published research on combining fat injections with implants for breast augmentation.
• Performs specialized procedures including abdominal etching and 360 liposuction.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons.
• Works at a clinic with a 98.5% success rate for mommy makeover surgeries.

Prof. Dr. Kemal Rasa specializes in breast cancer surgery at Anadolu Medical Center, with 29 years of experience and 900+ procedures performed.

• President of the Surgical Infection Society - Europe
• Focuses on minimally invasive breast cancer interventions
• Member of multiple prestigious surgical societies including WSES
• Lecturer at Hacettepe University's General Surgery Department

Professor in oncology at Anadolu Medical Center. She served as lead researcher on many international breast cancer clinical studies.

• Specializes in medical oncology and chemotherapy
• Former head of the Medical Oncology Unit at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Completed her medical oncology training at Marmara University – one of Turkey's top programs

Dr. Nuri Alper Sahbaz is a general and breast surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He is one of only five surgeons in Turkey holding the European Board of Endocrine Surgery certification. This credential covers thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal gland, and neuroendocrine tumor surgery. Dr. Sahbaz has performed over 2,000 successful surgical operations.

• Completed clinical studies at Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas.
• Obtained the ECFMG Certificate to practice medicine in the United States.
• Holds a diploma in laparoscopic surgery from the University of Strasbourg.
• Specializes in oncoplastic breast surgery and minimally invasive endocrine procedures.

Dr. Cem Yalcinkaya is an associate professor and gynecologic oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center. He specializes in fertility-sparing surgeries and robotic procedures for gynecologic cancers. Dr. Yalcinkaya holds a robotic surgeon certificate for the DaVinci system. He successfully passed the European Society of Gynecologic Oncology (ESGO) exam in 2019.

• Certified robotic surgeon for myomectomy and hysterectomy procedures.
• Completed clinical observations at Charité Berlin and Tel Aviv Chaim Sheba Medical Center.
• Specializes in laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis and ovarian cancer.
• Member of the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO) since 2015.

Dr. Banu Atalar is a professor and radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center. She is an Honorary Fellow of the American College of Radiology (H.FACR). She completed a clinical research fellowship in stereotactic radiosurgery at Stanford University. Stereotactic radiosurgery and MR-guided adaptive SRS make up 75% of her clinical practice.

• President of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology.
• Chair of the ESTRO National Societies Committee.
• Recipient of the ASCO International Development and Education Award.
• Author of over 70 international peer-reviewed publications.

Dr. Huseyin Baloglu is a pathologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Turkey. He leads liquid biopsy and precision oncology services. Dr. Baloglu holds a patent for molecular diagnostics in thyroid cancer treatment. He completed training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Heidelberg University.

• Authored over 600 peer-reviewed publications in molecular and surgical pathology.
• Specializes in tumor biopsy, immunohistochemistry, and genetic mutation testing.
• Treats complex oncological cases, including glioblastoma and rare sarcomas.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Prof. Sezer Sağlam brings over 27 years of expertise in medical oncology, focusing on breast cancer at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Professor of Medical Oncology since 2016
• Specializes in gastrointestinal oncology – a key factor in complex breast cancer cases
• Member of leading oncology societies including ESMO and ASCO
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools

Dr. Ayshe Okumush is a radiation oncologist at Private NeoLife Medical Center. She earned her MD from Karadeniz Technical University in 2003. She completed a residency in radiation oncology at Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital from 2006 to 2011.

She served as a specialist at Diyarbakir Uckuyular Training and Research Hospital from 2011 to 2013 and at Sisli Etfal from 2013 to 2016. She then worked at Yeni Yuzyil University Private Gaziosmanpasa Hospital from 2016 to 2026. She joined NeoLife in 2026.

Memberships: Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology (TROD) and the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO). Clinical focus: SRS, SRT, SBRT; VMAT, IMRT; radiotherapy for head and neck, lung, and brain tumors; SGRT, TBI, and 3D brachytherapy.

Dr. Mehmet Salih Iyikesici is a medical oncologist. His work focuses on metabolically supported chemotherapy (MSCT), ketogenic diet–supported cancer care, hyperthermia, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and insulin potentiation therapy. He emphasizes care for breast, pancreatic, and gastric cancers.

He is a Medical Oncology Specialist at Neolife Medical Center (2026–present). He previously served at Private Bahçelievler Medical Park (2013–2026), Medicana Beylikdüzü (2010–2013), Silivri Anadolu (2009–2010), Diyarbakır Training and Research (2008–2009), and Bursa Çekirge State (2006–2008). Earlier, he worked as an Internal Medicine Specialist (1997–2003). He was an Assistant Professor at Altınbaş University (2014–2026).

Training: Medical Oncology subspecialty, Marmara University (2003–2006). Internal Medicine, Istanbul Haydarpaşa Numune (1992–1996). Medicine, Uludağ University (1985–1990). Member, Medical Oncology Association (since 2004). His recent research (2019–2020) covers gastric, breast, pancreatic, and lung cancers. Topics include long‑term survival in metastatic pancreatic cancer and feasibility in metastatic non‑small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Professor Doctor Sefik Igdem specializes in radiation oncology, with advanced expertise in conformal treatments and Truebeam Stx Technology.

• Over 30 years of experience in radiation oncology
• Specializes in head and neck cancers and prostate cancer
• Uses cutting-edge technologies like Halcyons for precise treatment
• Professor at T.R Demiroğlu Bilim University

Dr. Sinan Karaaslan specializes in breast cancer treatment using chemotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy at Anadolu Medical Center.

• 29 years of experience in medical oncology
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Society
• Trained at Istanbul University's Cerrahpaşa Medical School
• Works with a multidisciplinary team at Anadolu's Breast Cancer Center

Dr. Keskin founded and heads the Oncology Center at Memorial Şişli Hospital, using NGS analysis of 600+ genes to personalize breast cancer therapy.

• 25 years of experience in medical oncology
• Ranked 1st in Turkey's Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam
• Specializes in chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy
• Member of ASCO and ESMO
• Published 42 articles in international journals

Assoc. Prof. Mustafa Solak has performed over 1,100 treatments, specializing in breast cancer at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• 20 years of experience in clinical oncology
• Fellowship-trained at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Worked at University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Specializes in breast, ovarian, and gastrointestinal cancers