Best Chordoma Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — TOP 21

Dr. Bulent Karagoz is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in immunotherapy and targeted therapies for sarcoma, lymphoma, and lung cancer. Dr. Karagoz provides treatment at a facility affiliated with the prestigious Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Authored over 40 research publications focusing on tumor biology and immunology.
• Former Head of Internal Diseases at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine.
• Held leadership roles in medical oncology at GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and European Head and Neck Society.

Dr. Solak specializes in treating rare cancers like Chordoma, with training at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute and MD Anderson Cancer Center.

• Completed fellowship at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Worked at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Experienced in treating various complex cancers
• Specializes in breast, testicular, and gastrointestinal cancers

Dr. Eda Tanrikulu, an Anadolu Medical Center oncologist, places in the top three in Turkey on the national medical oncology exam. She has served as a head researcher for multiple international cancer studies.

• Specializes in medical oncology and systemic chemotherapy treatments
• Former head of the medical oncology unit at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Over 21 years of experience of medical training and practice since graduation
• Certified as a specialist in both internal medicine and medical oncology

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 specializes in gastrointestinal oncology with extensive experience at Istanbul University's Oncology Institute.

• Professor of Medical Oncology since 2016
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University with focus on GI cancers
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society
• Works at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital's Medical Oncology Department

Prof. Dr. Sefik Igdem specializes in radiation oncology, focusing on head and neck cancers and using advanced technologies like Truebeam Stx and Halcyons.

• Years of experience in radiation oncology
• Academic roles at T.R. Demiroğlu Bilim University
• Specializes in conformal treatments for precision
• Works at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

Assoc. Dr. Abdullah Sakin leads the Medical Oncology Department at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, specializing in chordoma and other complex oncological cases.

• Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained in Medical Oncology at İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
• Extensive experience in both academic and clinical settings

Professor with 29 years of experience in medical oncology – Dr. Saglam specializes in gastrointestinal cancers at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Completed fellowship at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Active member of ESMO and ASCO – follows international protocols
• Former attending physician for gastrointestinal oncology cases

Dr. Ozadli specializes in medical oncology with a strong focus on gastrointestinal and thoracic cancers at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Completed medical oncology specialization at Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital
• Extensive experience in lung, esophageal, and gastric cancers
• Published researcher with work available on Google Scholar
• Practiced at multiple regional oncology centers across Turkey

Dr. Yildiz has published extensively on rare endocrine and oncologic conditions, with a focus on neuroendocrine tumors and paraneoplastic syndromes.

• 76 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Specializes in neuroendocrine tumors and complex cancer-related conditions
• Published 17+ peer-reviewed papers in international journals
• Practices at Medipol Mega University Hospital

Dr. Muhammed Mustafa Atci is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating colon, breast, gastric, and lung cancers. He previously served as the Education Coordinator at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital. Dr. Atci is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

• Author of 19 peer-reviewed papers on gastrointestinal, thoracic, and endocrine cancers.
• Published studies on survival outcomes for stage IIB colon cancer in the Journal of Chemotherapy.
• Researches prognostic biomarkers using PET/CT scans and metabolic tumor volume.
• Treats complex oncological cases at the university-affiliated İstinye University clinic.

Dr. Nail Paksoy brings specialized expertise in oncology, with a focus on complex cases at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Board-certified in Medical Oncology by ESMO
• Published multiple studies on rare cancers and innovative treatments
• Active participant in international clinical trials for oncology
• Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University

Dr. Atakan Topcu is a medical oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating solid tumors including lung, breast, and colorectal cancers. Dr. Topcu is an Associate Professor with over 50 peer-reviewed scientific publications. He sits on the Editorial Board of the medical journal BMC Cancer.

• Expertise in immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and geriatric oncology care.
• Treats cancer-related malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia.
• Maintains active membership in the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital specializing in advanced oncology treatments.

Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating complex cancers, including glioblastoma, lung cancer, and pancreatic tumors. He serves as a professor at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Cicin previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force.

• Performs systemic therapies such as immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy.
• Treats a wide range of conditions including gynecologic, orthopedic, and neuro-oncology cases.
• Expert in HIPEC and chemoembolization for liver and abdominal malignancies.
• Works at a 300-bed university hospital with 33 medical departments.

Specialized in radiation oncology with training from Marmara University, renowned for its rigorous medical program.

• Trained at Marmara University's Department of Radiation Oncology
• Completed undergraduate studies in medicine at Marmara University
• Education includes international experience from Azerbaijan

Dr. Topcu brings international expertise from MD Anderson and Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center to Biruni University Hospital.

• Specializes in rare cancers including chordoma and sarcomas
• Member of ESMO and ASCO – global oncology standards
• Trained at top institutions in the US, Canada, and Turkey
• Works across multiple cancer types with complex cases

Dr. Mehmet Ozek specializes in endoscopic skull base surgery – a key approach for chordoma treatment. His work at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic focuses on complex neurosurgical cases.

• 45 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery
• Fellowship-trained at Yale University and Florida University
• Published 47 articles in SCI international journals
• Member of AANS and International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society