Best Colon cancer doctors in Istanbul: TOP 30 doctors

Ranked 3rd in Turkey for medical oncology – Dr. Tanrikulu leads the Medical Oncology Unit at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Specializes in medical oncology with 15+ years of experience
• Head researcher in international clinical studies on cancer treatments
• Trained at top universities in Turkey, including Marmara University
• Focuses on personalized chemotherapy protocols

1,100+ treatments performed – Associate Professor Mustafa Solak specializes in gastrointestinal cancers, including colon cancer, at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• 18 years of experience in clinical oncology
• Fellowship-trained at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Worked at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Specializes in breast, testicular, ovarian, lung, and head & neck cancers

Ranked 1st in Turkey in the Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam – Dr. Keskin brings 28 years of dedicated expertise to colon cancer treatment at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Performed 1,100+ cancer treatments including advanced immunotherapy
• Best Poster Award at 19th National Cancer Congress
• Active member of ASCO and ESMO oncology societies
• Published 42 articles in international medical journals

Specializing in colon cancer surgery with advanced laparoscopic techniques – Dr. Kartal brings precision to complex cases at Anadolu Medical Center.

• 15+ years of surgical experience
• Trained in cytoreduction and HIPEC for metastatic colorectal cancer
• Member of European Society of Coloproctology
• Certified in advanced endoscopic procedures

Prof. Kivanc Derya Peker has performed over 400 pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries, specializing in complex gastrointestinal procedures at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Trained at Mayo Clinic in Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery
• Founder of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Hospital
• Expert in liver, pancreas, and stomach cancer surgeries
• Specializes in obesity-metabolic surgery and endoscopic treatments

Professor Yesim Yildirim specializes in cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies, with over 80 international publications. She works at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Member of European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Expert in breast, gastrointestinal, and lung cancers
• Professor at Haliç University, Istanbul
• Completed advanced training at Mount Vernon Cancer Center, UK

Prof. Şeref Kömürcü is an ESMO-certified oncologist with over 20 years of experience, specializing in colorectal cancer treatment at Anadolu Medical Center.

• ECFMG and ESMO-certified – meets rigorous international standards
• Published 110+ papers on cancer management
• Professor at Gülhane Military Medical Academy
• Member of ASCO and ESMO – leading oncology societies

Dr. Rahib Hasanov specializes in gastrointestinal tumors, with a strong focus on personalized oncology treatments at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Medical Oncology fellowship from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Uses cutting-edge immunotherapies and targeted therapies
• Observership at Houston Methodist Hospital in the USA
• Treats patients from diverse regions including Azerbaijan, Montenegro, and the US
• Focuses on colon, rectum, and stomach cancers

Dr. Ozcan Yildiz specializes in treating complex neuroendocrine and gastrointestinal tumors, with significant research contributions in the field.

• Published 17+ peer-reviewed articles on gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors
• Expertise in both treatment and research of rare cancer presentations
• Active in multi-center studies for novel treatment approaches
• Associated with Medipol Mega University Hospital's oncology department

Prof. Sezer Sağlam specializes in gastrointestinal oncology with over 20 years of experience at top hospitals in Istanbul.

• Professor of Medical Oncology since 2016
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Medical Faculty
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society
• Works at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

Professor Doctor Sefik Igdem specializes in radiation oncology at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 30 years of experience in radiation oncology
• Expert in conformal treatments for prostate cancer
• Uses advanced Truebeam Stx and Halcyons technologies
• Former Associate Professor at T.R. Demiroğlu Bilim University
• Specialized training from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

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

• Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained in Medical Oncology at İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
• Specializes in internal medicine with a focus on oncology
• Works at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, a leading healthcare institution

Dr. Yahya Ozel trained at Tokyo University Hospital under leading experts in Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery – bringing advanced techniques to colon cancer care.

• 30+ years of surgical experience with a focus on minimally invasive techniques
• Specializes in oncological surgery alongside bariatric and hepatobiliary procedures
• Certified in surgical endoscopy and advanced laparoscopy
• Academic faculty member training future surgeons

Dr. Sec specializes in gastrointestinal cancers, with research published on colon cancer survival factors. Currently serves as the Turkish Medical Oncology Association's Specialist Physicians Representative.

• Over 10 years of experience in medical oncology
• Published research on colon cancer tumor localization and survival
• Member of Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Works at Bahçelievler Medikalpark Hospital

Dr. Ondzhel brings 21 years of surgical experience and is a specialist in colon and rectal cancer surgery. He has performed approximately 1,100 procedures.

• Fellowship-trained in colorectal surgery at the renowned Cleveland Clinic in the USA
• Head of the Department of Surgery at Istanbul Medipol University
• Certified by the European Commission on Coloproctology and a Fellow of the American Society of Colorectal Surgeons
• Active researcher with publications on advanced laparoscopic techniques for rectal cancer
• Specializes in both oncologic and complex colorectal procedures

1,100+ cancer treatments performed – Tahsin Ozadli specializes in gastrointestinal cancers at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• 21 years of experience in clinical oncology
• Trained at Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital
• Special focus on gastrointestinal and esophageal cancers
• Published researcher with academic contributions in oncology

Specializes in a wide range of cancers, including colon cancer, with training at top international centers like MD Anderson and Sunnybrook Odette.

• Medical Oncology Specialist since 2015
• Trained at MD Anderson Cancer Center in the US
• Worked at Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center in Canada
• Member of the Medical Oncology Clinic at Ataşehir Medicana Hospital

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli specializes in breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

• Internal Medicine Specialist with experience at multiple oncology centers
• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016
• Graduated from Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Ozden specializes in Medical Oncology with extensive training and experience, currently practicing at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Graduated from Istanbul University's prestigious Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Completed Internal Medicine Residency and Medical Oncology Subspecialty
• Has over a decade of experience in Internal Medicine and Oncology

Associate Professor Tabandeh specializes in colon cancer surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons – a mark of elite surgical excellence.

• Performs cancer surgery with minimally invasive techniques
• Professor at the Faculty of Medicine of Bahçeşehir University
• Author and co-author of over 40 medical documents
• Member of the Istanbul Surgery Association