Best Liver cancer doctors in Istanbul: TOP 22 doctors

Professor Bülent Karagöz specializes in complex liver cancer cases at Anadolu Medical Center, a Johns Hopkins Medicine affiliate.

• 20+ years of experience in medical oncology
• Expert in targeted therapies and cancer immunotherapy
• Published 40+ research papers on oncology
• Professor at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Dr. Tanrikulu focuses specifically on treating liver cancer with chemotherapy and medical oncology. She works at the Anadolu Medical Center, a leading cancer hospital.

• Board-certified medical oncologist since 2017
• Placed 3rd in Turkey's highly competitive medical oncology exam
• Formerly headed the medical oncology unit at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Participates in international clinical studies for new cancer treatments

Dr. Serkan Keskin has performed over 1,100 procedures, utilizing advanced systemic therapies like immunotherapy. He is a Professor of Medical Oncology in Turkey.

• Holds 24 years of specialized experience in oncology
• Ranked first nationally on the medical oncology qualification exam in 2012
• Published 42 articles in international journals, contributing to the field
• Member of leading societies like ASCO and ESMO

Dr. Mustafa Solak completed fellowship training at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute, specializing in gastrointestinal cancers including liver cancer.

• Specialized at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Handles complex cases of breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Trained at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Kivanc Derya Peker has performed over 200 liver surgeries with a focus on complex hepatobiliary cases at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Fellowship-trained in Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery at Mayo Clinic (USA)
• Founder of the Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Hospital
• Performed over 400 pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries
• Specializes in liver cancer, pancreatic diseases, and complex biliary tract surgeries

Prof. Yildirim specializes in cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies, with over 13 years at Anadolu Medical Center. She's a leading expert in hepatocellular carcinoma.

• Member of ESMO and ESO with 80+ international publications
• Focuses on cutting-edge treatments for liver tumors using newest protocols
• Professor at Haliç University with training in UK and Israel
• Expert in precision medicine approaches for gastrointestinal cancers

Specialist Dr. Rahib Hasanov combines international training with personalized oncology care, having studied at Houston Methodist Hospital and Istanbul University.

• Fellowship-trained in Medical Oncology at Marmara University
• Specializes in gastrointestinal and liver-biliary tract tumors
• Incorporates immunotherapies and targeted therapies into treatments
• Attends global oncology congresses to stay updated

Dr. Yildiz has over a decade of experience in medical oncology, leading the liver cancer program at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Focuses on diagnosing and treating neuroendocrine tumors of the liver
• Author of multiple research papers on gastrointestinal cancers
• Specializes in managing complex cancer-related side effects
• Treats both primary liver cancer and metastatic disease
• Experience with targeted therapies and hormonal treatments for cancer

Prof. Sezer Sağlam specializes in liver cancer with over 20 years of medical oncology experience at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Professor of Medical Oncology since 2016
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University's renowned Medical Faculty
• Special focus on gastrointestinal oncology
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society

Professor Doctor Sefik Igdem specializes in Radiation Oncology at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, focusing on advanced treatments for liver cancer.

• Expert in conformal treatments for precise radiation therapy
• Uses Truebeam Stx and Halcyons technologies for targeted therapy
• Professor at T.R Demiroğlu Bilim University with extensive academic contributions
• Specializes in head and neck cancers alongside liver cancer treatments

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin leads the Medical Oncology Department at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, specializing in liver cancer treatment.

• Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University
• Trained at Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Over a decade of experience in oncology
• Specialized in internal medicine before focusing on oncology

Expert in radiation oncology for liver cancer at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Specializes in delivering targeted radiotherapy for liver cancer
• Works at one of Turkey's largest university hospitals
• Focuses on personalized treatment plans for each patient

Dr. Ozatli specializes in breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers, treating patients at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

• Associate Professor since 2016
• Internal Medicine Specialist at Malatya State Hospital
• Oncologist at Ankara Oncology Clinic
• Physician in Oncology Department at Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital

Professor Gul Alco specializes in radiation oncology for liver cancer at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, with over 20 years of experience.

• Professor at Istanbul Medipol University – a leading medical institution
• Extensive training in radiation oncology at top Turkish universities
• Member of the Turkish Radiation Oncology Society

Prof. Dr. Sezer Saglam was nominated for the International Best Researcher Award for his work on liver-transplanted patients with hepatocellular carcinoma. He leads the Medical Oncology Department at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• 27 years of experience in medical oncology
• Performed 1,100+ treatments for liver cancer
• Specializes in gastrointestinal oncology
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society

Over 2,500 radiotherapy sessions completed with MR-Linac – Assoc. Prof. Turkkan specializes in advanced radiation techniques at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Expert in stereotactic and MRI-guided radiotherapy for liver cancer
• Associate Professor with 27 published articles in oncology
• Member of European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO)
• Trained at Maastricht University's MAASTRO Clinic in advanced techniques

Dr. Yahya Ozel brings 30+ years of focused expertise in hepatobiliary and oncological surgery, trained under top specialists in Tokyo.

• Specializes in minimally invasive techniques for liver cancer surgery
• Advanced training in Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery at Tokyo University
• Certified in surgical endoscopy with extensive ERCP experience
• Academic faculty member training future surgeons
• Performs both robotic and laparoscopic procedures

Specializes in liver cancer treatment with extensive international training at top cancer centers like MD Anderson and Sunnybrook Odette.

• Completed oncology training at Karadeniz Technical University
• International experience in the US and Canada
• Treats a wide range of cancers with specialized focus
• Works at Valued Med Hub Hospitals

Dr. Ozden specializes in liver cancer care with extensive training in medical oncology from Kocaeli University.

• Board-certified in internal medicine with 22 years of experience
• Trained at Istanbul University's Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Dr. Muhammed Mustafa Atci is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University, Liv Hospital Topkapı (2025–present). He previously served as Associate Professor and Education Coordinator at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital (2023–2025). He was also a Medical Oncologist there (2018–2021).

He has been a member of ASCO and the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology since 2018. He is the author or co-author of 19 peer-reviewed international papers on colon, breast, gastric, pancreatic, lung, thyroid, sarcoma, and colorectal cancers.

Notable works include a multicentre study on stage IIB colon cancer survival (Journal of Chemotherapy). He also studied the De Ritis ratio for lung metastasis in testicular cancer (Current Urology). His prognostic studies used PET/CT, MSI, lymph node ratio, and metabolic tumor volume.