Best Melanoma doctors in Istanbul: TOP 22 doctors
accreditations:
- Specializes in melanoma treatment using immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and surgical interventions.
- The doctor has experience of international practice at Rambam Medical Centre in Israel and Mount Vernon Cancer Center in the UK.
- Certified by the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO).
- Member of ESMO and European School of Oncology (ESO).
- Fluent in English, Russian (B1 level), and Turkish.
- Dr. Bülent Karagöz specializes in melanoma treatment using surgery, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, chemotherapy, and radiation.
- Dr. Karagöz has international practice experience at NATO KFOR Command and Turkish Cypriot Peace Forces Command medical facilities.
- Medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center since 2019.
- Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association, committed to maintaining the highest standards in oncology.
- Authored over 40 publications in cancer research, contributing to advancements in melanoma treatment.
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| Immunotherapy with Keytruda (Pembolizumab) | $4000 |
- Mustafa Solak, M.D., specializes in melanoma treatment, offering surgery, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.
- Graduated from Hacettepe University School of Medicine and completed residencies at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital.
- Completed a fellowship at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute and has international experience at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
- Professional memberships include the Turkish Medical Association and the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.
- Has practiced at Hitit University Corum Training Hospital and Medical Park Hospital.
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| Immunotherapy with Keytruda (Pembolizumab) | $12760 |
Dr. Serdar Turhal is a highly experienced oncologist specializing in medical oncology and chemotherapy for breast cancer at Anadolu Medical Center. He is a member of many international oncology associations and has authored numerous articles in international publications. He specializes in prognostic factors and the therapy of malignant gastrointestinal neoplasms. To receive a consultation from Dr. Turhal, please submit a request on Bookimed.
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Prof. Sadi Kerem Okutur is a Turkish medical oncologist with over 20 years of experience. He is currently working at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, and has held various positions in the past. He has a degree in general medicine, and a residency in internal medicine and medical oncology. Prof. Okutur has won a research award and authored numerous papers and book chapters. He is a member of various medical societies.
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Education and Expertise Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Education Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital - General Surgery Specialization Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital - Gastroenterology Surgery Specialization MD Anderson Cancer Center, Surgical Oncology Unit, Houston, USA Texas University Memorial Herrman Hospital, Transplantation Center, Houston; USA Experience Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, General Surgery Assistant Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital - Gastroenterology Surgery Minor Marmara University, Pendik Training and Research Hospital - Specialist Doctor Marmara University Faculty of Medicine – Associate Professor Professional Memberships Turkish Surgical Association Association of Gastroenterology Surgery Turkish Bariatric Surgery Association Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery AssociationINTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONS Ozkan E, Yardimci S, Dulundu E, Topaloğlu U, Sehirli O, Ercan F, Velioğlu-Oğünç A, Sener G. Protective potential of montelukast against hepatic ischemia/reperfusion injury in rats. J Surg Res. 2010 Mar;159(1):588-94. Ibrahim Koral Onal, Gurel Nessar, Samet Yardimci, Nesrin Turhan, Mevlut Kurt, Aysel Ulker. RecentOnset Ulcerative Colitis Complicated By Colon Ischemia In An Elderly Patient. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society Volume 58, Issue7, p1417-1418, July 2010 Yardimci S, Ulas M, Surmelioglu A, Bostanci E B Splenic recurrence of liver hydatid cyst and spleen preserving therapy Singapore Med J 2011; 52(11): e223 Samet Destek Letter to the Editor: Author's Reply: Recurrent Splenic Hydatid Cyst.. Singapore Med J 2012;53(2): 150 Yardimci S, Bostanci EB, Ozer I, Dalgiç T, Surmelioglu A, Aydog G, Akoglu M. Sildenafil Accelerates Liver Regeneration After Partial Hepatectomy in Rats. Transplan Proc. 2012 Jul-Aug; 44(6): 1747-50 Yıldız MK, Ozkan E, Odabaşı HM, Eriş C, Günay E, Abuoğlu HH, Kaya B, Yardımcı S, Müftüoglu MT, Topaloglu U. Analysis of 120 patients with abdominal stab wound focusing on diagnostic role of fast. Int J Clin Exp Med. 2014 May 15;7(5):1386-90. Yardimci S, Uprak TK, Kombak FE, Kaya H, Yegen SC. Ruptured gastric stromal tumor into gastric lumen with an abscess. ANZ J Surg. 2014 Sep;84(9):687-9. Velioglu A, Aksu B, Asicioglu E, Arıkan H, Tinay I, Yardimci S, Yegen C, Tuglular S, Ozener C. Association of BK Virus Titers With Lymphocyte Count in Renal Transplant Patients. TransplantProc. 2015 Jun;47(5):1421-4. Yardimci S, Kara YB, Tuney D, Attaallah W, Ugurlu MU, Dulundu E, Yegen ŞC. A Simple Method to Evaluate Whether Pancreas Texture Can Be Used to Predict Pancreatic Fistula Risk After Pancreatoduodenectomy. J Gastrointest Surg. 2015 Sep;19(9):1625-31. doi: 10.1007/s11605-015- 2855-7. Epub 2015 May 16. Samet Yardimci, Mustafa Ümit Uğurlu, Mümin Coşkun, Wafi Attaallah, Şevket Cumhur Yeğen, Neutrophil - Lymphocyte Ratio and Mean Platelet Volume Can Be a Predictor for the Severity of Acute Appendicitis. National Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery. 2016 Mar;22(2):163-8. doi: 10.5505/tjtes.2015.89346. Dulundu E, Attaallah W, Tilki M, Yegen C, Coskun S, Coskun M, Erdim A, Tanrikulu E, Yardimci S, Gunal O. Simultaneous resection for colorectal cancer
Read moreSpecializations
Oncological Surgery (Cancer Surgery)
Breast Diseases Surgery
Gallbladder and biliary tract diseases surgery
Thyroid – Parathyroid Surgery
Inguinal and Abdominal Wall Hernia, Stomach Hernia Surgery
Closed (Laparoscopic) Hernia Surgery
Endoscopy Applications
Treatment of Gastrointestinal System Diseases
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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
Read morePersonal 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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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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| Melanoma surgery | $5000 - $10000 |
| Wide excision of melanoma | $4000 - $6000 |
| Mohs microsurgery | $1500 |
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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| Doctor's visit | price on request |
| Melanoma surgery | $5000 - $10000 |
| Wide excision of melanoma | $4000 - $6000 |
| Mohs microsurgery | $1500 |
Haluk Duman
accreditations:
Prof. Haluk Duman is an expert plastic surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey with over 35 years of experience. He specializes in plastic surgery after cancer, burns, and skin tumors, as well as hand and maxillofacial surgery. He has a general medical degree from Istanbul University Medical Faculty and specialty in plastic and reconstructive surgery from Ankara GATA Medical School, and a fellowship from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Prof. Duman has published over 60 papers and participated in 100+ conferences. He is a member of various organizations.
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| Melanoma surgery | $8000 - $15000 |
| Immunotherapy with Keytruda (Pembolizumab) | $4000 |
Specializations
Cancer Surgery
Pancreatic Surgery
Bile Duct Surgery
Bariatric Metabolic Surgery
Oncological Surgery
Breast Surgery
Gastric cancer
Colon cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Obesity Surgery
Diabetes Surgeries
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Before and After Pictures
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
Read moreAREAS OF INTEREST
- Breast cancer
- Colon cancer
- Lung cancer
- Malignant melanoma
- Urogenital cancers
- Gynecological cancers
- Digestive system cancers
Education and Specialization
- 1987-1993 BSc Faculty of Medicine, Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine
- 1994-1999 BSc Internal Medicine Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine
- 2008-2011 PhD Medical Oncology Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital
- 2016 Assoc. Prof. / Prof. Dr. Medical Oncology Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
Experience
- 1993-1994 General Practitioner Senirkent State Hospital Senirkent, Isparta
- 1994-1999 Research Position Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine Internal Medicine Department, Samsun
- 2000-2006 Specialist Doctor Diyarbakır SSK Hospital, Diyarbakır
- 2006-2008 Specialist Doctor Diyarbakır State Hospital, Diyarbakır
- 2008-2011 Dr. Minor Assistant Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital
- 2011-2013 Specialist Doctor Diyarbakır Training and Research Hospital, Medical Oncology
- 2013- 2016 Specialist Doctor Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, Medical Oncology Clinic
- 2016 Education Manager Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, Medical Oncology Clinic, Assoc. Prof.
Professional Memberships
Turkish Society of Medical Oncology
Education and Training:
- Medical Degree: Graduated from Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine in 1993.
- Specialization in Internal Medicine: Completed at Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine in 1999.
- Medical Oncology Fellowship: Completed at Ankara Numune Research and Training Hospital in 2011.
- Professional Experience:
- Isparta Senirkent State Hospital: Completed his mandatory service as an Internal Medicine Specialist and Hemodialysis Responsible Physician (1993-1994).
- Prof. Dr. Gazi Yaşargil Training and Research Hospital: Served as a Medical Oncologist (2011-2013).
- Okmeydanı Research and Training Hospital: Achieved the title of Associate Professor and later full Professor, significantly contributing to medical oncology (2013-2016).
- Current Position: Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University Hospital Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa, Istanbul, where he continues to provide top-tier oncology care and mentorship.
Areas of Expertise:
- Cancer Treatment: Specializes in the treatment of various cancers, including breast, colon, lung, malignant melanoma, urogenital, gynecological, and gastrointestinal cancers.
- Advanced Therapies: Proficient in administering chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and other cutting-edge treatments for cancer patients.
- Research and Education: Actively involved in cancer research and dedicated to educating the next generation of oncologists, continuously enhancing the field through both clinical practice and academic contributions.
- Extensive Experience:
- With over 24 years of medical practice, Prof. Dr. Cihan is a highly respected figure in oncology, known for his comprehensive approach to cancer treatment.
- International Recognition: Participates in numerous international seminars and congresses, keeping abreast of the latest advancements in oncology.
- Patient-Centric Care: Renowned for his compassionate and personalized approach to patient care, ensuring tailored treatment plans that address the unique needs of each patient.
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Works with a multidisciplinary team of experts at Medical Park, providing holistic and coordinated care to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients.
Achievements and Awards:
- Academic Contributions: Has contributed significantly to oncology literature and research, with numerous publications in reputable medical journals.
- Leadership in Oncology: Recognized for his leadership in oncology, both in clinical settings and academic institutions, influencing cancer treatment practices and policies.
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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