Best Sarcoma doctors in Istanbul: TOP 21 doctors

Professor Bülent Karagöz specializes in sarcoma with 20+ years of experience, focusing on tumor biology and immunotherapy at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Head of Medical Oncology at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• Professor at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine
• Author of 40+ publications in cancer research
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Specializes in medical oncology at Anadolu Medical Center. Expertise in chemotherapy and targeted therapies.

• Completed specialty training in medical oncology at Marmara University
• Former head of medical oncology unit at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Has participated in international clinical research studies
• Ranked 3rd in Turkey's minor specialty exam

Mustafa Solak has performed 1,100+ cancer treatments and trained at MD Anderson Cancer Center – one of the world's leading oncology institutions.

• 18 years of experience in clinical oncology
• Specializes in breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Fellowship-trained at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Former staff at prestigious MD Anderson Cancer Center

Dr. Keskin has conducted over 900 procedures and is ranked first nationally for his specialty exam. He works at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Has 28 years of experience in medical oncology.
• Utilizes advanced treatments including chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy.
• Holds membership in prestigious international societies like ASCO and ESMO.
• Completed a Medical Oncology Minor Speciality at the Istanbul University Institute of Oncology.
• Awarded Best Poster at the National Cancer Congress for his research.

Prof. Yildirim is a leading medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center with over a decade of practice focused on immunotherapy and targeted cancer therapies.

• Over 80 international publications and book chapters on advanced cancer care
• ESMO-certified with specialized training in Israel and the UK
• Professor of Medical Oncology at Halic University – a respected academic
• Expert in treating breast, gastrointestinal, and lung cancers

Dr. Mehmet Taner Özdemir trained at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery in the United States. He focuses specifically on sarcoma at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Specializes in bone and soft tissue tumor treatment
• Member of the European Musculo-Skeletal Oncology Society
• Treats orthopedic trauma and complex hip fractures
• Skilled in arthroscopic surgical techniques

Specialist Dr. Rahib Hasanov brings international oncology expertise from training at Houston Methodist Hospital and Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa.

• Completed Medical Oncology fellowship at Marmara University
• Specializes in personalized treatments including immunotherapies and targeted therapies
• Treats patients from across Europe, Middle East, and Central Asia
• Regularly attends international oncology congresses to stay updated

Prof. Ahmet Bilici specializes in sarcoma and lung cancer treatment with over 20 years of medical oncology experience.

• One of Turkey's most recognized sarcoma specialists
• Extensive experience in oncology treatment
• Practices at Medipol Mega University Hospital

Dr. Yildiz has authored 17+ peer-reviewed publications on rare cancer cases, including sarcoma-related research at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Expertise in neuroendocrine tumors and rare oncological conditions
• Published on paraneoplastic syndromes and metastatic cancers
• Special focus on complex diagnostic presentations
• Active researcher in multidisciplinary cancer management

Prof. Sezer Sağlam specializes in sarcoma at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, bringing over 20 years of focused oncology experience.

• Professor of Medical Oncology with extensive fellowship training
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society
• Former attending physician in Gastrointestinal Oncology at Istanbul University
• Works within one of Turkey's leading private cancer centers

Prof. Dr. Sefik Igdem specializes in radiation oncology with advanced technologies at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 25 years of experience in radiation oncology
• Expert in Truebeam Stx and Halcyons technologies
• Special focus on prostate cancer and conformal treatments
• Professor at Demiroğlu Bilim University

Assoc. Dr. Abdullah Sakin leads the Medical Oncology Department at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, specializing in sarcoma treatment.

• Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained in Medical Oncology at İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
• Over a decade of experience in oncology and internal medicine
• Works at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, a leading oncology center

Dr. Ozadli specializes in treating various cancers, including sarcoma, with extensive training in medical oncology.

• Completed medical oncology specialization at Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital
• Worked at Ankara Oncology Hospital and Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital
• Special interest in lung, esophageal, gastric, and breast cancers
• Published researcher with contributions in oncology

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

• Internal Medicine Specialist with extensive oncology experience
• Practiced at Ankara Oncology Clinic and Erzurum Regional Training Hospital
• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016
• Graduated from Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Ofluoglu specializes in orthopedic oncology with 30 years of medical experience and training at top institutions in the US and Russia.

• Expert in bone and soft tissue tumors in both children and adults
• Trained in Ilizarov surgery and orthopedic oncology at leading centers
• Author of 50+ medical documents with over 200 citations
• Member of the European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology

Assoc. Prof. Atakan Topçu, M.D., is a medical oncologist at Medipol University and Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, colorectal, gastric, and neuroendocrine cancers. His work also covers targeted therapies, immunotherapy, geriatric oncology, and cancer-related malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia.

He has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed papers. Recent work includes a 2024 Frontiers in Medicine study on geriatric syndromes and a 2023 Future Oncology paper on sarcopenia and anxiety in lung cancer. He has also published on the CONUT score in breast cancer and on malnutrition in HER2-negative metastatic gastric cancer.

Dr. Topçu serves on the Editorial Board of BMC Cancer. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, ESMO, and the Turkish Geriatrics Society. Education and training: M.D., Uludağ University; residency in Internal Medicine, Marmara University; fellowship in Medical Oncology, Bezmialem Vakıf University.

Professor of Medical Oncology with over 20 years of experience, specializing in sarcoma at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Attending physician in Gastrointestinal Oncology at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Fellowship-trained in Medical Oncology at Istanbul University
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and ENET – leading oncology societies
• Professor since 2016, recognized for expertise in oncology

Prof. Dr. Suleyman Alici specializes in sarcoma treatment at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Renowned expert in sarcoma diagnosis and management
• Works at one of Turkey's leading oncology centers
• Committed to personalized treatment approaches

Assoc. Prof. Gorkem Turkkan has successfully completed over 2,500 radiotherapy sessions using the advanced MR-Linac device.

• Specializes in stereotactic and MRI-guided radiotherapy treatments
• Member of European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO)
• Trained internationally at Maastricht University's MAASTRO Clinic
• Published 27 articles in domestic and international journals
• Associate Professor title awarded in February 2023

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.