Best Sarcoma doctors in Istanbul: TOP 38 doctors

Professor Bülent Karagöz specializes in sarcoma with 33 years of experience 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

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

• Has 25 years of experience 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.

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

• 20 years of experience 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

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

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

After graduating from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2000, he  

completed his specialization in Gynecology & Obstetrics at Başkent University Faculty of  

Medicine in 2006. He completed his compulsory state service in Nevşehir Ürgüp for 1year

and his military service in Edremit Military Hospital for 1 year. In 2009, he worked as a  

clinical observer in Israel Tel Aviv Chaim Seba Medical Center for 4 months. Between 2009-

2015, he worked as an Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist at Adana Başkent Hospital.  

Between 2015-2018, he received specialization training in Gynecologic Oncology Surgery at  

Marmara University Faculty of Medicine. During his training, he worked as a clinical observer  

for 2 months in the gynecological oncology center of Charite University Berlin, Germany.  

After completing his subspeciality training, he successfully passed the European Society of  

Gynecologic Oncology (ESGO) exam in Athens in 2019. Between July 2018 and October 2024,  

he worked as a gynecologic oncology surgery specialist at Health Sciences University  

Umraniye Training and Research Hospital. During this period, he completed the DaVinci

Robotic Surgery course and received a robotic surgeon certificate. In 2024, he received the  

title of Associate Professor.  

Dr Cem Yalcinkaya has experience in gynecologic oncologic surgeries, and other basic and  

advanced gynecologic procedures. He is particularly interested in fertility sparing surgeries,  

laparoscopic and robotic surgical procedures.

Education:  

Post Doctorate of Medicine : Marmara University, Gynecologic Oncology Department 2015-

2018, Istanbul

Specialisation in Medicine : Baskent University, Medicine Faculty, Gynecology&Obstetrics  

Department 2001-2006, Ankara

Medical Faculty : Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medicine Faculty 1994-2000, Istanbul

Work Experience:  

May 2006-October 2007: Urgup State Hospital (Gyn&Ob Compulsory Service)

July 2008-July 2009: Edremit Military Hospital (Military Service)

November 2009-April 2015: Adana Başkent University Hospital Gyn&Ob Department

May 2015-May2018: Marmara University Gynecologic Oncology Residency Program  

July 2018-September 2024: Umraniye Training & Research Hospital

November 2024- Recent: Anadolu Medical Center  

Experience Abroad:

August 2009-November 2009: Tel Hashomer Chaim Sheba Medical Center, ISRAEL  

July 2014-July 2014: Hamburg Asklepios Clinic, GERMANY  

February 2018-March 2018: Berlin Charite Hospital, GERMANY

Memberships to Scientific Organizations:  

ESGO-European Society of Gyneacological Oncology (membership since 2015)

TRSGO-Turkish Society of Gynecologic Oncology (membership since 2016)

Foreign Language: English  

National- International Exams: ESGO Exam Certificate (2019 )

Dr. Mehmet Taner Ozdemir is an experienced orthopedic specialist with 7 years in the field. He focuses on oncology, orthopedic trauma, arthroscopic surgery, and bone and soft tissue tumors. He completed his medical and specialist training at GATA Faculty of Medicine in Ankara. He also received advanced training at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, USA.

Dr. Ozdemir is a member of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association and the European Musculoskeletal Tumor Society. He has written five national and thirteen international publications. He is dedicated to improving orthopedic science. His skills include joint replacements, arthroscopies, and tumor surgeries.

Prof. Hüseyin Baloğlu is a pathology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze, Kocaeli, Turkey. He focuses on molecular pathology, surgical pathology, and tumour biopsy and diagnostics.

Education and accreditations: MD, GATA Medical School (1986). Pathology specialty training, GATA (1992). Associate Professor (Doçent), GATA (2004). Visiting scholar at Albert Einstein College of Medicine (New York) and Heidelberg University.

Achievements: author of over 600 peer‑reviewed publications. Holds a patent in molecular diagnostics for thyroid cancer. Leads liquid biopsy and precision oncology services.

Prof. Sezer Sağlam specializes in sarcoma at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, bringing over 27 years of experience 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 30 years of experience 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. Sinan Karaaslan — Medical Oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center (since 2014). He treats breast, colorectal, and genitourinary cancers; in medical oncology since 2003. Member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, and the Turkish Lung Cancer Society.

Why patients choose and trust Dr. Karaaslan:

• Manages complex cases of breast, colorectal, and genitourinary cancers — applies modern systemic therapy tailored to the tumor type and stage.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, and the Turkish Lung Cancer Society.
• Author of numerous peer-reviewed articles and patient education materials on chemo- and immunotherapy.
• Practices at a center with ESMO Designated Centre status and JCI accreditation, within a strategic collaboration with Johns Hopkins Medicine International — one of the leading U.S. medical institutions. For patients, this means care aligned with U.S. protocols and the use of advanced equipment.

Professor of Medical Oncology with over 29 years of experience 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. 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

Prof. Şeref Kömürcü is an ECFMG and ESMO-certified medical and breast oncologist with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in solid cancer, breast cancer, colorectal and lung cancer treatment and has held teaching and scientific positions throughout his career. He is a member of several professional organizations.

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

Dr. Mehmet Doğu Canoğlu is a radiation oncologist. He graduated from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his residency in radiation oncology at Kocaeli University from 2006 to 2012.

He completed his compulsory service at Diyarbakır Training and Research Hospital. He then worked at Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital and at Medipol Mega University Hospital from 2015 to 2017. Since 2017, he has been a radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center.

Prof. Ahmet Bilici specializes in sarcoma and lung cancer treatment with over 28 years of experience of medical oncology experience.

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