Best Tonsil cancer doctors in Istanbul: TOP 17 doctors

Dr. Eda Tanrikulu specializes in medical oncology and chemotherapy, treating cancer patients at the Anadolu Medical Center.

• Graduated from Ankara University in 2005 and has been practicing medicine for over 19 years
• Completed specialty training in medical oncology at Marmara University
• Placed third in Turkey in the minor specialty exam in 2013
• Has served as the head of a medical oncology unit at a training and research hospital
• Actively involved in international clinical studies

Dr. Mustafa Solak specializes in head and neck cancers at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental with fellowship training from Hacettepe University Cancer Institute.

• Trained at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Experienced in treating complex cases of various cancers
• Completed residency at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital

Prof. Dr. Tayfun Apuhan has over 200 scientific publications and trained in Head and Neck Surgery at The Ohio State University.

• Specializes in Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases and Head and Neck Surgery
• Founder of the ENT and Head and Neck Surgery Department at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
• Expert in both functional and aesthetic nasal surgeries
• Performs advanced procedures like endoscopic sinus and ear surgeries
• Authored over 200 scientific works in ENT and head-neck surgery

Professor Yesim Yildirim specializes in cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies, with over 80 international publications and co-authorship in leading oncology handbooks.

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

Dr. Rahib Hasanov specializes in personalized oncology treatments, including immunotherapies and targeted therapies, with extensive international training.

• Trained at Houston Methodist Hospital in advanced oncology practices
• Completed Medical Oncology fellowship at Marmara University
• Expert in gastrointestinal, breast, and lung cancers
• Regularly treats international patients from Europe and the US

Dr. Yildiz has over a decade of experience in oncology with a focus on complex neuroendocrine and gynecological tumors at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Published over 15 peer-reviewed research papers in international journals
• Expertise in diagnosing and managing rare paraneoplastic syndromes
• Co-author on a major multicenter study for diabetes and lipid therapy
• Experience spans thoracic, gastrointestinal, and urogenital cancers

Prof. Sezer Sağlam specializes in medical oncology at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, with a focus on gastrointestinal and tonsil cancers.

• Professor of Medical Oncology since 2016
• Extensive fellowship training at Istanbul University
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Specialized in gastrointestinal oncology
• Active in both clinical practice and research

Professor Doctor Sefik Igdem specializes in head and neck cancers, bringing advanced radiation oncology expertise to Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Profound experience in conformal treatments for precise radiation therapy
• Uses cutting-edge Truebeam Stx Technology and Halcyons systems
• Holds a professor title at T.R Demiroğlu Bilim University
• Specialized in radiation oncology at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Assoc. Prof. Abdullah Sakin heads the Medical Oncology Department at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, specializing in tonsil cancer treatments.

• 12+ years of experience in oncology
• Former Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University
• Trained at Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Specializes in medical oncology with a focus on head and neck cancers

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

• Over a decade of experience in oncology
• Worked at Ankara Oncology Clinic and Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital
• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016
• Trained at Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine

Specializes in tonsil cancer treatment with extensive training in medical oncology at Kocaeli University.

• Trained at Istanbul University's Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Over 20 years of experience in internal medicine and oncology
• Worked at multiple hospitals, gaining broad clinical experience

Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine (2015–present). He has over 20 years of medical oncology experience and has held academic roles since 2010.

Education: MD, Istanbul University – Cerrahpaşa (1991–1997). Residency in Internal Medicine, Trakya University (1997–2002). Fellowship in Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2002–2004).

Practice: Medical Oncologist, Trakya University (2005–2008). Medical Oncologist, Elazığ Training and Research Hospital (2008–2010). Associate Professor of Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2010–2015). He previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force at Etimesgut Military Hospital (2004–2005).

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.

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

• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Professor at Istanbul Medipol University – trains future oncologists
• Expert in advanced radiation therapy techniques

Professor with 20+ years in medical oncology, leading tonsil cancer treatment at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specializes in gastrointestinal oncology – relevant for complex tonsil cases
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society
• Performs ongoing clinical practice at a major JCI-accredited hospital

Dr. Karatas specializes in head and neck surgery with extensive international training across Europe and the US.

• Trained at prestigious institutions including Hannover Medical School and The Ohio State University
• Member of multiple professional societies including the American Academy of Otolaryngology
• Expertise in advanced surgical techniques for head and neck conditions

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.