Best Nasopharyngeal cancer doctors in Turkey: TOP 29 doctors

Dr. Tanrikulu ranks among Turkey's top oncologists, specializing in medical oncology and chemotherapy at Anadolu Medical Center.

• 3rd place in Turkey's medical oncology specialty exam
• Head researcher in multiple international clinical oncology studies
• Previously led the medical oncology unit at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital

Dr. Solak specializes in head and neck cancers, with fellowship training at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute.

• Deals with complex cases of nasopharyngeal cancer
• Trained at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Works at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
• Specializes in breast, testicular, ovarian, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers

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 nasopharyngeal cancer with extensive training at Istanbul University's Oncology Institute.

• Professor of Medical Oncology since 2016
• Fellowship-trained in Medical Oncology at Istanbul University
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Attending Physician in Gastrointestinal Oncology

Professor Doctor Sefik Igdem specializes in head and neck cancers, including nasopharyngeal cancer, at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 25 years of experience in radiation oncology
• Expert in advanced technologies like Truebeam Stx and Halcyons
• Professor at T.R Demiroğlu Bilim University
• Specializes in conformal treatments for precise radiation therapy

Dr. Sakin brings extensive leadership in medical oncology, currently serving at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital with a focus on complex cases.

• Head of Medical Oncology Department at Yüzüncü Yıl University
• Trained in Medical Oncology at İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
• Specializes in internal medicine with a focus on oncology

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.

A leader in cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies, Professor Yildirim has co-authored an international handbook on advanced cancer care.

• Treats head and neck cancers, including nasopharyngeal, at Anadolu Medical Center
• Completed specialized training at Mount Vernon Cancer Center in London
• Holds an ESMO examination certification in medical oncology
• Author of more than 80 publications, abstracts, and books
• Professor and lecturer at Halic University in Istanbul

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 incorporates immunotherapies and targeted therapies for nasopharyngeal cancer, with experience from Houston Methodist Hospital and Marmara University.

• Completed Medical Oncology fellowship at Marmara University
• Specializes in personalized oncology treatments
• Regularly treats international patients from Europe and the US
• Attends national and international oncology congresses

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. Dr. M. Emre Üstündağ is a Professor of Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze. He has been a professor at Kocaeli University since 2006. He completed his MD and ENT residency at Istanbul University between 1983 and 1995. He has worked at Istanbul and Kocaeli universities and at Acıbadem hospitals. He has also maintained a private practice since 2006.

Clinical focus: head and neck oncology and surgery; rhinology and rhinoplasty; laryngology; septoplasty; sleep apnea surgery.

He completed international training in Ireland (Ardkeen). In Germany, he trained in Tübingen; Freiburg (otology, 4 months); and Regensburg (rhinology, 4 months). In the USA, he trained at Stanford in laryngology and sleep apnea (4 months). He has 47 international articles and 788 citations (Google Scholar, Jan 2026). He is a member of the Turkish ORL-HNS, the Istanbul University ENT Association, and the German ORL-HNS.

Professor with 15+ years specializing in gastrointestinal and nasopharyngeal cancers at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Medical oncology fellowship from Istanbul University
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society
• Leads the Medical Oncology Department at a top Istanbul hospital

1,100+ cancer treatments performed – Dr. Ozadli specializes in nasopharyngeal cancer at Valued Med Hub Hospitals as an Assistant Professor.

• 21 years of experience in medical oncology
• Trained at Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in lung, esophageal, gastric, and breast cancers
• Active researcher with publications in oncology

Specializes in medical oncology with extensive training at Akdeniz University – one of Turkey's leading medical schools.

• Board-certified in medical oncology since 2018
• Over 15 years of experience in internal medicine and oncology
• Worked at multiple university hospitals including Akdeniz University Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Dr. Yildiz has published 17+ research papers on neuroendocrine tumors and rare cancer cases, with a focus on nasopharyngeal cancer at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Specializes in neuroendocrine tumors and rare cancer presentations
• Published in Medical Oncology and other peer-reviewed journals
• Experienced in diagnosing and treating complex paraneoplastic syndromes
• Works at a leading university hospital with advanced oncology facilities

Dr. Ozden brings over a decade of specialized medical oncology experience to nasopharyngeal cancer cases. He trained at Istanbul University's prestigious Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

• Completed medical oncology subspecialty at Kocaeli University
• Practiced internal medicine and oncology since 2004
• English-language medical education background
• Works at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital

Assoc. Prof. Nail Paksoy specializes in nasopharyngeal cancer at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, bringing extensive oncology expertise.

• Board-certified in medical oncology by ESMO
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Participated in international clinical trials for advanced cancer treatments
• Published research on various oncology topics in peer-reviewed journals

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).