Best Nasopharyngeal cancer doctors in Turkey: TOP 31 doctors

The doctor is a highly experienced Turkish medical oncologist specializing in sarcoma, lymphoma, pancreatic, lung cancer, and breast cancer. With over 20 years of experience, the doctor focuses on tumor biology, tumor immunology, cancer immunotherapy, and targeted therapies. Since 2019, the doctor has been serving as a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center and previously held leadership roles at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine and GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital. The doctor has authored over 40 publications in cancer research and is a member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and the European Head and Neck Society.

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. 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.

Dr. Banu Atalar is a board-certified radiation oncologist (Türkiye, 2004). She is a Full Professor at Acibadem MAA University (2018–present) and a clinician at Anadolu Medical Center (2026–present). She trained at Istanbul and Cerrahpaşa. In 2011, she completed a Stanford clinical research fellowship in stereotactic radiosurgery. Her practice focuses on CNS, thoracic, and GI tumors. About 75% of her care involves SRS and MR‑guided adaptive SRS.

Her honors include the ASCO IDEA award (2004), the IASLC International Mentorship Award (2018), and H.FACR (2025). She has 72 international peer‑reviewed publications. Her leadership roles include President of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology (2025–27) and Chair of the ESTRO National Societies Committee (2024–27). She served on the ASCO Resource‑Stratified Guidelines Committee (2013–18) and on RSS meeting and nomination committees. She organized national congresses (2023, 2025) and has been an invited speaker at major meetings.

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 30 years of experience 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

The doctor specializes in managing breast cancer, colorectal, and urogenital system cancers. With extensive experience since 2014 at Anadolu Medical Center, the doctor has previously served at Medical Park Hospital, Kocaeli Derince Education and Research Hospital, and Erzurum Regional Education and Research Hospital. The doctor's military service included a role as a Medical Oncology specialist at Gülhane Military Medical Academy.

Educational achievements include a degree in general medicine from Istanbul University and specializations in internal medicine and medical oncology. The doctor is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Medical Oncology Society, and the Turkish Lung Cancer Society.

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

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

The doctor is an ECFMG and ESMO-certified medical and breast oncologist with over 20 years of experience, specializing in solid cancer, breast cancer, colorectal, and lung cancer treatment. Since 2016, the doctor has been a medical oncology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center.

The doctor graduated from Gülhane Military Medical Academy with a degree in general medicine and completed specialties in internal and medical oncology. The doctor has been a professor and associate professor at Gülhane Military Medical Academy, contributing significantly to medical education.

With over 110 papers on cancer management, the doctor is a member of several prestigious oncology organizations.

Professor with 29 years of experience 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

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.

The doctor graduated from Ankara University Medical School and completed residency training in internal medicine at Ankara GATA Medical School. Specializing in medical oncology and hematology, the doctor completed a clinical fellowship in the USA. A pioneer in Turkey, the doctor was part of the team that performed the first bone marrow transplantation in the country. The doctor has served as a visiting lecturer at prestigious institutions in London and Switzerland. Holding the European Medical Oncology Certificate, the doctor is a founding member of both The Turkish Society of Medical Oncology and the Turkish Oncology Group. The clinical focus includes breast, gastrointestinal, lung cancers, lymphomas, and myeloma.

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

• 23 years of experience 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

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

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 20 years of experience of experience in internal medicine and oncology
• Worked at multiple university hospitals including Akdeniz University Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association

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