Best Colon cancer doctors in Turkey: TOP 57 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.

1,100+ treatments performed – Associate Professor Mustafa Solak specializes in gastrointestinal cancers, including colon cancer, at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• 20 years of experience of experience in clinical oncology
• Fellowship-trained at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Worked at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Specializes in breast, testicular, ovarian, lung, and head & neck cancers

Ranked 3rd in Turkey for medical oncology – Dr. Tanrikulu leads the Medical Oncology Unit at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Specializes in medical oncology with 21 years of experience of experience
• Head researcher in international clinical studies on cancer treatments
• Trained at top universities in Turkey, including Marmara University
• Focuses on personalized chemotherapy protocols

Dr. Vafi Atalay is an experienced oncological and general surgeon with 17 years in the field. He specializes in pancreatic, colon, rectal, and liver surgeries. He also performs advanced endoscopic procedures. Dr. Atalay has published 31 articles in national and international journals, making valuable contributions to medical literature.

He received the first prize at the 20th Congress Research Paper Competition. He also won the Best Research Award at the 5th Surgeon Research Congress. Dr. Atalay is a member of TSS, the Palestinian Medical Association, and IOA. His active involvement in these organizations shows his dedication to professional growth and surgical excellence.

Prof. Dr. Suleyman Alici specializes in oncology, bringing focused expertise to colon cancer cases at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Consultation available with an experienced oncology specialist
• Named specifically for oncology-related diagnostic tests
• Recognized as a key oncology doctor in treatment plans

Performed 2,500+ radiotherapy sessions with MR-Linac – Assoc. Prof. Gorkem Turkkan specializes in advanced radiation treatments at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Expert in stereotactic and MRI-guided radiotherapy
• Published 27 articles in domestic and international journals
• Member of European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology since 2015
• Completed fellowship at Maastricht University on thoracic radiotherapy

Prof. Kivanc Derya Peker has performed over 400 pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries, specializing in complex gastrointestinal procedures at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Trained at Mayo Clinic in Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery
• Founder of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Hospital
• Expert in liver, pancreas, and stomach cancer surgeries
• Specializes in obesity-metabolic surgery and endoscopic treatments

Specializing in colon cancer surgery with advanced laparoscopic techniques – Dr. Kartal brings precision to complex cases at Anadolu Medical Center.

• 19 years of experience of surgical experience
• Trained in cytoreduction and HIPEC for metastatic colorectal cancer
• Member of European Society of Coloproctology
• Certified in advanced endoscopic procedures

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 gastrointestinal oncology with over 27 years of experience of experience at top hospitals in Istanbul.

• Professor of Medical Oncology since 2016
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Medical Faculty
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society
• Works at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

Professor Doctor Sefik Igdem specializes in radiation oncology at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 30 years of experience of experience in radiation oncology
• Expert in conformal treatments for prostate cancer
• Uses advanced Truebeam Stx and Halcyons technologies
• Former Associate Professor at T.R. Demiroğlu Bilim University
• Specialized training from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Yahya Ozel trained at Tokyo University Hospital under leading experts in Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery – bringing advanced techniques to colon cancer care.

• 31 years of experience of surgical experience with a focus on minimally invasive techniques
• Specializes in oncological surgery alongside bariatric and hepatobiliary procedures
• Certified in surgical endoscopy and advanced laparoscopy
• Academic faculty member training future surgeons

Assoc. Prof. Abdullah Sakin leads the Medical Oncology Department at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, bringing extensive experience in colon cancer treatment.

• Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained in Medical Oncology at İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
• Specializes in internal medicine with a focus on oncology
• Works at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, a leading healthcare institution

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.

Ranked 1st in Turkey in the Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam – Dr. Keskin brings 25 years of experience of dedicated expertise to colon cancer treatment at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Performed 1,100+ cancer treatments including advanced immunotherapy
• Best Poster Award at 19th National Cancer Congress
• Active member of ASCO and ESMO oncology societies
• Published 42 articles in international medical journals

Professor Yesim Yildirim specializes in cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies, with over 80 international publications. She works at Anadolu Medical Center.

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

Dr. Rahib Hasanov specializes in gastrointestinal tumors, with a strong focus on personalized oncology treatments at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Medical Oncology fellowship from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Uses cutting-edge immunotherapies and targeted therapies
• Observership at Houston Methodist Hospital in the USA
• Treats patients from diverse regions including Azerbaijan, Montenegro, and the US
• Focuses on colon, rectum, and stomach cancers

Prof. Şeref Kömürcü is an ESMO-certified oncologist with over 33 years of experience of experience, specializing in colorectal cancer treatment at Anadolu Medical Center.

• ECFMG and ESMO-certified – meets rigorous international standards
• Published 110+ papers on cancer management
• Professor at Gülhane Military Medical Academy
• Member of ASCO and ESMO – leading oncology societies

Prof. Dr. Sezer Saglam specializes in colorectal oncology at Florence Nightingale Hospital – one of Istanbul's leading cancer centers.

• Over 29 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Trained at Istanbul University's Oncology Institute
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society
• Attending physician in Gastrointestinal Oncology since 2005