Best Gallbladder cancer doctors in Turkey: TOP 35 doctors

Dr. Bülent Karagöz is a top Turkish medical oncologist with over 20 years of experience, specializing in tumor biology and immunotherapy.

• Head of Medical Oncology at Anadolu Medical Center
• Professor at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine
• Published over 40 papers in cancer research
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Dr. Tanrikulu has led international clinical trials in medical oncology and specializes in chemotherapy for digestive cancers.

• Has over 15 years of clinical experience in oncology
• Trained in medical oncology at Marmara University – a top-ranked program
• Served as the head of the medical oncology unit at a major research hospital
• Completed specialty training in both internal medicine and medical oncology

Specializes in gastrointestinal cancers, including gallbladder cancer, with training at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute and MD Anderson Cancer Center.

• Completed fellowship at one of Turkey's top cancer institutes
• Worked with complex cases across multiple cancer types
• Received training at prestigious MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Practices at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental – a leading medical facility

Ranked 1st in Turkey in the Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam – Dr. Keskin brings 28 years of expertise to gallbladder cancer treatment at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Specialized in Medical Oncology at Istanbul University Institute of Oncology
• Member of American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Received Best Poster Award at 19th National Cancer Congress
• Utilizes advanced treatments like chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy

Prof. Peker has performed over 400 pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries, specializing in Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Trained at Mayo Clinic in Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery
• Founder of the Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
• Specializes in gallbladder and bile duct diseases surgery
• Performed over 200 liver surgeries

Professor Yildirim specializes in cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies at Anadolu Medical Center. She co-authored the 'Handbook of Advanced Cancer Care Treatment'.

• Over a decade of medical oncology practice since joining the center in 2011
• Author of more than 80 international and national publications and books
• Treats gastrointestinal cancers including gallbladder cancer
• Holds an ESMO certification from the European Society of Medical Oncology
• Completed specialized training in London's Mount Vernon Cancer Center

Specialist Dr. Rahib Hasanov brings international expertise in oncology, trained at Houston Methodist Hospital and Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa.

• Completed Medical Oncology fellowship at Marmara University
• Specializes in personalized treatments including immunotherapies and targeted therapies
• Regularly treats patients from Europe, the US, and Middle Eastern countries
• Focuses on gastrointestinal system tumors, including liver–biliary tract cancers

Ozcan Yildiz specializes in neuroendocrine and rare tumors, with extensive research in gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.

• Published 17+ peer-reviewed articles on cancer treatments
• Expertise in managing complex paraneoplastic syndromes
• Research focuses on advanced diagnostic and therapeutic approaches
• Works at Medipol Mega University Hospital – a leading oncology center

Prof. Sezer Sağlam specializes in gastrointestinal oncology with extensive experience in gallbladder cancer treatment at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Professor of Medical Oncology since 2016
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and ENET
• Over 15 years of experience in oncology

Prof. Sefik Igdem specializes in Radiation Oncology at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, using advanced technologies like Truebeam STX and Halcyons.

• Board-certified radiation oncologist with extensive experience
• Specializes in head and neck cancers and prostate cancer
• Utilizes conformal treatments for precision radiation therapy
• Professor at T.R. Demiroğlu Bilim University

Assoc. Dr. Abdullah Sakin leads the Medical Oncology Department at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, specializing in gallbladder cancer.

• Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained in Medical Oncology at İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
• Specialist in Internal Medicine from İstanbul Haseki Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
• Extensive experience in oncology clinics across Turkey

Dr. Yahya Ozel brings extensive expertise in hepatobiliary surgery, trained under renowned experts at Tokyo University Hospital.

• Specializes in minimally invasive techniques for hepatobiliary diseases
• Certified in surgical endoscopy and advanced laparoscopic procedures
• Academic faculty member at Doğuş University, mentoring future surgeons
• Over three decades of surgical experience

Associate Professor Dr. Yusuf Acikgoz brings advanced oncology training from Ohio State University and leads specialized trials at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital.

• Co-investigator on international Phase III trials for gastric and gallbladder cancers
• Dual training in Medical Oncology and Internal Medicine
• Member of American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) since 2022
• Fluent in English with US Medical Licensing Examination certification

Dr. Tahsin Ozadli specializes in gastrointestinal cancers, including gallbladder cancer, with training at Ankara Oncology Hospital.

• Medical oncology specialist with focus on digestive system cancers
• Trained at Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Hospital
• Experience across multiple oncology clinics in Turkey
• Published researcher in oncology field

Specializing in radiation oncology, Dr. Kaplan focuses on treating gallbladder cancer at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Experienced in advanced radiation therapy techniques
• Part of a multidisciplinary team for comprehensive cancer care
• Works at a leading university hospital with state-of-the-art facilities

Dr. Ozatli is an Associate Professor specializing in breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers, with a strong focus on oncology at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

• Specializes in treating breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Experience in multiple oncology departments across Turkey
• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016
• Provides comprehensive cancer care at Istinye Liv University Hospital

Dr. Ozden brings over 20 years of experience in internal medicine and medical oncology, with specialized training from Istanbul University.

• Completed medical oncology subspecialty at Kocaeli University
• Extensive experience in internal medicine across multiple hospitals
• Graduated from Istanbul University's English Medical Program

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.

Prof. Ersin Ozturk, a surgical oncology expert, combines decades of academic experience with practical skills in gastrointestinal surgeries.

• Trained at Uludag University and Cleveland Clinic Foundation
• Specializes in laparoscopic and gastrointestinal procedures
• Professor of Medicine at Medicana Bursa Hospital
• Expert in surgical oncology and general surgery

Assoc. Dr. Ugur Ekici specializes in gallbladder cancer surgery with over 20 years of experience, including advanced laparoscopic techniques.

• Specialty training from Şişli Etfal Hospital General Surgery Clinic
• Published articles in international refereed journals
• Expert in obesity, metabolic, and thyroid surgeries alongside cancer surgery