Best Meningioma doctors in Turkey: TOP 23 doctors

Dr. Yildiz specializes in neuroendocrine and rare tumors, with extensive research and clinical experience at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Published 17+ papers on neuroendocrine and rare tumors
• Expertise in diagnosing and managing complex tumor cases
• Active member of multiple international medical research studies

Dr. Solak completed a prestigious fellowship at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute, specializing in complex oncology cases.

• Graduated from Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Completed residency at İstanbul Sisli Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital
• Trained at MD Anderson Cancer Center in the US
• Specializes in breast and gastrointestinal cancers among others

Dr. Eda Tanrikulu specializes in medical oncology and chemotherapy at Anadolu Medical Center, focusing on complex cancer cases.

• Completed medical oncology training at Marmara University
• Ranked 3rd in Turkey in minor specialty exam
• Led medical oncology unit at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Participated in international clinical studies

Specializes in radiation oncology for meningioma at Emsey Hospital, with training from Marmara University.

• Completed specialization in radiation oncology at Marmara University
• Focused on precise radiation therapy techniques
• Works within a dedicated radiation oncology department

Prof. Kilic is the first Turkish doctor trained in radiosurgery at Sweden's Karolinska Institute – a pioneer in non-invasive brain tumor treatment.

• Highly specialized in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for precise, non-surgical tumor targeting
• Holds a neuro-oncology research fellowship from Harvard Medical School and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
• Member of the International Meningioma Society and World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies
• Former President of the Turkish Nervous System Surgery Society
• Professor and academic leader at Marmara University's Department of Neurosurgery

Prof. Engin brings 30+ years of radiation oncology expertise, including leadership roles at top institutions like Anadolu Medical Center and Uludağ University.

• Specialized in thermoradiotherapy – trained at Thomas Jefferson University
• Former Chairman of Radiation Oncology at Uludağ University
• Director of Oncological Sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital
• Post-doctoral fellowship at National Cancer Institute (NIH)

Dr. Mehmet Ozek specializes in endoscopic skull base surgery and functional neurosurgery, with extensive experience treating complex brain conditions.

• 23+ years focused on neurosurgery
• Performed endoscopic procedures at top institutions
• Published 47 articles in SCI international journals
• Member of 10+ professional neurosurgery organizations
• Trained at Yale University and University of Florida

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli specializes in oncology with extensive experience across multiple cancer types, currently practicing at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

• Specializes in breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Internal Medicine Specialist at Malatya State Hospital
• Worked at Ankara Oncology Clinic and Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital
• Studied medicine at Selcuk University

Professor in Medical Oncology with a focus on gastrointestinal tumors – Dr. Sezer Saglam combines academic rigor with clinical expertise at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 20 years of experience in medical oncology
• Specialized in gastrointestinal oncology since 2009
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and ENET societies
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's leading medical institutions

Associate Professor Dr. Emrah Eraslan specializes in treating various cancers, including meningioma, at Koru Ankara Hospital.

• Graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 2005
• Became an internal medicine specialist in 2011
• Received medical oncology training from 2013 to 2016
• Became an associate professor in 2023
• Currently serves patients at Koru Ankara Hospital

Specializing in meningioma treatment, Dr. Sakin brings extensive experience from leading hospitals including Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Head of Medical Oncology Department at Yüzüncü Yıl University
• Medical Oncology sub-specialty training at İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
• Years of practical experience in oncology and internal medicine
• Active role in education and training within the medical field

Assoc. Prof. Nail Paksoy brings specialized expertise in oncology to Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, with a focus on targeted therapies.

• Over 5 years of medical oncology fellowship training
• Active participant in international clinical trials for various cancers
• ESMO Board Certified in Medical Oncology
• Published multiple research papers on innovative cancer treatments
• Associate professor at Istanbul Medipol University

Professor Doctor Sefik Igdem specializes in radiation oncology, focusing on precise treatments for meningioma at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Board-certified in radiation oncology with extensive experience
• Uses advanced technologies like Truebeam Stx and Halcyons
• Former professor at T.R. Demiroğlu Bilim University
• Specializes in head and neck cancers

Specialized in Medical Oncology with extensive training at Akdeniz University – Dr. Alemdar brings focused expertise to meningioma cases at Medical Park Antalya.

• Graduated from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed Medical Oncology specialization in 2018
• Works at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
• 12+ years of clinical experience

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.

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).