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Best Ovarian cancer doctors in Turkey: TOP 47 doctors

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Bülent Karagöz
Clinical oncologist
31 years of experience
4.6
472 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Anadolu Medical Center

Bülent Karagöz

Clinical oncologist
31 years of experience
  • Dr. Bülent Karagöz specializes in ovarian cancer treatment, utilizing surgery, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and hormone therapy.
  • International training at medical institutions in Turkey, Cyprus, and NATO KFOR Command.
  • Over 20 years of experience in medical oncology, including ovarian cancer.
  • Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association.
  • Authored over 40 publications in cancer research.
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4.6
472 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Hysterectomy with DaVinci robot $24700 - $28000
Ovarian cancer surgery $18000 - $28000
CyberKnife $8500 - $14000
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Mustafa Solak
Clinical oncologist
18 years of experience
4.5
137 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Mustafa Solak

Clinical oncologist
18 years of experience
  • Mustafa Solak, M.D., specializes in ovarian cancer treatment with extensive experience in chemotherapy, surgery, and targeted therapy.
  • He completed his medical education at Hacettepe University and his residencies at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital.
  • He completed his fellowship in Cancer at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute and has experience practicing at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA.
  • Standard treatments for ovarian cancer include surgery, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and radiation therapy.
  • Professional memberships include the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology and the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).
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4.5
137 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Оophorectomy $2500 - $3000
Ovarian cancer surgery $6500
Omentectomy $6400
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Serkan Keskin
Clinical oncologist
23 years of experience
4.6
289 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Memorial Şişli Hospital

Serkan Keskin

Clinical oncologist
23 years of experience
Dr. Serkan Keskin is a highly experienced oncologist specializing in chemotherapy. He has numerous achievements in his field, including being ranked first in the Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam in Turkey in 2012. He is an active member of various prestigious oncology societies, and has a strong academic profile with 42 articles published in international journals.Read more
4.6
289 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Gamma Knife $4300
Hysterectomy with DaVinci robot $7500
CyberKnife $4750 - $6450
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Yesim Yildirim
Clinical oncologist
20 years of experience
4.6
472 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Anadolu Medical Center

Yesim Yildirim

Clinical oncologist
20 years of experience

accreditations:

European Society of Medical Oncology
European School of Oncology
  • Dr. Yesim Yildirim specializes in ovarian cancer treatment, focusing on immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and chemotherapy.
  • Affiliated with prestigious hospitals in the USA and Turkey, including Johns Hopkins and Anadolu Medical Center.
  • Certified by the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) and a member of the European School of Oncology (ESO).
  • Dr. Yildirim has received international training at medical institutions such as Rambam Medical Centre in Israel and Mount Vernon Cancer Center in the UK.
  • Languages spoken: English, Russian (B1 level), Turkish.
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4.6
472 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Hysterectomy with DaVinci robot $24700 - $28000
Ovarian cancer surgery $18000 - $28000
CyberKnife $8500 - $14000
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Mustafa Özdoğan
Clinical oncologist
24 years of experience
4.5
102 reviews
Turkey, Antalya
Memorial Antalya Hospital

Mustafa Özdoğan

Clinical oncologist
24 years of experience

Prof. Mustafa Özdoğan is an experienced cancer specialist with over 20 years of experience and has written over 40 articles on the topic. He is currently the Head of the Medical Oncology Department at Memorial Antalya Hospital in Turkey and holds qualifications in general medicine, internal medicine, and medical oncology. He is a member of the European Medical Oncology Association, the Turkish Medical Oncology Association, the Antalya Breast Cancer Association, and the American Clinical Oncology Association.

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Sadi Kerem Okutur
Clinical oncologist
18 years of experience
4.6
104 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital

Sadi Kerem Okutur

Clinical oncologist
18 years of experience

accreditations:

The European Society for Medical Oncology
The Turkish Association for Cancer Research and Control

Prof. Sadi Kerem Okutur is a Turkish medical oncologist with over 20 years of experience. He is currently working at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, and has held various positions in the past. He has a degree in general medicine, and a residency in internal medicine and medical oncology. Prof. Okutur has won a research award and authored numerous papers and book chapters. He is a member of various medical societies.

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Doga Seckin
Gynecologic oncologist
10 years of experience
4.5
218 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Liv Hospital Ulus

Doga Seckin

Gynecologic oncologist
10 years of experience

Medical Interests 

Infertility and Intra Uterin Insemination (IUI) 

IVF Treatment 

Gynecological laparoscopic surgeries 

Hysteroscopic operations 

Pregnancy and vaginal-cesarean birth 

Endometriosis and Adenomyosis 

Laparoscopic endometriosis surgery 

Myoma uteri and surgery of myoma uteri 

Fallopian tube diseases and surgeries 

Ovarian cysts and related laparoscopic operations 

Urinary incontinence surgery 

Gynecological aesthetic surgery 

Uterine and pelvic prolapse surgery 

Cervical premalign lesions and treatments

Education 

Ankara University, School of Medicine (1999-2006) 

Ankara Dr. Zekai Tahir Burak Women’s Health and Research Hospital, Proficiency (2007-2012) 

Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital Asistant Prof. (2015-2017) 

European Board of Advanced Gynecological Laparoscopic Surgery, IRCAD Strassbourg France (2013) 

Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital Associate Prof. (2017-2020) 

European Board of Endometriosis Surgery, IRCAD Strassbourg, France (2019) 

Experience 

Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital (2014-2020) 

Istanbul Sisli Kolan International Hospital (2020-2021) 

Liv Hospital Ulus (2021-) 

Memberships 

Turkish Society of Reproductive Medicine Association 

Turkish-German Gynecological Association 

Turkish Gynecology and Obstetrics Association 

European Society of Gynecological Endoscopy 

Minimal Invasive Gynecology Association 

Society of Minimal Invasive Urogynecology 

European Urogynecology Association

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4.5
218 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
CyberKnife $9000 - $13000
Hysterectomy with DaVinci robot
Radiation therapy for colorectal cancer
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Ahmet Gocmen
Obstetrician-gynecologist
31 years of experience
4.3
87 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medicana Atasehir Hospital

Ahmet Gocmen

Obstetrician-gynecologist
31 years of experience

Doctor has an extensive background in Gynecology and Obstetrics, with graduate education from Gazi University School of Medicine (1982-1988) and postgraduate education from Dicle University School of Medicine (1989-1993). Doctor has experience with Şişli Memorial Hospital Gynecology and Obstetrics Department (2017-2021), Emsey Hospital Obstetrics and Gynecology Department (2016-2017), Medeniyet University Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology Department (2012-2016), and several other positions. Doctor is certified in IVF and has training in robotic surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and gynecological oncology.

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4.3
87 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
CyberKnife $7500
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Zulfu Sertkaya
Clinical oncologist
16 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Andro Expertise Men's Health and Aesthetics

Zulfu Sertkaya

Clinical oncologist
16 years of experience

Dr. Sertkaya graduated from Konya Meram Science High School in 2001 and entered Gazi University Medical Faculty the same year, graduating in 2008. He completed his urology specialization at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital in 2014, becoming a urology specialist.

Since becoming a specialist, he has focused on the sub-branch of Andrology, attending various training sessions and conferences and performing surgeries with some of the world's leading Andrology professors. In 2017, he passed the written and oral proficiency exams conducted by the European Association of Urology, earning the title of "FEBU."

In 2020, Dr. Sertkaya achieved the rank of Associate Professor of Urology. His journey in Urology and Andrology, which began in 2008, continues at the Andro Expertise Male Health and Aesthetics Center, which he founded in 2022. He sees patients in his own clinic and performs surgeries at affiliated hospitals.

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Meltem Topalgokceli
Clinical oncologist
4.5
218 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Liv Hospital Ulus

Meltem Topalgokceli

Clinical oncologist

Assist. Prof. Meltem TOPALGÖKÇELİ SELAM M.D. is a Medical Oncologist with a focus on Gastrointestinal System and Ovary Cancers. She has extensive experience working in various medical institutions, including the Liv Hospital, Ministry of Health Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, and Istanbul Faculty of Medicine. She is a member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Society, the Istanbul Breast Cancer Research Group, and the Alumni Association for Üsküdar American Academy for Girls.

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4.5
218 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
CyberKnife $9000 - $13000
Hysterectomy with DaVinci robot
Radiation therapy for colorectal cancer
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Duygu Derin
Clinical oncologist
4.5
218 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Liv Hospital Ulus

Duygu Derin

Clinical oncologist

accreditations:

European Society for Medical Oncology

Dr. Duygu Derin is an experienced medical oncologist who specializes in treating gastrointestinal cancers, lung cancer, and gynecologic neoplasms. She is a member of several oncology associations and has published more than 30 national and international scientific papers. She graduated from Galatasaray Medical High School and achieved a Medical Doctor rank from the Medical Faculty of Istanbul University. She has completed internships and professional development courses in various hospitals and holds the title of Associate Professor.

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4.5
218 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
CyberKnife $9000 - $13000
Hysterectomy with DaVinci robot
Radiation therapy for colorectal cancer
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Ilker Nihat Okten
Clinical oncologist
18 years of experience
3.5
3 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Istanbul Oncology Hospital

Ilker Nihat Okten

Clinical oncologist
18 years of experience
Dr. Ilker Nihat Okten is a medical oncologist who is board certified by the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO). He has been involved as a sub investigator in multiple phase III clinical trials for various cancers and has several publications in the field of oncology.Read more
3.5
3 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Gamma Knife $4000 - $4500
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Murat Sari
Clinical oncologist
8 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Murat Sari

Clinical oncologist
8 years of experience

Education and Career


2011 – 2015, (Internal Medicine Specialist) Istanbul University Istanbul School of Education and Career

Medicine Department of Internal Medicine

2015 – 2016, (Internal Medicine) Specialist Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital

2016 – 2019, (Medical Oncology) Istanbul University Istanbul School of Medicine Department of Medical Oncology

2019 – 2021, (Medical Oncology Specialist) - Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital

2021 – 2024, (Associate Professor) Marmara University School of Medicine Department of Medical Oncology

Memberships in Scientific Organizations

ASCO

ESMO

TTOD 

AVOD 

Publications

In the field of oncology, he has published over 30 peer-reviewed articles at both international and national levels.

Awards Received

EAACI The European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology 2019 Best Poster Award

"The top 3rd verbal presentation, IGICC (11th International Gastrointestinal Cancers Conference – IGICC2021)"

Speeches Delivered at National Congresses, Conferences, and Symposia:

 

Courses, Meetings, and Certificates

ESMO certified Medical Oncologist since 2019

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Sezer Saglam
Clinical oncologist
25 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

Sezer Saglam

Clinical oncologist
25 years of experience

Personal Information 

Sex:  Male

Born : 1968 

 

Professional Experience

Gayrettepe Florence Nigthingale Hospital

Medical Oncology Department

Besiktas/Istanbul/Turkey (ongoing)

 

Education:

He became Professor (22/April /2016)

Medical Oncology

 

Attending Phys.in Gastrointestinal Oncology (January 2005 ,2009)

Istanbul University Oncology Institue,

Department of Medical Oncology

 

Medical Oncology Fellowship (December 2001-December2004)

Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty

 

Hemodialysis Traning (May1996-January1997)

Istanbul University ,bCerrahpasa Medical Faculty

 

Internal Medicine Residency (November 1991-November 1996)

Istanbul University ,bCerrahpasa Medical Faculty

 

Ege University Medical Faculty (1985-1991)

 

Professional Experience

February 1999-November 2001

Metropolitan Florence Nigthingale Hospital

American Cancer Center, Gayrettepe/İstanbul

 

April1997- October 1998

Bayraktar Dialysis Center

Güngören/ Istanbul

 

Membership

Turkish Medical Oncology Association

ENET(European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society)

ESMO

ASCO

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Fatih Oruc
Radiation oncologist
24 years of experience
3.5
3 reviews

Fatih Oruc

Radiation oncologist
24 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Istanbul Oncology Hospital
3.5
3 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Gamma Knife $4000 - $4500
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Sefik Igdem
Radiation oncologist
28 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

Sefik Igdem

Radiation oncologist
28 years of experience

Personal information

Title: Professor Doctor

Branch: Radiation Oncology

Work History:

1 GATA Military Medical Faculty

2 Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

3 T.R. Demiroğlu Bilim University \ Associate Professor

4 T.R Demiroğlu Bilim University \ Professor

Medical Specialties and Subspecialties:

1 Head and Neck Cancers

2 Radiation Oncology

Priority treatments:

1 Prostate cancer

2 Conformal treatments

Special advanced health technologies:

1 Truebeam Stx Technology

2 Halcyons

Education

1991 - Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

1996 - Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Radiation

Oncology Specialization Training

 

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Abdullah Sakin
Oncologist/mammologist
17 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital

Abdullah Sakin

Oncologist/mammologist
17 years of experience

 

Experience

2022 PRIVATE MEDIPOL BAHÇELİEVLER HOSPITAL

 

2021 - 2021 Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital, Medical Oncology Clinic Education Officer

 

2021 - 2021 Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital

 

2020 - 2021 Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine

 

2020 - 2021 Head of the Department of Medical Oncology, Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine, Assoc. Dr.  

 

2018 - 2021 Lecturer - Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine, Head of Medical Oncology Department  

 

2018 - 2021 Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine

 

2015 - 2018 University of Health Sciences, Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital

 

2015 - 2018 University of Health Sciences, Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, Medical Oncology Clinic, Sub-branch assistant

 

2012 - 2015 Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital, Internal Medicine specialist

 

2012 - 2015 Suleiman the Magnificent Training and Research Hospital,

 

2008 - 2012 Haseki Training and Research Hospital

 

2006 - 2008 Kızıltepe No. 3 Health Center General Practitioner.

 

 

Education

2018

İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Tıbbı Onkoloji

2018

İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Tıbbı Onkoloji, İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Tıbbı Onkoloji

2012

İstanbul Haseki Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, İç Hastalıkları, İstanbul Haseki Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, İç Hastalıkları

2012

İstanbul Haseki Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, İç Hastalıkları

2007

Uludağ Üniversitesi Tıip Fakültesi, Tıip Fakültesi, Uludağ Üniversitesi Tıip Fakültesi, Tıip Fakültesi

 

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5.0
2 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) $18000 - $25000
Radiation therapy for colorectal cancer $4000 - $6000
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Evrim Metcalfe
Radiation oncologist
26 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital

Evrim Metcalfe

Radiation oncologist
26 years of experience

Experience

2021 - 2022

Clinical Manager of Radiation Oncology, Medicana International Istanbul Hospital

2021 - 2022

Department of Radiation Oncology, Biruni University Faculty of Medicine

2020 - 2021

Clinical Manager of Radiation Oncology, Medicana International Istanbul Hospital

2017 - 2020

Clinical Manager of Radiation Oncology, Neolife Medical Center

2016 - 2017

Department of Radiation Oncology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine

2011 - 2016

Department of Radiation Oncology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine

2010 - 2011

Department of Radiation Oncology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine

2008 - 2010

Radiation Oncology Clinic, Samsun Training and Research Hospital (Education Coordinator)

2006

Medical Faculty, Dokuz Eylül University

2006 - 2008

Radiation Oncology Clinic, Samsun Mehmet Aydın State Hospital (Compulsory Service)

2000 - 2006

Medical Faculty, Dokuz Eylül University

 

Education

2022

Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Faculty Member, Professor Doctor

2022

Anadolu University Open Education Faculty Undergraduate Program, Cultural Heritage and Tourism

2021

Feyziye Schools Foundation Işık University Health Services Vocational School, Faculty Member, Associate Professor Doctor

2017

Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Faculty Member

2017

Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Associate Professor Doctor

2006

Samsun Training and Research Hospital, Specialist Doctor, Compulsory Service

2006

Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical Specialization

1998

Ege University, Faculty of Medicine

 

 

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5.0
2 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) $18000 - $25000
Radiation therapy for colorectal cancer $4000 - $6000
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Nese Guney
Clinical oncologist
26 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Biruni University Hospital

Nese Guney

Clinical oncologist
26 years of experience
Dr. Nese Guney is a medical oncologist with 26 years of work experience, 9 of which are specifically in oncology. She is skilled in various procedures like mastectomy, thyroid resection, colon cancer removal, brachytherapy, proton-beam therapy, melanoma surgery, and others. Her research includes publications on topics related to lymphoma and ovarian metastasis.Read more
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Suleyman Alici
Clinical oncologist
33 years of experience
4.5
137 reviews

Suleyman Alici

Clinical oncologist
33 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital
4.5
137 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Оophorectomy $2500 - $3000
Ovarian cancer surgery $6500
Omentectomy $6400
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