Best oncologists in Istanbul: TOP 111 doctors

Prof. MD Zafer Gulbas is a medical oncology and hematology specialist, director of medical oncology at Anadolu Medical Center and the founder of the Center at Anadolu. He is a highly qualified hematologist-oncologist, specializing in , with education from Hacettepe University Medical School, Anadolu University Medical School, Atatürk Pulmonary Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Center, Hadassah Medical Center, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, M.D.Anderson Cancer Research Center, and Toronto University Princess Margaret Hospital.

• Expert in Oncology, specializing in sarcoma, lymphoma, and breast cancer surgery.
• Proficient in tumor biology, immunology, Immunotherapy, and targeted therapies.
• International practice in countries including Turkey and NATO KFOR Command.
• Over 40 publications in cancer research contribute to his distinguished profile.
• Active member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association.
• Provides remote consultations for patients seeking specialized Oncology care.

• Renowned Oncologist, Dr. Sinan Karaaslan, specializes in breast and colorectal cancers.
• Expertise in urogenital sy cancer management.
• International training in the USA and Europe, enhancing oncology expertise.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association and Oncology Society.
• Holds certifications in internal medicine and medical oncology.
• Part of the Turkish Lung Cancer Society, contributing to lung cancer care.
• Offers online consultations for patients seeking oncology treatment.

Doctor Yesim Yildirim is an oncologist certified by the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO). Affiliated with numerous hospitals in the United States and Turkey, including the University of Maryland Medical Center, Johns Hopkins Hospital and Memorial Sisli Hospital. She has over 20 years of experience and has a special interest in preventive medicine, diabetes, and hypertension. Holds an MBA in Healthcare Management and shares her expertise with Bookimed from 2022.

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Dr. Ilker Tinay is an Urological Oncologist with expertise in Minimal Invasive Surgery, Neo-Bladder Reconstruction, and Urological Cancer. He has a Bachelor Degree from Istanbul University and Residency in Urology from Marmara University, and speaks English and German. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons and European Association of Urology, and holds multiple board positions.

Dr. is a highly experienced surgeon with a specialization from Istanbul University and experience from various hospitals in Turkey. He is a member of multiple surgical societies and has completed various courses and certifications in the field of surgery.

Mustafa Solak, M.D. is a medical doctor who graduated from Hacettepe University School of Medicine and has completed residencies at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital and a fellowship at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute. He specializes in Breast Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Lung Cancer, Head-Neck Cancer, and Gastrointestinal Cancers. He has also worked at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Hitit University Corum Training Hospital, and Medical Park Hospital.

2023 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

ÜSKÜDAR UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE INTERNAL MEDICINE DEPARTMENT

Faculty Member

2021 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

Medical Oncology Specialist

2018 - 2021, Istanbul/Türkiye

VM MEDICALPARK PENDIK HOSPITAL

Medical Oncology Specialist

2015 - 2018, Istanbul/Türkiye

MARMARA UNIVERSITY PENDIK TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Faculty Member

2012 - 2014, Hatay/Türkiye

HATAY ANTAKYA STATE HOSPITAL

Medical Oncology Specialist

The doctor specializes in ear infections and repair of the tympanic membrane, as well as other procedures such as rhinoplasty, septorhinoplasty, adenoidectomy, tonsillectomy, placement of ventilation tube, snoring, sleep apnea surgery, vocal cord nodules, cysts, polyps, edema, laryngoscopy, MLS, laryngectomy, cervical lymph node dissection, neck dissection, head and neck tumor surgery, reconstruction, and microlaryngosurgery. He has an undergraduate degree from Inonu University and has trained at several institutions including Abant Izzet Baysal University, the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Gazi University, and the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center. He has worked at private hospitals and health centers in Istanbul and Malatya.

Dr. Serdar Turhal is a highly experienced oncologist specializing in medical oncology and chemotherapy for breast cancer at Anadolu Medical Center. He is a member of many international oncology associations and has authored numerous articles in international publications. He specializes in prognostic factors and the therapy of malignant gastrointestinal neoplasms. To receive a consultation from Dr. Turhal, please submit a request on Bookimed.

Prof. Hale Başak Çağlar is a radiation oncology director and expert in treating breast, lung, pancreatic, prostate and bone cancer. She is highly qualified, having obtained her education from Gazi University, Marmara University and Medipol University, and is a member of numerous societies, such as the American Society for Therapeutic Radiation Oncology, the European Society for Therapeutic Radiation Oncology, the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer and the Radiosurgery Society.

2014 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

Radiation Oncology Specialist

2011 - 2014, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

BEZMIALEM FOUNDATION UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Radiation Oncology Specialist

2009 - 2011, Erzurum/Erzurum/Türkiye

ERZURUM REGIONAL TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Radiation Oncology Specialist

2003 - 2008, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MARMARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE RADIATION ONCOLOGY DEPARTMENT

Research Assistant

Assoc. Prof. Kıvanç Derya Peker has extensive experience in the medical field, specializing in Pancreatic Surgery, Gallbladder and Tracts Surgery, Liver Diseases Surgery, Stomach Diseases and Stomach Cancer Surgery, Obesity – Metabolic Surgery and Endoscopic Treatments, and Kidney Transplant. He has also done research into aging and treatments.

• 2010 - Currently, İstanbul/İstanbul/Turkey
  MEMORIAL ŞİŞLİ HOSPITAL
  General Surgery Specialist
• 2000 - 2010, İstanbul/İstanbul/Turkey
  MEMORIAL HİZMET HOSPITAL
  General Surgery Specialist, Assistant Head Physician
• 1992 - 1993, Gümüşhane/Gümüşhane/Turkey
  GÜMÜŞHANE PUBLIC HOSPITAL
  Compulsory Service

Nuclear medicine specialist

Assoc. Prof. Gorkem Turkkan started his medical education at Gülhane Military Medical Academy in 2003 and completed it at Zonguldak Karaelmas (Bülent Ecevit) University Faculty of Medicine in 2009. He completed his specialization at Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology and became a radiation oncology specialist in 2016.

After completing his compulsory service, he served as a Lecturer and Head of Department at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, from May 2019 to February 2021. Meanwhile, between March and June 2020, he worked as a clinical researcher at Maastricht University Faculty of Medicine Department of Radiation Oncology – MAASTRO Clinic (Netherlands) on stereotactic radiotherapy, thoracic radiotherapy-related lung toxicity and proton therapy. While he was working at İstinye University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology and Liv Hospital Ulus Radiation Oncology Clinic between March 2021 and April 2023, he received the title of Associate Professor in February 2023. She has been serving her patients at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental since May 2023.

He has performed both traditional radiotherapy and advanced radiotherapy throughout his career. He is one of the experienced physicians in our country in stereotactic radiotherapy and MRI-guided radiotherapy treatments, which have become increasingly popular and used especially recently. So far, he has successfully completed more than 2500 radiotherapy sessions with the MR-Linac device.

He has been a member of the Turkish Society of Radiation Oncology (TROD) since 2013 and the European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) since 2015. He has 27 articles published in domestic and international journals, 31 oral-poster presentations presented at national and international congresses, and 5 book chapters published by national and international publishing houses. He taught Term I and Term V undergraduate courses at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Faculty of Medicine, postgraduate courses within the scope of Ear Nose and Throat Department Specialization training, and Radiotherapy associate degree courses at İstinye University Vocational School of Health Services. She is currently working on 2 ongoing TÜBİTAK Projects. He is married and has a son.

MEDICAL INTERESTS

MR-Linac

Linac

Stereotactic (Pinpoint) Radiotherapy

Prostate Cancers

Breast Cancers

Lung Cancers

Rectum Cancers

Brain and Spinal Cord Cancers

Head and Neck Cancers

Volumetric Arc Therapy (VMAT)

Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT)