Best Thyroid cancer oncologists in Istanbul: TOP 25 doctors

• Dr. Bülent Karagöz specializes in thyroid cancer treatment, focusing on surgery, radioactive iodine therapy, and targeted therapies.
• Dr. Karagöz has international experience at medical institutions associated with NATO in Kosovo and the Turkish Cypriot Peace Forces Command.
• Over 20 years of experience in medical oncology, with a focus on cancer immunotherapy and tumor biology.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association, reflecting his commitment to oncology advancements.
• Speaks Turkish and English, enabling effective communication with a wide range of patients.

• Mustafa Solak, M.D. specializes in thyroid cancer treatment using surgery, radioactive iodine therapy, and targeted therapy.
• The doctor has experience of international practice at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA.
• Graduated from Hacettepe University School of Medicine, with residencies at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital.
• Professional memberships: Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, European Society for Medical Oncology.
• Languages spoken: English, Turkish.

• Specializes in thyroid cancer treatment with methods including surgery, radioactive iodine, hormone therapy, external radiation, and chemotherapy.
• Has international experience practicing at the University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins in the USA, and at Memorial Sisli and Anadolu Medical Center in Turkey.
• Certified by the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO).
• Member of the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) and the European School of Oncology (ESO).
• Languages spoken: English, Russian (B1 level), Turkish.

Specializations

Cancer Surgery

Pancreatic Surgery

Bile Duct Surgery

Bariatric Metabolic Surgery

Oncological Surgery

Breast Surgery

Gastric cancer

Colon cancer

Thyroid Cancer

Obesity Surgery

Diabetes Surgeries

Nuclear medicine specialist

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

Dr. Yahya Özel is a highly experienced general surgeon with expertise in bariatric surgery, hepatobiliary diseases, abdominal hernias, endocrine surgery, and oncological surgery. He completed his medical education at Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 1990 and pursued his specialization in General Surgery at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital between 2001 and 2006. His commitment to advanced surgical techniques led him to further training at Tokyo University Hospital, Japan, in the Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery and Artificial Organ Division under renowned experts M. Makuuchi and N. Kokudo.

Throughout his career, Dr. Özel has worked at prestigious institutions, including Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, and Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital. His extensive experience includes roles in ERCP and surgical endoscopy, as well as advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery. In addition to his clinical practice, he has served as an academic faculty member at Doğuş University, contributing to the education and training of future medical professionals.

Dr. Özel holds several certifications in surgical endoscopy, including the Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate. His dedication to minimally invasive surgical techniques, obesity treatment, and hepatobiliary surgery has made him a sought-after specialist in his field. With a career spanning over three decades, he continues to provide high-quality, patient-centered surgical care, ensuring the best outcomes through his expertise and innovative approach.

Specializations

Oncological Surgery (Cancer Surgery)

Breast Diseases Surgery

Gallbladder and biliary tract diseases surgery

Thyroid – Parathyroid Surgery

Inguinal and Abdominal Wall Hernia, Stomach Hernia Surgery

Closed (Laparoscopic) Hernia Surgery

Endoscopy Applications

Treatment of Gastrointestinal Sy Diseases

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

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

Experience

2021 year - 2022 year

Clinical Manager of Radiation Oncology, Medicana International Istanbul Hospital

2021 year - 2022 year

Department of Radiation Oncology, Biruni University Faculty of Medicine

2020 year - 2021 year

Clinical Manager of Radiation Oncology, Medicana International Istanbul Hospital

2017 year - 2020 year

Clinical Manager of Radiation Oncology, Neolife Medical Center

2016 year - 2017 year

Department of Radiation Oncology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine

2011 year - 2016 year

Department of Radiation Oncology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine

2010 year - 2011 year

Department of Radiation Oncology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine

2008 year - 2010 year

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

2006 year

Medical Faculty, Dokuz Eylül University

2006 year - 2008 year

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

2000 year - 2006 year

Medical Faculty, Dokuz Eylül University

Education

2022 year

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

2022 year

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

2021 year

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

2017 year

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

2017 year

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

2006 year

Samsun Training and Research Hospital, Specialist Doctor, Compulsory Service

2006 year

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

1998 year

Ege University, Faculty of Medicine

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

Dr. Kemal Raşa is an experienced general surgeon with over 20 years of practice, specializing in breast cancer, pancreatic and thyroid cancer surgery, and glucose metabolism and infection treatment. He is the President of the Surgical Infection Society - Europe and a lecturer in several departments. He is also a member of The Surgical Infection Society Europe (SIS-E), The World Society of Emergency Surgery (WSES), The World Surgical Infection Society, The Turkish Medical Association and The Turkish Surgical Association.

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Education and Expertise

Selcuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education

Dr.Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Anakara Oncology Training and Research Hospital Medical Oncology Specialization

Experience

Malatya State Hospital Internal Diseases Clinic

Ankara Oncology Hospital Medical Oncology Clinic

Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital Medical Oncology Clinic


AREAS OF INTEREST

Lung cancer

esophageal cancer

Gastric cancer

breast cancer

Gastrointestinal surgery

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Fields of Study and Interests

 Breast Cancer

 Lung Cancer

 Colon Cancer

 Stomach Cancer

 Rectum Cancer

 Ovarian Cancer

 Uterine Cancer

 Liver Cancer

 Esophageal Cancer - Esophagus Cancer

 Kidney Cancer

 Larynx Cancer - Throat Cancer

 Thyroid Cancer

 Head and Neck Cancers

 Gynecological Cancers

 Pancreatic Cancer

 Esophageal Cancer - Esophagus Cancer

 Uterine Cancer

 Brain Cancers - Brain Tumors

 Soft Tissue Cancer - Sarcomas

 Prostate Cancer

 Bladder Cancer

 Bile Duct Cancer

 Testicular Cancer

 Cervical Cancer

 Mouth, Tongue, Lip Cancers

 Gastrointestinal Sy Cancers

 Bone Tumors

 Trachea and Bronchial Cancers

 Skin Cancers - Skin Cancers

 Skeletal Sy Tumors

 Gallbladder Cancer

 Mesothelioma

Education

 Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, 2004

 Istanbul Haydarpaşa Education and Research Hospital Internal Medicine Specialist, 2010

 Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine Medical Oncology Specialist, 2015

Career

 MD Andeson Cancer Center, USA, 2008

 Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center Breast Cancer Clinic, Canada, 2017

 Moffit Cancer Center, USA 2022

 Istanbul Haydarpaşa Education and Research Hospital Internal Medicine, 2010

 İdil State Hospital Internal Medicine Clinic, 2011

 Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine Medical Oncology Clinic, 2015

 Istanbul Göztepe Education and Research Hospital Medical Oncology Clinic, 2018

 Yeniyüzyıl University Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital Medical Oncology Clinic, 2020

 Ataşehir Medicana Hospital, Medical Oncology Clinic, 2022

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