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Best Thyroid cancer oncologists in Istanbul: TOP 20 doctors

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Bülent Karagöz
Bülent Karagöz
Clinical oncologist
32 years of experience
4.6
489 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Anadolu Medical Center

Bülent Karagöz

Clinical oncologist
32 years of experience
  • 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.
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4.6
489 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Radioiodine therapy $4550 - $6000
Thyroidectomy $7500 - $16000
Thyroid resection $7500 - $15500
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Yesim Yildirim
Yesim Yildirim
Clinical oncologist
21 years of experience
4.6
489 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Anadolu Medical Center

Yesim Yildirim

Clinical oncologist
21 years of experience

accreditations:

European Society of Medical Oncology
European School of Oncology
  • 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.
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4.6
489 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Radioiodine therapy $4550 - $6000
Thyroidectomy $7500 - $16000
Thyroid resection $7500 - $15500
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Mustafa Solak
Mustafa Solak
Clinical oncologist
19 years of experience
4.5
159 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

Mustafa Solak

Clinical oncologist
19 years of experience
  • 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.
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4.5
159 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Proton-beam therapy $800 - $1000
Thyroidectomy $5750 - $6537
Thyroid resection $4300 - $5500
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Elnur Sahibov
Elnur Sahibov
Radiation oncologist
9 years of experience
4.2
32 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Emsey Hospital

Elnur Sahibov

Radiation oncologist
9 years of experience

Licensed Radiation Oncologist with 8 years of medical training, including undergraduate studies at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (2004-2011) and Radiation Oncology specialization training at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (2012-2016). Previous education from Sixteen Numbered Shirvan School (Azerbaijan) High School (1998-2004).

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4.2
32 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Thyroidectomy $4800 - $5850
Thyroid resection $4500 - $6000
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Dr Saban Secmeler
Dr Saban Secmeler
Clinical oncologist
13 years of experience
4.4
14 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hermes Clinics

Dr Saban Secmeler

Clinical oncologist
13 years of experience
Dr. Saban Secmeler is a medical professional known for his contribution to cancer research, particularly a significant study on the impact of body mass index on the recurrence and survival rates in early-stage colorectal cancer.Read more
Ilker Tosun
Ilker Tosun
Radiation oncologist
17 years of experience
4.2
5 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
ISU Gaziosmanpasa

Ilker Tosun

Radiation oncologist
17 years of experience

Dr. Özer Akgül is an experienced Turkish Radiation Oncologist, with an MD from Uludag University Medicine School (Bursa) and residency from Ege University Hospital. He has proficiency in overseeing oncology trends, achieving set goals, understanding marketplace needs, and developing strategies. His areas of interest include breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, rectal cancer, head and neck cancers, cervical cancer, gastric cancer, and brain tumors. He has attended courses and conducted research in Nanobiotechnology, Genetics, Medical Oncology, Gynecologic Cancers, Bioinformatics, Bionanotechnological Methods, Clinical Radiobiology, Medical Radio Physics, Evidence-Based Radiation Oncology, Image-Guided Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy, Varian Advanced Techniques Clinical School, Stereotactic Radiotherapy, and Varian Advanced Imaging (IGRT). He is a member of TROD, Turkish Medical Association, MOKAD, and ESTRO.

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Fatih Oruc
Fatih Oruc
Radiation oncologist
25 years of experience
3.5
3 reviews

Fatih Oruc

Radiation oncologist
25 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Istanbul Oncology Hospital
Evrim Metcalfe
Evrim Metcalfe
Radiation oncologist
27 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital

Evrim Metcalfe

Radiation oncologist
27 years of experience

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

 

 

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5.0
2 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Radiation therapy for colorectal cancer $4000 - $6000
Thyroid resection $5000
Subtotal thyroidectomy $3500 - $4500
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Erdem Turemen
Erdem Turemen
4.6
489 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Anadolu Medical Center

Endocrinologist

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4.6
489 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Radioiodine therapy $4550 - $6000
Thyroidectomy $7500 - $16000
Thyroid resection $7500 - $15500
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Kezban Berberoglu
Kezban Berberoglu
4.6
489 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Anadolu Medical Center

Nuclear medicine specialist

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4.6
489 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Radioiodine therapy $4550 - $6000
Thyroidectomy $7500 - $16000
Thyroid resection $7500 - $15500
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Kemal Rasa
Kemal Rasa
General surgeon
28 years of experience
4.6
489 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Anadolu Medical Center

Kemal Rasa

General surgeon
28 years of experience

accreditations:

The World Society of Emergency Surgery
The World Surgical Infection Society

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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4.6
489 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Radioiodine therapy $4550 - $6000
Thyroidectomy $7500 - $16000
Thyroid resection $7500 - $15500
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Adnan Isgor
Adnan Isgor
General surgeon
34 years of experience
4.6
316 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Memorial Şişli Hospital

Adnan Isgor

General surgeon
34 years of experience
Dr. Adnan Isgor is an experienced general surgeon from Turkey, specialized in oncological surgeries. With over 41 years of experience, he has developed expertise in treating conditions such as colon cancer, thyroid cancer, obesity, and diseases of the parathyroid gland. He is proficient in various treatment methods, including thyroidectomy, hernia surgery, hemorrhoid band surgery, colonoscopy, single hole cholecystectomy, and laparoscopy. Dr. Isgor is also recognized for his contributions to scientific and medicinal research, having published around 200 articles and authored four reputable books.Read more
4.6
316 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Radioiodine therapy $2500
Thyroid resection $6000 - $6750
Subtotal thyroidectomy $6500 - $8000
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Mustafa Ozturk
Mustafa Ozturk
Endocrinologist
20 years of experience
4.5
467 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Mega University Hospital

Mustafa Ozturk

Endocrinologist
20 years of experience

Endocrinologist

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Ilker Nihat Okten
Ilker Nihat Okten
Clinical oncologist
19 years of experience
3.5
3 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Istanbul Oncology Hospital

Ilker Nihat Okten

Clinical oncologist
19 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
Doctor Vildan Kayku
Doctor Vildan Kayku
Clinical oncologist
18 years of experience
4.7
18 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Neolife Medical Center

Doctor Vildan Kayku

Clinical oncologist
18 years of experience

Areas of Interest
Breast Cancer
Lung Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Skin Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Liver Cancer
Cervical Cancer
Kidney Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Esophageal Cancer

Education
2014 – 2017
Hacettepe University Oncology Institute, Department of Medical Oncology

2009 – 2013
Ufuk University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine

1999 – 2006
Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine

Work Experience
2024
Neolife Medical Center

2024
Kolan Beylikdüzü Hospital

2023 – 2024
Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital

2020 – 2023
Acıbadem Maslak Hospital

2019 – 2020
İstanbul Aydın University VM Medicalpark Florya Hospital

2017 – 2019
Ministry of Health, Van Education and Research Hospital

2014 – 2017
Hacettepe University Oncology Institute, Medical Oncology Department

2013 – 2014
Kars State Hospital

2009 – 2013
Ufuk University, Dr. Rıdvan Ege Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine

2007 – 2009
Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physiology

Professional Training
Participation in Turkish Medical Oncology Congresses, National Cancer Congresses, National Immunotherapy and Oncology Congresses
Courses of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology

Memberships
Turkish Society of Medical Oncology
Istanbul Medical Chamber

Scientific Publications
6 scientific publications in national and international journals
21 abstracts presented at national congresses
3 abstracts presented at international congresses
1 book chapter translation: Atlas of Internal Medicine, 3rd Edition, Chapter 12 – Hepatology, Turkish Translation
3 book chapters:

  1. Immunotherapy in Oncology. Immunotherapy in Small Cell Lung Cancer, Chapter 13, 2020
  2. Endocrine System Tumors. The Role of Immunotherapy in Neuroendocrine Tumors, Chapter 41, 2021
  3. Antineoplastic Drugs. Mechanisms of Action and Classification of Antimetabolites, Chapter 14, 2022
    1 oral presentation at a national congress: Chemotherapy in Cervical Cancer – 3rd National Urogenital Cancer Congress, 2019
    3 abstracts presented at international congresses
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 roman Ibrahimov
roman Ibrahimov
Radiation oncologist
27 years of experience
4.7
18 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Neolife Medical Center

roman Ibrahimov

Radiation oncologist
27 years of experience

Education:

  • 2008 – 2012: Marmara University School of Medicine (Specialization Training)
  • 1998 – 2005: Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine

Work Experience:

  • 2012 – Present: Neolife Medical Center

Memberships:

  • Turkish Society of Radiation Oncology

Scientific Works:

2014:

  • 11th National Radiation Oncology Congress
    • Oral Presentation: "Late-stage kidney damage after chemoradiotherapy in gastric cancer patients, clinical, functional, and dosimetric examination of tolerance doses."
    • Poster Presentation: "Early-stage stereotactic radiotherapy results in lung metastases."

2011:

  • 1st Evidence-Based Medicine Course
    • "Evaluation of late side effects in patients treated with conformal radiotherapy for localized prostate cancer: A TOG Side Effects Subgroup Study."
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