Best oncologists: TOP 769 doctors

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)

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.

• Specializes in Oncology: prostate, bladder, renal, and testicular cancer.
• Employs HIFU, TUR, laparoscopic partial resection, and ESWL.
• International practice: Germany, recognized by Leadingmedicineguide.
• Chief Physician at Barmbek Asklepios Hospital's Urology Department.
• Focus on organ-preserving operations in urological oncology.
• Provides remote consultations for Oncology patients.
• Top German urologist as per authoritative medical site.
• Applies minimally invasive techniques in cancer treatment.

Onco-Urologist

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

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.

Prof. Dr. Ümmügül Üyetürk completed her undergraduate and graduate education at Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine between 1988-1994. She specialized in Internal Medicine at Istanbul Training and Research Hospital from 1998 to 2003. Between 2008-2011, she received her subspecialty training in Medical Oncology at Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital.

After serving as the deputy chief physician at Suluova State Hospital, she established the Internal Medicine Department and Medical Oncology Science Branch at Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University between 2011-2020, where she served as the head of the science branch. During this time, she educated resident doctors and students. Üyetürk, who received the title of Associate Professor in 2014, spent 6 months in Canada/Toronto in 2019. In 2020, she was awarded the title of Professor at Abant İzzet Baysal University.

Üyetürk has published over 60 articles in international peer-reviewed journals and has more than 20 scientific works published in national peer-reviewed journals. She also has over 100 presentations that have been delivered at international and national scientific meetings and published in proceedings books. In addition to her membership in the European Society for Medical Oncology, she has memberships in medical oncology associations within the country. She has received more than 10 awards given to her at universities and congresses.

MEDICAL INTERESTS

• Prostate Cancer and Urological Cancers
• Lung Cancer
• Gastrointestinal Sy Cancers
• Breast Cancer
• Ovarian, Endometrial, and Cervical Cancers (Genital Cancers)
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Dr. Carlos Ballesta López is a top specialist in pancreatic cancer treatment, general and digestive surgery with 30+ years of experience. He is a pioneer in laparoscopic surgery, which reduces pain and recovery time for patients. He has performed over 12,000 operations of abdominal and digestive surgery by laparoscopy, and has organized courses of laparoscopic surgery for Spanish and foreign surgeons. He has a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Granada (1973), Medical specialist in General Surgery (1977) and Gastroenterology (1979), and is currently the Director of the Dr. Ballesta Laparoscopic Center.

Prof. Fermin Mearin Manrique is an experienced Spanish gastroenterologist with over 40 years of practice. He specializes in diagnostics and treatment of digestive sy conditions, with a focus on functional digestive disorders management. He has extensive academic and professional experience, having written over 400 scientific works and being a member of numerous organizations.

Dr. Ahmet Belici is an experienced medical oncologist with 20+ years of experience specializing in sarcoma and lung cancer treatments.

Dr. Tamer Atasever is a Nuclear Medicine Specialist with 39 years of experience, speaking English and Turkish. He is a professor in Gazi University and has been a director of the Department of Nuclear Medicine in Ankara Order Laboratory. He is a member of the Turkey Association of Nuclear Medicine and the European Association of Nuclear Medicine.

Dr. Nejat Akalan is a leading neurosurgeon specializing in brain and nerve surgeries, with over 35 years of experience. His areas of expertise include epilepsy, glioma, skull injuries, movement disorders, spine tumors, herniations, and other nervous disorders. He uses advanced techniques in his surgeries and has published 117 scientific papers and a book.

Prof. Erhun Eyüboğlu is an experienced surgeon specializing in cancer and obesity surgery, particularly the Whipple procedure for pancreatic cancer. He has lectured at Johns Hopkins University and Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. Pelles Sharon is an oncologist known for her skill in advanced cancer treatments and clinical research. She has led important studies on how cancer patients view and understand clinical trials. Her work has helped improve patient involvement and outcomes.

Dr. Sharon performs surgeries for colon and stomach cancer, HIPEC, SIRT therapy, and Whipple surgery. She also offers modern treatments such as immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemoembolization. She is respected for her high success rates and dedication to evidence-based care.

Oncologist, Specialist in skin cancer treatment

Radiation oncologist