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Best Esophageal cancer oncologists in Istanbul: TOP 25 doctors

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

Bülent Karagöz

Clinical oncologist
32 years of experience
  • Dr. Bülent Karagöz specializes in esophageal cancer treatment with over 20 years of experience.
  • Standard treatments include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy.
  • Dr. Karagöz has experience practicing at medical institutions of the NATO KFOR Command and Turkish Cypriot Peace Forces Command.
  • Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association.
  • Has written over 40 publications in cancer research.
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Mustafa Solak
Mustafa Solak
Clinical oncologist
19 years of experience
4.5
156 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

Mustafa Solak

Clinical oncologist
19 years of experience
  • Mustafa Solak, M.D., specializes in the treatment of esophageal cancer with advanced expertise.
  • Standard treatment methods for esophageal cancer include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, endoscopic procedures, and targeted therapy.
  • International practice includes training at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA.
  • Graduated from Hacettepe University School of Medicine and completed a fellowship at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute.
  • Professional memberships: Turkish Medical Association, European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).
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Yesim Yildirim
Yesim Yildirim
Clinical oncologist
21 years of experience
4.6
487 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 the treatment of esophageal cancer, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and immunotherapy.
  • Has practiced at medical institutions in the United States (University of Maryland Medical Center, Johns Hopkins Hospital) and Turkey.
  • Certified by the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) and a member of the European School of Oncology (ESO).
  • Over 20 years of experience in oncology with numerous international and national publications.
  • Languages spoken: English, Russian (B1 level), Turkish.
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Abdulcabbar Kartal
Abdulcabbar Kartal
Colorectal surgeon
18 years of experience
4.6
487 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Anadolu Medical Center

Abdulcabbar Kartal

Colorectal surgeon
18 years of experience

accreditations:

European Society of Coloproctology
Turkish Association of Trauma and Emergency Surgery

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.

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Mustafa Sahin
Mustafa Sahin
General surgeon
37 years of experience
4.5
3 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)

Mustafa Sahin

General surgeon
37 years of experience

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Sadi Kerem Okutur

Clinical oncologist
19 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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20 top ranked Esophageal cancer doctors in the world are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.

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Mehmet Zeki Gunluoglu
Mehmet Zeki Gunluoglu
Thoracic surgeon
33 years of experience
4.5
465 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Mega University Hospital

Mehmet Zeki Gunluoglu

Thoracic surgeon
33 years of experience
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4.5
465 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Radiation therapy for esophageal carcinoma $7000 - $12000
Radiation therapy for colorectal cancer
Chemotherapy for breast cancer $1200
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Duygu Derin
Duygu Derin
Clinical oncologist
4.5
226 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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Kivanc Derya Peker
Kivanc Derya Peker
Surgical oncologist
21 years of experience
4.5
156 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

Kivanc Derya Peker

Surgical oncologist
21 years of experience

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 stem cell treatments.

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Tahsin Ozatli
Tahsin Ozatli
Clinical oncologist
2015 years of experience
4.3
16 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir

Tahsin Ozatli

Clinical oncologist
2015 years of experience
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Sezer Saglam
Sezer Saglam
Clinical oncologist
28 years of experience
5.0
31 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Sezer Saglam

Clinical oncologist
28 years of experience

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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Suleyman Alici
Suleyman Alici
Clinical oncologist
34 years of experience
4.5
156 reviews

Suleyman Alici

Clinical oncologist
34 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
Seyda Gunduz
Seyda Gunduz
Clinical oncologist
15 years of experience
4.3
16 reviews

Seyda Gunduz

Clinical oncologist
15 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir
Abdullah Sakin
Abdullah Sakin
Oncologist/mammologist
18 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital

Abdullah Sakin

Oncologist/mammologist
18 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
Radiation therapy for colorectal cancer $4000 - $6000
Esophagectomy $18000 - $25000
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Gorkem Turkkan
Gorkem Turkkan
Radiation oncologist
16 years of experience
4.5
156 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

Gorkem Turkkan

Radiation oncologist
16 years of experience

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)

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Izzettin Kahraman
Izzettin Kahraman
General surgeon
23 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Estexper Clinic

Izzettin Kahraman

General surgeon
23 years of experience

Born in Trabzon in 1972, Dr. İzzettin Kahraman began his medical studies at Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine in 1989 and earned his Medical Doctor degree in 1995. Following two years as a general practitioner, he embarked on his specialization training in 1997. He completed his residency at Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital, becoming a General Surgery Specialist in 2002.

Dr. Kahraman worked as a General Surgery Specialist in public hospitals, including Trabzon Numune Hospital and Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, for 13 years. From 2016 to 2018, he served as a Lecturer at University of Health Sciences. In 2019, he transitioned to the private sector, continuing his career in private hospitals.

Throughout his career, Dr. Kahraman has engaged in a wide range of training programs both in Turkey and abroad. In 2007, he earned a Surgical Endoscopy Certificate and furthered his expertise in laparoscopic hernia treatments in Hamburg, Germany, in 2008. He also completed a course on Nutrition Practices and Training at Ondokuz Mayis University and a specialized course in laparoscopic hernia repair in Istanbul in 2010.

In 2011, after completing the "Emergency Surgery" course in Istanbul organized by the European Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery (ESTES), Dr. Kahraman received training in SILS (Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery) Cholecystectomy at Gazi University in Ankara. Since then, he has specialized in advanced laparoscopic techniques, with a particular focus on endoscopy, gastric diseases, obesity, and metabolic surgery.

In 2021, Dr. Kahraman obtained certificates in Ozone Therapy and Mesotherapy from Medipol University. 

Since 2023, he has been serving at Estexper Clinic, Istanbul.

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Murat Sari
Murat Sari
Clinical oncologist
9 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Murat Sari

Clinical oncologist
9 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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Osman Kostek
Osman Kostek
Clinical oncologist
21 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Osman Kostek

Clinical oncologist
21 years of experience

Education

  • (2004 – 2011), Faculty of Medicine/ Inonu University/ Malatya, Turkiye
  • (2011 – 2015), Department of Radiology/ Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital/ Istanbul, Turkiye

Career

  • (2016 – 2020), Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist/ Mus State Hospital/ Mus,Turkiye
  • (2020 – 2022), Assistant Professor of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology/ Sakarya University Training and Research Hospital/ Sakarya, Turkiye
  • (2023 – 2024), Associate Professor of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology /Sakarya University Training and Research Hospital/ Sakarya, Turkiye
  • (2024 - Present), Associate Professor of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology /Medipol University Hospital/ Istanbul, Turkiye
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Gul Alco
Gul Alco
Radiation oncologist
30 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Gul Alco

Radiation oncologist
30 years of experience

Education

  • 1986-1989, Bursa High School, Bursa, Turkey
  • 1989-1995, Istanbul University, Istanbul School of Medicine, Turkey
  • 1999-2003, (Residency) Kadir Has University, School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
  • 2015, (Associate Professor) Demiroglu Bilim University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
  • 2021, (Professor) Demiroglu Bilim University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
  • 2024, Istanbul Medipol University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey

Experience

  • 1995-1999, Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul, Cardiology Department
  • 2003, Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul, Department of Radiation Oncology
  • 2015, (Associate Professor in Radiation Oncology) Demiroglu Bilim University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
  • 2021, (Professor in Radiation Oncology) Demiroglu Bilim University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
  • 2024, Istanbul Medipol University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
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Muzaffer Al
Muzaffer Al
General surgeon
15 years of experience
4.5
3 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)

Muzaffer Al

General surgeon
15 years of experience

Education

 

Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine (1991)

KTÜ Faculty of Medicine Farabi Hospital (Specialization.1998)

Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine (Laparoscopic Surgery Training, 2002)

Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine (Laparoscopic Antireflux Surgery Training, 2006)

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (General Surgery Clinic Advance Laparoscopic Surgery, Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery, Morbid Obesity and Oncological Cancer Surgery Training, 2010i)

 

 

 

 

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