Best Cancer Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey

• Prof. Tolga Tasci is a renowned Gyne Oncologist in Turkey.
• He has 17 years of experience and specializes in treating Gynecological Cancers and Ovarian Cysts.
• He completed his MBBS in 2003 and specialized in Gynecology and Obstetrics in 2009 at the Faculty of Medicine at Ankara University.
• Afterward, he went to Ankara Etlik Zubeyde Hanim Gynecology Training and Research Hospital to receive his MCh in Gynecological Oncology Surgery in 2016.
• He performed the first cesarean section and other gynecological operations in the history of the district at Ankara University.
• Prof. Tolga is an active member of the Turkish Medical Association, Ankara Medical Chamber, Turkish Gynecology and Obstetrics Association, and Turkish Gynecological Oncology Association.

• Dr. Burçak Erkol is a talented and skilled Medical Oncologist having 23 years of experience.
• Her areas of specialization are breast cancer, lung cancer, skin cancer, etc.
• She did her MBBS from Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty in 1998, and MD in Internal Medicine from Kocaeli University in 2005. After that, she gained Fellowship in Medical Oncology from Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Education and Research Hospital in 2011.
• She is an active member of the Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, and European Society of Clinical Oncology.

• Dr. N Serdar Turhal is a renowned Medical Oncologist practicing successfully for more than 22 years.
• He is adept in offering treatment for cancers and Carrying out Bone Marrow Transplantation.
• He is a member of numerous prestigious associations that include: American Society of Clinical Oncology, European Society of Medical Oncology, Balkan Union of Oncology, and Turkish Medical Oncology Society
• He was elected President of the Oncology Department of the European Medical Association from 2015-2017.
• He has been involved in research having more than 150 International publications and nearly 1500 or above references to his credit.
• He completed Graduation from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical School, Istanbul. Thereafter, he did Postgraduation in Internal Medicine from Griffin Hospital, Yale University, Affiliation Programme, Department of Internal Medicine, Derby, in 1993 and Pursued Postgraduation in Medical Oncology from New York Mount Sinai Hospital, Oncology, Haematology, Bone Marrow Transplantation Training, New York, in 1997.

• Dr. Kerim Kaban is a well-known Medical Oncologist and has experience of more than 21 years.
• He has expertise over the treatment of Radiation Oncologists, Haematologists, Thyroid Cancer, Breast Cancer, and lung cancer.
• He completed his Master’s degree in Public Health at the School of Public Health, the University of Texas in Houston, U.S.A.
• Dr. Kerim has publications in several international as well as national journals.

• Dr. Ali Arican is a renowned Medical Oncologist, practicing successfully for over 21 years.
• He offers treatment for various types of cancers.
• He is a member of several prestigious associations such as American Society of Clinical Oncology, Lymphoma-Myeloma Association Board Member, Medical Oncology Group Association, Turkish Lung Cancer Association, European Society for Medical Oncology, Ankara Breast Diseases Association, Founding Member of Gastrointestinal Oncology Society, European Society for Medical Oncology and Medical Oncology Association.
• ​He is also involved in research and has scientific publications to his credit in different medical journals.

• Dr. Barbaros Hayrettin Uzuner is a renowned Orthopedist at Anadolu Medical Center, Kocaeli.
• He has nearly 23 years of experience in the field of Orthopedics and Traumatology. 
• His area of expertise lies in High Energy Injuries, Autologous Treatment (intra-articular PRP applications), Arthroscopic Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, Non-healing Scars, and Gangrene.
• After completing his graduation from Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine. he served his mandatory service Aralık district of Kars province for two years between 1984 and 1986. 
• In 1997, he joined Naval Forces. Afterward, he completed his residency training from GATA Haydarpaşa Military Hospital, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology.
• He has worked as an Orthopedic Specialist, Chief Physician and Medical Consultant in several private medical centers across Istanbul. 
• He is an active member of the Turkish Medical Association Istanbul Medical Chamber. 

• Dr. Bulent Karagoz is a renowned Medical Oncologist with experience of over 20 years.
• His area of specialization covers Tumour Biology, Tumour Immunology, Immunotherapy of Cancer, and Targeted Therapies, etc.
• He is a member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association.
• He is actively involved in research and has numerous publications to his credit in National and International journals.
• He completed Graduation from Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul in 1992. Thereafter, he did Postgraduation in Internal Medicine from GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital, in 1999. Then he did Medical Oncology Minor Training from GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital, in 2006. He also did the following courses: tumor Biology Course, Association of Medical Oncology, 2003, Applied Flow Cytometry Training, Istanbul University (DETAE), 2004, Basic Epidemiology (Research Methods and Analysis Techniques in Health) Course, GATA Command, 2005 and Ethical Approach in Clinical Research Course, Ministry of Health General Directorate of Pharmaceuticals and Pharmacy, 2009 and 2017 (twice)

• Dr. Bala Basak Oven is a talented and knowledgeable Medical Oncologist.
• She has 20 years of tremendous experience in her field.
• Her areas of specialization are Breast cancer, Colorectal cancer, Gastric cancer, Prostate cancer, etc.
• She did MBBS from Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty in 2000, MD in Internal Medicine from Haydarpaşa Numune Training Hospital in 2006, and MD in Medical Oncology from Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Educational and Research Hospital in 2011.
• She is an active member of the European Society of Medical Oncology, Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, and Turkish Society of Thorax.

• Assoc. Prof. Sadi Kerem OKUTUR is a well-known Medical Oncologist at MEMORIAL BAHÇELİEVLER HOSPITAL.
• He has more than 19 years of experience in managing and treating various types of cancers. 
• He completed his graduation from ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL FACULTY in 2001 followed by Internal Medicine Specialisation Training from TURKISH REPUBLIC MINISTRY OF HEALTH ŞIŞLI ETFAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL in 2006. 
• Afterward, he completed his Medical Oncology Specialisation Training from ISTANBUL BILIM UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY in 2011. 
• He earned the title of 'Associate Professor' in 2016. 
• Prior to working with Memorial Healthcare Group, he has worked with several prestigious medical centers across Turkey. 

Dr. Omer Fatih Olmez is a medical oncologist with 18+ years of experience. He is a member of Turkish Medical Oncology Society, European Society for Medical Oncology and American Society of Clinical Oncology. He has expertise in treatment of lung cancer, breast cancer, blood cancer and Gastrointestinal cancer.

Education

He completed graduation from Ondokuz Mayıs University and medical oncology fellowship from Uludag University, Bursa in 2012.

Publications

Dr. Olmez has published 25 international publications, 35 papers, 9 national publications, 1 book translation and 5 International Proceedings.

• Prof. Dr. Taner Korkmaz is a well-known medical oncologist and has an experience of more than 17 years.
• He has expertise in colorectal cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, upper gastrointestinal (GI) cancer, ovarian cancer, tumors of the kidney (urological cancers), leukemia, and melanoma.
• He has medical associations with the Turkish Medical Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology, European School of Oncology, and European Society of Medical Oncology.
• He has many scientific publications in both International as well as national journals.
• He also worked as Associate Professor in 2012, and finally, he got the title of Professor in 2018.

• DR. MERAL GÜNALDI is a well-known Medical Oncologist and has an experience of more than 16 years.
• She has expertise in the treatment of Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, and Uterine Cancer (also called Endometrial Cancer).
• She has a membership association with the Turkish Medical Oncology Association (TTOD), Interdisciplinary Oncology Association (IDOD), Turkish Neurooncology Association, and Europian Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO).
• Her clinical research interest lies in General Medical Oncology, How Cancer Occurs, Risk Factors in Cancer, Cancer Prevention, Lung cancer, Bowel Cancer, General Internal Diseases, Stomach Cancer (Stomach Tumor), and Pancreatic Cancer.
• DR. MERAL GÜNALDI have various publications in both International as well as national journals.