TOP 10 oncology clinics in Turkey in 2023

Oncology treatment in Turkey has become popular both among patients from the CIS and among European patients, since the standards of treatment in Turkey are very high and prices are lower. Also in Turkey, there are several scientific schools that are engaged in innovative treatment of complex oncological pathologies, and doctors are not bound by strict protocols in the treatment of stage IV of the disease. They offer treatment in situations where clinics in other countries do not take them. Among the large number of Turkish clinics for the treatment of oncological pathology, we can distinguish the top 10 according to international rankings, treatment results and patient reviews.

Medipol University Hospital

This clinic is one of the ten largest private clinics in the country. It consists of 10 medical institutions, one of which is an oncology clinic. Medipol also has an organ transplantation center, so surgeries of any complexity are performed here. The clinic treats all oncological diseases, adults and children. In addition, Medipol specializes in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, so it does not refuse patients with severe comorbidities.

The clinic is certified by JSI and the Turkish Medical Association.

The clinic specializes in the treatment of cancer and malignant blood formations. The success rate of bone marrow transplantation in Medipol is 90%.

University hospital LIV Istinye

The clinic is part of the LIV Hospitals network of clinics. Liv Istinye became a separate clinic in 2016. Certified by JSI and ISO9001. LIV Istinye is the university clinic and, accordingly, a base for scientific research. This is a multidisciplinary medical center, but it has all the conditions for the effective treatment of oncological diseases.

LIV Istinye has 12 operating theaters and departments specializing in chemotherapy and immunotherapy. In addition, there is an organ transplant center and a plastic and cosmetic surgery center, which are often needed by patients for radical treatment and rehabilitation. Also in LIV Istinye there is a hospice department where patients can receive palliative care without pain and maintaining dignity.

Another important point is the attitude to the service — LIV Istinye provides hotel conditions with flowers in the ward, a varied menu, courier delivery, dry cleaning and other additional services.

Anadolu Medical Center

Anadolu clinic is in the top 5 most technically equipped hospitals and in the top 10 best hospitals in the world. The hospital specializes in the treatment of cancer. It currently includes the following departments:

• Medical oncology;
• Radiation oncology;
• Pediatric oncology;
• Bone marrow transplantation;
• Pain treatment;
• Palliative care.

Anadolu is an official certified partner of the Johns Hopkins clinic and works according to the same standards with it.

Medicana Atasehir

This is the 14th clinic in the Medicana network. It opened in September 2021. The center is equipped with the most modern medical equipment, including the world’s best CT, MRI machines, da Vinci robots, anesthesia machines, and so on. The clinic was opened during the COVID-19 pandemic, so it was designed taking into account the new conditions ($205 million was spent to counter the spread of the viral infection). Therefore, immunosuppressed patients can safely stay at Medicana Atasehir at any time. The clinical strategy of this medical institution is the rapid rehabilitation of the patient, which is achieved through minimally invasive surgical interventions and the «Fast track» early recovery protocol.

Medicana Atasehir does not exist for long, but, according to all forecasts, it can enter the top 5 best hospitals in Europe.

Liv Ulus

It was opened 7 years ago as a division of the Liv Hospital clinic. During this time, it received international certificates JSI and ISO-TUV. Liv Ulus Memorial is a huge multidisciplinary medical institution that has 2 independent departments — pediatric oncology and adult oncology.

The main principle of treatment in both departments is a personalized approach. Oncological diseases in different patients are not identical. The severity and prognosis depend on tumor mutations, immunological status, tumor microenvironment. Therefore, an important component of the fight against the disease is to obtain a profile of the tumor and develop a treatment strategy in accordance with it. To get the best results in this direction, Liv Ulus Memorial uses a concilium approach and artificial intelligence.

Memorial Hospitals

The memorial has a specialized oncology center, which deals with abdominal, thoracic, gynecological and urological oncology, as well as ENT, neurosurgery, orthopedics and traumatology in oncology. For each of the listed localizations there is a specialized department, so the operations are carried out at the highest level. Also in the Memorial clinic, it is customary to pay attention to the psychological aspect of oncological diseases and to guide patients, providing not only physical, but also mental rehabilitation.

The scientific areas of the Memorial are all types of interventional radiology:

• Cryoablation;
• Radiofrequency ablation;
• Microwave ablation;
• Intra-arterial chemotherapy;
• Chemoembolization;
• Chemosaturation is the delivery of chemotherapy to the target organ, after which the blood coming from this organ is passed through a filter that absorbs the chemotherapy drug. This helps protect healthy organs and tissues from the negative effects of drugs.

Another scientific direction of the clinic is the pain relief of patients with advanced stages of cancer with the help of radioactive iodine.

Medical Park

This clinic was the first private clinic in Turkey to provide oncological medical care. The Medical Park clinic has a separate oncology department with its own bone marrow transplantation center and a genetic diagnostics center. The clinic is not only certified by the prestigious JCI award, but is also in demand by European and American patients.

Medical Park specializes in surgical treatment. Accepts patients with complex vascular pathology, the need for reconstruction, organ transplantation and plastic surgery.

Medicana Kadikoy

The clinic is one of the pioneers in the treatment of cancer in Turkey. It is certified by JCI and BFH — Baby Friendly Hospital. Medicana Kadikoy has the largest percentage of foreign patients in its structure, including for the treatment of oncological diseases.

A special area of specialization is pediatric oncology. Therefore, in addition to modern methods of treatment, the clinic is distinguished by a warm and friendly atmosphere, which allows children, if necessary, to remain without parents or spend a long time in the clinic without moral trauma and not be afraid of treatment.

Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

The clinic is JCI certified. It considers it a priority in his approach to patients, including oncological patients, to use personalized medicine, using individual rather than protocol treatment.

The clinic specializes in:

• Bone marrow transplantation;
• Neurosurgical operations, including microneurosurgical ones;
• Operations on the spine.

Also, Hisar Hospital conducts reconstructive and plastic surgeries in order to maximally rehabilitate patients after oncological treatment.

 

NeoLife

NeoLife is a network of clinics located not only in Turkey, but also in Romania, Azerbaijan, Moldova, Russia.

According to the clinical concept, all diagnostic decisions in the clinic are made on a concilium basis, which makes it possible to avoid critical errors and choose the best treatment strategy for the patient.

The area of ​​specialization of the NeoLife clinic is radio-oncology, both in terms of radiation therapy, and in terms of diagnosis and radioablation of the tumor.

A special method of treatment is cytokine therapy — a new field of immunology, in which the production of proteins in the patient’s body is stimulated, which are manifested during the inflammatory process. These proteins also stimulate the body to destroy the tumor.

None of the clinics in the above ranking is unequivocally in a higher or less significant position. Here we have listed the features, differences and areas of specialization in a general way. You can get more detailed information about which clinic to contact in which clinical situation from the coordinating doctor of MedTour.

TOP best oncologists in Turkey

Medicine in Turkey is actively developing and the field of oncology is no exception. Turkish doctors are actively mastering new methods of diagnosing and treating cancer, constantly exchanging experience with foreign colleagues. Continuous improvement of skills, as well as access to innovative technologies and modern equipment, allows Turkish oncologists to achieve impressive results.

Below is a small rating of specialists in the field of cancer treatment. The main selection criteria in compiling the rating were: the experience and qualifications of doctors, as well as the use of advanced treatment protocols and patient reviews.

Tahsin Ozatli

Experienced oncologist specializing in the treatment of breast cancer, lung cancer, gastrointestinal cancer and colorectal cancer. He is fluent in modern approaches to the treatment of cancer using chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy and hormonal therapy. The doctor consults at the LIV Istinye clinic.

Aykut Ozdemir

Specialist in the field of oncogynecology. The doctor diagnoses and treats cancer of the vulva, vagina, cervix, body of the uterus and ovaries. He performs complex laparoscopic and robotic surgical interventions. He is the author of more than 40 scientific papers on oncogynecology. The doctor consults at the Medipol University Hospital.

Necdet Uskent

Leading oncologist and oncohematologist in Turkey. For more than 44 years, he has been treating malignant diseases using chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immune therapy. The doctor specializes in the treatment of breast cancer, lung cancer, Hodgkin’s and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, myeloma. He completed an internship in leading clinics in the USA and Europe. The doctor consults at the Anadolu Medical Center.

Metin Cakmakci

Experienced oncosurgeon, M.D. and professor of surgery. He holds the position of chief physician of the surgical department of the Anadolu Medical Center. He specializes in minimally invasive surgeries for the treatment of various oncological diseases, as well as the treatment of postoperative infections. The doctor has extensive experience in performing robot-assisted operations on the Da Vinci unit.

Mehmet Zeki Gunluoglu

Oncosurgeon of the highest category, professor. Accepts patients at the Medipol University Hospital. He specializes in thoracic surgery, treatment of lung cancer and tumors of the esophagus. The doctor is actively engaged in scientific activities, is the author of more than 50 articles published in prestigious Turkish and international medical publications.

Yesim Yildirim

The doctor consults in the oncology department of the Anadolu clinic. She is an experienced oncologist, associate professor of clinical oncology. She specializes in the treatment of gastrointestinal, breast, liver and lung cancers. The doctor is a member of Anadolu’s multidisciplinary cancer treatment team. She develops complex therapeutic protocols using innovative techniques such as immunotherapy, targeted therapy, high-dose and gentle chemotherapy. The doctor provides palliative care to cancer patients.

Taylan Bükülmez

He is an experienced radiation oncologist. The doctor consults patients at LIV Istinye clinic in Istanbul. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of oncological diseases, including breast, lung, esophageal, prostate, colorectal cancer and others. He is fluent in the methods of radiation oncology, including innovative technologies for targeted irradiation while maintaining healthy surrounding tissues.

This is not a complete list of outstanding oncologists who accept patients in clinics in Turkey. Write or call us and our medical coordinator will select a specialist whose profile best suits the nature of your disease, as well as your individual needs.