Assoc. Prof. Erkan Yildirim holds Turkish Thoracic Surgery Proficiency Certification since 2003. The diagnostic package may cost around $580 – typically covering consultation and thorax CT scan with contrast. Hisar Hospital operates under JCI accreditation with international safety standards, offering multilingual support and included transfers.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tayfun Çalışkan trained at Johns Hopkins Medicine and specializes in robotic thoracoscopic surgery using the Da Vinci system. The all-inclusive pneumonectomy package typically costs around $22,600, covering robotic lung resection, mediastinal lymph-node dissection, and a 4-night hospital stay. Anadolu Medical Center holds JCI and OECI accreditation. Dr. Çalışkan is a member of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons.

Memorial Şişli Hospital holds JCI accreditation – the first in Turkey and 21st worldwide. Pneumonectomy may cost around $1,200, typically covering online consultation, QuantiFERON test, and chest X-ray. The clinic maintains a 4.6/5 rating from 303 patient reviews. Prof. Bülent Karadağ, a pulmonologist, oversees the procedure.

Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital offers pneumonectomy with a 6-day hospitalization package covering ICU, diagnostic tests, translations, and transfers. As Turkey's first JCI-accredited and LEED Platinum-certified hospital, it provides thorough contraindication analysis including VATS lymph node assessment pre-surgery. Dr. Murat Akkuş, a thoracic surgery specialist, leads the team with focus on advanced diagnostics and post-op care including tube thoracostomy when needed.

Prof. Halil Türkoğlu specializes in pulmonary endarterectomy with cardiopulmonary bypass at Medipol Mega – Turkey's first JCI-accredited academic hospital. The procedure may cost around $55,000, typically covering pre-op investigations, surgery with bypass, and 8 days of hospitalization (3 in ICU). Prof. Türkoğlu examines each case individually and plans tailored surgical approaches. The hospital provides international patient services with fixed, transparent pricing for this complex cardiovascular procedure.

Pneumonectomy at JCI-accredited Medical Park Göztepe may cost around $2,940 – typically covering surgery, materials, consultations, and tests. Assoc. Dr. Mehmet Tarik Akber specializes in pulmonary disease and cardiology. The package includes pre-op CT scans and pulmonary exams, with 7-10 days post-discharge follow-up. Hospital stays are typically 1-2 days.

VM Medical Park Florya Hospital is a JCI-accredited university hospital affiliated with Istanbul Aydın University. It excels in neurosurgery, plastic surgery, bariatric surgery, and oncology. The hospital also holds ISO certification and Center of Excellence designations in robotic, colorectal, and bariatric surgery.

• A designated Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and a Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence.
• 150 physicians on staff across 42 departments, with 13 operating theaters.
• Treats patients from Europe, the USA, Canada, Australia, and CIS countries.
• Accepts international patients and those covered by state social security (SGK).

Liv Hospital Ulus offers pneumonectomy surgery with all-inclusive transfers, typically covering the procedure, consultation, and airport transfers for around $6,000. The JCI-accredited facility treats 50,000 international patients annually. Prof. Dr. Erkan Çakır specializes in lung surgery as the dedicated pulmonologist.

Assoc. Prof. Serap Kaya, a medical oncologist with expertise in lung cancer, leads the pneumonectomy program at JCI-accredited Emsey Hospital. The comprehensive diagnostic package may cost around $1,300, typically including PET-CT scan, blood tests, oncology examination, 3-day accommodation, transfers, and translation services. The hospital holds International Health Tourism Authorization and operates 9 dedicated operating rooms. Prof. Kaya trained at Marmara and Kocaeli Universities, specializing in thoracic oncology.

Acibadem Altunizade Clinic holds JCI accreditation and LEED Platinum certification for its eco-friendly building. It meets international quality and safety standards.

• ISO 9001 certified for quality management systems.
• LEED Platinum – the highest level for energy efficiency and sustainable design.
• Located in Istanbul, the clinic serves international patients in a modern setting.