Best Lung cancer surgery Clinics in Turkey: 30 Top-Rated Centers

Prof. Dr. Serkan Keskin brings 24 years of oncology experience with 900+ lung cancer surgeries performed. The clinic offers robotic-assisted procedures using Da Vinci technology for minimally invasive approaches. The diagnostic package may cost around $7,320, typically including PET-CT, brain MRI, and EBUS-bronchoscopy biopsy. Memorial Şişli holds JCI accreditation – Turkey's first since 2000 – with a 4.7/5 rating from 345 reviews. The surgery package covers airport transfers, interpreter services, and post-op follow-up.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Erkan Yildirim, a thoracic surgeon with 25 years’ experience, performed Turkey's first clinical overseas lung transplant study and participated in 85 transplant surgeries in Toronto. VATS lung cancer surgery may cost around $8,000, typically covering the procedure and pathology examination. Dr. Yildirim is a member of EACTS and works at JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, which offers both surgical and advanced radiotherapy options for lung cancer.

Prof. Kamil Yalçın Polat is a distinguished surgical oncologist with over 20+ years of experience, trained at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Mount Sinai Hospital. Specializing in hepatobiliary cancers, he has pioneered bloodless liver transplantation techniques as Vice President of the Turkish Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Society. Lung cancer surgery at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital typically costs between $11,700–$22,500. The JCI-accredited facility offers comprehensive oncology care with a 99% success rate in transplant surgeries.

Prof. Mehmet Akif Ozturk leads individualized lung cancer care at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital. The program may cost around $3,000, typically covering treatment planning, oncology consultation, and PET/CT if biopsy is needed. The LEED Platinum certified facility operates under ISO standards, with 4.6/5 ratings from 113 patients. Memorial Healthcare Group treats 1.6M patients annually.

Prof. Alper Toker has 33 years of thoracic surgery experience and has published outcomes for 102+ robotic lung procedures. Robotic lobectomy may cost around $30,000 – typically covering da Vinci surgery, 4 nights hospital stay, PET CT, brain MRI, pathology, and transfers. The JCI-accredited hospital offers full packages including pulmonary tests and companion accommodation. Prof. Toker trained on the da Vinci system since 2012 and serves as Chief of Thoracic Surgery.

Prof. Altan Kır has performed 900+ robotic lung surgeries over 19 years, specializing in minimally invasive cancer treatment. The procedure may cost around $30,000 – typically covering Da Vinci robotic resection, mediastinal lymph node dissection, 5-day hospital stay, and VIP transfers. Prof. Kır trained at Johns Hopkins and holds memberships in European and Turkish thoracic surgery societies. Anadolu Medical Center maintains JCI accreditation with Johns Hopkins affiliation.

Memorial Antalya Hospital is a private multidisciplinary hospital in Turkey. It specializes in medical and radiation oncology, general, plastic, and reconstruction surgery. Memorial Antalya Hospital meets international standards of quality and safety according to the JCI (Joint Commission International), an authoritative organization evaluating world-class medical centers.

Medipol Mega Hospital offers videothoracoscopy wedge resection – a minimally invasive lung procedure. Prices typically range around $13,000–16,000 for the surgery, with a complete diagnostic package available on-site. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Zeki GÜNLÜOĞLU specializes in thoracic surgery, performing these precise resections. The JCI-accredited facility houses advanced equipment including a Da Vinci surgical robot. Diagnostic imaging (CT, PET-CT, MRI) and biopsy services are included in the $18,000–20,000 total pathway estimate.

Assoc. Dr. İlhan Akaslan specializes in lung resection procedures at VMH Biruni Hospital. The surgery may cost around $20,000–30,000, typically covering lung resection with lymphadenectomy, 5-day hospitalization, CT scan, and intraoperative biopsy. The hospital offers advanced technologies like Da Vinci robotic system and CyberKnife. Assoc. Dr. Akaslan is the designated specialist for this lung resection program at the Turkish Medical Association-accredited facility.

Prof. Gokhan Haciibrahimoglu specializes in thoracic surgical oncology, with expertise in lung cancer surgery and VATS (Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery). He trained in Paris and Vienna, bringing international techniques to his practice. The procedure typically costs around $9,000–$13,000. The hospital operates a dedicated thoracic surgery unit with advanced diagnostic and surgical capabilities.