Best Lung Cancer Surgery Clinics in Turkey

Prof. Dr. Ali Metin Gorguner is a thoracic surgery specialist with 34 years of experience in lung cancer treatment, trained at Istanbul University and Yedikule Chest Diseases Center. The clinic's thoracic surgery program offers advanced diagnostics and interventions, including endobronchial ultrasonography (EBUS) and interventional bronchoscopy. Procedures typically range from $12,500–$24,000 at this JCI-accredited facility with dedicated thoracic surgery expertise.

Estophia Hospital is a private clinic in Istanbul with 87 doctors across 28 departments. Orthopedics, urology, aesthetic medicine, and weight loss surgery are its strongest areas.

• 98% success rate for breast lifts, tummy tucks, ear surgery, and FUE hair transplants.
• 95% success rate for liposuction procedures.
• Serves both adults and children in the same facility.
• Draws patients mainly from Europe, African countries, and the USA.

Hermes Clinics is a doctor-founded healthcare center in Istanbul, Turkey. It specializes in bariatric surgery, plastic surgery, and dental care. A team of physicians founded the clinic in 2019. The medical team has coordinated care for over 30,000 patients. Treatment is provided through licensed partner hospitals and clinics across Istanbul.

Weight-loss services include gastric sleeve, bypass, and balloon procedures. Dental patients receive full-mouth restorations such as All-on-4 and All-on-6 implants. The clinic holds ISO 9001 certification for its international processes. Oncology care includes stereotactic radiosurgery with Gamma Knife and CyberKnife. Patients also get lifelong aftercare support after weight-loss surgery.

Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital offers advanced lung cancer surgery with TrueBeam STx radiation oncology and PET-CT imaging for precise diagnostics. Lung cancer surgery may cost around $15,000–$20,000. The JCI-accredited facility integrates comprehensive cancer care with modern surgical suites. Dr. Nail Paksoy, certified by the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO), specializes in thoracic oncology with extensive research contributions.

Biruni University Hospital is a TEMOS-accredited university hospital with 134 doctors across 70 departments. It opened in 2016 and treats both adults and children. Its core specialties are neurosurgery, cardiology, oncology, and hematology oncology.

• The hospital serves patients from the CIS, Europe, the USA, Canada, and Australia.
• A new 80,000 m² campus opened in 2023 in Küçükçekmece, Istanbul.
• Includes 15 operating rooms with one hybrid setup and 130 polyclinic rooms.
• On-site Faculty of Dentistry offers smile design, porcelain veneers, implants, and maxillofacial surgery.
• Interventional radiology department treats vascular diseases caused by arteriosclerosis.

Kolan Hospital Group is a JCI-accredited network of 6 hospitals and 2 medical centers in Istanbul. It serves more than 1 million patients each year across cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, neurology, and ophthalmology. Patients pay 40–50% less than in leading European hospitals.

• Cardiac diagnostic accuracy reaches up to 100% with echocardiography, Holter monitoring, and tilt table testing.
• Oncology department uses 3D radiotherapy with IMRT and physician-designed treatment planning systems.
• The hospital group has 40 operating rooms and 250 beds equipped for intensive care.
• Neurology department uses long-term video-EEG, PET-CT, and SPECT for epilepsy diagnosis.
• Free airport transfers and interpreters available for international patients.

Private Koru Ankara Hospital is a JCI-accredited multi-specialty hospital in Ankara. It treats 350,000 patients annually. Main specialties include urology, gynecology, plastic surgery, and weight loss surgery.

• Equipped with Gamma Knife, PET-CT, and Da Vinci robotic surgical system.
• Bone Marrow Transplantation Centre on-site.
• Served patients from 62 countries through the International Patient Relations Department.
• Free medical second opinions and 24/7 multilingual support offered.
• Complimentary airport transfers provided for international patients.

Acibadem Altunizade Clinic offers lung cancer treatment programs ranging from $5,000-$25,000, including surgical intervention and chemotherapy. The LEED Platinum-certified facility provides comprehensive molecular testing covering EGFR, ALK, ROS1, BRAF, and PD-L1 for personalized treatment. Two leading oncologists review each case, with Prof. Dr. Süleyman Alıcı specializing in lung cancer treatment protocols. Additional diagnostic services like PET-CT (around $700-$800) and NGS Foundation One Dx ($3,050) are available separately.

Academic Hospital is a TÜV NORD-certified private medical center in Istanbul with 60 specialist departments. It is best known for orthopedics, plastic surgery, weight loss surgery, and medical check-ups. The hospital treats over 15,000 patients each year, both adults and children.

• Holds TEMOS International Healthcare Accreditation for quality of medical services.
• 105 doctors across 60 departments covering a wide range of specialties.
• Serves patients from Europe, the Balkans, and many other regions.
• Medical check-up programs designed for early detection and prevention.

Uniqacare Clinic is a private multi-specialty medical center in Istanbul, serving 433,000 patients every year. Its main specialties are neurosurgery, cardiology, oncology, and transplantology. The clinic treats both adults and children and is accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

• Welcomes patients from Africa, the USA, Canada, Australia, and many other countries.
• 39 specialists work across 23 on-site departments.