Best Lung cancer surgery Clinics in the World: 93 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.

Dr. Stefanie Veit has performed 1,100+ lung cancer surgeries over 23 years, specializing in minimally invasive techniques. The ESMO-certified oncology center offers comprehensive diagnostics including PET/CT and tumor board review. Surgery typically costs around €33,000, with 4-7 days hospital stay included. Dr. Veit trained at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and heads the German Society of Thoracic Surgery's minimally invasive unit. The clinic treats 25,000+ patients annually with private rooms and multilingual support.

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.

Prof. Ofer Merimsky brings 39 years of oncology experience, specializing in lung tumor removal at JCI-accredited Sourasky Medical Center. The package may cost around $26,740 – typically covering robotic surgery, 1 day in ICU and 4 days hospitalization with pain management. As head of oncology with training in New York and Paris, Prof. Merimsky has published 200+ studies and oversees the hospital's top-ranked cancer program.

Dr. Laureano Molins López Rodó leads lung cancer surgeries at Teknon – Spain's prestigious JCI-accredited facility with a 4.7/5 rating. The surgical treatment package may cost around €35,000, typically covering hospitalization and comprehensive diagnostics. Advanced imaging like PET-CT and MRI is available onsite for precise treatment planning. The clinic provides individualized post-op care plans after consultation.

Wiener Privatklinik specializes in lung cancer surgery with Prof. Dr. Walter Klepetko, a world-renowned thoracic surgeon who initiated the Vienna Lung Transplant Program and performed landmark procedures like Niki Lauda's lung transplant. The procedure typically costs around $13,300–$39,500. The clinic's thoracic surgery department combines decades of experience with advanced surgical techniques for complex lung conditions.