Alper Toker
- Specialization: Thoracic surgeon
- 29 years of experience
- Speaks:English, Turkish
- Online consultations: available
- Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
- Vice Chair of Thoracic Surgery and Director of the Tracheal Surgery Program, West Virginia University, School of Medicine
Dr. Alper Toker is a thoracic surgeon heading the department at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He serves as the Director of the Tracheal Surgery Program at West Virginia University. Dr. Toker specializes in robotic lung cancer surgery and complex tracheal reconstructions. He treats locally stage lung cancer and mediastinal masses using robotic techniques.
- Former President of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
- Served as a board member for the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
- Winner of best presentation awards from the European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery.
- Works at Istanbul Florence Nightingale, a JCI-accredited facility certified by TÜV Hessen.
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Qualifications
Alper Toker is a thoracic surgeon who serves as the Director of the Tracheal Surgery Program at West Virginia University. He previously served as the President of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS). Dr. Toker leads the Thoracic Surgery Department at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.
Specialization and Surgical Focus
Dr. Toker performs complex surgical interventions for the chest and respiratory system. His primary focus includes the treatment of locally advanced lung cancer and mediastinal masses. He uses robotic technology for lung cancer resections and mediastinal tumor removals. Additionally, he treats various tracheal conditions, including tumors, stenosis, and fistulas.
Professional Experience
- 2019 – Present: Vice Chair of Thoracic Surgery, West Virginia University, USA
- 2019 – Present: Director of the Tracheal Surgery Program, West Virginia University, USA
- Present: Head of the Thoracic Surgery Department, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
- 2009 – 2019: Professor and Head of Thoracic Surgery, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
- 2009 – 2019: Program Director of Thoracic Surgery, Group Florence Nightingale Hospitals
- 2001 – 2019: Department of Thoracic Surgery, Istanbul University
Education and Training
- 1992: Faculty of Medicine, Marmara University
- 1997: Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Istanbul University
- 1999: Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Istanbul University
- 2001: Department of Thoracic Surgery, Gülhane Military Medical Academy
Awards and Recognition
Dr. Toker has received several honors for his contributions to thoracic research. He won the Best Poster Presentation Award from the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons. The European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery also granted him a Best Poster Award. Furthermore, the Turkish Thoracic Society and Turkish Lung Cancer Society have honored his presentations multiple times.
Memberships
- European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) – Former President (2014–2015)
- European Society of Thoracic Surgeons – Board of Directors Member (2009–2017)
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