Altan Kir

Altan Kir is a thoracic and robotic surgery specialist at Anadolu Medical Center. He treats lung cancer in Turkey. The specialist has practiced thoracic surgery at Anadolu since 2007. Dr. Kir holds a specialty certification from the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons.

Clinical Specialization & Surgical Focus

Dr. Kir performs surgical treatment for complex thoracic conditions. He specializes in robotic lung surgery using the Da Vinci system. This technology allows for smaller incisions and faster patient recovery. The doctor treats lung cancer at various stages, including stage 4 cases.

His expertise includes:

• Lobectomy and robotic lung segmentectomy
• Lung biopsy and airway surgery
• Thoracic oncology and tumor resection

Professional Experience

The specialist has been a member of the thoracic surgery team at Anadolu Medical Center since 2007. He serves as a Professor, contributing to surgical practices in Istanbul. Dr. Kir provides both in-person and online consultations for surgical oncology patients. He works in affiliation with Johns Hopkins Medicine through his roles at Anadolu.

Education and International Training

• 1984 – Karadeniz University Medical School – Medical Degree, Turkey
• 1991 – Dicle University Medical Faculty – Specialty Education in Thoracic Surgery
• 1996 – London Royal Brompton Hospital – Advanced Thoracic Training, UK
• 1999 – Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center – Clinical Training, New York

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Thoracic Surgery Society
• European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
• Thorax Society