Altan Kir
- Specialization: Thoracic surgeon
- 42 years of experience
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- Speaks:English, Turkish
- Online consultations: available
- Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
- Thoracic surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center since 2007.
Dr. Altan Kir is a thoracic and robotic surgery specialist at Anadolu Medical Center. He is recognized as a top expert in lung cancer treatment and surgery. Dr. Kir completed training at London Royal Brompton Hospital and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. He works at Anadolu Medical Center, an institution affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.
- Specializes in robotic lung surgery and complex airway procedures.
- Performs robotic lung segmentectomy and lobectomies for cancer patients.
- Holds membership in the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
- Treats patients at a facility ranked among the top 10 hospitals globally.
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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
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