Thoracic Wall Deformity Repair (Pectus Excavatum or Pectus Carinatum)
$10,500
/ Cagatay Saim Tezel
20
years of experience
Cagatay Saim Tezel
- Specialization: Thoracic surgeon
- 20 years of experience
- Speaks:English
- Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
- Member of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the European Respiratory Society.
Dr. Cagatay Saim Tezel is a Professor of Thoracic Surgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital since 2025. From 2021 to 2025, he was a Professor at Haliç University Faculty of Medicine and at Liv Hospital Ulus. Earlier, he served at SB Süreyyapaşa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital as a specialist, associate professor, and educational supervisor.
He earned his MD from Ankara University. He completed his Thoracic Surgery specialization at SB Heybeliada Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Hospital from 2000 to 2005. His international training includes a 6‑month observership at the Royal Brompton Hospital and work in the Leicester University clinics. He also attended the STS 41st Annual Meeting and the Ankara University Esophageal Surgery Program. He was part of the Süreyyapaşa Thoracic Surgery Transplant Team. He was an internship lecturer at Yeditepe University from 2013 to 2020. He served on the editorial board of the Heybeliada Medical Bulletin in 2001.
He is a member of the Turkish Thoracic Surgery Society, the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the Turkish Thoracic Society, and the European Respiratory Society. He advised a thesis that won third place in the Istanbul Medical Chamber Thesis Competition.
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Minimally Invasive Repair of Thoracic Wall Deformity (Pectus Carinatum or Pectus Excavatum)
$14,000
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Tat'yana • Consultation with an orthopaedist
United Kingdom
May 9, 2026
They all deserve top marks
Strange as it may sound, my overall rating is zero. That said, I can’t say a single bad word about either the surgeon or the clinic staff. They all deserve top marks. The doctor was very attentive and professional, and the support team did everything they could to help. The problem isn’t with the people. The problem is that the outcome of the consultation and what followed completely overshadowed all the positive impressions, leaving me in a very difficult situation during the recovery phase. The service was good, but the result was not.
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Anonymous • Hip replacement
Moldova
May 7, 2026
Thanks to the successful operation, I started walking without a limp almost as soon as I tried doing so without crutches
Before the operation, I was most worried about a possible difference in leg length, but now they feel exactly the same. The operation was performed via an anterior approach using a Stryker implant. A huge thank you to the wonderful doctor, Professor Olcay Güler. He is always positive, a pleasure to talk to, and uses modern techniques as well as robotic surgery for procedures like this. Direct anterior access is the best option for those who want a faster and better recovery, and there are very few specialists who use this modern method. On the 7th day after the operation, I had already started walking without crutches, even though I hadn’t rushed my recovery; the doctors do recommend walking with crutches for two weeks. Thanks to the successful operation, I started walking without a limp almost as soon as I tried doing so without crutches. I should note that I deliberately didn’t walk with just one crutch; I used both, but walked with them using the Nordic walking technique with poles. I think this also helped me avoid limping straight away. If anyone needs joint replacement surgery, I highly recommend Professor Olcay Güler and the Memorial Şişli Clinic; a good doctor is the key to a successful return to normal life. And of course, a huge thank you to the Bookimed team and personally to coordinator Sergey, who patiently selected the clinic and doctor for me! In the early stages of recovery, the hardest thing for me is getting in and out of the car. A tip for future patients: prepare comfortable trousers without elastic at the bottom in advance, slip-on shoes, and a special device for putting on compression garments and socks – a butler or glider – will also come in very handy, but only if you’re doing everything without assistance.
A huge thank you to the wonderful doctor, Professor Olcay Güler. He always has a positive attitude, is a pleasure to talk to, and uses modern techniques as well as robotic surgery for procedures of this kind. Direct anterior approach is the best solution for those who want a faster and better recovery, and there are very few specialists who practise this modern method. On the 7th day after the operation, I had already started walking without crutches, even though I hadn’t rushed my recovery; the doctors do recommend walking with crutches for two weeks. Thanks to the successful operation, I started walking without a limp almost immediately after trying to do so without crutches on the 7th day. I also made a point of not walking with just one crutch; I used both, but walked with them in the style of Nordic walking with poles. I think this also helped me avoid limping straight away. If anyone needs joint replacement surgery, I highly recommend Professor Olcay Güler and the Memorial Şişli Clinic; a good doctor is the key to a successful return to normal life. And of course, a huge thank you to the Bookimed team and personally to coordinator Sergey, who patiently helped me find the right clinic and doctor!
There are no downsides, just one suggestion: to produce a short leaflet for the clinic’s patients setting out post-operative restrictions, initial exercises, and exercises for further rehabilitation six weeks later, when most restrictions will have been lifted.
Anonymous • Robotic knee replacement surgery
United States of America
Apr 23, 2026
The clinic facilities and the general staff were solid
If a friend asked about robotic knee replacement, I'd start with this: understand your whole body's situation first. For me, I’ve realized I need both hips revision, not just the knee, and that has a big impact on my overall progress. The clinic facilities and the general staff were solid. They were helpful. My main challenge is currently my walking distance. While the staff were supportive, my interactions with the surgeon felt a bit lacking, and I think that aspect could have been better. It’s a serious process with many moving parts to consider.
Larisa • Knee replacement
Serbia
Apr 6, 2024
The doctor is very competent, trustworthy, attentive, positive and charismatic
My father, 76 years old, had a knee replacement - Dr Olcay Guller. The doctor is very competent, trustworthy, attentive, positive and charismatic. This is important because my father was very worried and doubtful, but after the first meeting with the doctor he was completely reassured. All pre-operative investigations were organised quickly. Preparation for the operation and the operation itself - everything went smoothly. The next morning my dad was already walking along the corridor with the help of crutches. Nurses and nurses are attentive and friendly, no remarks. Feeding was also excellent, even a lot. I was placed in a spacious ward with a large window and air conditioning. In the bathroom everything is adapted for immobile patients, spacious barrier-free shower. On the territory of the hotel there are a couple of cafes with a good menu, Starbucks.
The internet in the hospital is quite good.
All in all it was a pleasant experience. Would recommend the hospital with a clear conscience if needed
About Bookimed service
I don't know how long I would have searched for a hospital myself if I hadn't written to Bukimed. There was hardly any free time for this, and there were many doubts about the choice.
With Bukimed everything unfolded quickly and in a couple of weeks my father was already seen by a doctor.
Anonymous • Hip replacement
Armenia
Jun 16, 2026
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Qualifications
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2025 – Present | Istanbul, Türkiye
Memorial Şişli Hospital
Professor of Thoracic Surgery
2021 – 2025 | Istanbul, Türkiye
Haliç University Faculty of Medicine
Professor of Thoracic Surgery
2021 – 2025 | Istanbul, Türkiye
Liv Hospital Ulus
Professor of Thoracic Surgery
2020 – 2021 | Istanbul, Türkiye
Associate Professor of Thoracic Surgery / Educational Supervisor
2013 – 2020 | Istanbul, Türkiye
SB Istanbul Süreyyapaşa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital
Associate Professor of Thoracic Surgery
Training and Research Specialist
2012 – 2013 | Istanbul, Türkiye
SB Istanbul Süreyyapaşa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital
Associate Professor of Thoracic Surgery
2007 – 2010 | Istanbul, Türkiye
SB Istanbul Süreyyapaşa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital
Thoracic Surgery Specialist
2006 – 2007 | Istanbul, Türkiye
SB Istanbul Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
Thoracic Surgery Residency
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EDUCATION
2000 – 2005 | Istanbul, Türkiye
SB Istanbul Heybeliada Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital
Specialization in Thoracic Surgery
1993 – 1999 | Ankara, Türkiye
Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
• Turkish Thoracic Surgery Society
• European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
• Turkish Thoracic Society
• Respiratory Research Association of Türkiye
• National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association
• Lung Cancer Association
• European Respiratory Society
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AWARDS & ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
• Istanbul Medical Chamber Thesis Competition – 3rd Place (All Branches)
• Thesis Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Çağatay Tezel
• Thesis: Functional and Radiological Investigation of Pulmonary Ligament Disruption in Upper Lobectomy
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INTERNATIONAL TRAININGS & COURSES
• Royal Brompton Hospital, London – Thoracic Surgery Clinic (6-month observer)
• Leicester University Thoracic Surgery Clinics – Observer
• Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) 41st Annual Meeting – Florida, USA
• Ankara University – Esophageal Surgery Program
• Süreyyapaşa Thoracic Surgery Transplant Team
• Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine – Thoracic Surgery Internship Lecturer (2013-2020)
• Heybeliada Medical Bulletin – Editorial Board (2001)
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