Diagnostic Thoracoscopy with Drainage and Biopsy
$7,300
/ 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. He specializes in esophageal surgery and lung transplantation. Dr. Tezel completed international training as an observer at the Royal Brompton Hospital in London. He treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.
- Member of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
- Member of the European Respiratory Society.
- Former instructor for thoracic surgery at Yeditepe University.
- Award-winning thesis advisor recognized by the Istanbul Medical Chamber.
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Wedge Resection
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Wedge Resection of the Lung (Single or Multiple)
$11,700
/ Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) – Wedge Resection
$12,400
/ The package includes a standard range of medical services offered by the clinic and additional benefits like accommodation, transfer, etc.
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Anonymous • Lung cancer surgery
Turkey
Feb 5, 2026
Anonymous • Basalioma
Ghana
Jun 14, 2026
The surgeon was excellent
What surprised me most about my basalioma treatment wasn't the procedure itself, but the detailed skin examination I received. The surgeon was excellent. He made sure all removal options were discussed clearly, which was reassuring since I already had my diagnosis before arriving. Right now, the treated area is healing very well. While the medical care was superb and the clinic facilities are great, the administrative staff seemed a bit disorganized, which was the only downside. Despite that, based on the surgeon’s work, it’s a place I would suggest to others.
My Bookimed coordinator was highly skilled, had the passion and patience for her work and that translated to the numerous array of options provided to me to choose from based on my budget during the entire process.She interacted with me 24/7 just for us to have solution within my schedule. All information (proforma, visa assistance, travel guidance and estimated personal expenses) for the entire treatment were on point and I encourage all manner of persons seeking medical treatment abroad to choose Bookimed as their medical tourism partner.
1. Interpreter only come when the patient calls for his services and that is only during the day. If the interpreter can also support beyond the interactions with the specialist.
2. Airport and Internal movement are left to the patient to handle which can sometimes be a major challenge for some category of patients and given the language barrier.
3. Hospital discharges are very strict even if you the patient feels he/she need additional day(s) to be fit for a return to the hotel to continue the recovery.
Anonymous • Immunotherapy with Keytruda (Pembolizumab)
Netherlands
May 31, 2026
The doctor and all the staff have been very attentive and professional, which gives me confidence that I made the right choice of clinic and treatment process
My main concern before starting treatment was how my body would react to the drug. I’m undergoing a course of Keytruda immunotherapy for kidney cancer, receiving an infusion every three weeks. Yes, I have experienced some side effects. These are mainly digestive issues, and I feel a little more tired. Of course, I am still concerned that these might get worse over time. But I must say that the doctor and all the staff have been very attentive and professional, which gives me confidence that I made the right choice of clinic and treatment process.
Julija • Breast reconstruction surgery
Slovakia
Oct 17, 2024
Honestly, I'm in awe from this experience
The hospital was fantastic, room was private, with all required amenities, cafe - lovely, everything was beautiful and clean. Staff were just so accommodating, my Doctor was knowledgeable, explained the procedure in detail. Honestly, I'm in awe from this experience. And even though I was coming in with a slight fear and a tiny panic attack, there was really no need to worry, everything is on a highest level! Thanks to all!
Translators were top notch! Everything was amazing, I can't select just one thing.
Had issue with payment, it kept getting rejected and due to this I wasn't admitted right away. But once payment went through, all services followed smoothly.
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Love the speed and replies at any time of day
Tetyana • PET/CT
Ukraine
Oct 5, 2025
But I really liked the Bukimed service - they helped, supported, organised everything in the best possible way
There are certain issues with the hospital, in particular, the staff who are in no hurry and we had to spend the whole day in the hospital instead of a few hours - we waited, waited, and waited again..... But I really liked the Bukimed service - they helped, supported, organised everything in the best possible way. Thank you.
Overall, the hospital is good
Perhaps it's due to a different mentality, but we didn't really like waiting endlessly - no procedure or appointment started on time, no one is in a hurry and no one appreciates other people's time.
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I really liked the service, they were very helpful.
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Qualifications
Prof. Cagatay Saim Tezel is a surgeon in thoracic surgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He is a member of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the European Respiratory Society. Prof. Tezel completed clinical observerships at the Royal Brompton Hospital and Leicester University in the UK.
Specialization & Approach
Prof. Tezel treats a variety of chest diseases and thoracic conditions. He performs lung transplant procedures and was a member of the Süreyyapaşa Thoracic Surgery Transplant Team. He also performs surgical oncology to treat lung cancer. His approach combines clinical leadership with research into thoracic outcomes.
Work Experience
- 2025 – Present – Memorial Şişli Hospital – Professor of Thoracic Surgery, Istanbul
- 2021 – 2025 – Haliç University Faculty of Medicine – Professor of Thoracic Surgery
- 2021 – 2025 – Liv Hospital Ulus – Professor of Thoracic Surgery
- 2020 – 2021 – Educational Supervisor and Associate Professor of Thoracic Surgery
- 2013 – 2020 – SB Istanbul Süreyyapaşa Training and Research Hospital – Associate Professor
- 2012 – 2013 – SB Istanbul Süreyyapaşa Training and Research Hospital – Associate Professor
- 2007 – 2010 – SB Istanbul Süreyyapaşa Training and Research Hospital – Thoracic Surgery Specialist
- 2006 – 2007 – SB Istanbul Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital – Resident
Education & Training
- 1993 – 1999 – Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – MD Degree
- 2000 – 2005 – SB Istanbul Heybeliada Training and Research Hospital – Thoracic Surgery Specialty
- Royal Brompton Hospital, London – 6–month clinical observer in thoracic surgery
- Leicester University, UK – Observership at thoracic surgery clinics
Research & Recognition
Prof. Tezel received third place in the Istanbul Medical Chamber Thesis Competition. He served as a thesis advisor for research on pulmonary ligament disruption. This study focused on functional and radiological outcomes in upper lobectomy patients. In 2001, he joined the editorial board of the Heybeliada Medical Bulletin.
He has contributed to international medical discourse through several programs:
- Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) 41st Annual Meeting, Florida, USA
- Ankara University Esophageal Surgery Program
- Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine – Internship Lecturer (2013–2020)
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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