3D Implant Placement in Thorax Surgery
$7,379
/ Erkan Yildirim
26
years of experience
Erkan Yildirim
- Specialization: Thoracic surgeon
- 26 years of experience
- Speaks:English
- Online consultations: available
- Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
- Member of the European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons (FETCS) since 2002; published Turkey's first clinical overseas study on lung transplantation.
Dr. Erkan Yildirim is a thoracic surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He published Turkey's first overseas clinical study on lung transplantation. He participated in nearly 100 donor organ procurements in Canada. Dr. Yildirim specializes in lung cancer and chest wall deformity surgeries.
- Member of the European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons (FETCS).
- Completed lung transplant fellowships in Toronto, Zurich, and Kyoto.
- Holds four patents in the field of biomedical engineering.
- Treats complex conditions like mesothelioma and mediastinal masses.
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Vladyslav • Flexible ureterorenoscopy (URS)
Slovakia
Mar 27, 2026
Alina Popova works at the highest level — communication is extremely polite and professional
Alina Popova works at the highest level — communication is extremely polite and professional. She managed to solve my problem in an incredibly short timeframe. Thanks to her, I will recommend your service and Alina personally. Her client-oriented approach and ability to empathize with the patient’s situation allow me to declare that, through her dedication, she helps people not only with their direct requests but also as a bonus — on a moral and emotional level.
Mustapha • Testicular sperm extraction (TESE)
Finland
Jun 24, 2026
I will rates it 4 out of 5
It was fine fine, I will rates it 4 out of 5
Evgenii • Consultation with a urologist
Indonesia
Dec 21, 2023
I won’t talk about the way this clinic conducts business, namely that the price starts to rise when you are already there and your passport is with the registrar, all this is nothing, if there was a result, but the result is this - Urology of this institution is completely bottom, here in the bookcomed they praised that you will have a professor, and so, a professor who, as it turned out, specializes in child circumcisions, spent at most three minutes on me when providing tests and descriptions of the disease, and two on the results and treatment prescriptions, well, okay, I think, the professor, he treats in a second, but no, I was treated, the result is zero, just zero. And you understand this: time, money and most importantly health, there are still a lot of moments, but you can close your eyes to all this, if you were cured, if you at least tried to think about it
How can I like something? What a funny questionnaire? I was not cured, what I liked was tea, it would have been a very good teahouse
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You will have a professor, you will have a professor, call back two hundred times, they write - well, are you coming, are you ready? In the end, you come to no avail, everyone is interested in you until you pay the money, when you paid the money, no one cares
Nasser Ghebreslassie Y. • Consultation with a urologist
United Arab Emirates
Feb 2, 2026
Overall, the treatments we received, access to services, the facilities and all of the personnel we interacted with was great
Overall, the treatments we received, access to services, the facilities and all of the personnel we interacted with was great.
The medical staff were professional. The translator was very nice. Bookimed agent was a fantastic person.
The hospital financial departments need better coordination with knowledge of clients deposited funds when booking consultations and treatments.
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Our agent, Dr. Hanna was a phenomenal person. She helped us with everything we needed and more.
Аймурад • Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate
Turkmenistan
Oct 16, 2023
I am very grateful for the help provided by Dr. Sabri Chakiroglu, Hisar hospital coordinator Gulshirin Byashimova and translator Myahri Saltyk!
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Qualifications
Prof. Dr. Erkan Yıldırım is a thoracic surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He authored Turkey’s first overseas clinical publication on lung transplantation. He has been a Fellow of the European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons since 2002. Also, he holds four biomedical engineering patents and treats chest disorders.
Specialization and Surgical Focus
Dr. Yıldırım treats lung cancer, mediastinal masses, and chest wall tumors. He also treats esophageal cancer, malignant pleural effusion, and mesothelioma. The surgeon performs surgeries for benign lung diseases including bronchiectasis and echinococcal cysts. He further treats empyema inflammatory diseases and puncture wound injuries.
The surgeon uses the Abramson Bar and NUSS techniques for chest deformities. He also provides 3D implant methods for patients with Poland Syndrome. His practice includes clip-assisted VATS for hyperhidrosis, facial flushing, and Raynaud’s disease. Additionally, he performs blebectomy procedures to remove air blisters from the lung.
Achievements and Clinical Expertise
Dr. Yıldırım completed a fellowship at the Toronto Lung Transplant Program. During this time, he participated in 85 recipient surgeries and nearly 100 organ procurements. The doctor maintains a Turkish Thoracic Surgery Proficiency Certification since 2003. He also pioneered Turkish research on lung volume reduction and transplant techniques.
His current research involves patent studies with Boğaziçi University. He became the first author in Turkey of an overseas clinical study on lung transplantation in 2009. This research focused on lung volume reduction and transplant methods. He also completed four clinical studies during his time in Toronto.
Work Experience
- Thoracic Surgeon – Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, Istanbul, Turkey
- Thoracic Surgery Specialist – Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital (2000–2001)
- Chief Assistant – Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital (2001–2007)
- Medical Officer – Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Thoracic Surgery Clinic (1999)
- Observer Surgeon – University of Zurich, Switzerland (2002)
- Observer Surgeon – University of Toronto, Canada (2004)
- Observer Surgeon – University of Leuven, Belgium (2008)
- Observer Surgeon – Kyoto University, Japan (2012)
Education and Training
- 1992 – Anadolu University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Degree
- 1998 – Siyami Ersek and Atatürk Chest Diseases Centers – Thoracic Surgery Residency
- 2003 – Turkish Thoracic Surgery Proficiency Certification
- 2008 – University of Toronto – Lung Transplantation Fellowship
- 2009 – Associate Professor Title in Thoracic Surgery
Academic Contributions and Recognition
Dr. Yıldırım serves as a reviewer for the European Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery. He also reviews for the Turkish Journal of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. The doctor has presented findings at 37 international and 19 national congresses. He currently holds four active patents in the department of biomedical engineering.
Professional Memberships
- European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons (FETCS)
- European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS)
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