Best Pneumonia pulmonologists in Istanbul: TOP 18 doctors

Assoc. Prof. Erkan Yıldırım, M.D. is a medical doctor who was born in 1968 and graduated from Eskişehir Anatolian High School in 1986 and Anadolu University School of Medicine in 1992. He worked at various medical institutions including Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Center, Atatürk Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery Center, and Gülhane Military Medical Academy. He gained “Turkish Thoracic Surgery Proficiency Certification” in 2003.

Education:

Marmara University, Istanbul Medical Faculty 1995 - 2002

Pulmonary .Specialty Sureyyapasa Chest Disease and Training Hospital, Istanbul 2003-2008

Experience:

Pulmonary Specialist

Sureyyapasa Chest Disease and Training Hospital, ISTANBUL

 2002‑ 2018.

Chief Assistant 

2011.

Associate Professor 

 2017.

Prof.Dr.

Yeni Yuzyıl University Faculty of Medicine Pulmonary Medicine Dep., Istanbul

1995-2001 Konya Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine,

2002-2008 Ankara Gazi University Faculty of Medicine Chest Diseases Specialization Training,  

2008-2012 Chest Diseases Specialist at Şanlıurfa Mehmet Akif İnan Training and Research Hospital  

Gebze Fatih State Hospital between 2012-2024

2024 Büyük Anadolu Hospital Chest Diseases Specialist

I have experience in COPD, Asthma, Allergic Diseases, Pneumonia, Lung Cancer, Occupational Lung Diseases, Covid-19 Related Diseases, Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Bronchoscopy, intensive care, and sleep disorders.

Medical Interests 

Liver-Gallbladder-Biliary Tracts-Pancreas Surgery 

Obesity 

Gastrointestinal System Surgery 

Surgical Oncology 

Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery

Education 

1992-1998 Medical Doctor Education: Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 

1998-2004 General Surgery Specialization Training: Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery 

2007 Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Training: IRCAD-Strasbourg 

2010-2011 Research Fellow (Liver Tumors & Laparoscopic-Robotic Surgery): Cleveland Clinic - Cleveland 

2011-2012 Liver Transplant Training: İnönü University Liver Transplant Institute – Malatya 

2012 Microsurgery Training: Erasmus Medical Center - Rotterdam 

2013 Liver Transplant – Observer – Cleveland Clinic - Cleveland 

Laparoscopic-Robotic Liver Biliary Tracts and Pancreas Surgery Training - IRCAD - Strasbourg 

2009-2013 Assistant Professor - Fırat University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery 

2013-2018 Associate Professor - Fırat University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery 

2018-2021 Professor – Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery

Experience 

2004-2005 Memorial Şişli Hospital General Surgery-Liver Transplant Unit - İstanbul 

2005-2006 Medical Ensign (Military Service) - Ağrı 

2006-2009 Sivrikaya Hospital - Düzce 

2009-2018 Fırat University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Lecturer 

2018-2019 Memorial Şişli Hospital General Surgery & Liver Transplantation 

2019-2021 Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital

Medical Fields of Interest 

Acute and chronic respiratory problems 

Respiratory Infections. 

Bronchoscopic diagnosis and treatment procedures 

Asthma 

Breathing problems during sleep 

Cystic fibrosis 

Tuberculosis

Education 

Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (1991-1997) 

Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, 1997-2002  

Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Chest Diseases, 2004-2007

Experiences 

Göztepe Training and Research Hospital Pediatrics Clinic, Pediatrics Specialist, 2002-2004 

Sureyyapasa Chest Diseases Training and Research Hospital, Pediatric Chest Diseases Specialist, 2007-2010 

Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Department of Pediatric Chest Diseases, Pediatric Chest Diseases Specialist, Lecturer, 2010-2023

Liv Hospital, 2023-