Best Lung cancer surgery doctors in Istanbul: TOP 14 doctors

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Mustafa Solak

  • 4.5 Good 162 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Dr. Mustafa Solak is a medical oncologist with expertise in breast, testicular, ovarian, lung, head-neck, and gastrointestinal cancers. He graduated from Hacettepe University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital. He then pursued a fellowship at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute.

    Dr. Solak has managed many complex cancer cases. He has contributed to clinical advancements at respected centers, including the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. He has also worked at Hitit University Corum Training Hospital and Medical Park Hospital. His experience shows a strong commitment to cancer care and research.

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Assoc Prof Dr Guner Cakmak

  • 4.4 Good 81 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital
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    Assoc. Prof. Dr. Güner ÇAKMAK is a highly skilled and experienced specialist in General Surgery, currently practicing at Lokman Hekim University İstanbul Hospital. With a medical degree earned from Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital in 1997, he has built an extensive career, focusing on various advanced surgical techniques. His areas of expertise include laparoscopic surgery, bariatric and metabolic surgery, hepatopancreatobiliary surgery, and various types of laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgeries, including those for hernias, reflux, and esophageal issues. He is also highly experienced in hemorrhoid surgery and surgeries for anal fistulas and fissures.

    Throughout his career, Dr. Çakmak has made significant contributions to medical literature, having published over 43 articles in international peer-reviewed journals and 16 in national journals. He is also the author of 20 technical notes, case reports, and research articles. His commitment to advancing medical knowledge is reflected in the numerous awards he has received, with a total of 9 prizes recognizing his exceptional work in surgery. Fluent in Turkish, English, and German, Dr. Çakmak offers comprehensive care to his patients, employing the latest minimally invasive techniques to ensure the best outcomes.

    At Lokman Hekim University İstanbul Hospital, he continues to provide expert care, focusing on complex surgeries, with an emphasis on laparoscopic and metabolic procedures. His work is marked by a dedication to patient well-being and continuous professional development, making him a trusted choice for individuals seeking high-quality surgical care in Turkey.

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Halil Alis

  • 4.7 Excellent 47 reviews
  • 33 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Dr. Halil Alis is a highly experienced general and laparoscopic surgeon specializing in colorectal surgery, obesity, and metabolic management. He has over 18 years of experience, treating a wide range of conditions related to the gastrointestinal tract. He has expertise in performing operations such as liver resection, appendectomy, gastric bypass, and many others. Dr. Alis is also a member of numerous international and local medical associations.
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Mehmet Zeki Gunluoglu

  • 4.5 Good 467 reviews
  • 33 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Thoracic surgeon
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Adnansayar

  • 5 Excellent 6 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
  • Dr. Adnan Sayar is a leading thoracic surgeon in Turkey. He has over 40 years of medical experience and more than 30 years in thoracic surgery. He is known for his work in minimally invasive thoracoscopic and robotic procedures. These techniques have helped improve patient recovery and outcomes for chest diseases.

    Dr. Sayar received international training at top centers, including Kyoto University and the Karolinska Institute. He is a key figure in lung transplantation and serves on Turkey’s Ministry of Health Lung Transplantation Scientific Committee. He also holds the FETCS certification from the European Board of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery.

    His expertise includes lung cancer surgery, tracheal and diaphragmatic reconstruction, and pediatric thoracic surgery. As a professor and mentor, he has led both public and private institutions. Dr. Sayar has helped thousands of patients and has played a major role in advancing thoracic care standards in Turkey.

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Murat Sari

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 9 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Education and Career


    2011 – 2015, (Internal Medicine Specialist) Istanbul University Istanbul School of Education and Career

    Medicine Department of Internal Medicine

    2015 – 2016, (Internal Medicine) Specialist Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital

    2016 – 2019, (Medical Oncology) Istanbul University Istanbul School of Medicine Department of Medical Oncology

    2019 – 2021, (Medical Oncology Specialist) - Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital

    2021 – 2024, (Associate Professor) Marmara University School of Medicine Department of Medical Oncology

    Memberships in Scientific Organizations

    ASCO

    ESMO

    TTOD 

    AVOD 

    Publications

    In the field of oncology, he has published over 30 peer-reviewed articles at both international and national levels.

    Awards Received

    EAACI The European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology 2019 Best Poster Award

    "The top 3rd verbal presentation, IGICC (11th International Gastrointestinal Cancers Conference – IGICC2021)"

    Speeches Delivered at National Congresses, Conferences, and Symposia:

     

    Courses, Meetings, and Certificates

    ESMO certified Medical Oncologist since 2019

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Altan Kır

  • 4.6 Excellent 493 reviews
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Assoc.Prof. Altan Kır is a Thoracic Surgery and Robotic Surgery specialist, as well as one of the top lung cancer doctors. He has been a thoracic surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center since 2007 and is a member of the Turkish Thoracic Surgery Society, the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons, and the Thorax Society.

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$15,000 - $27,000
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Alper Toker

  • 5 Excellent 34 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Workplace:

    Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

    Head of the Thoracic Surgery Department

    Education:

    2014-2015

    President of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons

    2009-2017

    Member of the Board of Directors, European Society of Thoracic Surgeons

    West Virginia University, School of Medicine

    Chair of Thoracic Surgery

    2019 –

    Vice Chair of Thoracic Surgery and Director of the Tracheal Surgery Program, West Virginia University,

    School of Medicine

    2009-2019

    Program Director of Thoracic Surgery, Group Florence Nightingale Hospitals

    2009 – 2019

    Professor of Thoracic Surgery and Head of the Department of Thoracic Surgery, Istanbul Faculty of

    Medicine

    2001-2019

    Department of Thoracic Surgery, Istanbul University

    2001

    Department of Thoracic Surgery, Gülhane Military Medical Academy

    1999

    Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Istanbul University

    1997

    Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Istanbul University

    1992

    Faculty of Medicine, Marmara University

    Rewards:

    European Society of Thoracic Surgeons Best Poster presentation Award

    • Turkish Thoracic Society, best presentation award

    • Turkish Lung Cancer Society, best presentation award

    • Turkish Thoracic Society, best presentation award

    • Euroepan Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Best Poster Award

    Fields of interest:

     Surgical treatment for locally advanced stage lung cancer

     Extended surgery for mediastinal masses

     Robotic lung cancer surgery

     Robotic surgery for mediastinal masses

     Tracheal surgery (tumors, stenosis, fistula, and others)

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Didem Tastekin

  • 4.7 Excellent 47 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Medical Oncology

     

    Fields of Study and Interests

     Gastrointestinal System (GI) Cancer

     Cancer Vaccines

     Breast Cancers

     Lung Cancer

     Rare Cancers

     

    Education

     MD: Necmettin Erbakan University Meram Faculty of Medicine, 1994

     Internal Medicine Specialist Training: Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine, 2004

     Internal Medicine Specialist Training: Kafkas University Faculty of Medicine, 2007

     Medical Oncology Sub-Specialist Training: Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine, 2010

     Medical Oncology Sub-Specialist Training: Istanbul University Oncology Institute, 2013

     

    Career

     Assistant Professor: Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine, 2005

     Assist. Prof. Dr.: Kafkas University, 2006-2007

     Minor Assistant Professor: Selçuk University – Medical Oncology, 2007-2010

     Minor Assistant Professor: Istanbul University Oncology Institute – Medical Oncology,

    2012-2013

     Specialist Professor: Istanbul University Oncology Institute – Medical Oncology, 2013-2017

     Assoc. Prof. Dr.: Istanbul University Oncology Institute – Medical Oncology, 2017-2023

     Prof. Dr.: Istanbul University Oncology Institute – Medical Oncology, 2023-present

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Sinem Iliaz

  • New
  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Biruni University Hospital
  • Education

    Undergraduate: Faculty of Medicine, Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (English), 2000-2007.
    PhD: Chest Diseases, Department of Chest Diseases, Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 2007-2013.

    Experience

    Medical Residency Student, Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Chest Diseases, 2007-2013.
    Specialist Doctor, Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, 2013-2015.
    Specialist Doctor, Koç University Hospital, 2015-2017.
    Associate Professor, Koç University Hospital, 2017-2022.
    Associate Professor, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, 2022-2023.
    Professor Doctor, Arel University Faculty of Medicine, 2023.
    Professor Doctor, Biruni University Faculty of Medicine/Hospital, 2023- Currently

     

    Scientific Memberships
     

    Turkish Thoracic Society
    Respiratory Research Society of Turkey
    ASYOD (Asthma and Allergy Association)
    European Respiratory Society
    Turkish Medical Association

     

    Awards

    Foreign Publication Second Prize, Turkish Thoracic Society 24th Annual Congress, Antalya, 2021
    Diagnostic and Interventional Methods Study Group - Best Oral Presentation Award, Turkish Thoracic Society, 23. Annual Congress, 2020 (Virtual congress)
    Diagnostic Methods Working Group - Best Poster Award, Turkish Thoracic Society 22nd Annual Congress, Antalya, 2019
    Foreign Publication Third Prize, Turkish Thoracic Society, 20th Annual Congress, Antalya, 2017
    Third Prize for Published Congress Paper, Turkish Thoracic Society 19th Annual Congress, Antalya, 2016
    ERS Respiratory Championship 2016, Participation in the Knowledge Contest as Turkey Team and Third Prize, London, 2016
    Marmara University Faculty of Medicine 19th Term Second Prize, Marmara University, 2007

     

    Medical Intrests

    • Lung Cancer
    • Interstitial Lung Disease
    • Pulmonary Embolism
    • Sleep Apnoea Syndrome
    • Asthma/COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
    • Pneumonia (Pneumonia)
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Tahsin Ozatli

  • 4.3 Good 16 reviews
  • 2015 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir
  • Oncologist
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$10,300 - $16,400
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Osman Kostek

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Education

    • (2004 – 2011), Faculty of Medicine/ Inonu University/ Malatya, Turkiye
    • (2011 – 2015), Department of Radiology/ Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital/ Istanbul, Turkiye

    Career

    • (2016 – 2020), Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist/ Mus State Hospital/ Mus,Turkiye
    • (2020 – 2022), Assistant Professor of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology/ Sakarya University Training and Research Hospital/ Sakarya, Turkiye
    • (2023 – 2024), Associate Professor of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology /Sakarya University Training and Research Hospital/ Sakarya, Turkiye
    • (2024 - Present), Associate Professor of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology /Medipol University Hospital/ Istanbul, Turkiye
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Yildiray Bekar

  • New
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital
  • Education and Specialization
    -Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Education
    -Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Center – Thoracic Surgery, Specialization

    Professional Memberships
    -Turkish Society of Thoracic Surgery
    -Turkish Thoracic Society
    -Turkish Lung Cancer Society
    -Anatolian Pathology Society

    Areas of Interest

    -Lung cancer surgery

    -Surgery for bronchiectasis

    -Surgical treatment of hydatid cysts

    -Pneumothorax

    -Surgery for emphysema

    -Treatment of excessive armpit sweating (hyperhidrosis)

    -Surgical treatment of diaphragm diseases

    -Surgical diagnosis and management of pleural effusion

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Cemalettin Ertekin

  • New
  • 43 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Biruni University Hospital
  • Education

    • Undergraduate - Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Istanbul University 1976-1982
    • Assistant - Department of General Surgery - Adana Province Feke District, Incirli Health Center 1982-1984
    • Assistant General Surgeon - Department - Sisli Etfal Hospital 1984-1985
    • Specialist - General Surgery Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1985-1988
      Assistant. Associate Professor Department of General Surgery - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1993-1999
    • Professor Department of General Surgery Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1999-Present
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    Experience

    • Undergraduate Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1976-1982
    • Assistant Adana Province Feke District, İncirli Health Center 1982-1984
    • Assistant Sisli Etfal Hospital 1984-1985
    • Specialist Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1985-1988
    • Specialist Şırnak 23rd Border Gendarmerie Brigade (15 January-15 March short term) 1993
    • Associate Professor Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1993-1999
    • Professor Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery Professor 1999-Present
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    Scientific Memberships

    • National Surgical Association
    • National Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery
    • Istanbul Medical Chamber
    • ESTES (International)

    Awards

    • National Scientific Patent Award 2017.
    • Gök A. F. K., Ertekin C., Video Paper First Prize , Istanbul Surgical Association, March 2015
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    Medical Intrests

    • Pancreatico-Biliary Surgery
    • Gastroenterology Surgery
    • Endoscopic diagnosis treatment
    • Trauma and Emergency Surgery
       
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