Best Lung cancer doctors in Turkey: TOP 9 doctors

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Bülent Karagöz

  • 4.6 Excellent 493 reviews
  • 32 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
    • Dr. Bülent Karagöz specializes in lung cancer treatment, utilizing chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies.
    • He has over 20 years of experience in medical oncology, with significant expertise in tumor biology and immunology.
    • Dr. Karagöz has experience of international practice at medical institutions in Turkey, NATO KFOR Command, and Turkish Cypriot Peace Forces Command.
    • He holds certifications in internal medicine and medical oncology from GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital.
    • Dr. Karagöz is a member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and has authored over 40 publications in cancer research.
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Da Vinci Robotic System
$18,000 - $25,000
Stereotaxic radiosurgery
$600 - $850
Radiotherapy for lung cancer
$12,000 - $18,000
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Yesim Yildirim

  • 4.6 Excellent 493 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
    • Specializes in lung cancer treatment, including immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy.
    • Has experience of international practice at medical institutions in the USA, Turkey, Israel, and the UK.
    • Certified by the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO).
    • Professor at Anadolu Medical Center, with over 20 years of experience.
    • Languages spoken: English, Russian (B1 level), Turkish.
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Da Vinci Robotic System
$18,000 - $25,000
Stereotaxic radiosurgery
$600 - $850
Radiotherapy for lung cancer
$12,000 - $18,000
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Serkan Keskin

  • 4.6 Excellent 319 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • Dr. Serkan Keskin is a highly experienced oncologist specializing in chemotherapy. He has numerous achievements in his field, including being ranked first in the Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam in Turkey in 2012. He is an active member of various prestigious oncology societies, and has a strong academic profile with 42 articles published in international journals.
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Immunotherapy with Keytruda (Pembolizumab)
$12,760 - $12,760
Lung cancer surgery
$10,700 - $12,500
Brachytherapy
$4,800 - $4,800
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Mustafa Solak

  • 4.5 Good 160 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
    • Mustafa Solak, M.D., specializes in lung cancer treatment using chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and targeted therapy.
    • Completed residencies at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital and a fellowship at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute.
    • Has experience of international practice at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA.
    • Graduated from Hacettepe University School of Medicine, proficient in Turkish and English.
    • Member of various professional organizations, including the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.
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Proton-beam therapy
$800 - $1,000
Lobectomy
$9,600 - $9,600
Immunotherapy with Keytruda (Pembolizumab)
$5,800 - $6,000
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Eda Tanrikulu

  • 4.6 Excellent 493 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Dr. Serdar Turhal is a highly experienced oncologist specializing in medical oncology and chemotherapy for breast cancer at Anadolu Medical Center. He is a member of many international oncology associations and has authored numerous articles in international publications. He specializes in prognostic factors and the therapy of malignant gastrointestinal neoplasms. To receive a consultation from Dr. Turhal, please submit a request on Bookimed.

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Da Vinci Robotic System
$18,000 - $25,000
Stereotaxic radiosurgery
$600 - $850
Radiotherapy for lung cancer
$12,000 - $18,000
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Hale Basak Caglar

  • 4.6 Excellent 493 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Prof. Hale Başak Çağlar is a radiation oncology director and expert in treating breast, lung, pancreatic, prostate and bone cancer. She is highly qualified, having obtained her education from Gazi University, Marmara University and Medipol University, and is a member of numerous societies, such as the American Society for Therapeutic Radiation Oncology, the European Society for Therapeutic Radiation Oncology, the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer and the Radiosurgery Society.

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Da Vinci Robotic System
$18,000 - $25,000
Stereotaxic radiosurgery
$600 - $850
Radiotherapy for lung cancer
$12,000 - $18,000
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Find out about the best doctors here

20 top ranked Lung cancer doctors in the world are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.

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Gorkem Turkkan

  • 4.5 Good 160 reviews
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Assoc. Prof. Gorkem Turkkan started his medical education at Gülhane Military Medical Academy in 2003 and completed it at Zonguldak Karaelmas (Bülent Ecevit) University Faculty of Medicine in 2009. He completed his specialization at Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology and became a radiation oncology specialist in 2016.

    After completing his compulsory service, he served as a Lecturer and Head of Department at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, from May 2019 to February 2021. Meanwhile, between March and June 2020, he worked as a clinical researcher at Maastricht University Faculty of Medicine Department of Radiation Oncology – MAASTRO Clinic (Netherlands) on stereotactic radiotherapy, thoracic radiotherapy-related lung toxicity and proton therapy. While he was working at İstinye University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology and Liv Hospital Ulus Radiation Oncology Clinic between March 2021 and April 2023, he received the title of Associate Professor in February 2023. She has been serving her patients at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental since May 2023.

    He has performed both traditional radiotherapy and advanced radiotherapy throughout his career. He is one of the experienced physicians in our country in stereotactic radiotherapy and MRI-guided radiotherapy treatments, which have become increasingly popular and used especially recently. So far, he has successfully completed more than 2500 radiotherapy sessions with the MR-Linac device.

    He has been a member of the Turkish Society of Radiation Oncology (TROD) since 2013 and the European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) since 2015. He has 27 articles published in domestic and international journals, 31 oral-poster presentations presented at national and international congresses, and 5 book chapters published by national and international publishing houses. He taught Term I and Term V undergraduate courses at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Faculty of Medicine, postgraduate courses within the scope of Ear Nose and Throat Department Specialization training, and Radiotherapy associate degree courses at İstinye University Vocational School of Health Services. She is currently working on 2 ongoing TÜBİTAK Projects. He is married and has a son.

    MEDICAL INTERESTS

    MR-Linac

    Linac

    Stereotactic (Pinpoint) Radiotherapy

    Prostate Cancers

    Breast Cancers

    Lung Cancers

    Rectum Cancers

    Brain and Spinal Cord Cancers

    Head and Neck Cancers

    Volumetric Arc Therapy (VMAT)

    Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT)

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Proton-beam therapy
$800 - $1,000
Lobectomy
$9,600 - $9,600
Immunotherapy with Keytruda (Pembolizumab)
$5,800 - $6,000
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Sadi Kerem Okutur

  • 4.6 Excellent 119 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Prof. Sadi Kerem Okutur is a Turkish medical oncologist with over 20 years of experience. He is currently working at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, and has held various positions in the past. He has a degree in general medicine, and a residency in internal medicine and medical oncology. Prof. Okutur has won a research award and authored numerous papers and book chapters. He is a member of various medical societies.

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Immunotherapy with Keytruda (Pembolizumab)
$12,760 - $12,760
CyberKnife
$4,750 - $6,450
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Suleyman Alici

  • 4.5 Good 160 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
Proton-beam therapy
$800 - $1,000
Lobectomy
$9,600 - $9,600
Immunotherapy with Keytruda (Pembolizumab)
$5,800 - $6,000
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