Best Pulmonology Doctors Abroad

Dr. Melahat Bekir Kulah specializes in asthma and respiratory diseases with award-winning research on bronchiectasis and COPD.

• 9 years of experience in chest diseases and asthma management
• Published 18+ research papers on respiratory health
• Works at Medipol University Pendik Hospital, a leading respiratory care center
• Recipient of a poster award for bronchiectasis research

Dr. Arvind Kumar is a thoracic surgeon at Medanta – The Medicity in Gurgaon. He performs complex lung and chest surgeries. Medanta is ranked among the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek. The clinic holds JCI accreditation and NABH certification.

Dr. Kumar treats pulmonary conditions and thoracic trauma. He works at one of India's largest private medical centers, which provides specialized care for lung diseases.

Dr. Esra Ekbic Kadioglu is a pulmonologist at Emsey Hospital in Istanbul. She diagnoses and treats respiratory conditions and lung diseases. The doctor provides online consultations for international patients. Dr. Kadioglu practices at Emsey Hospital, which holds TEMOS and JCI-grade ISO 9001 certifications. This clinic serves over 4,800 patients annually and follows WHO safety standards. The facility is recognized by the Turkish Medical Association for its clinical quality.

Prof. Cuneyt Salturk trained at Turkey's premier respiratory hospital and now teaches next-generation pulmonologists at Yeni Yuzyıl University.

• Specializes in complex asthma and respiratory cases
• 23 years at Sureyyapasa Chest Disease Hospital
• Board-certified in pulmonary medicine since 2008
• Current Professor at Yeni Yuzyıl University

Dr. Turgay Celikel is a pulmonologist and clinical oncologist at Academic Hospital in Istanbul. He treats stage 4 lung cancer, asthma, and pneumonia. Dr. Celikel is a professor at a facility accredited by TEMOS and TÜV NORD for healthcare quality.

Academic Hospital treats 15,000 patients annually and holds an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate, which signifies the clinic meets national safety standards for foreign patients. Dr. Celikel combines oncological and pulmonary methods to manage respiratory conditions.

Dr. Tulay Yarkin is a pulmonologist at Academic Hospital in Istanbul. She treats respiratory conditions such as asthma and pneumonia. Dr. Yarkin works at a facility with TEMOS International Healthcare Accreditation, which confirms the clinic meets standards for international patient care. The hospital also holds ISO 9001 certification for quality management systems.

Academic Hospital treats 15,000 patients every year and is authorized by the Turkish Ministry of Health for international health tourism. Dr. Yarkin is part of a team of over 100 doctors in a 120-bed facility. The clinic has provided medical services in Istanbul since 1997.

Dr. Didem Ozkan is a pulmonologist and thoracic surgeon at Derindere Hospital in Istanbul. She diagnoses and treats respiratory illnesses and conditions requiring chest surgery. Dr. Ozkan works at a facility that manages over 106,000 patients annually. The hospital holds a TÜV AUSTRIA certificate for quality and safety standards.

Her work includes medical lung care and surgical interventions for thoracic diseases. She treats patients at a 75-bed clinical center equipped for specialized pulmonary treatments. Dr. Ozkan is based at a major private medical center in Istanbul.

Dr. Erdem Gelegen specializes in advanced eye care with over 22 years of experience, focusing on precision microsurgery at ÜMRAN TIP MERKEZİ.

• Expert in cataract surgery using phacoemulsification and premium intraocular lenses
• Skilled in refractive surgery for myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism correction
• Specializes in retinal diseases like diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration
• Provides surgical and medical treatments for glaucoma management
• Performs corneal and anterior segment surgeries for conditions like keratoconus

Christian Grah specializes in anthroposophic pulmonology and interventional bronchoscopy, offering a holistic approach to lung care at Hospital Havelhoehe.

• Over of focused pulmonology practice with 18+ scientific publications
• Expert in chronic sarcoidosis and severe bronchitis treatments
• Founder of European Association of Anthroposophic Pulmonology
• Active member of German Society of Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine

Dr Theodoros Piperos, MD, is a General Surgeon at IASYS Clinic in Vyronas, Athens. He has over 10 years of clinical experience. He completed his specialty training in General Surgery in 2014 at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

He performs the full range of general surgical procedures. His expertise includes laparoscopic surgery, hernia repair, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, and breast, thyroid, and colorectal surgery. He also provides surgical management for obstetric and gynecological cases. He is a lecturer in the postgraduate Applied Neuroanatomy programme at the University of Athens. Languages: Greek, English.

Dr. Stavros Lappas, M.D., is the Director of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at IASYS Clinic. He is a Pulmonologist–Intensivist with extensive experience in critical care and in treating critically ill patients at major hospitals in Athens.

He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Athens and completed specialized training in Intensive Care Medicine. He has served as Scientific Director and ICU Attending Physician. He also contributes to educational programs and scientific activities.