96 Best Asthma Doctors Worldwide

Dr. Murat Yaman is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He has performed over 1,500 rhinoplasties and 1,500 breast enlargements. Dr. Yaman also completed 500 facelifts and 1,000 liposuction procedures using VASER technology. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 10,000+ patients annually.

• Specializes in tummy tucks, body contouring, and facial feminization surgery.
• Treats 500–600 patients each year for cosmetic and reconstructive needs.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Reconstructive, Aesthetic, and Plastic Surgery.
• Member of the Association of Emergency Hand and Microsurgery.

Dr. Emre Gunbey is an ENT specialist at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He has performed 3,000+ rhinoplasty procedures. Dr. Gunbey holds a board certification from the European Board of Otorhinolaryngology. He gained international experience as an observer at the Mayo Clinic in the USA.

• Specializes in rhinoplasty, revision surgery, and sleep apnea treatment.
• Author of over 50 articles in reputable medical journals.
• Member of the European Rhinology Association and Facial Plastic Surgery Association.
• Works at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital, a JCI-accredited medical center.

Dr. Aysel Pasazade is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Quartz Hospital in Istanbul. She holds the prestigious EBOPRAS certification. This credential confirms her competence meets high European standards. Dr. Pasazade specializes in complex body and facial transformations.

• Performs deep plane facelifts, rhinoplasty, and mommy makeovers.
• Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.
• Completed residency training at Bursa Uludağ University.
• Treats over 6,500 international patients annually at Quartz Hospital.

Dr. Muhammet Mustafa Aydinol is a plastic surgeon at Dr. MED in Istanbul. He specializes in mommy makeovers, BBL, and breast augmentation. Dr. Aydinol is a member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS). He uses VASER and lipomatic techniques for precise body contouring. These methods help create a narrow and athletic abdominal appearance.

• Published research on combining fat injections with implants for breast augmentation.
• Performs specialized procedures including abdominal etching and 360 liposuction.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons.
• Works at a clinic with a 98.5% success rate for mommy makeover surgeries.

Dr. Park Young Kyu is a plastic surgeon at SAERO Plastic Surgery in Seoul. He graduated summa cum laude from Hallym University. Dr. Park earned the Top Medical Resident award from the Korean Society of Plastic Surgeons. He currently serves as an adjunct professor at Gangnam Sacred Heart Hospital.

• Specializes in complex facial contouring, deep plane facelifts, and revision rhinoplasty.
• Member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS).
• Active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
• Sits on the KSPRS steering committees for anti-aging and filler research.

Dr. Cem Altindag is an ENT and plastic surgeon at The Nose Clinic in Istanbul. He has performed over 5,000 operations, focusing on nasal aesthetics and function. Dr. Altindag completed professional training across the USA, UK, Germany, and France. He serves as a member of the European Rhinoplasty Society.

• Specializes in septoplasty, revision rhinoplasty, and closed nose surgery techniques.
• Served as an honorary consultant at the Royal National ENT Hospital in London.
• Treats conditions including deviated septums, nasal polyps, and adenoids.
• Works at a facility authorized by the Turkish Ministry of Health for medical tourism.

Dr. Yavuz Selim Yildirim is a facial plastic surgeon and ENT specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He holds a unique fellowship with the American College of Surgeons (FACS). He is one of few Turkish physicians in this global group. Dr. Yildirim is also a Fellow of the European Board of ORL-HNS.

• Completed clinical training at Harvard, Johns Hopkins, and the Cleveland Clinic.
• Treats hearing loss, sleep apnea, and complex sinus disorders.
• Performs aesthetic nose surgery, cochlear implants, and cancer operations.
• Won national prizes for research on nasal valve collapse and olfactory function.
• Works at JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul.

Dr. Mehmet Melih Cicek is an ENT specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He treats a variety of ear, nose, and throat conditions. His background includes service at several major Turkish medical institutions. These include Van Regional Training and Research Hospital and Yozgat State Hospital.

Dr. Cicek practices at a JCI-accredited facility. This accreditation confirms the clinic meets international safety and quality standards. The hospital features an eco-friendly design to support patient recovery. It is part of one of Turkey's largest private healthcare networks.

Dr. Yang Jong Phil is a board-certified plastic surgeon at VG Plastic Surgery in Seoul. He specializes in facial bone contouring, rhinoplasty, and blepharoplasty. He completed a clinical fellowship at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Dr. Yang is an active member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).

• Holds membership in the International Confederation for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.
• Maintains active status within the AO Foundation and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
• Specializes in regenerative techniques using adipose-derived stem cells and lipoplastic surgery.
• Works at KOIHA-accredited VG Plastic Surgery, which serves patients from 47 countries.

Head of Pulmonology at Teknon Medical Centre – Dr. Loeb Melus specializes in asthma and respiratory conditions with 32 years of experience.

• Performed over 1,100 respiratory treatments
• Expert in asthma-COPD overlap (ACO)
• Published multiple studies on COPD and respiratory biomarkers
• Conducted clinical trials for Novartis and AstraZeneca

Head of the Internal Medicine Department at Centro Médico Teknon since 2009 – Dr. Sandrus brings decades of specialized experience.

• Specialized in nephrology at Hospital Clinic and Hospital Provincial de Barcelona
• Former transplant specialist at Hospital Clínic de Barcelona
• Member of Spanish and Catalan hypertension societies
• Doctoral dissertation in nephrology

Dr. Kim Sung Sik is a plastic surgeon at the JK Plastic Surgery Center in Seoul. He specializes in facial contouring, anti-aging, and rhinoplasty. Dr. Kim completed his residency and internship at Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital. He holds a postgraduate degree in plastic surgery from the Catholic University Medical School.

• Member of the International Society of Plastic Surgery.
• Certified by the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons.
• Performs specialized procedures including deep plane facelifts and revision rhinoplasty.
• Treats patients at a clinic with a 100% success rate for all procedures.

Honored inventor and scientist, Evgeniy Blum founded SOMATODYNAMICS – a novel approach to studying human physiology and health restoration.

• 53 years leading the Research Institute of Clinical Rehabilitation
• Authored 62 international patents for treating serious diseases
• Trained 5,847 medical specialists and 25 PhD candidates

Dr. Yu Li is Acting Head and Deputy Director of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Shanghai Tongji Hospital. She is a Chief Physician and Professor with 30 years of experience in respiratory medicine. She specializes in chronic cough, asthma (including severe asthma), and COPD. She provides cause-based diagnosis, precision treatment, biologic assessment, and care for complex and critical cases.

She leads research in cough and asthma as principal investigator on more than 10 projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Shanghai Science and Technology Commission. She has published over 60 SCI papers, including in Respirology and Lung. She co-drafted China’s cough guideline, the primary care cough guideline, and the consensus on refractory chronic cough. She serves as Secretary of the China Cough Alliance and as Deputy Head of the Shanghai COPD Group. She is a reviewer for The Clinical Respiratory Journal. She was a Visiting Scholar at Johns Hopkins University in 2013–2014. She received her M.D. from Tongji University.

Her honors include Outstanding Respiratory Physician of Shanghai. She received the Shanghai Medical Science and Technology Award, Third Prize, in 2015 as the third contributor. She was named one of the “Top Ten Physicians” of Shanghai Tongji Hospital in 2026. She was also recognized as an Outstanding Young Respiratory Physician of Shanghai.

1,100+ asthma treatments performed – Dr. Acar brings 25 years of pulmonology expertise to Büyük Anadolu Hospital.

• Specialized in asthma, COPD, and allergic respiratory diseases
• Trained at Ankara Gazi University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Performs bronchoscopy for precise diagnosis and treatment
• Experienced in managing complex asthma cases

900+ treatments performed – Dr. Dalkilic specializes in advanced bronchoscopy and asthma care at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital.

• 35 years of pulmonology experience
• Expert in diagnostic and interventional bronchoscopy
• Led successful smoking-cessation programs
• Special focus on COPD and related respiratory conditions

Dr. Tayfun Apuhan founded the ENT department at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He has performed over 4,000 procedures throughout his career. Dr. Apuhan serves as a professor and head of the audiometry program at Doğuş University. He has published over 200 scientific works in the field of head and neck surgery.

• Trained at The Ohio State University and University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf.
• Specializes in functional rhinoplasty, revision nose jobs, and endoscopic sinus surgery.
• Treats head and neck cancers, including tongue and laryngeal tumors.
• Performs pediatric surgeries for tonsils, adenoids, and cleft lip repair.

Dr. Huseyin Sinan is a board-certified general surgeon at JCI-accredited Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He specializes in metabolic and morbid obesity surgery. He completed a fellowship in laparoscopic surgery at the University of Washington. Dr. Sinan has held leadership roles in both military and civilian health sectors.

• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders.
• Performs specialized transit bipartition and ileal interposition procedures.
• Treats morbid obesity, metabolic disorders, and type 2 diabetes.
• Former Chief Physician of Van Military Hospital and SAM Samsun Military Hospital.

Dr. Taha Bahadir Uskul is a pulmonologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He earned the Harasawa Fellowship and Excellent Presentation Awards from the Asian Pacific Society of Respirology. Currently, he treats lung diseases and tuberculosis at a JCI-accredited facility. Dr. Uskul holds national board certification in pulmonology.

• Specializes in interventional bronchoscopy, medical thoracoscopy, and polysomnography.
• Authored 11 international and 23 national peer-reviewed scientific publications.
• Completed specialized interventional training in France and Italy.
• Member of the European Respiratory Society and the Turkish Thoracic Society.

Prof. Dr. Nesrin Sariman specializes in obstructive lung diseases, including asthma and allergy, with extensive experience in bronchoscopy and sleep disorders.

• Graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialized in Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital
• Published articles in national and international journals
• Participated in a multicenter international clinical study on asthma
• Holds memberships in national and international associations