Asthma Doctors Worldwide

Dr. Tayfun Caliskan is an interventional pulmonologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in the diagnosis and staging of lung cancer. He trained in pulmonology and critical care at The University of Chicago Medicine. Dr. Caliskan co-authored a textbook on bronchoscopy in intensive care units. He also translated a key work on EBUS bronchoscopy into Turkish.

• Expert in bronchoscopy, EBUS, and COPD management.
• Executive Board member of the Interventional Pulmonology Working Group in Turkey.
• Holds memberships in the World Association for Bronchology and European Respiratory Society.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Dr. Haluk Cokugras is a triple-specialized pediatrician at Memorial Göztepe Hospital. He holds certifications in pediatrics, pediatric allergy, and pediatric infectious diseases. Dr. Cokugras is a member of the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. He practiced at Istanbul University for over 40 years.

• Specializes in childhood allergies, asthma, and immunology.
• Treats complex pediatric infectious diseases and pulmonary conditions.
• Member of the Balkan Pediatric Society and the Turkish Pediatric Association.
• Works at Memorial Göztepe, a modern facility with child-friendly care areas.

Dr. Tozkoparan brings over 36 years of pulmonology expertise, including specialized training at MD Anderson Cancer Center in interventional pulmonology.

• Graduated from GATA Military Medical School and completed specialist training at GATA, Ankara
• Former professor at GATA Department of Pulmonology
• Published significant research on pulmonary tuberculosis in Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine
• Worked at leading institutions including GATA Çamlıca Pulmonology Hospital

Dr. Schwarz developed a navigation system for bronchoscopy that improves detection of lung lesions by 35%.

• Head of the Pulmonology Institute at Ichilov-Sourasky Medical Center
• Specializes in treating asthma, COPD, and complex lung diseases
• Teaches respiratory medicine at Tel Aviv University
• Serves as an Aeromedical Pulmonologist at Sheba Medical Center

Named a top-5 Israeli cardiac surgeon by Maariv newspaper, Dr. Kramer Amir brings decades of specialized cardiac surgical experience to complex cardiopulmonary cases.

• More than three decades of experience in cardiac surgery
• MD and PhD graduate of the Second Moscow Medical School
• Trained internationally, including at Oxford University for advanced valve techniques
• Completes complex procedures like heart valve replacement and coronary artery bypass
• Member of the Israel Doctors Association and Doctors Council of Israel

Specializes in bronchial asthma of various origins at Sourasky Medical Center – Dr. Man combines clinical practice with ongoing research.

• Trained in pulmonary medicine in the United States
• Member of Israel and American Lung Associations
• Active researcher with published studies on pulmonary conditions
• Treats complex asthma cases alongside COPD and pulmonary hypertension

Thoracic surgeon with over 15 years of experience – Dr. Eser specializes in respiratory conditions at Akdeniz University Hospital.

• Board-certified in thoracic surgery
• Specialized training from Akdeniz University Hospital
• Focused on surgical and non-surgical asthma treatments

Dr. Zhang Jin Nong is a national expert in infectious diseases at Xiamen Humanity Hospital. He serves as Director of Respiratory and Cardiovascular Medicine. Dr. Zhang received the Hubei Provincial Advanced Individual award for his pandemic control efforts. He treats complex cases of lung cancer, pneumonia, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

• Specializes in fiberoptic bronchoscopy and both invasive and non-invasive ventilation.
• Treats sleep-disordered breathing and performs detailed pulmonary function testing.
• Serves as Deputy Director of the Infectious Diseases Group for the Chinese Medical Doctor Association.
• Holds a leadership role in the Sleep Medicine Branch of the Chinese Stroke Association.

Dr. Kurt Rasche is the Chief of Pulmonology at Helios University Hospital Wuppertal. He heads the certified Lung Cancer Center and the department of sleep medicine. With decades of clinical practice, he focuses on chronic lung diseases and breathing disorders. Dr. Rasche treats patients at a hospital seeing 150,000 people annually.

• Specialist in internal medicine, pulmonology, allergology, and intensive care.
• Treats complex conditions including COPD, asthma, pneumonia, and lung cancer.
• Performs bronchoscopic balloon dilatation and lung cancer surgery.
• Leads a center certified by the German Cancer Society.

Specializes in asthma and allergic diseases, offering comprehensive care at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in COPD diagnosis and treatment
• Skilled in bronchoscopy procedures
• Conducts polysomnography for sleep apnea
• Experienced in tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment

Prof. Erdal In specializes in treating asthma among various pulmonary conditions and serves as a professor at Malatya Turgut Ozal University.

• Over 24 years of experience in chest diseases
• Specialized in asthma and interstitial lung diseases
• Member of European Respiratory Society and Turkish Thoracic Society
• Holds academic roles, contributing to advanced pulmonary research

Assistant Professor at Medical Park İzmir Hospital since 2012, specializing in respiratory conditions like asthma. Published 7 articles in peer-reviewed journals.

• Residency in Pulmonary Medicine at Ege University
• Member of Turkish Thoracic Society and Turkish Respiratory Society
• Special interests in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Dr. Hwang Dongin is a pulmonologist in pulmonary and critical care. He specializes in pneumonia, pulmonary tuberculosis, chronic cough, chronic lung diseases, allergic rhinitis, asthma, and pulmonary intensive care.

At Daelim Saint Mary's Hospital, he serves as Chief/Senior Chief of Pulmonology and as a Designated Attending Physician. He is also Director of Medical Training and the Medical Cooperation Center, and serves as CMO. He is a Clinical Professor at the Catholic University of Korea St. Mary's Hospital. He is an affiliated physician with Samsung, Asan, Severance, and Chung-Ang University Hospitals. He serves on the KMA Advisory Committee. He is a lifetime member of the Korean Academy of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases. He is a full member of KASLC and KAAACI. He is an appointed Special Manuscript Reviewer for the Korean Society of Cardiology. He is a member of the Asthma and COPD research groups.

Specializes in thoracic surgery with a focus on lung-related conditions, including asthma, at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Graduated from Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialized at Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Center
• Member of Turkish Society of Thoracic Surgery and Turkish Thoracic Society