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Best Lung cancer doctors: TOP 125 doctors

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Bülent Karagöz

  • 4.6 Excellent 508 reviews
  • 33 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Professor Bülent Karagöz specializes in lung cancer treatment using immunotherapy and targeted therapies at Anadolu Medical Center.

    • Over 20 years of experience in medical oncology
    • Expert in tumor biology and immunology
    • Professor at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine
    • Author of 40+ publications in cancer research
    • Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association
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Lung segmentectomy
$15,000 - $25,000
Lung cancer surgery
$15,000 - $27,000
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Eda Tanrikulu

  • 4.6 Excellent 508 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Professor Eda Tanrikulu Simsek has performed over 900 procedures and specializes in medical oncology at Anadolu Medical Center.

    • 20 years of experience in oncology
    • Former head of medical oncology at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
    • Member of multiple international oncological associations
    • Author of numerous articles in international journals
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Lung segmentectomy
$15,000 - $25,000
Lung cancer surgery
$15,000 - $27,000
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Mustafa Solak

  • 4.6 Excellent 200 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • 17 years as a clinical oncologist – Dr. Solak specializes in lung cancer at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

    • Fellowship-trained at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
    • Worked at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
    • Handles complex cases including breast, testicular, and gastrointestinal cancers
    • Graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
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Pneumonectomy
$11,200 - $11,200
Immunotherapy with Keytruda (Pembolizumab)
$5,800 - $6,000
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Serkan Keskin

  • 4.7 Excellent 345 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • Prof. Serkan Keskin has performed 1,100+ procedures with 28 years of oncology experience, specializing in chemotherapy at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

    • Ranked 1st in Turkey's Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam
    • Specialized in Medical Oncology at Istanbul University Institute of Oncology
    • Member of ASCO and ESMO, recognized globally
    • Recipient of Best Poster Award at National Cancer Congress
    • Utilizes targeted therapy and immunotherapy alongside chemotherapy
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Pneumonectomy
$1,200 - $1,200
Brachytherapy
$4,800 - $4,800
Immunotherapy with Keytruda (Pembolizumab)
$12,760 - $12,760
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Yesim Yildirim

  • 4.6 Excellent 508 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Professor Yesim Yildirim specializes in lung cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies, combining clinical expertise with academic research at Anadolu Medical Center.

    • Authored 80+ publications, including contributions to cancer treatment handbooks
    • Member of ESMO and ESO – leading European oncology associations
    • Fellowship at Mount Vernon Cancer Center in London for immunooncology
    • Professor at Haliç University, training future oncologists
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Lung segmentectomy
$15,000 - $25,000
Lung cancer surgery
$15,000 - $27,000
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Hale Basak Caglar

  • 4.6 Excellent 508 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Prof. Hale Basak Caglar specializes in advanced radiation oncology techniques at Anadolu Medical Center, focusing on lung cancer treatments.

    • Director of Radiation Oncology since 2017
    • Expert in CyberKnife and Gamma Knife radiosurgery
    • Board member of the Radiosurgery Society
    • Professor at Medipol University's Radiation Oncology Department
    • Member of ASTRO, ESTRO, and EORTC
  • Read more
Lung segmentectomy
$15,000 - $25,000
Lung cancer surgery
$15,000 - $27,000
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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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Şeref Kömürcü

  • 4.6 Excellent 508 reviews
  • 33 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Prof. Şeref Kömürcü has authored 110+ papers on cancer management and specializes in lung cancer at Anadolu Medical Center.

    • Over 20 years of experience in medical oncology
    • Board-certified by ESMO and ECFMG
    • Professor at Gülhane Military Medical Academy
    • Member of The Lung Cancer Organization and ESMO
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Lung segmentectomy
$15,000 - $25,000
Lung cancer surgery
$15,000 - $27,000
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Rahib Hasanov

  • 4.6 Excellent 200 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Specialist in personalized oncology treatments – Dr. Rahib Hasanov integrates immunotherapies, targeted therapies, and smart drugs into lung cancer care.

    • Medical Oncology fellowship at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
    • Observership at Houston Methodist Hospital in Texas
    • Expertise in both lung and gastrointestinal system tumors
    • Treats international patients from Europe and the US
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Pneumonectomy
$11,200 - $11,200
Immunotherapy with Keytruda (Pembolizumab)
$5,800 - $6,000
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Altan Kır

  • 4.6 Excellent 508 reviews
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • 900+ lung cancer procedures performed – Prof. Altan Kır is a leading thoracic and robotic surgery specialist at Anadolu Medical Center.

    • Trained at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York
    • Specializes in robotic lung surgery and airway procedures
    • Member of European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
    • Published 83 national and international research papers
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Lung segmentectomy
$15,000 - $25,000
Lung cancer surgery
$15,000 - $27,000
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Sadi Kerem Okutur

  • 4.7 Excellent 131 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Prof. Sadi Kerem Okutur brings over a decade of focused expertise in lung cancer treatment at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

    • Associate Professor with extensive training in medical oncology
    • Recipient of the 2012 Oncology Research Award
    • Author of 20+ papers and 10 book chapters on oncology
    • Active member of European Society for Medical Oncology
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CyberKnife
$4,750 - $6,450
Immunotherapy with Keytruda (Pembolizumab)
$12,760 - $12,760
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Ahmet Bilici

  • 4.6 Excellent 472 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Prof. Ahmet Bilici is one of Turkey's leading specialists in sarcoma and lung cancer, with over 20 years of oncology experience.

    • Professor in the Department of Medical Oncology at Medipol Mega University Hospital
    • Specializes in complex sarcoma and lung cancer cases
    • Reviews and evaluates patient medical documents personally
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Lung segmentectomy
$12,000 - $16,000
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Christoph Zielinski

  • 4.7 Excellent 153 reviews
  • 44 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Austria, Vienna, Wiener Privatklinik
  • Prof. Christoph Zielinski is one of Europe's leading oncologists, having shaped modern cancer care for over 40 years. He leads the International Oncology Center at Wiener Privatklinik.

    • Has performed approximately 1,100 treatments
    • Founded and directed the Comprehensive Cancer Center Vienna
    • President of the Central European Cooperative Oncology Group
    • Published over 600 scientific articles on cancer treatment
    • An educator and researcher in medical oncology and immunotherapy
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Doctor's visit
Price on request
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Mustafa Serkan Alemdar

  • 4.5 Good 6 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Dr. Alemdar specializes in lung cancer treatment with extensive training in medical oncology at Akdeniz University.

    • Board-certified in medical oncology since 2018
    • Over 15 years of experience in internal medicine and oncology
    • Worked at Akdeniz University Hospital, a leading medical institution
    • Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association
  • Read more
Doctor's visit
Price on request
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Ozcan Yildiz

  • 4.6 Excellent 472 reviews
  • 76 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Özcan Yıldız is a medical oncologist with extensive experience treating complex cancer cases at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

    • Over 10 years of specialized oncology practice, documented in numerous publications
    • Author of multiple international studies on neuroendocrine and lung cancers
    • Experienced in diagnosing and managing rare paraneoplastic syndromes
    • Treats both common and unusual presentations of thoracic malignancies
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Lung segmentectomy
$12,000 - $16,000
Info

Elke Jaeger

  • 4.5 Good 52 reviews
  • 41 years of experience
  • Germany, Frankfurt am Main, Nordwest Clinic (Krankenhaus)
  • Prof. Elke Jaeger implements therapeutic individualized anti-tumor vaccines – a pioneering approach in oncology. She's been listed among Germany's best oncologists for 20+ years.

    • Head of Oncology and Hematology at Nordwest Clinic
    • 39 years of experience with 1,100+ procedures performed
    • Professor of interdisciplinary oncology at Goethe University
    • Member of EORTC's expert commission
    • Specializes in sarcoma and lung cancer cases
  • Read more
CyberKnife
$9,309.42 - $16,291.48
Lung segmentectomy
$19,782.51 - $24,437.22
Chemotherapy for lung cancer
$2,909.19 - $4,654.71
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Walter Klepetko

  • 4.7 Excellent 153 reviews
  • 48 years of experience
  • Austria, Vienna, Wiener Privatklinik
  • Prof. Klepetko is an internationally renowned thoracic surgeon who performed one of Austria's first lung transplants and established Vienna as a leading center for advanced lung surgery.

    • Over three decades of experience in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
    • Former Head of Thoracic Surgery at the Medical University of Vienna
    • Pioneered innovative techniques for lung transplantation and thoracic oncology
    • Developed and led Europe's leading Lung Transplantation Program at AKH Vienna
    • Treats complex thoracic diseases and performs cutting-edge surgical procedures
  • Read more
Doctor's visit
Price on request
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Hasan Mutlu

  • 4.5 Good 6 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Dr. Hasan Mutlu specializes in targeted and immunotherapy for lung cancer, with training at Akdeniz University and in the USA.

    • Associate Professor in Medical Oncology at Akdeniz University
    • Trained in next-generation genetic research in cancer treatment
    • Years of experience in chemotherapy and targeted therapies
    • Works at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Read more
Doctor's visit
Price on request
Info

Harald Rosen

  • 4.7 Excellent 153 reviews
  • 41 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Austria, Vienna, Wiener Privatklinik
  • Dr. Harald Rosen specializes in advanced endoscopic surgery for gastrointestinal cancers, combining surgical precision with internal medicine expertise at Wiener Privatklinik.

    • Decades of experience in gastroenterology and minimally invasive procedures
    • Expert in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, including complex cancer cases
    • Trained at the University of Vienna and major Viennese hospitals
    • Focuses on liver disease, reflux, ulcers, IBD, and gastrointestinal malignancies
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Doctor's visit
Price on request
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Mehmet Zeki Gunluoglu

  • 4.6 Excellent 472 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Mehmet Zeki Gunluoglu brings expertise in thoracic surgery to Medipol Mega University Hospital.

    • Thoracic surgeon specializing in lung cancer treatments
    • Collaborates with oncology specialists for comprehensive care
    • Part of a multidisciplinary team at a top university hospital
  • Read more
Lung segmentectomy
$12,000 - $16,000
Info

Brenda Pastrana

  • New
  • 6 years of experience
  • Mexico, Cancún, Galenia Hospital
  • Dr. Pastrana specializes in surgical oncology at Galenia Hospital, with board certification from Conacem.

    • Board-certified surgical oncologist since 2020
    • Member of the Mexican Society of Oncology
    • University teacher at Universidad Anahuac
    • Trained at Centro Medico Nacional 20 de Noviembre
  • Read more
Pneumonectomy
$35,000 - $37,000
Wedge Resection
$20,000 - $22,000
Lung cancer surgery
$35,000 - $40,000
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Bookimed Insights: Top Doctors for Lung cancer Treatment

Bookimed has coordinated 2674 patient requests for Lung cancer treatment, working with 125 specialists worldwide. The doctors in this table consistently stand out for their credentials and expertise in addressing specific patient needs. All information comes from actual patient cases and treatment offers created by our partner clinics.
DoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
33 years of experienceImmunotherapy and targeted therapySpecializes in cutting-edge lung cancer treatments like immunotherapy and targeted therapy. Professor with extensive research background and leadership in medical oncology.
Turkey
Price on request
21 years of experienceAdvanced lung cancer casesSpecializes in medical oncology with 900+ procedures performed. Former head of medical oncology at a major training hospital. Published researcher in international journals.
Turkey
from $160
20 years of experienceLung cancer casesSpecializes in lung cancer with fellowship training at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute. Worked at MD Anderson Cancer Center – a global leader in oncology.
Turkey
from $100
25 years of experienceAdvanced chemotherapy treatmentsRanked top in national oncology exams, with expertise in targeted therapies. ASCO & ESMO member, awarded researcher with 1,100+ procedures performed.
Turkey
from $150
22 years of experienceImmunotherapy & targeted therapiesPioneer in lung cancer immunotherapy with ESMO certification. Contributed to international cancer treatment guidelines through 80+ publications.
Turkey
from $250
21 years of experienceAdvanced lung cancer radiation therapySpecializes in precision radiation techniques like CyberKnife and Gamma Knife. Board member of Radiosurgery Society and active in international oncology organizations.
Turkey
from $165
33 years of experienceAdvanced lung cancerSpecializes in complex lung cancer cases with extensive research background. ESMO-certified and professor at a leading medical academy.
Turkey
Price on request
21 years of experienceLung cancer with immunotherapiesIntegrates cutting-edge immunotherapies and targeted therapies into lung cancer treatment. Trained at top institutions including Marmara University and Houston Methodist.
Turkey
Price on request
Robotic lung surgerySpecializes in robotic lung surgery – trained at top US cancer center. Published 83 research papers and leads thoracic surgery at Anadolu Medical Center.
Turkey
Price on request
20 years of experienceAdvanced lung cancer casesSpecializes in complex lung cancer treatments with immunotherapy expertise. Recognized researcher with ESMO membership and academic contributions.
Turkey
from $130