Best Lung cancer doctors: TOP 146 doctors

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Bülent Karagöz
  • 4.6 Excellent 481 reviews
  • 32 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Dr. Bülent Karagöz is a highly experienced Turkish medical oncologist, sarcoma and lymphoma specialist, and breast cancer surgeon with over 20 years of experience. He has expertise in tumor biology, tumor immunology, cancer Immunotherapy, and targeted therapies. He has written over 40 publications in cancer research and is a member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association.

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CyberKnife
$8,500 - $14,000
Da Vinci Robotic System
$18,000 - $25,000
Radiotherapy for lung cancer
$12,000 - $18,000
Yesim Yildirim
  • 4.6 Excellent 481 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Doctor Yesim Yildirim is an oncologist certified by the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO). Affiliated with numerous hospitals in the United States and Turkey, including the University of Maryland Medical Center, Johns Hopkins Hospital and Memorial Sisli Hospital. She has over 20 years of experience and has a special interest in preventive medicine, diabetes, and hypertension. Holds an MBA in Healthcare Management and shares her expertise with Bookimed from 2022.

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CyberKnife
$8,500 - $14,000
Da Vinci Robotic System
$18,000 - $25,000
Radiotherapy for lung cancer
$12,000 - $18,000
Mustafa Solak
  • 4.5 Good 146 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Intercontinental Hospital
  • Mustafa Solak, M.D. is a medical doctor who graduated from Hacettepe University School of Medicine and has completed residencies at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital and a fellowship at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute. He specializes in Breast Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Lung Cancer, Head-Neck Cancer, and Gastrointestinal Cancers. He has also worked at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Hitit University Corum Training Hospital, and Medical Park Hospital.

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Immunotherapy with Keytruda (Pembolizumab)
$5,800 - $6,000
Lobectomy
$9,600 - $9,600
Pneumonectomy
$11,200 - $11,200
Hale Basak Caglar
  • 4.6 Excellent 481 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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CyberKnife
$8,500 - $14,000
Da Vinci Robotic System
$18,000 - $25,000
Radiotherapy for lung cancer
$12,000 - $18,000
Eda Tanrikulu
  • 4.6 Excellent 481 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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CyberKnife
$8,500 - $14,000
Da Vinci Robotic System
$18,000 - $25,000
Radiotherapy for lung cancer
$12,000 - $18,000
Serap Kaya
  • 4.2 Good 32 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Emsey Hospital
  • Dr. Lütfi Kırdar is a medical doctor with a specialization in Medical Oncology from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, as well as a minor from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine. He has professional experience from Oltu State Hospital, Kocaeli State Hospital, Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital, and Medistate Kavacik Hospital Medical Oncology.

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Lung segmentectomy
$12,000 - $20,000
Lung cancer surgery
$12,500 - $24,000
Radiotherapy for lung cancer
$13,000 - $18,500

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.

The ranking is composed according to the Bookimed patient reviews and considers the rating of hospitals where doctors practice.

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How to choose the best Lung cancer doctors in the world?

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Famous Lung cancer doctors have vast experience, continue education constantly, participate in professional associations and have positive feedback from patients treated.

What is the cost of a doctor's consultation?

The price for the consultation on Lung cancer varies between experts and depends on certain factors, such as:

  • the country of practicing
  • the clinical experience and reputation
  • the medical degree and educational background
  • the doctor’s workload
  • medical developments, proprietary techniques used, and awards, if any.

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Serkan Keskin
  • 4.6 Excellent 304 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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Brachytherapy
$4,800 - $4,800
Immunotherapy with Keytruda (Pembolizumab)
$12,760 - $12,760
Lung cancer surgery
$10,700 - $12,500
Ahmet Bilici
  • 4.5 Good 463 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Dr. Ahmet Belici is an experienced medical oncologist with 20+ years of experience specializing in sarcoma and lung cancer treatments.

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Lung cancer surgery
$11,500 - $14,000
Doctor's visit
Price on request
Radiotherapy for lung cancer
$8,000 - $10,000
Mehmet Zeki Gunluoglu
  • 4.5 Good 463 reviews
  • 33 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Thoracic surgeon
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Lung cancer surgery
$11,500 - $14,000
Doctor's visit
Price on request
Radiotherapy for lung cancer
$8,000 - $10,000
Duygu Derin
  • 4.5 Good 221 reviews
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Dr. Duygu Derin is an experienced medical oncologist who specializes in treating gastrointestinal cancers, lung cancer, and gynecologic neoplasms. She is a member of several oncology associations and has published more than 30 national and international scientific papers. She graduated from Galatasaray Medical High School and achieved a Medical Doctor rank from the Medical Faculty of Istanbul University. She has completed internships and professional development courses in various hospitals and holds the title of Associate Professor.

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Brachytherapy
$8,000 - $8,000
Doctor's visit
Price on request
Doctor's visit
Price on request
Ofer Merimsky
  • 4.4 Good 141 reviews
  • 40 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Ofer Merimsly is the best sarcoma, lymphoma, and lung cancer doctor within Israel and in the world. Also specializes in Whipple surgery treatment for patients with pancreatic cancer. Head of the National Center for sarcomas of bone and soft tissues of the Tel Aviv Medical Center Sourasky (Ichilov).

    Specialty:

    • Treatment of all types of lung cancer and thoracic organs
    • Treatment of all types of sarcomas of bone and soft tissue
    • Treatment stromal tumors of the gastrointestinal tract

    Education and specialization:

    • Higher medical education, graduated the Medical Faculty of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel
    • Residency in General Oncology and Radiotherapy
    • Training in the field of radiotherapy and brachytherapy at New York Hospital, USA
    • Special refresher course for the treatment of tumors of the skeleton and soft tissues, Paris. France

    Membership:

    • President of the Society of oncologists and radiotherapists Israel
    • The American Scientific Cancer Society
    • European scientific medical organization
    • European Society of Oncology of the musculoskeletal system
    • International Society for the treatment of tumors of the connective tissue
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Doctor's visit
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Doctor's visit
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Sadi Kerem Okutur
  • 4.6 Excellent 112 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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Doctor's visit
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Doctor's visit
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Elnur Sahibov
  • 4.2 Good 32 reviews
  • 9 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Emsey Hospital
  • Licensed Radiation Oncologist with 8 years of medical training, including undergraduate studies at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (2004-2011) and Radiation Oncology specialization training at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (2012-2016). Previous education from Sixteen Numbered Shirvan School (Azerbaijan) High School (1998-2004).

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Lung segmentectomy
$12,000 - $20,000
Lung cancer surgery
$12,500 - $24,000
Radiotherapy for lung cancer
$13,000 - $18,500
Dr Saban Secmeler
  • 4.4 Good 14 reviews
  • 13 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hermes Clinics
  • Dr. Saban Secmeler is a medical professional known for his contribution to cancer research, particularly a significant study on the impact of body mass index on the recurrence and survival rates in early-stage colorectal cancer.
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Walter Klepetko
  • 4.6 Excellent 141 reviews
  • 47 years of experience
  • Austria, Vienna, Wiener Privatklinik
  • Prof. Dr. Walter Klepetko is a world-renowned thoracic surgeon and head of the Department of Thoracic Surgery of the Medical University of Vienna, Vienna General Hospital, and Wiener Privatklinik. He is credited with initiating the Vienna Lung Transplant Program and co-developing the surgical technique of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). In 2018, he successfully performed a lung transplant on three-time Formula 1 world champion Niki Lauda.
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Harald Rosen
  • 4.6 Excellent 141 reviews
  • 40 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Austria, Vienna, Wiener Privatklinik
  • Dr. Rosen is a specialized abdominal surgeon with expertise in endocrine, gastrointestinal, liver, colon, and appendectomy surgery. He is also experienced in treatments such as anal fissure, gallbladder, gastric anastomosis, and sleeve gastrectomy surgery. He is a member of various medical councils and serves as President of the European Society of Surgery. He is also a professor of surgery at the Vienna Medical School.

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Ilker Tosun
  • 4.2 Good 5 reviews
  • 17 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, ISU Gaziosmanpasa
  • Dr. Özer Akgül is an experienced Turkish Radiation Oncologist, with an MD from Uludag University Medicine School (Bursa) and residency from Ege University Hospital. He has proficiency in overseeing oncology trends, achieving set goals, understanding marketplace needs, and developing strategies. His areas of interest include breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, rectal cancer, head and neck cancers, cervical cancer, gastric cancer, and brain tumors. He has attended courses and conducted research in Nanobiotechnology, Genetics, Medical Oncology, Gynecologic Cancers, Bioinformatics, Bionanotechnological Methods, Clinical Radiobiology, Medical Radio Physics, Evidence-Based Radiation Oncology, Image-Guided Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy, Varian Advanced Techniques Clinical School, Stereotactic Radiotherapy, and Varian Advanced Imaging (IGRT). He is a member of TROD, Turkish Medical Association, MOKAD, and ESTRO.

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Elke Jaeger
  • 4.4 Good 52 reviews
  • 40 years of experience
  • Germany, Frankfurt am Main, Nordwest Clinic (Krankenhaus)
  • Oncologist, Oncohematologist, Surgeon

    Head physician of Oncology and Hematology Center

    Prof. Elke Jaeger is one of the best German doctors according to Focus rating.

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Lung cancer surgery
$17,729 - $21,901
Lung segmentectomy
$17,729 - $21,901
Chemotherapy for lung cancer
$2,607 - $4,172
Stefan Dresel
  • 4.6 Excellent 84 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • Germany, Berlin, Helios Hospital Berlin Buch
  • Radiation oncologist

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Robert Krempien
  • 4.6 Excellent 84 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Germany, Berlin, Helios Hospital Berlin Buch
  • Chief Physician of Helios Radiant Oncology Department

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