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Best Lung cancer doctors: TOP 111 doctors

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Bülent Karagöz

  • 4.6 Excellent 508 reviews
  • 32 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
    • Dr. Bülent Karagöz specializes in lung cancer treatment, utilizing chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies.
    • He has over 20 years of experience in medical oncology, with significant expertise in tumor biology and immunology.
    • Dr. Karagöz has experience of international practice at medical institutions in Turkey, NATO KFOR Command, and Turkish Cypriot Peace Forces Command.
    • He holds certifications in internal medicine and medical oncology from GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital.
    • Dr. Karagöz is a member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and has authored over 40 publications in cancer research.
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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
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • She has been working as an internal medicine specialist and medical oncology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center since 2021.
     

Lung segmentectomy
$15,000 - $25,000
Lung cancer surgery
$15,000 - $27,000
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Serkan Keskin

  • 4.7 Excellent 345 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • 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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Pneumonectomy
$1,200 - $1,200
Brachytherapy
$4,800 - $4,800
Immunotherapy with Keytruda (Pembolizumab)
$12,760 - $12,760
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Mustafa Solak

  • 4.6 Excellent 200 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
    • Mustafa Solak, M.D., specializes in lung cancer treatment using chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and targeted therapy.
    • Completed residencies at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital and a fellowship at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute.
    • Has experience of international practice at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA.
    • Graduated from Hacettepe University School of Medicine, proficient in Turkish and English.
    • Member of various professional organizations, including the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.
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Pneumonectomy
$11,200 - $11,200
Immunotherapy with Keytruda (Pembolizumab)
$5,800 - $6,000
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Yesim Yildirim

  • 4.6 Excellent 508 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
    • Specializes in lung cancer treatment, including immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy.
    • Has experience of international practice at medical institutions in the USA, Turkey, Israel, and the UK.
    • Certified by the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO).
    • Professor at Anadolu Medical Center, with over 20 years of experience.
    • Languages spoken: English, Russian (B1 level), Turkish.
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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
  • 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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Lung segmentectomy
$15,000 - $25,000
Lung cancer surgery
$15,000 - $27,000
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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.

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  • the clinical experience and reputation
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  • the doctor’s workload
  • medical developments, proprietary techniques used, and awards, if any.

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Şeref Kömürcü

  • 4.6 Excellent 508 reviews
  • 32 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Prof. Şeref Kömürcü is an ECFMG and ESMO-certified medical and breast oncologist with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in solid cancer, breast cancer, colorectal and lung cancer treatment and has held teaching and scientific positions throughout his career. He is a member of several professional organizations.

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Lung segmentectomy
$15,000 - $25,000
Lung cancer surgery
$15,000 - $27,000
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Altan Kır

  • 4.6 Excellent 508 reviews
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Assoc.Prof. Altan Kır is a Thoracic Surgery and Robotic Surgery specialist, as well as one of the top lung cancer doctors. He has been a thoracic surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center since 2007 and is a member of the Turkish Thoracic Surgery Society, the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons, and the Thorax Society.

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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
  • 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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CyberKnife
$4,750 - $6,450
Immunotherapy with Keytruda (Pembolizumab)
$12,760 - $12,760
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Ofer Merimsky

  • 4.5 Good 153 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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Ahmet Bilici

  • 4.6 Excellent 472 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.

Lung segmentectomy
$12,000 - $16,000
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Christoph Zielinski

  • 4.7 Excellent 153 reviews
  • 43 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Austria, Vienna, Wiener Privatklinik
  • One of the best cancer specialists in Europe, educator, and cancer researcher, President of the Central European Cooperative Oncology Group (CECOG).
    Has published over 600 scientific papers on cancer treatment.

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Ozcan Yildiz

  • 4.6 Excellent 472 reviews
  • 75 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Dr. Yildiz has published numerous articles in international peer-reviewed journals, examining topics such as Gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, lipid-lowering treatment, dexamethasone suppression tests, thyroxin therapy, familial Mediterranean fever, and idiopathic thrombocytopenia. These articles have been published in journals such as Medical Oncology, J Endocrinol Invest, Swiss Med Wkly, Int J Cardiol, Eur J Med Res, Ethiop Med J, Gynecol Oncol, Med Hypotheses, Int J Gynecol Cancer, Med Oncol, West Indian Med J, and Cases J.
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Lung segmentectomy
$12,000 - $16,000
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Elke Jaeger

  • 4.5 Good 52 reviews
  • 40 years of experience
  • Germany, Frankfurt am Main, Nordwest Clinic (Krankenhaus)
    • Prof. Elke Jaeger specializes in advanced lung cancer treatment at Nordwest Oncology and Hematology Center.
    • Utilizes methods including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy.
    • Prof. Jaeger has international training and has practiced at medical institutions in Germany, contributing to her expertise in lung cancer treatment.
    • Ranked as one of the best German oncologists by Focus, reflecting her exceptional skills.
    • With over 35 years of experience in oncology, Prof. Jaeger provides comprehensive and expert care for lung cancer patients.
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CyberKnife
$9,380.32 - $16,415.55
Lung segmentectomy
$19,933.17 - $24,623.33
Chemotherapy for lung cancer
$2,931.35 - $4,690.16
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Walter Klepetko

  • 4.7 Excellent 153 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

  • 4.7 Excellent 153 reviews
  • 40 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Austria, Vienna, Wiener Privatklinik
  • Dr. Harald Rosen is a leading abdominal surgeon. He specializes in endocrine, gastrointestinal, liver, colon, and bariatric surgeries. His expertise includes complex procedures such as sleeve gastrectomy and gastric anastomosis. Dr. Rosen is known for his research on improving the quality of life for rectal cancer patients after surgery. He also has a strong academic background in surgical oncology, with a focus on gastroenterology and breast cancer.

    Dr. Rosen is President of the European Society of Surgery. He is also a Professor of Surgery at Vienna Medical School. He is accredited by the European Council for Surgical Qualifications and the Austrian Medical Council. Dr. Rosen has performed over 5,000 advanced surgeries with excellent results. He has published widely and is often invited as a visiting professor around the world.

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Hasan Mutlu

  • 4.5 Good 6 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Education and Specialization

    • Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University
    • 1999 - Akdeniz University, Faculty of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine Specialization Training
    • Internal Medicine Specialization Training in the USA, Akdeniz University (2013 - 2014)
    • Internal Medicine Specialization Training in the USA (2013 - 2014) - Medical Oncology Department
    • Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Oncology (Received Associate Professorship title)

    Work Experience

    • 2009 - Kayseri Training and Research Hospital, Hospital
    • Acıbadem Kayseri
    • 2017 - 2018 - Lara Private Anadolu Hospital
    • 2018 - Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

    Expertise

    • Diagnosis of organ tumors
    • Chemotherapy in cancer treatment
    • Targeted cancer therapies
    • Immunotherapy in cancer treatment
    • Next-generation genetic research in cancer treatment
    • Complementary medicine in cancer treatment
    • Medical oncology
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Doctor's visit
Price on request
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Mehmet Zeki Gunluoglu

  • 4.6 Excellent 472 reviews
  • 33 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Thoracic surgeon
Lung segmentectomy
$12,000 - $16,000
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Cemil Bilir

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
  • Education & Expertise

    • 1998 to 2004 – Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
    • 2005 to 2009 – Düzce University, Internal Medicine Specialization
    • 2009 to 2010 – Beytüşşebap State Hospital, Compulsory Internal Medicine Service
    • 2010 to 2013 – Bülent Ecevit University, Medical Oncology Specialization
    • 2013 to 2015 – Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University, Medical Oncology Compulsory Service
    • 2015 to Present – Associate Professor, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University
    • 2015 to 2021 – Lecturer, Medical Oncology, Sakarya University Faculty of Medicine
    • 2020 to Present – Professor, Sakarya University Faculty of Medicine
    • 2020 to Present – Ph.D. Student, Inorganic Chemistry, Sakarya University

    Experience

    • 2008 – Cleveland Clinic, Rheumatology & Gastroenterology Rotation
    • 2016 to 2017 – Northeastern University, The Center for Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Nanomedicine, Boston, U.S.

    Professional Memberships

    • TTOD (Turkish Society of Medical Oncology)
    • ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology)
    • ESMO (European Society for Medical Oncology)
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Axel Stang

  • 4.6 Excellent 129 reviews
  • 29 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Germany, Hamburg, Asklepios Hospital Barmbek
  • Dr. Axel Stang is a professor, Head Physician of Asklepios Barmbek Clinic, with a specialization in internal medicine, oncology, and hematology. He conducts antibody and molecular therapies to reduce tumor size, and is a member of multiple organizations and societies. Dr. Stang has published articles on the effectiveness of radiofrequency ablation in treating of metastatic colon cancer, and was a member of a research group that studied the effects of liver embolization. Patients can submit a request on the Bookimed website to get a consultation with the professor.

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Chemotherapy for lung cancer
$3,000 - $5,500
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