Best Lung cancer doctors: TOP 160 doctors

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Bülent Karagöz

  • 4.6 Excellent 493 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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Da Vinci Robotic System
$18,000 - $25,000
Stereotaxic radiosurgery
$600 - $850
Radiotherapy for lung cancer
$12,000 - $18,000
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Serkan Keskin

  • 4.6 Excellent 319 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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Immunotherapy with Keytruda (Pembolizumab)
$12,760 - $12,760
Lung cancer surgery
$10,700 - $12,500
Brachytherapy
$4,800 - $4,800
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Yesim Yildirim

  • 4.6 Excellent 493 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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Da Vinci Robotic System
$18,000 - $25,000
Stereotaxic radiosurgery
$600 - $850
Radiotherapy for lung cancer
$12,000 - $18,000
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Mustafa Solak

  • 4.5 Good 162 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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Proton-beam therapy
$800 - $1,000
Lobectomy
$9,600 - $9,600
Immunotherapy with Keytruda (Pembolizumab)
$5,800 - $6,000
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Hale Basak Caglar

  • 4.6 Excellent 493 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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Da Vinci Robotic System
$18,000 - $25,000
Stereotaxic radiosurgery
$600 - $850
Radiotherapy for lung cancer
$12,000 - $18,000
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Eda Tanrikulu

  • 4.6 Excellent 493 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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Da Vinci Robotic System
$18,000 - $25,000
Stereotaxic radiosurgery
$600 - $850
Radiotherapy for lung cancer
$12,000 - $18,000
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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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Gorkem Turkkan

  • 4.5 Good 162 reviews
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Assoc. Prof. Gorkem Turkkan started his medical education at Gülhane Military Medical Academy in 2003 and completed it at Zonguldak Karaelmas (Bülent Ecevit) University Faculty of Medicine in 2009. He completed his specialization at Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology and became a radiation oncology specialist in 2016.

    After completing his compulsory service, he served as a Lecturer and Head of Department at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, from May 2019 to February 2021. Meanwhile, between March and June 2020, he worked as a clinical researcher at Maastricht University Faculty of Medicine Department of Radiation Oncology – MAASTRO Clinic (Netherlands) on stereotactic radiotherapy, thoracic radiotherapy-related lung toxicity and proton therapy. While he was working at İstinye University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology and Liv Hospital Ulus Radiation Oncology Clinic between March 2021 and April 2023, he received the title of Associate Professor in February 2023. She has been serving her patients at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental since May 2023.

    He has performed both traditional radiotherapy and advanced radiotherapy throughout his career. He is one of the experienced physicians in our country in stereotactic radiotherapy and MRI-guided radiotherapy treatments, which have become increasingly popular and used especially recently. So far, he has successfully completed more than 2500 radiotherapy sessions with the MR-Linac device.

    He has been a member of the Turkish Society of Radiation Oncology (TROD) since 2013 and the European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) since 2015. He has 27 articles published in domestic and international journals, 31 oral-poster presentations presented at national and international congresses, and 5 book chapters published by national and international publishing houses. He taught Term I and Term V undergraduate courses at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Faculty of Medicine, postgraduate courses within the scope of Ear Nose and Throat Department Specialization training, and Radiotherapy associate degree courses at İstinye University Vocational School of Health Services. She is currently working on 2 ongoing TÜBİTAK Projects. He is married and has a son.

    MEDICAL INTERESTS

    MR-Linac

    Linac

    Stereotactic (Pinpoint) Radiotherapy

    Prostate Cancers

    Breast Cancers

    Lung Cancers

    Rectum Cancers

    Brain and Spinal Cord Cancers

    Head and Neck Cancers

    Volumetric Arc Therapy (VMAT)

    Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT)

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Proton-beam therapy
$800 - $1,000
Lobectomy
$9,600 - $9,600
Immunotherapy with Keytruda (Pembolizumab)
$5,800 - $6,000
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Sadi Kerem Okutur

  • 4.6 Excellent 120 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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Immunotherapy with Keytruda (Pembolizumab)
$12,760 - $12,760
CyberKnife
$4,750 - $6,450
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Suleyman Alici

  • 4.5 Good 162 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
Proton-beam therapy
$800 - $1,000
Lobectomy
$9,600 - $9,600
Immunotherapy with Keytruda (Pembolizumab)
$5,800 - $6,000
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Harald Rosen

  • 4.6 Excellent 147 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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Walter Klepetko

  • 4.6 Excellent 147 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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Ahmet Bilici

  • 4.5 Good 467 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.

Radiotherapy for lung cancer
$8,000 - $10,000
Lung cancer surgery
$11,500 - $14,000
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Ofer Merimsky

  • 4.4 Good 146 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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Nadia Di Muzio

  • 4.5 Good 61 reviews
  • 32 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Italy, Milan, San Raffaele
  • Professor Nadia Di Muzio is a Head of the Radiotherapy Department in the San Raffaele Research Hospital in Milan since 2008. She has a degree in general medicine and surgery and specialty in oncological radiotherapy from the University of Milan and has done an internship at the Department of Radiation Oncology in the University of Madison. Professor Di Muzio is an author of 200 studies in radiation oncology research and an advocate of high-precision hypofraction methods in the radical treatment of prostate tumors. She currently holds positions in the Italian Association of Medical Oncology, the Italian Society of Oncological Urology and the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology.

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Giampiero Negri

  • 4.5 Good 61 reviews
  • Italy, Milan, San Raffaele
  • Associate Professor of Thoracic Surgery with European Board qualifications. Head of mini-invasive thoracic surgery unit, specializing in the treatment of lung and pleural diseases and mediastinal disorders. Member of Italian Society of Thoracic Surgery and Thoracic Endoscopy, as well as author of a monograph and over 200 scientific publications.

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Mehmet Zeki Gunluoglu

  • 4.5 Good 467 reviews
  • 33 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Thoracic surgeon
Radiotherapy for lung cancer
$8,000 - $10,000
Lung cancer surgery
$11,500 - $14,000
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asawadech Sanbua

  • New
  • 18 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, Panacee Hospital Rama2 - Cancer Care
  • Dr. Asawadech Sanbua

    Medical Radiation​ Oncologist

    • Passed palliative care training at the Karunrak Center. Khon Kaen University

       
    • Certificate of oncotherm

       
    • Expert in treating cancer with oncothermia machines (or hyperthermia machine) 5 years experience.

       
    • 14 years of experience working in radiotherapy. Able to plan treatment (Planning 2D, 3D, IMRT, VMAT)

       
    • Can provide chemical treatment, Chemotherapy, targeted drugs therapy) Immunotherapy (Immunotherapy) 
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Elke Jaeger

  • 4.4 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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Lung segmentectomy
$19,303 - $23,845
Lung cancer surgery
$19,303 - $23,845
Chemotherapy for lung cancer
$2,839 - $4,542
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Adnansayar

  • 5 Excellent 6 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
  • Dr. Adnan Sayar is a leading thoracic surgeon in Turkey. He has over 40 years of medical experience and more than 30 years in thoracic surgery. He is known for his work in minimally invasive thoracoscopic and robotic procedures. These techniques have helped improve patient recovery and outcomes for chest diseases.

    Dr. Sayar received international training at top centers, including Kyoto University and the Karolinska Institute. He is a key figure in lung transplantation and serves on Turkey’s Ministry of Health Lung Transplantation Scientific Committee. He also holds the FETCS certification from the European Board of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery.

    His expertise includes lung cancer surgery, tracheal and diaphragmatic reconstruction, and pediatric thoracic surgery. As a professor and mentor, he has led both public and private institutions. Dr. Sayar has helped thousands of patients and has played a major role in advancing thoracic care standards in Turkey.

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Eslie Perez

  • New
  • 11 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, Holistic Bio Spa®
  • Head of Teaching at the Puerto Vallarta Regional Hospital

    2020-2023

    Medical records manager at the Regional Hospital of Puerto Vallarta 2 months 2020

    General practitioner in private medical office

    2015-2022

    Doctor in charge of weight control clinic

    2013-2014

    Medical assistant in dermatology clinic

    2008-2013

    Medical Assistant in Dermatological procedures.

     Medical Assistant in minimally invasive surgical procedures

     Operation of fractional laser machine - IPIXEL-ER and

    facial rejuvenation with IPL.

     Experience in laser hair removal with Intense Pulsed Light and

    radiofrequency

     Experience with ultrasonic cavitation

     Experience with ultraviolet (UV) light phototherapy machine for the

    treatment of psoriasis and vitiligo.

     Experience assisting in Botox and Fillers procedures.

     Biomagnet certified by the Higher Institute of Biomagnetism

    doctor ISAAC GOIZ DURAN

     Experience in clinical records

     Training in continuing education and professional development of teachers

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