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Best pulmonologists in Istanbul: TOP 53 doctors

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Erkan Yildirim
Thoracic surgeon
24 years of experience
4.5
139 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Erkan Yildirim

Thoracic surgeon
24 years of experience
  • Specialized in pulmonology: treats asthma, COPD, lung cancer, pneumonia, TB, and bronchitis.
  • Trained in Turkey, renowned Atatürk Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery Center.
  • Expert in thoracic surgery with high proficiency in treating pulmonological diseases.
  • Recognized for achieving "Turkish Thoracic Surgery Proficiency Certification".
  • Member of prestigious medical institutions reflecting specialization in thoracic procedures.
  • Offers online consultations for patients with respiratory and thoracic conditions.
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4.5
139 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Pneumonectomy $11200
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Adnansayar
Thoracic surgeon
34 years of experience
5.0
4 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Liv Hospital Vadistanbul

Adnansayar

Thoracic surgeon
34 years of experience

Medical Fields of Interest 

Thoracoscopic and Robotic Minimally Invasive Surgery 

Lung Cancers 

Trachea Surgery 

Lung Transplantation 

Lung Biopsy 

Pneumothorax (collapsed lung) 

Diaphragmatic Surgery 

Surgery of Pleural Diseases 

Pediatric Thoracic Surgery

Education 

1981-1987, Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 

1972-1980, Istanbul Galatasaray High School 

1966-1971, Primary Education Ankara, Samsun, Izmir 

Experience 

2023-Present, Liv Hospital Vadi Istanbul & Liv Hospital Ulus 

2015-2022, Memorial Sisli-Bahcelievler Hospital Thoracic Surgery Clinic 

2013 September, Professor; Erzincan University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Thoracic Surgery 

2013 March, Lecturer; Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital 

2013 February, Education Officer; Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital 

2012 October Japan Kyoto University Thoracic Surgery Clinic; Observer in Living Donor Lung Transplantation 

2012 August Observer in Tracheal Transplant Surgery at Karolinska Institute, Sweden 

2012- Present Lung Transplantation Scientific Committee Member Ministry of Health Ankara 

2011- 2015 Yedikule Lung Transplant Clinic Specialist in Charge 

2008-2010 University of Zurich, Switzerland Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplantation Training 

2008 Associate Professorship in Thoracic Surgery 

2003 FETCS: European Board of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 

2003 Turkish Thoracic Surgery Qualification 

1995-2013 Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Tra.and Research Hospital; Chief Assistant 

1991-1995 Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Tra. and Research Hospital; Residency 

1987-1990 General Practitioner, Military Service

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Aysegul Acar
Pulmonologist
23 years of experience
4.5
3 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)

Aysegul Acar

Pulmonologist
23 years of experience

1995-2001 Konya Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine,

 

2002-2008 Ankara Gazi University Faculty of Medicine Chest Diseases Specialization Training,  

 

2008-2012 Chest Diseases Specialist at Şanlıurfa Mehmet Akif İnan Training and Research Hospital  

 

Gebze Fatih State Hospital between 2012-2024

 

2024 Büyük Anadolu Hospital Chest Diseases Specialist

 

I have experience in COPD, Asthma, Allergic Diseases, Pneumonia, Lung Cancer, Occupational Lung Diseases, Covid-19 Related Diseases, Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Bronchoscopy, intensive care, and sleep disorders.

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Cuneyt Salturk
Pulmonologist
21 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Cuneyt Salturk

Pulmonologist
21 years of experience

Education:

Marmara University, Istanbul Medical Faculty 1995 - 2002

Pulmonary .Specialty Sureyyapasa Chest Disease and Training Hospital, Istanbul 2003-2008

Experience:

Pulmonary Specialist

Sureyyapasa Chest Disease and Training Hospital, ISTANBUL

 2002‑ 2018.

Chief Assistant 

2011.

Associate Professor 

 2017.

Prof.Dr.

Yeni Yuzyıl University Faculty of Medicine Pulmonary Medicine Dep., Istanbul

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Erkut Attar
Obstetrician-gynecologist
32 years of experience
4.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Yeditepe University Hospital

Erkut Attar

Obstetrician-gynecologist
32 years of experience
Dr. Erkut Attar is a renowned specialist in obstetrics and gynecology, with a focus on reproductive endocrinology, infertility, and reproductive immunology. He has an extensive academic background with degrees from Istanbul University, Yale University, and Northwestern University. He has held significant positions in both clinical and academic settings and has been recognized with multiple awards like the American Society for Reproductive Medicine Reproductive Immunology Special Interest Group Prize and the American Society for Reproductive Immunology Travel Award. He is also the founder and current president of the Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis Society of Turkey.Read more
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Orhan Dalkilic
Pulmonologist
33 years of experience
4.5
139 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Orhan Dalkilic

Pulmonologist
33 years of experience
Orhan Dalkılıç, M.D., is a physician with expertise in bronchoscopy, sleep disorders, asthma/allergy, COPD, tuberculosis, smoking cessation, and lung cancers. He has worked in many cities of Turkey and currently continues his career in Hisar Intercontinental Hospital.Read more
4.5
139 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Pneumonectomy $11200
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Find out about the best doctors here

20 top ranked Pulmonology 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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Famous Pulmonology doctors have vast experience, continue education constantly, participate in professional associations and have positive feedback from patients treated.

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Isa Şahin
Pulmonologist
34 years of experience
4.1
60 reviews

Isa Şahin

Pulmonologist
34 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Kucukcekmece Hospital
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Leyla Yilmaz Aydin
Pulmonologist
25 years of experience
4.4
42 reviews

Leyla Yilmaz Aydin

Pulmonologist
25 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital
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Ergun Tozkoparan
Pulmonologist
34 years of experience
5.0
28 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Ergun Tozkoparan

Pulmonologist
34 years of experience
Dr. Ergun Tozkoparan is a pulmonologist with extensive experience in treating various pulmonary conditions. He has conducted notable research in tuberculosis, particularly in changes in platelet indices in patients with the disease.Read more
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Omer Uslukaya
General surgeon
22 years of experience
4.4
45 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Memorial Ataşehir Hospital

Omer Uslukaya

General surgeon
22 years of experience

EXPERIENCE*

 

2019 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Turkey

MEMORIAL ATAŞEHİR HOSPITAL

General Surgeon

2012 - 2019, Diyarbakır/Diyarbakır/Turkey

DİCLE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

General Surgeon

2011 - 2012, Van/Van/Turkey

VAN REGIONAL TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

General Surgeon

2009 - 2011, Van/Van/Turkey

HAKKARİ STATE HOSPITAL

General Surgeon

2004 - 2009, Van/Van/Turkey

YÜZÜNCÜYIL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

General Surgeon

2002 - 2004, Van/Van/Turkey

HACIBEKİR HEALTH CENTER

General Practitioner

 

*EDUCATION*

 

2018 - 2019, Diyarbakır/Turkey

Associate Professor

2015, Ohio/USA

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY WEXNER MEDICAL CENTER

Neck Dissection Training

2012 - 2018, Diyarbakır/Turkey

Assistant Professor

1996 - 2002, Adana/Turkey

ÇUKUROVA UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF MEDICINE - Medical Doctor Education

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Ali Vefa Ozturk
Pulmonologist
14 years of experience
5.0
28 reviews

Ali Vefa Ozturk

Pulmonologist
14 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
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Erkan Cakir
Pulmonologist
34 years of experience
4.5
219 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Liv Hospital Ulus

Erkan Cakir

Pulmonologist
34 years of experience

Pediatric Pulmonologist

Medical Fields of Interest 

Acute and chronic respiratory problems 

Respiratory Infections. 

Bronchoscopic diagnosis and treatment procedures 

Asthma 

Breathing problems during sleep 

Cystic fibrosis 

Tuberculosis

Education 

Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (1991-1997) 

Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, 1997-2002  

Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Chest Diseases, 2004-2007

Experiences 

Göztepe Training and Research Hospital Pediatrics Clinic, Pediatrics Specialist, 2002-2004 

Sureyyapasa Chest Diseases Training and Research Hospital, Pediatric Chest Diseases Specialist, 2007-2010 

Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Department of Pediatric Chest Diseases, Pediatric Chest Diseases Specialist, Lecturer, 2010-2023

Liv Hospital, 2023-

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Ferah Ece
Pulmonologist
27 years of experience
4.5
219 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Liv Hospital Ulus

Ferah Ece

Pulmonologist
27 years of experience
  1. Medical Interests and Activities 
  2. • Lung Cancer (Postdoctoral fellowship, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA)
  3. • Interventional Bronchoscopy (Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA)
  4.  
  5. Education and Experience 
  6. • Department of Thoracic Diseases, Liv Hospital, Ulus
  7. • Faculty of Medicine, İstanbul Bilim University
  8. • Ministry of Health Süreyyapaşa Thoracic Diseases Training and Research Hospital
  9. • Faculty of Medicine, Marmara University Memberships
  10. • IASLC (International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer)
  11. • ACCP (American College of Chest Physicians)
  12. • TAKD (Turkish Lung Cancer Society) (Executive Board Member)
  13. • TTD (Turkish Thoracic Society)
  14. • TÜSAD (Turkish Respiratory Research Society)
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