Best Lung cancer doctors in Istanbul: TOP 32 doctors

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Abdullah Sakin

  • 4.5 Good 2 reviews
  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
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    Experience

    2022 PRIVATE MEDIPOL BAHÇELİEVLER HOSPITAL

     

    2021 - 2021 Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital, Medical Oncology Clinic Education Officer

     

    2021 - 2021 Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital

     

    2020 - 2021 Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine

     

    2020 - 2021 Head of the Department of Medical Oncology, Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine, Assoc. Dr.  

     

    2018 - 2021 Lecturer - Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine, Head of Medical Oncology Department  

     

    2018 - 2021 Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine

     

    2015 - 2018 University of Health Sciences, Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital

     

    2015 - 2018 University of Health Sciences, Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, Medical Oncology Clinic, Sub-branch assistant

     

    2012 - 2015 Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital, Internal Medicine specialist

     

    2012 - 2015 Suleiman the Magnificent Training and Research Hospital,

     

    2008 - 2012 Haseki Training and Research Hospital

     

    2006 - 2008 Kızıltepe No. 3 Health Center General Practitioner.

     

     

    Education

    2018

    İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Tıbbı Onkoloji

    2018

    İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Tıbbı Onkoloji, İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Tıbbı Onkoloji

    2012

    İstanbul Haseki Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, İç Hastalıkları, İstanbul Haseki Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, İç Hastalıkları

    2012

    İstanbul Haseki Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, İç Hastalıkları

    2007

    Uludağ Üniversitesi Tıip Fakültesi, Tıip Fakültesi, Uludağ Üniversitesi Tıip Fakültesi, Tıip Fakültesi

     

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Lung segmentectomy
$12,000 - $15,000
Radiotherapy for lung cancer
$4,000 - $6,000
Lobectomy
$12,000 - $18,000
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Evrim Metcalfe

  • 4.5 Good 2 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Experience

    2021 year - 2022 year

    Clinical Manager of Radiation Oncology, Medicana International Istanbul Hospital

    2021 year - 2022 year

    Department of Radiation Oncology, Biruni University Faculty of Medicine

    2020 year - 2021 year

    Clinical Manager of Radiation Oncology, Medicana International Istanbul Hospital

    2017 year - 2020 year

    Clinical Manager of Radiation Oncology, Neolife Medical Center

    2016 year - 2017 year

    Department of Radiation Oncology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine

    2011 year - 2016 year

    Department of Radiation Oncology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine

    2010 year - 2011 year

    Department of Radiation Oncology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine

    2008 year - 2010 year

    Radiation Oncology Clinic, Samsun Training and Research Hospital (Education Coordinator)

    2006 year

    Medical Faculty, Dokuz Eylül University

    2006 year - 2008 year

    Radiation Oncology Clinic, Samsun Mehmet Aydın State Hospital (Compulsory Service)

    2000 year - 2006 year

    Medical Faculty, Dokuz Eylül University

     

    Education

    2022 year

    Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Faculty Member, Professor Doctor

    2022 year

    Anadolu University Open Education Faculty Undergraduate Program, Cultural Heritage and Tourism

    2021 year

    Feyziye Schools Foundation Işık University Health Services Vocational School, Faculty Member, Associate Professor Doctor

    2017 year

    Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Faculty Member

    2017 year

    Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Associate Professor Doctor

    2006 year

    Samsun Training and Research Hospital, Specialist Doctor, Compulsory Service

    2006 year

    Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical Specialization

    1998 year

    Ege University, Faculty of Medicine

     

     

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Lung segmentectomy
$12,000 - $15,000
Radiotherapy for lung cancer
$4,000 - $6,000
Lobectomy
$12,000 - $18,000
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Necdet Uskent

  • 4.6 Excellent 501 reviews
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Dr. Uskent is an experienced doctor with 50+ years of practice in the field of lymphoma and other blood malfunctions. He is known for performing the first bone marrow transplant in Turkey, and has also practiced in the USA and UK.
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Lobectomy
$17,597 - $29,328
Lung cancer surgery
$15,000 - $27,000
Da Vinci Robotic System
$24,000 - $24,000
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Sezer Saglam

  • 5 Excellent 45 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Sezer Sağlam is a medical oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in gastrointestinal and breast cancers. He has contributed to cancer care through research, especially with his study on the best timing for surgery after neoadjuvant therapy in rectal cancer. This work has influenced global treatment protocols.

    Dr. Sağlam has led clinical trials in targeted therapies and precision medicine. His research on liver-transplanted patients with hepatocellular carcinoma was nominated for the 2024 International Best Researcher Award. He is a member of ASCO, ESMO, and ENET. Dr. Sağlam provides personalized and evidence-based oncology care.

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Mustafa Ondzhel

  • 4.6 Excellent 471 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Professor of oncosurgery and proctology

Lung cancer surgery
$11,500 - $14,000
Radiotherapy for lung cancer
$8,000 - $10,000
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Saban Sec

  • 4.9 Excellent 53 reviews
  • 13 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Dr. Saban Sec is a medical oncologist with experience at leading hospitals, including Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital, and Bahçelievler Medikalpark Hospital. He currently represents specialist physicians in the Turkish Medical Oncology Association. He is also a member of the Istanbul Medical Chamber and the Turkish Medical Oncology Association.

    Dr. Sec treats breast, lung, gastrointestinal, prostate, urogenital, head and neck cancers, as well as sarcomas and rare tumors. He has published many peer-reviewed articles on cancer prognosis, treatment outcomes, and survival rates. His research includes studies with large patient groups, such as 138 patients with HER2-positive metastatic gastric cancer. Dr. Sec focuses on prognostic factors and treatment responses in different cancers. He is dedicated to improving cancer care.

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Ferah Ece

  • 4.5 Good 234 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
    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)
    15.  
    16. Memberships 
    17. • IASLC (International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer) 
    18. • ACCP (American College of Chest Physicians) 
    19. • TAKD (Turkish Lung Cancer Society) (Executive Board Member) 
    20. • TTD (Turkish Thoracic Society) 
    21. • TÜSAD (Turkish Respiratory Research Society) 
    22.  
    23. Researches and Publications 
    24. • International: 48 
    25. • National: 60 
    26. • Authorship for Books and Book Chapters at National Level: 4 
    27. • Medical Fellowship, TEV Orhan Birman, MD 1998 
    28. • “Fellow in American College of Chest Physicians” Title, 2009 
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CyberKnife
$9,000 - $13,000
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Turkan Ozturk Topcu

  • 4.9 Excellent 53 reviews
  • 17 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Fields of Study and Interests

     Breast Cancer

     Lung Cancer

     Colon Cancer

     Stomach Cancer

     Rectum Cancer

     Ovarian Cancer

     Uterine Cancer

     Liver Cancer

     Esophageal Cancer - Esophagus Cancer

     Kidney Cancer

     Larynx Cancer - Throat Cancer

     Thyroid Cancer

     Head and Neck Cancers

     Gynecological Cancers

     Pancreatic Cancer

     Esophageal Cancer - Esophagus Cancer

     Uterine Cancer

     Brain Cancers - Brain Tumors

     Soft Tissue Cancer - Sarcomas

     Prostate Cancer

     Bladder Cancer

     Bile Duct Cancer

     Testicular Cancer

     Cervical Cancer

     Mouth, Tongue, Lip Cancers

     Gastrointestinal System Cancers

     Bone Tumors

     Trachea and Bronchial Cancers

     Skin Cancers - Skin Cancers

     Skeletal System Tumors

     Gallbladder Cancer

     Mesothelioma

    Education

     Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, 2004

     Istanbul Haydarpaşa Education and Research Hospital Internal Medicine Specialist, 2010

     Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine Medical Oncology Specialist, 2015

    Career

     MD Andeson Cancer Center, USA, 2008

     Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center Breast Cancer Clinic, Canada, 2017

     Moffit Cancer Center, USA 2022

     Istanbul Haydarpaşa Education and Research Hospital Internal Medicine, 2010

     İdil State Hospital Internal Medicine Clinic, 2011

     Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine Medical Oncology Clinic, 2015

     Istanbul Göztepe Education and Research Hospital Medical Oncology Clinic, 2018

     Yeniyüzyıl University Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital Medical Oncology Clinic, 2020

     Ataşehir Medicana Hospital, Medical Oncology Clinic, 2022

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Tahsin Ozadli

  • 4.9 Excellent 53 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Education and Expertise

    Selcuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education

    Dr.Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Anakara Oncology Training and Research Hospital Medical Oncology Specialization

     

    Experience

    Malatya State Hospital Internal Diseases Clinic

    Ankara Oncology Hospital Medical Oncology Clinic

    Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital Medical Oncology Clinic


    AREAS OF INTEREST

    Lung cancer

    esophageal cancer

    Gastric cancer

    breast cancer

    Gastrointestinal surgery

    https://scholar.google.com.tr/citations?user=EDuylhoAAAAJ&hl=tr 

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Didem Tastekin

  • 4.9 Excellent 53 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Medical Oncology

     

    Fields of Study and Interests

     Gastrointestinal System (GI) Cancer

     Cancer Vaccines

     Breast Cancers

     Lung Cancer

     Rare Cancers

     

    Education

     MD: Necmettin Erbakan University Meram Faculty of Medicine, 1994

     Internal Medicine Specialist Training: Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine, 2004

     Internal Medicine Specialist Training: Kafkas University Faculty of Medicine, 2007

     Medical Oncology Sub-Specialist Training: Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine, 2010

     Medical Oncology Sub-Specialist Training: Istanbul University Oncology Institute, 2013

     

    Career

     Assistant Professor: Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine, 2005

     Assist. Prof. Dr.: Kafkas University, 2006-2007

     Minor Assistant Professor: Selçuk University – Medical Oncology, 2007-2010

     Minor Assistant Professor: Istanbul University Oncology Institute – Medical Oncology,

    2012-2013

     Specialist Professor: Istanbul University Oncology Institute – Medical Oncology, 2013-2017

     Assoc. Prof. Dr.: Istanbul University Oncology Institute – Medical Oncology, 2017-2023

     Prof. Dr.: Istanbul University Oncology Institute – Medical Oncology, 2023-present

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Tahsin Ozatli

  • 4.4 Good 16 reviews
  • 2015 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir
  • Oncologist
Lobectomy
$9,854 - $13,022
Chemotherapy for lung cancer
$2,000 - $2,000
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Ercan Ozden

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
  • Dr. Ercan Ozden is a specialist in internal medicine and medical oncology. He earned his medical degree and completed his residency at Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He later received a subspecialty in medical oncology at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine from 2016 to 2020.

    Dr. Ozden has worked in medical oncology at Şırnak State Hospital. He has also served as an internal medicine specialist at Bağcılar Private Safa Hospital and Küçükçekmece Batı Bahat Hospital. He has extensive clinical experience in both internal medicine and oncology.

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