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Best Lung cancer doctors in Istanbul: TOP 50 doctors

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Yesim Yildirim
Clinical oncologist
20 years of experience
4.6
476 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Anadolu Medical Center

Yesim Yildirim

Clinical oncologist
20 years of experience

accreditations:

European Society of Medical Oncology
European School of Oncology
  • 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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4.6
476 reviews
All-Inclusive package price:
The doctor with the European Society of Medical Oncology accreditation. Lung cancer treatment: diagnosis + chemotherapy + immunotherapy with Keytruda
$10450
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Eda Tanrikulu
Clinical oncologist
19 years of experience
4.6
476 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Anadolu Medical Center

Eda Tanrikulu

Clinical oncologist
19 years of experience

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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4.6
476 reviews
All-Inclusive package price:
The oncologist with American education. Lung cancer treatment: diagnosis + surgery + chemotherapy
$28780
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Ahmet Bilici
Clinical oncologist
26 years of experience
4.5
461 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Mega University Hospital

Ahmet Bilici

Clinical oncologist
26 years of experience

Dr. Ahmet Belici is an experienced medical oncologist with 20+ years of experience specializing in sarcoma and lung cancer treatments.

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4.5
461 reviews
All-Inclusive package price:
Diagnosis And Staging For Suspected Lung Cancer
$2849
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Mehmet Zeki Gunluoglu
Thoracic surgeon
32 years of experience
4.5
461 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Mega University Hospital

Mehmet Zeki Gunluoglu

Thoracic surgeon
32 years of experience
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4.5
461 reviews
All-Inclusive package price:
Diagnosis And Staging For Suspected Lung Cancer
$4119
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Bülent Karagöz
Clinical oncologist
31 years of experience
4.6
476 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Anadolu Medical Center

Bülent Karagöz

Clinical oncologist
31 years of experience
  • 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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Mustafa Solak
Clinical oncologist
18 years of experience
4.5
140 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Mustafa Solak

Clinical oncologist
18 years of experience
  • 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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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.

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Serkan Keskin
Clinical oncologist
23 years of experience
4.6
294 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Memorial Şişli Hospital

Serkan Keskin

Clinical oncologist
23 years of experience
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.Read more
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Hale Basak Caglar
Radiation oncologist
19 years of experience
4.6
476 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Anadolu Medical Center

Hale Basak Caglar

Radiation oncologist
19 years of experience

accreditations:

American Society for Therapeutic Radiation Oncology
European Society for Therapeutic Radiation Oncology
European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer
Radiosurgery Society

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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Sadi Kerem Okutur
Clinical oncologist
18 years of experience
4.6
107 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital

Sadi Kerem Okutur

Clinical oncologist
18 years of experience

accreditations:

The European Society for Medical Oncology
The Turkish Association for Cancer Research and Control

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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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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Duygu Derin
Clinical oncologist
4.5
219 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Liv Hospital Ulus

Duygu Derin

Clinical oncologist

accreditations:

European Society for Medical Oncology

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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Murat Sari
Clinical oncologist
8 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Murat Sari

Clinical oncologist
8 years of experience

Education and Career


2011 – 2015, (Internal Medicine Specialist) Istanbul University Istanbul School of Education and Career

Medicine Department of Internal Medicine

2015 – 2016, (Internal Medicine) Specialist Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital

2016 – 2019, (Medical Oncology) Istanbul University Istanbul School of Medicine Department of Medical Oncology

2019 – 2021, (Medical Oncology Specialist) - Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital

2021 – 2024, (Associate Professor) Marmara University School of Medicine Department of Medical Oncology

Memberships in Scientific Organizations

ASCO

ESMO

TTOD 

AVOD 

Publications

In the field of oncology, he has published over 30 peer-reviewed articles at both international and national levels.

Awards Received

EAACI The European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology 2019 Best Poster Award

"The top 3rd verbal presentation, IGICC (11th International Gastrointestinal Cancers Conference – IGICC2021)"

Speeches Delivered at National Congresses, Conferences, and Symposia:

 

Courses, Meetings, and Certificates

ESMO certified Medical Oncologist since 2019

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Sezer Saglam
Clinical oncologist
25 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

Sezer Saglam

Clinical oncologist
25 years of experience

Personal Information 

Sex:  Male

Born : 1968 

 

Professional Experience

Gayrettepe Florence Nigthingale Hospital

Medical Oncology Department

Besiktas/Istanbul/Turkey (ongoing)

 

Education:

He became Professor (22/April /2016)

Medical Oncology

 

Attending Phys.in Gastrointestinal Oncology (January 2005 ,2009)

Istanbul University Oncology Institue,

Department of Medical Oncology

 

Medical Oncology Fellowship (December 2001-December2004)

Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty

 

Hemodialysis Traning (May1996-January1997)

Istanbul University ,bCerrahpasa Medical Faculty

 

Internal Medicine Residency (November 1991-November 1996)

Istanbul University ,bCerrahpasa Medical Faculty

 

Ege University Medical Faculty (1985-1991)

 

Professional Experience

February 1999-November 2001

Metropolitan Florence Nigthingale Hospital

American Cancer Center, Gayrettepe/İstanbul

 

April1997- October 1998

Bayraktar Dialysis Center

Güngören/ Istanbul

 

Membership

Turkish Medical Oncology Association

ENET(European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society)

ESMO

ASCO

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Ilker Nihat Okten
Clinical oncologist
18 years of experience
3.5
3 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Istanbul Oncology Hospital

Ilker Nihat Okten

Clinical oncologist
18 years of experience
Dr. Ilker Nihat Okten is a medical oncologist who is board certified by the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO). He has been involved as a sub investigator in multiple phase III clinical trials for various cancers and has several publications in the field of oncology.Read more
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Sefik Igdem
Radiation oncologist
28 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

Sefik Igdem

Radiation oncologist
28 years of experience

Personal information

Title: Professor Doctor

Branch: Radiation Oncology

Work History:

1 GATA Military Medical Faculty

2 Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

3 T.R. Demiroğlu Bilim University \ Associate Professor

4 T.R Demiroğlu Bilim University \ Professor

Medical Specialties and Subspecialties:

1 Head and Neck Cancers

2 Radiation Oncology

Priority treatments:

1 Prostate cancer

2 Conformal treatments

Special advanced health technologies:

1 Truebeam Stx Technology

2 Halcyons

Education

1991 - Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

1996 - Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Radiation

Oncology Specialization Training

 

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Nese Guney
Clinical oncologist
26 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Biruni University Hospital

Nese Guney

Clinical oncologist
26 years of experience
Dr. Nese Guney is a medical oncologist with 26 years of work experience, 9 of which are specifically in oncology. She is skilled in various procedures like mastectomy, thyroid resection, colon cancer removal, brachytherapy, proton-beam therapy, melanoma surgery, and others. Her research includes publications on topics related to lymphoma and ovarian metastasis.Read more
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Fatih Oruc
Radiation oncologist
24 years of experience
3.5
3 reviews

Fatih Oruc

Radiation oncologist
24 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Istanbul Oncology Hospital
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Evrim Metcalfe
Radiation oncologist
26 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital

Evrim Metcalfe

Radiation oncologist
26 years of experience

Experience

2021 - 2022

Clinical Manager of Radiation Oncology, Medicana International Istanbul Hospital

2021 - 2022

Department of Radiation Oncology, Biruni University Faculty of Medicine

2020 - 2021

Clinical Manager of Radiation Oncology, Medicana International Istanbul Hospital

2017 - 2020

Clinical Manager of Radiation Oncology, Neolife Medical Center

2016 - 2017

Department of Radiation Oncology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine

2011 - 2016

Department of Radiation Oncology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine

2010 - 2011

Department of Radiation Oncology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine

2008 - 2010

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

2006

Medical Faculty, Dokuz Eylül University

2006 - 2008

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

2000 - 2006

Medical Faculty, Dokuz Eylül University

 

Education

2022

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

2022

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

2021

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

2017

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

2017

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

2006

Samsun Training and Research Hospital, Specialist Doctor, Compulsory Service

2006

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

1998

Ege University, Faculty of Medicine

 

 

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Abdullah Sakin
Oncologist/mammologist
17 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital

Abdullah Sakin

Oncologist/mammologist
17 years of experience

 

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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Şeref Kömürcü
Clinical oncologist
31 years of experience
4.6
476 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Anadolu Medical Center

Şeref Kömürcü

Clinical oncologist
31 years of experience

accreditations:

The American Society of Clinical Oncology
The European Society For Medical Oncology
ECFMG

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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