Medical Interests
Minimally invasive lung surgeries
Lung cancer
Pulmonary membrane diagnosis and treatments
Mesothelioma surgery
Diagnosis and treatment of diaphragmatic diseases
Minimally invasive Mediastinal tumor surgery
Sweating surgeries
Experience
Ankara University Faculty of Medicine 1993-1999
Kızılay Etimesgut Central Warehouse-Ankara 1999-2000
Heybeliada Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital Istanbul 2000-2005
Girne Military Hospital, Cyprus 2005-2006
Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital- Istanbul 2006-2007
Sureyyapasa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research HospitalIstanbul 2007-2010
Sureyyapasa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research HospitalIstanbul 2010-2012
Sureyyapasa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research HospitalIstanbul 2012-2013
Sureyyapasa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research HospitalIstanbul 2013-2020
Sultan II. Abbulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital- Istanbul 2020
Liv Hospital Ulus
Memberships
Turkish Thoracic Surgery Association
European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Turkish Thoracic Society
Turkish Respiratory Research Association
National Association of Trauma and Emergency Surgery
Lung Cancer Society
European Respiratory Society
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
Mustafa Solak, M.D. is a medical doctor who graduated from Hacettepe University School of Medicine and has completed residencies at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital and a fellowship at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute. He specializes in Breast Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Lung Cancer, Head-Neck Cancer, and Gastrointestinal Cancers. He has also worked at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Hitit University Corum Training Hospital, and Medical Park Hospital.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Güner ÇAKMAK is a highly skilled and experienced specialist in General Surgery, currently practicing at Lokman Hekim University İstanbul Hospital. With a medical degree earned from Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital in 1997, he has built an extensive career, focusing on various advanced surgical techniques. His areas of expertise include laparoscopic surgery, bariatric and metabolic surgery, hepatopancreatobiliary surgery, and various types of laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgeries, including those for hernias, reflux, and esophageal issues. He is also highly experienced in hemorrhoid surgery and surgeries for anal fistulas and fissures.
Throughout his career, Dr. Çakmak has made significant contributions to medical literature, having published over 43 articles in international peer-reviewed journals and 16 in national journals. He is also the author of 20 technical notes, case reports, and research articles. His commitment to advancing medical knowledge is reflected in the numerous awards he has received, with a total of 9 prizes recognizing his exceptional work in surgery. Fluent in Turkish, English, and German, Dr. Çakmak offers comprehensive care to his patients, employing the latest minimally invasive techniques to ensure the best outcomes.
At Lokman Hekim University İstanbul Hospital, he continues to provide expert care, focusing on complex surgeries, with an emphasis on laparoscopic and metabolic procedures. His work is marked by a dedication to patient well-being and continuous professional development, making him a trusted choice for individuals seeking high-quality surgical care in Turkey.
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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
Education
Career
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
Undergraduate: Faculty of Medicine, Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (English), 2000-2007.
PhD: Chest Diseases, Department of Chest Diseases, Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 2007-2013.
Medical Residency Student, Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Chest Diseases, 2007-2013.
Specialist Doctor, Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, 2013-2015.
Specialist Doctor, Koç University Hospital, 2015-2017.
Associate Professor, Koç University Hospital, 2017-2022.
Associate Professor, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, 2022-2023.
Professor Doctor, Arel University Faculty of Medicine, 2023.
Professor Doctor, Biruni University Faculty of Medicine/Hospital, 2023- Currently
Turkish Thoracic Society
Respiratory Research Society of Turkey
ASYOD (Asthma and Allergy Association)
European Respiratory Society
Turkish Medical Association
Foreign Publication Second Prize, Turkish Thoracic Society 24th Annual Congress, Antalya, 2021
Diagnostic and Interventional Methods Study Group - Best Oral Presentation Award, Turkish Thoracic Society, 23. Annual Congress, 2020 (Virtual congress)
Diagnostic Methods Working Group - Best Poster Award, Turkish Thoracic Society 22nd Annual Congress, Antalya, 2019
Foreign Publication Third Prize, Turkish Thoracic Society, 20th Annual Congress, Antalya, 2017
Third Prize for Published Congress Paper, Turkish Thoracic Society 19th Annual Congress, Antalya, 2016
ERS Respiratory Championship 2016, Participation in the Knowledge Contest as Turkey Team and Third Prize, London, 2016
Marmara University Faculty of Medicine 19th Term Second Prize, Marmara University, 2007
Workplace:
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
Head of the Thoracic Surgery Department
Education:
2014-2015
President of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
2009-2017
Member of the Board of Directors, European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
West Virginia University, School of Medicine
Chair of Thoracic Surgery
2019 –
Vice Chair of Thoracic Surgery and Director of the Tracheal Surgery Program, West Virginia University,
School of Medicine
2009-2019
Program Director of Thoracic Surgery, Group Florence Nightingale Hospitals
2009 – 2019
Professor of Thoracic Surgery and Head of the Department of Thoracic Surgery, Istanbul Faculty of
Medicine
2001-2019
Department of Thoracic Surgery, Istanbul University
2001
Department of Thoracic Surgery, Gülhane Military Medical Academy
1999
Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Istanbul University
1997
Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Istanbul University
1992
Faculty of Medicine, Marmara University
Rewards:
European Society of Thoracic Surgeons Best Poster presentation Award
• Turkish Thoracic Society, best presentation award
• Turkish Lung Cancer Society, best presentation award
• Turkish Thoracic Society, best presentation award
• Euroepan Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Best Poster Award
Fields of interest:
Surgical treatment for locally advanced stage lung cancer
Extended surgery for mediastinal masses
Robotic lung cancer surgery
Robotic surgery for mediastinal masses
Tracheal surgery (tumors, stenosis, fistula, and others)