Best Lung cancer surgery doctors in Turkey: TOP 14 doctors

Dr. Mustafa Solak specializes in lung cancer surgery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, with training at Hacettepe University and İstanbul Şişli Etfal.

• Completed fellowship at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Trained at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Experienced in handling complex lung cancer cases
• Specializes in multiple cancer types including lung cancer

Assoc.Prof. Altan Kır is a top lung cancer surgeon specializing in robotic thoracic surgery at Anadolu Medical Center since 2007.

• Specializes in robotic-assisted thoracic surgery
• Member of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
• Part of the Turkish Thoracic Surgery Society
• Affiliated with Thorax Society

Assoc Prof Dr Guner Cakmak specializes in advanced laparoscopic surgeries, including complex lung cancer procedures at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital.

• Over 25 years of experience in general surgery
• Published 43 international articles on surgical techniques
• Expert in minimally invasive approaches for better recovery
• Fluent in Turkish, English, and German for international patients

Dr. Alemdar specializes in lung cancer surgery with extensive training in medical oncology at Akdeniz University.

• Board-certified in medical oncology
• Over 15 years of experience in oncology
• Works at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
• Trained at Akdeniz University – a leading medical institution

Dr. Prof. Halil Alis is a renowned general and laparoscopic surgeon with extensive experience in colorectal surgery and obesity management.

• Specializes in laparoscopic surgical procedures, including those for the gastrointestinal system
• Significant contributions to medical research in hepatobiliary and pancreatic diseases
• Member of multiple prestigious surgical associations, including SAGES and IFSO
• Published extensively in peer-reviewed medical journals

Specializing in thoracic surgery, Dr. Gunluoglu focuses on lung cancer procedures at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Thoracic surgeon with extensive experience in lung cancer treatments
• Works at one of Turkey's leading university hospitals
• Dedicated to providing patient-centered surgical care

Specializes in thoracic surgery with over 20 years of experience – Dr. Eser performs lung cancer surgeries at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Trained at Akdeniz University Hospital
• Former thoracic surgeon at Harran University School of Medicine Hospital
• Member of the Department of Thoracic Surgery

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli specializes in lung, breast, and gastrointestinal cancers at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

• Over a decade of experience in oncology
• Worked at Ankara Oncology Clinic and Erzurum Regional Training Hospital
• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016

Performs thoracoscopic and robotic minimally invasive lung cancer surgeries at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul – a leader in advanced thoracic techniques.

• Over 30 years of thoracic surgery experience
• Specializes in lung cancer, trachea surgery, and lung transplantation
• Trained at University of Zurich in thoracic surgery and lung transplantation
• Member of the European Board of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

Prof. Dr. Didem Tastekin specializes in lung cancer at Istanbul University Oncology Institute, a leading center for cancer treatment.

• Trained in medical oncology at Selçuk and Istanbul Universities
• 13+ years specializing in lung cancer treatment
• Academic professor with extensive research in cancer therapies
• Expert in both common and rare cancer types

Leads the Thoracic Surgery Department at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital – specializes in complex lung cancer cases and robotic surgery.

• President of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
• Focused on advanced and robotic lung cancer procedures
• Multiple awards for thoracic surgery research
• Director of the Tracheal Surgery Program at West Virginia University

Specializes in lung cancer surgery at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital, with a focus on precise thoracic procedures.

• Trained at Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Center
• Member of the Turkish Society of Thoracic Surgery and Turkish Lung Cancer Society
• Expert in surgical treatments for bronchiectasis and pleural effusion

Prof. Selin Kapan brings over 20 years of surgical expertise to lung cancer procedures at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Professor of General Surgery with extensive thoracic experience
• Author of 50+ publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Member of Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association
• Trained at Istanbul University's prestigious Cerrahpaşa Faculty