Best Lung cancer surgery doctors in Turkey: TOP 16 doctors

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Cagatay Tezel
  • 4.5 Good 222 reviews
  • 29 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • 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 

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$18,000
Mustafa Solak
  • 4.5 Good 147 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Intercontinental Hospital
  • 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.

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Mehmet Zeki Gunluoglu
  • 4.5 Good 463 reviews
  • 33 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Thoracic surgeon
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Lung cancer surgery
$11,500 - $14,000
Halil Alis
  • 4.7 Excellent 42 reviews
  • 33 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Dr. Halil Alis is a highly experienced general and laparoscopic surgeon specializing in colorectal surgery, obesity, and metabolic management. He has over 18 years of experience, treating a wide range of conditions related to the gastrointestinal tract. He has expertise in performing operations such as liver resection, appendectomy, gastric bypass, and many others. Dr. Alis is also a member of numerous international and local medical associations.
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Altan Kır
  • 4.6 Excellent 481 reviews
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Assoc.Prof. Altan Kır is a Thoracic Surgery and Robotic Surgery specialist, as well as one of the top lung cancer doctors. He has been a thoracic surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center since 2007 and is a member of the Turkish Thoracic Surgery Society, the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons, and the Thorax Society.

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Lung cancer surgery
$15,000 - $27,000
Addalet Demir
  • 4.3 Good 41 reviews
  • 37 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Estophia Hospital
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Nedret Taflan Salepci
  • 4.2 Good 5 reviews
  • 40 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, ISU Gaziosmanpasa
  • Dr. X is a Medical Oncologist with over 30 years of experience. He has a Medical Education from Istanbul University, specialization in Internal Medicine, and a Medical Oncology Specialization from Istanbul University's Oncology Institute. He is a member of the Medical Oncology Association, Lung Cancers Association, ESMO, ASCO and Istanbul Medical Chamber.

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Alper Can
  • 4.2 Good 5 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, ISU Gaziosmanpasa
  • Medical Oncology specialist with expertise in lung, breast, colorectal, gastric, liver, kidney, pancreatic, stomach, prostate, and uterine cancers. Experienced in chemotherapy, immunotherapy, phytotherapy, ozone therapy, hyperthermic chemotherapy, GIS cancer, and gynecological and genitourinary cancer. Member of the Turkish Oncology Group, Medical Oncology Association, Turkish Cancer Research and Warfare Association, European Society of Medical Oncology, European Society of Gynecologic Oncology, and International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer.

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Mehmet Onur Ozturk
  • New
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Bewell Health Assistance
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Tahsin Ozatli
  • 4.3 Good 16 reviews
  • 2015 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir
  • Oncologist
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$10,300 - $16,400
Nese Guney
  • New
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Biruni University Hospital
  • 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.
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Murat Sari
  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 9 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • 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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Osman Kostek
  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Education

    • (2004 – 2011), Faculty of Medicine/ Inonu University/ Malatya, Turkiye
    • (2011 – 2015), Department of Radiology/ Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital/ Istanbul, Turkiye

    Career

    • (2016 – 2020), Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist/ Mus State Hospital/ Mus,Turkiye
    • (2020 – 2022), Assistant Professor of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology/ Sakarya University Training and Research Hospital/ Sakarya, Turkiye
    • (2023 – 2024), Associate Professor of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology /Sakarya University Training and Research Hospital/ Sakarya, Turkiye
    • (2024 - Present), Associate Professor of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology /Medipol University Hospital/ Istanbul, Turkiye
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Adnansayar
  • 5 Excellent 6 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
  • 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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Didem Tastekin
  • 4.7 Excellent 42 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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Assoc Prof Dr Guner Cakmak
  • 4.4 Good 64 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital
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    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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