Best Lung cancer surgery surgeons in Turkey: TOP 31 doctors
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
Read moreMedical 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
Read moreaccreditations:
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.
Read more| Doctor's visit | price on request |
| Lung cancer surgery | $15000 - $27000 |
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
Read moreMustafa 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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20 top ranked Lung cancer surgery doctors in the world are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.
The ranking is composed according to the Bookimed patient reviews and considers the rating of hospitals where doctors practice.
Top 5 Lung cancer surgery doctors on Bookimed.com:
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Famous Lung cancer surgery doctors have vast experience, continue education constantly, participate in professional associations and have positive feedback from patients treated.
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| Doctor's visit | price on request |
| Lung cancer surgery | $10300 - $16400 |
| Doctor's visit | price on request |
| Lung cancer surgery | $11500 - $14000 |
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
accreditations:
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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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.
Read moreEducation 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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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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