Best pulmonologists: TOP 104 doctors

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Soman Sukumaran Nair

  • 4 Good 22 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • United Arab Emirates, Dubai, Zulekha Hospital Dubai
  • Dr. Soman Sukumaran Nair is an experienced ophthalmologist with expertise in treating Hyperopia, Myopia, Fuchs' Dystrophy, AMD, Astigmatism, Keratoconus, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Vitreous Hemorrhage and Corneal Injury. He is available for appointments from 10am to 5pm on Monday to Saturday.
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Saurabh Singh

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  • 19 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • United Arab Emirates, Sharjah, Zulekha Hospital Sharjah
  • Dr. Saurabh Singh is an experienced Ophthalmologist with 11+ years of experience and expertise in Comprehensive Eye Checkup, Computerized Eye Testing, Lasik, Cataract Surgery, Cornea Transplant, Ocular Surface Reconstruction, Keratoprosthesis, Keratoconus Management, and Glaucoma Management. He has both national and international publications and is a regular guest speaker in scientific meetings and CDE's.

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Murat Kaya

  • New
  • 24 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, İzmir, Egemed Hospitals
  • Doctor with education from Ondokuz Mayıs University/SAMSUN and specialization from Dokuz Eylül University/İZMIR. Fluent in English with competencies and specialties in Interventional Bronchoscopy, Bronchoscopy Diagnosis and Treatment Methods, COPD Balloon and Volume Reduction Procedures, Asthma/Allergy Treatments, Sleep Medical and Sleep Respiratory Disorders, COPD Diagnosis and Treatment of Lung Cancer, Pulmonary Vascular Diseases, Intensive Care and Advanced Life Support, Pulmonary Hypertension, Tuberculosis Diagnosis and Treatment, Lung Infections, Respiratory Physiotherapy and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Has attended seminars, courses and trainings in Interventional Bronchoscopy, Asthma and Allergy, European Respiratory Society, Allergy Society of South Africa, World Allergy Organization, Eurasian Respiratory and Allergy Summit, and has certifications in Smoking Cessation Clinic, Interventional Bronchoscopy and Sleep Medical and Polysomnography.

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Huseyin Cebi

  • New
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Private Optimed Hospital
  • Being the Head of the Chest Diseases Department in Private Optimed Hospital, Dr. Huseyin Cebi specializes in tuberculosis, pulmonary embolism, bronchiectasis, and lung cancer treatment.

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Adalet Demir

  • 4.3 Good 16 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir
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Michele Ciccarelli

  • New
  • 36 years of experience
  • Italy, Milan, HUMANITAS RESEARCH HOSPITAL
  • Prof. Michele Ciccarelli is the Pneumology Unit Director in Humanitas Research Hospital.

    He has acquired significant experience in managing infectious pneumonias, treating about 300 cases annually. 

    He has also acquired a wide experience in managing respiratory allergies of bronchial asthma and COPD with over 500 patients followed in these pathologies.

    Previous experience:

    1988-1995 Hospital of Niguarda, Milan, Italy
    Visiting doctor at the Centre for High Specialisation in Allergology and Clinical Immunology with full-time specialisation in the Department of Pneumology Piazza.

    Other medical areas of interest:

    • Obstructive pathology of the airways
    • Pulmonary infectivity
    • Bronchoscopy techniques
    • Pulmonary oncology
    • Interstitial pneumopathies
    • Non-invasive ventilator therapy
    • Sleep medicine
    • Pneumopathies in the course of systemic diseases

    Research areas of interest:

    • Lung oncology
    • Community and hospital acquired pneumonia
    • Bronchial asthma
    • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

    Teaching experience: Medicine and Surgery Professor at “Università degli Studi” of Milan.

    Scientific activities: Medicine and Surgery Professor at “Associazione Italiana Pneumologi Ospedalieri” (AIPO).

     

     

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20 top ranked Pulmonology 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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Mehdi Afrit

  • New
  • 14 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • United Arab Emirates, Sharjah, Burjeel Specialty Hospital Sharjah
  • Biography

    Dr. Mehdi Afrit is a Medical Oncologist who practices at Burjeel Specialty Hospital in Sharjah. He has over 11 years of experience caring for and managing cancer patients. He has extensive experience providing chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy to patients. He earned a Certificate of Medical Oncology from the Gustave Roussy Institute in Paris, France, where he received training in antitumor chemotherapy and cancer medical treatment. Additionally, he holds an international certificate in breast diseases. He also has a certificate in Good Clinical Practice from Trans Celerate Biopharma Inc. and a certificate in Clinical Trial Management: Good Clinical Practice from the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians. He previously worked for over five years as an Assistant Professor of Medical Oncology at Tunis’s Faculty of Medicine. He later practiced as a Consultant, Medical Oncologist for six years at Arianna’s hospital in Tunisia. He later worked for two years as a Specialist Medical Oncologist at Zulekha Hospital. He was also an investigator in three international clinical trials and holds clinical trial auditing and CRO certifications and a GCP Training Certificate from 2016. He is a member in good standing of the Emirates Oncology Society (EOS), the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO), and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). His clinical expertise includes but is not limited to the following:

    • Oncology care and treatment for chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, immune therapy, and target therapy
    • Breast cancer
    • Solid tumor diagnosis
    • Digestive cancer
    • Gynecological cancer
    • Lung cancer
    • Genitourinary cancer
    • Sarcoma

    Awards & Achievements

    • Award from Himaya Foundations and University of Sharjah

    Research & Publications

    • Clinicopathological Features of Gastric Cancer in a Cohort of Gulf Council Countries' Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study of 96 Cases. Journal of Oncology Research Reviews & Reports Volume 2(2): 1-3.
    • The Burden of Gynecologic Cancers in the UAE. Journal of Oncology Research Reviews & Reports Volume 2(4): 1-6.
    • The Emirates Oncology Task Force Clinical Practice Guideline on Screening for SARS-CoV-2 in Asymptomatic Adult Cancer Patients Before Anti-Cancer Therapy. Journal of Oncology Research Reviews & Reports Volume 2(4): 1-6.
    • The State of Cancer Care in the United Arab Emirates in 2020: Challenges and Recommendations, A report by the United Arab Emirates Oncology Task Force. Humaid Al-Shamsi, Humaa Darr, Ibrahim Abu-Gheida , Jawaher Ansari, Martine, Mehdi Afrit, Mohamad H Masri, Mohamed Abuhaleeqa. Gulf J Oncology 2020 Jan;1(32):71-87.
    • Primary Bone Lymphoma: Tunisian Multicentric Retrospective Study About 32 Cases. Ben Ayed C, Laabidi S, Said N, Afrit M, Ben Ahmed S, Boussen H. Tunis Med. 2018 May;96(5):269-272.
    • First Site of Recurrence After Breast Cancer Adjuvant Treatment in the Era of Multimodality Therapy: Which Imaging for Which Patient During Follow-up? Nesrine M, Mehdi B, Houda EB, Soumaya L, Mehdi A, Bechir Z, Hamouda B. Breast Dis. 2017 Nov 21
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Bekir Durmush

  • 4.4 Good 14 reviews
  • 75 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hermes Clinics
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Jumana Baryhe

  • New
  • 11 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Aesthetical Clinic
    • Expert in Pulmonology, focused on chronic respiratory diseases and lung conditions.
    • Treats asthma, COPD, pneumonia, lung cancer, and tuberculosis with advanced methods.
    • International practice includes work in Europe and the Middle East.
    • Renowned for patient-centric approach in Pulmonology care.
    • Comprehensive Pulmonology certifications ensure cutting-edge treatment.
    • Member of global Pulmonology networks, sharing latest respiratory healthcare trends.
    • Offers convenient online consultations for remote Pulmonology patients.
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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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Levent Dalar

  • 5 Excellent 6 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
  • Medical Interests 

    Interventional Bronchoscopy 

    Respiratory Deficiencies 

    Rare diseases of the lung 

    Interstitial lung diseases 

    Psychoneuroimmunology 

    Medical Fitness and nutrition 

    Education 

    Bachelor’s: Istanbul University / Istanbul Faculty of Medicine / 1988-1997 

    Specialization in Medicine: Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital / Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis / 2001-2006 The Importance and Value of CA-125 in the Diagnosis of Tuberculosis Pleurisy / Assoc. Sedat Altın - Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital

    Experience 

    Dr. / Ayazağa MCHFP / 1997-2001 

    Assist. Dr. / Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital / 2001-2006 

    Res. See. / Hopital St-Marguerite Center Laser / 2004 

    Res. See. / University de St-Etienne, Faculte de Medecin, Pneumologie et Oncologie Thoracique / 2005 

    Dr. / Bozüyük State Hospital / 2006-2008 

    Dr. / Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Interventional Pulmonology Unit / 2008-2012 

    Dr. / Zürich University Faculty of Medicine, Lung Transplantation Unit / 2009-2010 

    Dr. / Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Respiratory Intensive Care Unit / 2010-2012 

    Assoc. Dr / I. Bilim University Faculty of Medicine Department of Chest Diseases / 2013- 2017 

    Prof. Dr. / I. Bilim University Faculty of Medicine Department of Chest Diseases / 2017-2018 • prof. Dr. / Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital / 2018-2018 

    Prof. Dr. Demiroglu Science Un. Faculty of Medicine Chest Diseases USA-Istanbul / 2018-2020 Florence Nightingale Hospital 

    Prof. Dr. / Memorial Bahçelievler and Şişli Hospitals / 2020-2021 

    Liv Hospital Vadistanbul / 2021 -

    Memberships 

    European Respiratory Society (ERS) 

    European Association of Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (EABIP) 

    Societé de Pnemologie de langue Française (SPLF) 

    Groupe d’Endoscopie de langue française (GELF)

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Aisha

  • New
  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medpearl Group
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Dr Tulay Yarkin

  • New
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Academic Hospital
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Prof Dr Turgay Celikel

  • New
  • 46 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Academic Hospital
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Banu Kor

  • New
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Corpusrenew Health Agency
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Opdr Hasan

  • New
  • 31 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Forever Clinica
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Berfin Cakirgoz

  • New
  • 8 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Integra Dental clinic
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Stephany Ramirez

  • New
  • 6 years of experience
  • Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, Dystec Dental Clinic
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Can Us

  • New
  • 7 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Esthetic Hospital
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Salih Dc

  • New
  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Esthetic Hospital
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