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Best Lung cancer surgery doctors: TOP 50 doctors

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Mustafa Solak

  • 4.6 Excellent 221 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • 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
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Brenda Pastrana

  • 4 Good 1 review
  • 6 years of experience
  • Mexico, Cancún, Galenia Hospital
  • Dr. Pastrana specializes in surgical oncology with board certification from Conacem and membership in the Mexican Society of Oncology (SMEO).

    • Board-certified surgical oncologist since 2020
    • Member of Sociedad Mexicana de Oncología (SMEO)
    • University teacher at Universidad Anahuac since 2020
    • Completed surgical residency at Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social
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$35,000 - $40,000
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Ofer Merimsky

  • 4.5 Good 156 reviews
  • 41 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Leading expert in lung cancer surgery with over 41 years of experience of experience at Sourasky Medical Center.

    • Head of the Soft Tissue and Bone Oncology Unit
    • Completed fellowship at Institut Gustave Roussy in Paris
    • Active member of ESMO and IASLC
    • Published extensively on oncology and sarcoma treatments
    • Lectures at Sackler Faculty of Medicine
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Halil Alis

  • 4.9 Excellent 54 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • 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
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Altan Kir

  • Leading doctor for Lung cancer surgery
  • 4.6 Excellent 520 reviews
  • 42 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • 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
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$15,000 - $27,000
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Alper Toker

  • Leading doctor for Lung cancer surgery
  • 5 Excellent 55 reviews
  • 29 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • 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
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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.

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Ari Raphael

  • Leading doctor for Lung cancer surgery
  • 4.5 Good 156 reviews
  • 29 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Ari Raphael leads genomic research in lung cancer at Sourasky Medical Center, combining clinical expertise with cutting-edge technology.

    • Principal investigator for multiple NSCLC immunotherapy trials
    • Moderates Israel's Molecular Tumor Board for lung cancer
    • Pioneers liquid biopsy techniques including TCR sequencing
    • ESMO and IASLC member with international training
    • Honored as outstanding medical educator at Tel-Aviv University
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Carlos Vergés Roger

  • 4.7 Excellent 445 reviews
  • 76 years of experience
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • Dr. Vergés specializes in ophthalmology with a focus on cataract surgery and neurophysiological mechanisms of vision, particularly in sports contexts.

    • PhD in Biology from Harvard University
    • Director of Ophthalmology Service at Dexéus University Hospital
    • Recipient of multiple awards including the National Research Prize
    • Member of prestigious societies like ISRS and AAO
    • Extensive research on dry eye syndrome and tear secretion
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Lung cancer surgery
$52,280.27 - $63,898.1
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Eduardo Loeb Melus

  • 4.7 Excellent 445 reviews
  • 32 years of experience
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • Head of Pulmonology Service at Teknon Medical Center – Dr. Loeb Melus leads Barcelona's premier lung care team with 32 years of experience of specialized experience.

    • Specializes in lung cancer surgery and complex pulmonary cases
    • Coordinated multiple international clinical trials on COPD and lung function
    • Published research on asthma-COPD overlap and muscle changes in lung disease
    • Trained at Central University of Venezuela's top pulmonology program
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$52,280.27 - $63,898.1
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Viola Fox

  • 4.7 Excellent 62 reviews
  • 14 years of experience
  • Germany, Solingen, Medical Center in Solingen
  • Leads a certified interdisciplinary cancer center, Phd Fox specializes in cutting-edge lung cancer therapies at Medical Center in Solingen.

    • 14 years of experience in hematology, oncology, and immunology
    • Expert in targeted therapy and molecular diagnostics
    • Active member of American Association for Cancer Research
    • Conducts research in molecular biology for cancer treatments
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Peter Schenker

  • 4.7 Excellent 62 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Germany, Solingen, Medical Center in Solingen
  • Chief Surgeon at Academic Hospital Solingen, specializing in minimally invasive lung cancer surgeries with modern robotic techniques.

    • Over 19 years of experience of experience in oncological surgery
    • Introduces innovative surgical methods in a JCI-accredited facility
    • Coordinated Germany's first certified Colorectal Cancer Centre
    • Regular lecturer on modern surgical techniques
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Juda Schwarz

  • 4.5 Good 156 reviews
  • 40 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Juda Schwarz developed a bronchoscopy navigational system, boosting peripheral lung lesion detection by 35%, at Sourasky Medical Center.

    • Head of Pulmonology Institute at Ichilov-Sourasky Medical Center
    • Specializes in respiratory medicine and lung cancer treatment
    • Director of respiratory medicine course at Tel Aviv University
    • Aeromedical pulmonologist at Sheba Medical Center
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Walter Klepetko

  • 4.7 Excellent 157 reviews
  • 48 years of experience
  • Austria, Vienna, Wiener Privatklinik
  • Prof. Walter Klepetko pioneered lung transplantation in Austria and leads advanced thoracic surgery at Vienna's Medical University.

    • Performed one of Austria's first lung transplants in 1989
    • Specialized in thoracic oncology and minimally invasive techniques
    • Heads the Department of Thoracic Surgery in Vienna
    • Internationally recognized for innovative lung cancer treatments
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Mehmet Zeki Gunluoglu

  • 4.6 Excellent 473 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • 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
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$11,500 - $14,000
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Didem Tastekin

  • 4.9 Excellent 54 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • 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
    • 21 years of experience specializing in lung cancer treatment
    • Academic professor with extensive research in cancer therapies
    • Expert in both common and rare cancer types
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Tahsin Ozatli

  • 4.3 Good 18 reviews
  • 2016 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir
  • 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
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Lung cancer surgery
$10,300 - $16,400
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Stefanie Veit

  • 4.5 Good 52 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Germany, Frankfurt am Main, Nordwest Clinic (Krankenhaus)
  • Dr. Veit specializes in minimally invasive resection of thymic tumors and thoracic metastasis surgery with 26 years of experience of experience.

    • Trained at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles
    • Member of the German Society for Thoracic Surgery
    • Published multiple papers in prestigious medical journals
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$19,750.32 - $24,397.46
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Onder Surgit

  • 31 years of experience
  • Turkey, Tekirdag, Optimed International Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Önder SÜRGİT is a General Surgeon in the General Surgery Clinic. Working hours: 09:00–18:00. Core practice areas include laparoscopic surgery, cancer surgery, and bariatric surgery.

    Graduated from Hacettepe Faculty of Medicine in 1995. Academic title: Professor. Served as Instructor Surgeon at ITEM (Advanced Medical Technologies Training Center). Held faculty roles at Turgut Özal University and Atılım University, Faculties of Medicine. Also worked at Ankara Medicana Hospital and Optimed Health Group. Foreign language: English.

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Zhang Jin Nong

  • 40 years of experience
  • China, Xiamen, Xiamen Humanity Hospital
  • Over 40 years of experience in respiratory medicine – Prof. Zhang specializes in advanced lung cancer therapy at Xiamen Humanity Hospital.

    • Expert in fiberoptic bronchoscopy and mechanical ventilation
    • Honored for COVID-19 pandemic control efforts in Hubei
    • Deputy Director of Sleep Medicine Branch, Chinese Stroke Association
    • Specializes in both diagnosis and complex treatment of lung conditions
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Selin Kapan

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 31 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı
  • Prof. Selin Kapan brings over 31 years of experience 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
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Bookimed Insights: Top Lung cancer surgery Specialists in the World (2026)

Bookimed has coordinated 289 requests for Lung cancer surgery globally, collaborating with 50 top-rated specialists. The doctors in this table are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, and patient outcomes. The 2026 global ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases and current programs from our partner clinics.
RankDoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
#120 years of experienceLung cancer casesSpecializes in lung cancer surgery with training from Hacettepe University and MD Anderson. Experienced in complex cases.
Turkey
from $100
#26 years of experienceSurgical oncology casesBoard-certified surgical oncologist with active role in medical education and membership in SMEO, ensuring up-to-date practices.
Mexico
from $200
#341 years of experienceComplex lung cancer casesSpecializes in complex lung cancer cases with advanced techniques from Paris fellowship. ESMO faculty member and head of a leading oncology unit.
Israel
from $950
#434 years of experienceLaparoscopic gastrointestinal surgeryRenowned for expertise in laparoscopic gastrointestinal procedures and extensive medical research. Active member of SAGES, IFSO, and other prestigious surgical associations.
Turkey
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#542 years of experienceRobotic-assisted thoracic surgerySpecializes in robotic-assisted thoracic surgery for lung cancer. Member of prestigious European and Turkish thoracic surgery societies.
Turkey
from $145
#629 years of experienceRobotic lung cancer surgerySpecializes in robotic and advanced lung cancer procedures. President of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons with multiple research awards.
Turkey
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#729 years of experienceGenomic-guided lung cancer therapyLeads Israel's genomic medicine initiatives for NSCLC – combines clinical trials with TCR sequencing expertise. Moderates national Molecular Tumor Board and holds ESMO/IASLC memberships.
Israel
from $750
#876 years of experienceCataract surgery and vision researchHarvard-trained researcher with groundbreaking work on dry eye syndrome. Multiple award winner and leader in ophthalmology at Dexéus University Hospital.
Spain
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#932 years of experienceComplex lung cancer casesLeads Teknon's pulmonology department with specialized focus on surgical lung cancer treatment. Principal investigator for international COPD trials and published researcher.
Spain
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#1014 years of experienceAdvanced lung cancer therapiesCombines clinical expertise with molecular biology research to innovate lung cancer treatments. Head of a certified cancer center and active in leading oncology societies.
Germany
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