Best Pneumonectomy Doctors Worldwide — TOP 34

Prof. Dr. Erkan Yıldırım specializes in thoracic surgery with advanced training in lung transplantation at the University of Toronto.

• Completed fellowship in lung transplantation, participating in 85 surgeries
• Member of the European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons (FETCS)
• Published first clinical study from Turkey on lung transplantation
• Specializes in complex lung cancer and chest wall tumor surgeries

Specialized in lung cancer surgery with training at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute and MD Anderson Cancer Center.

• Completed residency at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital
• Fellowship-trained in oncology with focus on multiple cancer types
• Experienced in handling complex cases at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

Prof. Merimsky leads the Soft Tissue and Bone Oncology Unit at Sourasky Medical Center with decades of expertise in lung cancer care.

• Over 41 years of experience specializing in thoracic oncology
• Trained at prestigious Institut Gustave Roussy in Paris for sarcoma treatment
• Active member of European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) sarcoma faculty
• Published extensive research on lung cancer and bone tumors

Head of Pulmonology Service at Teknon Medical Center with 32 years of experience specializing in complex lung conditions.

• Coordinated clinical trials for COPD and asthma-COPD overlap
• Published research on biomarkers in COPD and muscle changes in lung disease
• Former chief resident at University Hospital of Caracas
• Specialized in internal medicine before pulmonology training

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli specializes in lung cancer treatment at Istinye Liv University Hospital, with extensive experience in oncology.

• Specializes in breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016
• Worked at Ankara Oncology Clinic and Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital
• Studied medicine at Selcuk University, Konya

Dr. Jane Doe specializes in minimally invasive robotic surgery at the Cleveland Clinic.

• Trained at Johns Hopkins
• Performs 200+ procedures annually
• Member of the Society of Robotic Surgeons

Dr. Dobritoiu specializes in minimally invasive thoracic surgery at Ponderas Academic Hospital, using robotic and VATS techniques for faster recovery.

• Expert in robotic thoracic surgery with da Vinci Xi
• Performs uniportal VATS – single-incision approach
• Skilled in complex pulmonary resections
• Specializes in procedures without postoperative drainage

Dr. Alemdar specializes in pneumonectomy procedures, drawing on extensive training and experience in oncology and internal medicine.

• Over 20 years of experience of medical practice
• Trained at Akdeniz University Medical Center
• Board-certified in medical oncology
• Works at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

Dr. Eser specializes in thoracic surgery with extensive experience in pneumonectomy procedures at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Trained at Akdeniz University Hospital's Thoracic Surgery Department
• Over 15 years of experience of experience in thoracic surgery
• Practices at Harran University School of Medicine Hospital
• Expertise in both routine and complex thoracic cases

Dr. Kurt Rasche is the Chief of Pulmonology at Helios University Hospital Wuppertal. He heads the certified Lung Cancer Center and the department of sleep medicine. With decades of clinical practice, he focuses on chronic lung diseases and breathing disorders. Dr. Rasche treats patients at a hospital seeing 150,000 people annually.

• Specialist in internal medicine, pulmonology, allergology, and intensive care.
• Treats complex conditions including COPD, asthma, pneumonia, and lung cancer.
• Performs bronchoscopic balloon dilatation and lung cancer surgery.
• Leads a center certified by the German Cancer Society.

Specializes in lung cancer surgery and thoracic procedures at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Trained at Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Center
• Member of Turkish Society of Thoracic Surgery
• Focuses on surgical treatments for complex lung conditions
• Expertise includes pneumothorax and diaphragm diseases

Dr. Lee Nagwon is a pulmonologist and critical care specialist. He is the Chief Medical Officer of Pulmonology at Naeun Hospital. His expertise includes pneumonia, pulmonary tuberculosis, chronic cough, chronic lung diseases, allergic rhinitis, asthma, and pulmonary intensive care.

He earned an MD and an MS in Medicine from Yonsei University. He completed his internship, internal medicine residency, and a pulmonology fellowship at Yonsei University Wonju Severance Christian Hospital. He has served as an adjunct professor at Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine. He has also served as a clinical professor at Gachon University College of Medicine and Inha University College of Medicine. He is a full member of The Korean Association of Internal Medicine and The Korean Academy of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases. He authored “The Effects of Bronchoscope Diameter on the Diagnostic Yield of Transbronchial Lung Biopsy of Pulmonary Nodules.”

Specializes in minimally invasive thoracic surgery – Dr. Adnansayar leads Liv Hospital's thoracic surgery team with expertise in robotic-assisted procedures.

• Trained in lung transplantation at Zurich University
• Member of Turkey's Lung Transplant Scientific Committee
• Performs thoracoscopic surgeries for complex lung conditions
• Professor with academic appointments at multiple universities

Associate Professor Cevper Ersoz specializes in urological cancers and minimally invasive treatments at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Over 130 national and international publications
• Expert in robotic and laparoscopic urological surgeries
• Member of European Association of Urology
• PhD in Urology from Bezmialem Vakıf University

Dr. Cakir specializes in pediatric chest diseases with extensive training at Marmara University and Istanbul University.

• Over 36 years of experience of experience in pediatric respiratory care
• Expert in bronchoscopic diagnosis and treatment procedures
• Member of the European Respiratory Society
• Board member of the Pediatric Chest Diseases Association

Professor Iliaz specializes in lung cancer and thoracic diseases, with extensive academic and clinical expertise.

• PhD in Chest Diseases from Istanbul University
• Member of the European Respiratory Society and Turkish Thoracic Society
• Multiple awards for research in thoracic medicine
• Practices at Biruni University Hospital

Prof. Dalar specializes in complex lung conditions, with extensive training in interventional bronchoscopy and lung transplantation at Zürich University.

• 29 years of experience experience in chest diseases and thoracic surgery
• Trained in France and Switzerland for advanced pulmonary techniques
• Head of respiratory intensive care units at leading hospitals
• Member of European Respiratory Society and interventional pulmonology groups

Specializes in lung cancer with a postdoctoral fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center – one of the world's top cancer hospitals.

• Trained in interventional bronchoscopy at Johns Hopkins University
• Executive Board Member of Turkish Lung Cancer Society
• Published 48 international research papers on lung diseases
• Fellow of American College of Chest Physicians since 2009