48 Best Pulmonology Doctors in Istanbul

Professor Sinem Iliaz is a multi-award-winning respiratory specialist at Biruni University Hospital. She earned third prize at the ERS Respiratory Championship in London for her expertise in thoracic medicine.

• Specialises in managing complex asthma, COPD, and lung cancer cases
• Uses diagnostic and interventional methods for lung disease detection
• Member of the European Respiratory Society and the Asthma and Allergy Association
• Awarded best oral presentation by the Turkish Thoracic Society for diagnostic research
• Served as a professor at both Arel and Biruni University medical faculties

Dr Mustafa Aydin is an internal medicine specialist at Umran Medical Centre with a strong focus on chronic respiratory management.

• Specialises in treating asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Develops personalised health plans to manage long-term respiratory conditions
• Uses evidence-based protocols to coordinate care for chronic pulmonary patients
• Provides thorough health screenings and risk assessments for adult lung health

Dr Zeynep Özköse is a pulmonology specialist at Aktif International Hospital in Üsküdar. She leads respiratory system evaluations and care planning for patients needing specialist lung care.

• Specialises in Göğüs Hastalıkları (Pulmonology) for focused respiratory assessment
• Manages diagnostic pathways for symptoms like chronic cough and breathing issues
• Provides tailored treatment planning for diverse lung and airway conditions
• Works within the dedicated pulmonology department at Aktif International Hospitals

Associate Professor Orhan YÜCEL leads the thoracic surgery department at BHT CLINIC Istanbul Tema Hospital. He specialises in surgical care for the lungs and mediastinum.

• Performs surgical interventions for conditions involving the chest cavity
• Trained at the University of Health Sciences Ankara Gülhane Training and Research Hospital
• Consults in multiple languages including English, French, and German
• Maintains a broad thoracic practice across various major Turkish hospitals

Professor Mustafa Yaman is a highly respected pulmonologist at Biruni University Hospital who previously served as Medical Director at several major Turkish medical centres.

• Trained in allergy and respiratory care at Rothschild Hospital in Paris
• Specialises in bronchoscopy – a camera-guided procedure to view lung airways
• Manages lung nodules, cancer diagnosis, and chronic cough
• Former Professor at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Expertise in interstitial lung diseases and respiratory failure management

Professor Dilaver Tas is the Professor of Pulmonary Diseases at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital. He previously served as Chief Physician at a major military hospital and leads in pulmonary intervention.

• Specialises in advanced bronchoscopy including Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) for minimally invasive lung imaging
• Expert in managing asthma, COPD, and interstitial lung diseases
• Performs endoscopic ultrasound to diagnose mediastinal diseases without open surgery
• Recognised with national awards for his research into complex respiratory conditions
• Active member of several international thoracic and respiratory societies

Professor Gorguner is a distinguished pulmonology specialist at Emsey Hospital. He previously served as the Training Supervisor at the Süreyyapaşa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Centre.

• Specialises in managing complex pneumonia and chronic chest diseases
• Trained at the Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Centre
• Former faculty member at Atatürk University Department of Chest Diseases
• Spent nearly two decades teaching and mentoring future respiratory specialists
• Expertise in thoracic medicine and specialist training supervision

Huseyin Cebi serves as the Head of the Chest Diseases Department at Private Optimed Hospital. He leads the facility's specialist team in managing chronic respiratory illnesses and complex lung conditions.

• Specialises in radiotherapy for lung cancer cases within the chest diseases unit
• Manages diagnostic protocols for long-term pulmonary disorders and chronic breathing issues
• Oversees lung cancer therapy programmes at a leading Turkish private hospital
• Completed specialist chest disease training at the Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Adalet Demir is a thoracic surgeon at Estophia Hospital in Istanbul. He treats conditions involving the lungs and larynx, specifically surgical interventions for respiratory cancers.

Dr. Demir performs lobectomies and lung segmentectomies to treat malignant tumors. He works at Estophia Hospital, a facility with nearly 300 patient beds and 87 doctors. Dr. Demir performs lung cancer surgeries for patients in Turkey.

Dr Melahat Bekir Kulah is an award-winning pulmonologist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital. She focuses on complex respiratory health and chronic lung conditions.

• Specialises in managing bronchiectasis, asthma, and COPD
• Identifies high-risk COPD patients using diaphragmatic thickness fraaction ultrasonography
• Researches the link between vitamin D levels and lung function
• Received a Turkish Thoracic Society award for her bronchiectasis research
• Trained in chest diseases at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Esra Ekbic Kadioglu is a pulmonologist at Emsey Hospital in Istanbul. She diagnoses and treats respiratory conditions and lung diseases. The doctor provides online consultations for international patients. Dr. Kadioglu practices at Emsey Hospital, which holds TEMOS and JCI-grade ISO 9001 certifications. This clinic serves over 4,800 patients annually and follows WHO safety standards. The facility is recognized by the Turkish Medical Association for its clinical quality.

Professor Salturk serves as a senior pulmonary specialist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. He rose to Chief Assistant at Sureyyapasa Chest Disease Hospital – Istanbul's premier respiratory care centre.

• Specialises in managing complex asthma and chronic respiratory conditions
• Holds the title of Professor at Yeni Yuzyil University Faculty of Medicine
• Board-certified in pulmonary medicine with training from Marmara University
• Focuses on evidence-based treatments for difficult lung and chest diseases

Dr. Turgay Celikel is a pulmonologist and clinical oncologist at Academic Hospital in Istanbul. He treats stage 4 lung cancer, asthma, and pneumonia. Dr. Celikel is a professor at a facility accredited by TEMOS and TÜV NORD for healthcare quality.

Academic Hospital treats 15,000 patients annually and holds an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate, which signifies the clinic meets national safety standards for foreign patients. Dr. Celikel combines oncological and pulmonary methods to manage respiratory conditions.