Pulmonology Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 2

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 Cevat Azeroglu specialises in diagnostic radiology for chest diseases at Umran Medical Centre. He provides the imaging accuracy needed for precise pulmonology diagnoses.

• Performs conventional radiology to evaluate musculoskeletal and chest conditions
• Uses CT and MRI imaging for detailed cardiovascular and oncological assessments
• Focuses on precise diagnostic evaluations to support lung treatment planning
• Collaborates with clinical teams to ensure accurate staging for cancer patients

Dr Erdem Gelegen is a specialist ophthalmic surgeon at Ümran Medical Centre with over two decades of clinical experience in eye care.

• Specialises in cataract surgery using phacoemulsification and premium lens implants
• Performs refractive laser surgery to correct myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism
• Manages diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration to protect retinal health
• Provides surgical and medical treatments for glaucoma to prevent vision loss
• Treats corneal conditions including keratoconus and performs corneal transplants

Dr Ozlem Yogurtcu is a specialist surgeon at Ümran Tıp Merkezi with expertise in minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures. She focuses on surgical interventions that promote faster recovery times and better patient comfort.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery using small incisions for reduced scarring
• Treats endocrine disorders involving the thyroid and adrenal glands
• Manages both benign and malignant breast conditions
• Performed residency at Haseki Training and Research Hospital
• Provides emergency and trauma surgery for acute surgical needs

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

The doctor is a chest diseases specialist who graduated from the Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medicine Faculty in 1990. With extensive experience, the doctor has been working at Private Optimed Hospital since 2013, where they lead the Chest Diseases Department. Prior to this, the doctor was part of the Medical Park Hastaneler Grubu.

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