Pulmonology Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 3

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

Ms Yaren Nur Gungor is a clinical dietician at Ümran Medical Centre who supports pulmonology patients through evidence-based nutritional therapy.

• Manages metabolic conditions and clinical nutrition needs
• Designs tailored meal plans for disease management
• Focuses on preventive nutrition for long-term respiratory health
• Develops lifestyle programmes to assist with weight-related breathing issues

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 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 Osman Serdar Akkaya provides expert care for complex skin conditions at Umran Medical Centre. He treats both medical and cosmetic dermatological needs with diagnostic precision.

• Manages chronic conditions like psoriasis, eczema, and vitiligo
• Performs dermato-oncology procedures to remove benign and malignant skin tumours
• Specialises in light-based therapies for vascular lesions and pigmentation disorders
• Offers geriatric dermatology focusing on long-term skin health in elderly patients

Dr Nimet Ozcan is a specialist dermatologist at Umran Medical Centre with clinical background from Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital.

• Treats medical skin conditions including psoriasis, eczema, and skin infections
• Practises dermato-oncology for the early detection and surgical removal of skin cancers
• Provides paediatric dermatology for skin diseases in children and adolescents
• Uses laser therapy for vascular lesions and pigmentation disorders