Pulmonology Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

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 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

Prof. Dr. Emel Bulcun is a Chest Diseases specialist. She graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She completed her specialization at Kırıkkale University between 2004 and 2009. She worked at Private Çukurambar Koru Hospital for 4 years.

She holds the Chest Diseases Qualification Certificate (Board, 2016). She is certified in Smoking Cessation Assistance Methods and in Sleep Medicine. She became an Associate Professor in 2018.

Dr. Bulcun has authored 47 national and international articles. She has given 77 conference papers and oral presentations. Her clinical work includes sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, smoking cessation, COPD, asthma, lung cancer, interstitial lung diseases, bronchoscopy, and pleural procedures.

The doctor is a highly specialized pulmonologist with extensive expertise in the diagnosis and management of complex respiratory conditions. Clinical focus areas include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, interstitial lung diseases, sarcoidosis, pulmonary hypertension, and lung cancer. The doctor is proficient in advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, and pleural fluid drainage.

Furthermore, the doctor provides comprehensive care for patients requiring intensive care monitoring, noninvasive and invasive mechanical ventilation, and pulmonary rehabilitation. Additional clinical competencies include the management of sleep apnea syndrome, pulmonary embolism, and specialized tobacco addiction treatment programs.

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

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

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