Best Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tayfun Caliskan is a specialist in chest diseases and interventional pulmonology. His focus areas include bronchoscopy, EBUS, and the diagnosis and staging of lung cancer. He received his MD from GATA in 1999. He completed his Chest Diseases residency at GATA Haydarpaşa between 2002 and 2006. He served as a specialist and deputy chief at military hospitals. He was on the faculty at GATA and Sultan 2. Abdulhamit Han. He completed advanced training at The University of Chicago Medicine in 2015–2016. He became an Associate Professor in 2021. He has worked at Anadolu Medical Center since 2022.

He co-authored The Essential Intensivist Bronchoscopy. He is the Turkish translator of The Essential EBUS Bronchoscopy. He is a member of WABIP, EABIP, the European Respiratory Society, the Turkish Thorax Association, and the Lung Health and Intensive Care Association. He serves on the Executive Board of the Interventional Pulmonology Working Group of the Turkish Respiratory Research Association.

Professor Erkan Cakir is a senior specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus with expertise in bronchoscopic procedures and managing long-term respiratory conditions.

• Performs bronchoscopic diagnosis and treatment – using a thin tube to clear airways and assess lung damage
• Board member of the Turkish Pediatric Chest Diseases Association
• Fellow of the European Respiratory Society (ERS)
• Expert in managing severe asthma and cystic fibrosis alongside general lung health
• Former lecturer at Bezmialem Vakif University – trained next-generation lung specialists

Professor Dilaver Tas lead the pulmonary disease department at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital. He has been recognised at a national level for his research into managing complex respiratory conditions.

• Specialises in interventional bronchoscopy including EBUS to diagnose internal lung issues
• Uses pulmonary function testing to create tailored treatment plans for respiratory disease
• Former Chief Physician with clinical expertise in managing advanced cases in tertiary care
• Member of major international thoracic societies and a lead trainer in pulmonary diagnostics

Associate Professor Omer Ayten is a specialist in interventional bronchoscopy at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, focusing on advanced techniques for breathing management. He previously served as an Education Officer at one of the region's major training and research hospitals.

• Specialises in interventional bronchoscopy to clear airways and improve lung function
• Uses endobronchial ultrasonography for detailed imaging inside the chest without open surgery
• Expertise in managing diffuse parenchymal lung diseases alongside obstructive conditions
• Trained at the prestigious Gülhane Military Medical Academy in Turkey

Professor Mehmet Aydogan is a highly published chest specialist at Liv Hospital, known for his work in interventional pulmonology and COPD management.

• Specialises in interventional bronchoscopy including EBUS to diagnose complex lung issues
• Uses endobronchial valve replacement – a non-surgical way to treat lung leaks and damage
• Authored the foundational medical textbook chapter on COPD for family practice
• Recognised expert in managing pulmonary infections and chronic respiratory diseases
• Contributing researcher with over 40 national and international medical papers