Asthma Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Erdal In is a leading chest specialist at Medicalpoint International. He brings academic authority to the treatment of complex respiratory conditions and chronic airway management.

• Holds the rank of Professor of Chest Diseases at Malatya Turgut Ozal University
• Member of the European Respiratory Society – a major global body for lung health
• Expert in managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and sleep apnoea
• Recognised member of the Turkish Thoracic Society and Turkish Respiratory Research Society
• Trained at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine and Inonu University

Dr. Adnan Tolga Oz is a pulmonologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in Izmir. He serves as an Assistant Professor in the Pulmonary Medicine Department. Dr. Oz specializes in lung cancer diagnosis and interventional pulmonology. He has authored 7 peer-reviewed articles and 12 scientific proceedings. Dr. Oz treats patients aged 16 and older.

• Member of the American Thoracic Society and European Respiratory Society.
• Expert in treating COPD, asthma, and complex sleep disorders.
• Sits on the Lung and Pleural Malignancies Study Group in Turkey.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital with ISO and TEMOS quality certifications.

Aziz Uluisik is a specialist in respiratory medicine at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, where he focuses on managing complex asthma and allergic conditions.

• Specialises in bronchoscopy to examine airways and diagnose underlying lung issues
• Manages allergic diseases that often complicate chronic asthma symptoms
• Treats patients with overlapping conditions like COPD and sleep apnea
• Conducts polysomnography to assess breathing patterns and sleep-related respiratory health
• Focuses on infection management to prevent asthma flare-ups and lung complications

Professor Erkan Cakir is a leading paediatric pulmonologist at Liv Hospital Ulus, specialising in complex respiratory care for children. He holds a board position with the Pediatric Chest Diseases Association and contributes to global standards through the European Respiratory Society.

• Performs bronchoscopic procedures – uses a thin camera to examine airways for more accurate diagnosis
• Expert in managing cystic fibrosis and chronic respiratory infections in young patients
• Highly experienced in treating paediatric sleep apnoea and breathing disorders
• Serves as a senior lecturer, training the next generation of lung specialists

Professor Ferah Ece is a leading chest specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus with training from world-renowned American institutions like Johns Hopkins University.

• Treats complex respiratory conditions using her experience from the Johns Hopkins Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
• Expert in interventional bronchoscopy – a minimally invasive way to examine lungs and clear airways without open surgery
• Appointed as a Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians, a title reserved for top specialists in respiratory health
• Published over 100 research papers on lung diseases and thoracic health

Professor Sinem Iliaz is a prize-winning chest specialist at Biruni University Hospital. She represented Turkey in the European Respiratory Society Knowledge Contest, finishing third across the entire continent.

• Member of the Asthma and Allergy Association (ASYOD)
• Recognised by the Turkish Thoracic Society with multiple awards for pulmonary research
• Former Faculty at Koç University, one of Turkey's top prestige medical institutions
• Fellow of the European Respiratory Society (ERS)
• Specialises in managing both asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Professor Levent Dalar is a leading specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul who uses interventional bronchoscopy to manage complex respiratory deficiencies.

• Specialises in psychoneuroimmunology, focusing on how the immune system interacts with lung health
• Trained in interventional pulmonology at the Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Hospital
• Completed a clinical residency in France at the Hopital St-Marguerite Centre Laser
• Member of the European Respiratory Society and the European Association of Bronchology
• Formerly a Professor of Chest Diseases at Istanbul Bilim University

Professor Dilaver Tas leads the pulmonary medicine department at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital. He specialises in using pulmonary function testing to manage medication-resistant asthma and chronic respiratory issues.

• Performs endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) to diagnose complex lung and mediastinal conditions without invasive surgery
• Specialises in managing co-existing conditions like pneumonia and interstitial lung diseases
• Former Chief Physician at a major military hospital and tertiary care centre
• Recognised with national awards for his research into respiratory disease management

Associate Professor Omer Ayten is a chest diseases specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul who focuses on obstructive airway conditions. He uses interventional bronchoscopy to diagnose and manage complex breathing issues with minimal invasion.

• Specialises in interventional bronchoscopy – uses a thin tube with a camera to treat airways without open surgery
• Expert in Endobronchial Ultrasonography (EBUS) for precise needle biopsies of the lungs and chest
• Manages chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases with the latest medical protocols
• Trained at the prestigious Gulhane Military Medical Academy in Turkey

Professor Aydogan is a chest diseases specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus who has published over 50 international and national papers on respiratory health.

• Treats asthma and COPD using interventional bronchoscopy for direct lung assessment
• Uses endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) – a thin tube with ultrasound to see inside the airways
• Expert in steroid-sparing treatments for chronic inflammatory lung conditions
• Author of the asthma clinical guidelines used for basic family practice training
• Trained at the prestigious Gulhane Military Medical Academy in Ankara

Professor Mustafa Yaman brings high-level expertise to asthma care, having served as a visiting professor at the Rothschild Hospital Allergy Clinic in Paris.

• Specialises in bronchoscopic procedures for diagnosing and managing complex respiratory conditions
• Former Professor at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine for fifteen years
• Expertise includes treating asthma alongside chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Focuses on chronic cough and respiratory failure at Biruni University Hospital
• Manages allergic respiratory system infections using his international immunology training

Dr Murat Kaya is a highly trained chest specialist at Egemed Hospitals, with global expertise in managing complex asthma and respiratory allergy cases.

• Completed intensive asthma and allergy training in New York through the Global Education Association
• Specialises in interventional bronchoscopy – a minimally invasive way to examine and treat airway issues
• Expert in managing sleep-related respiratory disorders alongside chronic asthma
• Member of the European Respiratory Society and the World Allergy Organization

Professor Cuneyt Salturk is a leading specialist in pulmonary medicine at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with deep expertise in managing obstructive lung disorders.

• Holds the rank of Professor at Yeni Yuzyil University's Faculty of Medicine
• Specialised in chest diseases at Sureyyapasa Chest Disease and Training Hospital
• Served as Chief Assistant in one of Turkey's largest respiratory training centres
• Consults on complex pulmonary cases including medication-resistant asthma and chronic inflammation

Dr Melahat Bekir Kulah is an award-winning chest specialist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital, acclaimed for her research into lung function and respiratory health.

• Specialises in managing complex asthma alongside related conditions like bronchiectasis and immunodeficiency
• Awarded by the Turkish Thoracic Society for her work on respiratory quality of life scales
• Uses pulmonary function testing to monitor lung efficiency and tailor asthma management plans
• Published extensive research with the American Thoracic Society on how psychological status affects respiratory disease

Dr Yunus Keser Yilmaz combines his cardiovascular surgical background with integrative medicine to manage chronic respiratory conditions like asthma.

• Treats asthma symptoms using ozone therapy – oxygen-based treatment to reduce inflammation
• Offers acupuncture and neural therapy to help regulate the immune response
• Specialises in phytotherapy – medicinal plant treatments backed by a cardiovascular surgical degree
• Published 100+ scientific papers in international medical journals
• Practises at Natural Klinik, focusing on holistic and non-invasive complementary therapies