Pulmonology Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 3

Associate Professor Omer Ayten is a lead pulmonology specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He focuses on interventional bronchoscopy and high-precision lung diagnostics.

• Specialises in interventional bronchoscopy to diagnose and treat lung conditions without major surgery
• Uses endobronchial ultrasonography to provide detailed imaging of the lungs and lymph nodes
• Manages chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and complex diffuse parenchymal lung diseases
• Served as Education Officer at Sultan Abdulhamit II Han Training and Research Hospital
• Trained at the prestigious Gülhane Military Medical Academy

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

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

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

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

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

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.