Best Pneumonia Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Dr Aysegul Acar is a chest diseases specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with deep expertise in managing infectious lung conditions and pneumonia.

• Trained at the Gazi University Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's leading medical institutions
• Specialises in bronchoscopy to clear airways and diagnose complex lung infections
• Experienced in intensive care for patients with severe respiratory failure or pneumonia
• Manages infectious lung cases including pulmonary tuberculosis and viral complications
• Treats occupational lung diseases and obstructive conditions like asthma and COPD

Dr Orhan Dalkilic has managed over 900 respiratory cases at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, specializing in complex lung infections and intensive care.

• Performs diagnostic and interventional bronchoscopy to examine lung airways and clear obstructions
• Dual-qualified specialist in Pulmonology and Allergy for comprehensive respiratory management
• Expertise in managing lung health for patients with advanced-stage COPD and emphysema
• Trained at Heybeliada Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Teaching and Research Hospital

Professor Nesrin Sariman is a dedicated chest physician at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental who managed frontline respiratory services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Specialises in bronchoscopy – uses a thin camera to examine airways for faster diagnosis
• Trained in functional medicine and phytotherapy for holistic respiratory recovery
• Published researcher who participated in multicenter international clinical studies
• Former Assistant Dean at Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of leading national and international thoracic associations

Dr. Tayfun Caliskan is an interventional pulmonologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in the diagnosis and staging of lung cancer. He trained in pulmonology and critical care at The University of Chicago Medicine. Dr. Caliskan co-authored a textbook on bronchoscopy in intensive care units. He also translated a key work on EBUS bronchoscopy into Turkish.

• Expert in bronchoscopy, EBUS, and COPD management.
• Executive Board member of the Interventional Pulmonology Working Group in Turkey.
• Holds memberships in the World Association for Bronchology and European Respiratory Society.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Professor Ergun Tozkoparan is a pulmonary specialist who completed a prestigious fellowship at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. He manages complex lung infections and respiratory illnesses at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialises in interventional pulmonology for staging and treating severe lung conditions
• Former Professor at the GATA Department of Pulmonology – one of Turkey's top military medical schools
• Researched inflammatory markers to track response to treatment in active lung infections
• Expert in managing both routine and treatment-resistant respiratory cases

Professor Irfan Eser is a highly trained thoracic surgeon at Medical Park Antalya with a focus on surgical management of severe pulmonary infections.

• Trained at the Akdeniz University School of Medicine in thoracic surgery
• Specialises in surgical interventions for lung infections and pleural complications
• Held senior positions at Harran University and Yunus Emre State Hospital
• Focuses on drainage and repair for patients with non-responsive pneumonia

Dr. Lee Nagwon is a pulmonologist and critical care specialist. He is the Chief Medical Officer of Pulmonology at Naeun Hospital. His expertise includes pneumonia, pulmonary tuberculosis, chronic cough, chronic lung diseases, allergic rhinitis, asthma, and pulmonary intensive care.

He earned an MD and an MS in Medicine from Yonsei University. He completed his internship, internal medicine residency, and a pulmonology fellowship at Yonsei University Wonju Severance Christian Hospital. He has served as an adjunct professor at Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine. He has also served as a clinical professor at Gachon University College of Medicine and Inha University College of Medicine. He is a full member of The Korean Association of Internal Medicine and The Korean Academy of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases. He authored “The Effects of Bronchoscope Diameter on the Diagnostic Yield of Transbronchial Lung Biopsy of Pulmonary Nodules.”

Dr. Hwang Dongin is a pulmonologist in pulmonary and critical care. He specializes in pneumonia, pulmonary tuberculosis, chronic cough, chronic lung diseases, allergic rhinitis, asthma, and pulmonary intensive care.

At Daelim Saint Mary's Hospital, he serves as Chief/Senior Chief of Pulmonology and as a Designated Attending Physician. He is also Director of Medical Training and the Medical Cooperation Center, and serves as CMO. He is a Clinical Professor at the Catholic University of Korea St. Mary's Hospital. He is an affiliated physician with Samsung, Asan, Severance, and Chung-Ang University Hospitals. He serves on the KMA Advisory Committee. He is a lifetime member of the Korean Academy of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases. He is a full member of KASLC and KAAACI. He is an appointed Special Manuscript Reviewer for the Korean Society of Cardiology. He is a member of the Asthma and COPD research groups.

Dr. Yildiray Bekar is a thoracic surgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in the surgical treatment of lung cancer and emphysema. Dr. Bekar uses both open and minimally invasive surgical techniques. He focuses on complex diseases of the lungs, esophagus, and chest wall.

• Performs specialized surgeries for bronchiectasis and hydatid cysts.
• Treats excessive armpit sweating through surgical hyperhidrosis management.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Society of Thoracic Surgery.
• Works at a JCI-accredited university hospital facility.