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Best Bronchoscopic Balloon Dilatation Therapy For Copd (chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

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Tayfun Caliskan

  • 4.6 Excellent • 534 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center

  • Associate Professor Tayfun Caliskan completed a prestigious one-year fellowship in interventional pulmonology at the University of Chicago Medicine in the United States.

    • Specialises in bronchoscopic techniques at Anadolu Medical Center – a Johns Hopkins Medicine affiliate
    • Co-authored textbook on bronchoscopy in intensive care settings
    • Executive board member of the Turkish Respiratory Research Interventional Pulmonology Working Group
    • Member of the World Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology
    • Expert in lung cancer staging and post-COVID respiratory complications
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Erkan Cakir

  • 4.5 Good • 239 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus

  • Areas of Interests

    • Acute and chronic respiratory problems
    • Respiratory tract infections
    • Bronchoscopic diagnosis and treatment procedures
    • Asthma
    • Breathing problems during sleep
    • Cystic fibrosis
    • Tuberculosis

     

    Education 

    • Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (1991 - 1997) 

    • Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, 1997 - 2002 

    • Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Chest Diseases, 2004 - 2007 

    Experiences 

    • Göztepe Training and Research Hospital Pediatrics Clinic, Pediatrics Specialist, 2002 - 2004 

    • Sureyyapasa Chest Diseases Training and Research Hospital, Pediatric Chest Diseases Specialist, 2007 - 2010 

    • Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Department of Pediatric Chest Diseases, Pediatric Chest Diseases Specialist, Lecturer, 2010 - 2023

    Memberships 

    • Turkish Pediatrics Institution, member of the supervisory board 

    • Pediatric Chest Diseases Association, board member 

    • Türk Toraks Derneği 

    • Istanbul Tuberculosis Association 

    • European Respiratory Society (ERS)

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Dilaver Tas

  • 32 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Başkent University Istanbul Hospital

  • Professor Dilaver Tas lead the Pulmonary Diseases department at Baskent University Istanbul Hospital, specialising in advanced interventional bronchoscopy for complex lung conditions.

    • Performed thousands of bronchoscopic procedures including endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS)
    • Serves as a clinical trainer in pulmonary diagnostics and interventions
    • Managed tertiary care respiratory centres as a Chief Physician and consultant
    • Recognised with national awards for research into chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
    • Member of multiple international thoracic societies for respiratory medicine
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Omer Ayten

  • 4.9 Excellent • 9 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Vadistanbul

  • Associate Professor Omer Ayten is a specialist in interventional bronchoscopy at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, focusing on advanced non-surgical treatments for chronic lung conditions.

    • Specialises in interventional bronchoscopy and endobronchial ultrasonography for obstructive lung diseases
    • Served as the Education Officer at Sultan Abdulhamit II Han Training and Research Hospital
    • Focuses on diffuse parenchymal lung diseases and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases
    • Trained at the prestigious Gülhane Military Medical Academy in Turkey
    • Expert in managing complex interventional procedures for patients with impaired lung function
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Mehmet Aydogan

  • 4.5 Good • 239 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus

  • Professor Mehmet Aydogan is a leading chest specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus, focusing on interventional bronchoscopy for complex lung conditions.

    • Expert in bronchoscopic balloon dilatation and endobronchial ultrasonographic bronchoscopy (EBUS)
    • Published over 40 national and international papers on pulmonary diseases and treatments
    • Author of multi-specialist reference books on COPD, asthma, and tuberculosis
    • Specialises in managing advanced COPD through minimally invasive interventional techniques
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Bookimed Insights: Top Bronchoscopic Balloon Dilatation Therapy for COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Specialists in the World for Australians (2026)

Bookimed helps Australian patients find top Bronchoscopic Balloon Dilatation Therapy for COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) surgeons abroad, collaborating with 9 leading specialists. The doctors in this ranking are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, English proficiency, number of performed cases, and patient outcomes. The 2026 global ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases — including reviews from Australian travellers — and current programmes from our partner clinics. All prices are displayed in AUD for easy comparison with Bronchoscopic Balloon Dilatation Therapy for COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) costs in Australia.
RankDoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
#1
Tayfun Caliskan
27 years of experienceInterventional bronchoscopic proceduresTrained at the University of Chicago specifically in interventional pulmonology. He serves on the executive board for interventional respiratory groups and has co-authored global clinical guidelines on bronchoscopic techniques.
Anadolu Medical Center
Turkey
from AUD $227
#2
Dilaver Tas
32 years of experienceInterventional bronchoscopy for complex COPDProfessor at a major university hospital with master-level expertise in advanced bronchoscopy. He trains other specialists in pulmonary interventions and has led tertiary care respiratory units.
Başkent University Istanbul Hospital
Turkey
Price on request
#3
Omer Ayten
20 years of experienceInterventional bronchoscopy for COPDAssociate Professor specializing in interventional bronchoscopy. Former Education Officer at a major training hospital with deep expertise in endobronchial ultrasonography and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases.
Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
Turkey
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#4
Mehmet Aydogan
36 years of experienceInterventional bronchoscopy for COPDSpecialises in interventional bronchoscopy and EBUS at Liv Hospital. He has authored multiple medical textbooks on COPD and respiratory infections, contributing significantly to modern pulmonary treatment protocols.
Liv Hospital Ulus
Turkey
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