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Turkey Istanbul

Pneumonectomy Surgery (VATS)

Hisar Hospital Intercontinental Turkey Istanbul
86% Clients recommended this clinic
4.4
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Thoracic surgeon

Erkan Yildirim
Erkan Yildirim
Member of the European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons (FETCS) since 2002; published Turkey's first clinical overseas study on lung transplantation.
25 years of experience
About

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Erkan Yıldırım is a thoracic surgeon with Turkish Thoracic Surgery Proficiency Certification (2003). He is also a member of the European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons (FETCS). Dr. Yıldırım completed fellowships at several international centers. At the Toronto Lung Transplant Program, he took part in 85 recipient surgeries and nearly 100 donor organ procurements.

Dr. Yıldırım wrote Turkey’s first overseas clinical publication on lung transplantation. He has presented at 37 international and 19 national congresses. He serves as a reviewer for leading journals and holds four patents in biomedical engineering. His areas of expertise include lung cancer, chest wall tumors, mesothelioma, benign lung diseases, and advanced chest wall deformity surgeries.

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Medical Procedures

  • Pneumonectomy

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$12080

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Hisar Hospital Intercontinental overall rate includes
4.5/5
Doctor
4.4/5
staff
4.7/5
Facilities
4.5/5
Language assistance
4.7/5
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Anonymous • Hemorrhoids Ukraine

Mar 23, 2025
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But most importantly, it was a professional doctor, a huge thank you to her and all the staff who were involved in my treatment

Excellent clinic, very professional doctors and nurses. The operation was successful, the care was very good. The rooms were comfortable, the food was decent. But most importantly, it was a professional doctor, a huge thank you to her and all the staff who were involved in my treatment.
Doctors, nurses, comfortable room, decent care, outcome of treatment.
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They are quick to get in touch, provide the right information, and accompany the treatment.
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Matvey Shevtsov • Circumcision Mexico

Jun 5, 2025
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The doctor is wonderful

We did a circumcision operation on my son. The doctor is wonderful. One of the best surgeons in Turkey. An interpreter was provided and the whole team was very good. Enjoyed the whole experience. 😊
The level and competence of the doctor and medical staff.
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Anonymous • Circumcision Czech Republic

Apr 19, 2025
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everything is great!

I'll be brief, what we agreed on is what we got, everything is great!
Always on the phone
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Saira • Keloid scars United Kingdom

Aug 4, 2022
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The doctor's and the manager is very understanding

The doctor's and the manager is very understanding
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Lovely people and helpful

Anonymous • Surgery United States of America

Sep 26, 2019
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They were outstanding and caring

They were outstanding and caring
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Location

Saray Mah. Site Yolu Cad. No:7 34768 Ümraniye / İstanbul

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