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Discover the Best Clinics and Costs for Lung cancer surgery in Istanbul 2024

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Dr. Adnansayar achieved the Turkish Thoracic Surgery Qualification in 2003. Liv Hospital Vadistanbul specializes in robotic and traditional kidney transplantation, and adult and pediatric cancer surgeries. Included Services: Preoperative tests, consultation with a surgeon, follow-up examination, follow-up visit, hospitalization, transfer airport-hotel-clinic-airport. Stay Info: 5 days stay in the hospital, 6 days stay in the hotel, included in the price. Technique: Robotic surgery.
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Dr. Serkan Keskin received the Best Poster Award at the 19th National Cancer Congress in 2011. Memorial Şişli Hospital is the first in Turkey and 21st globally accredited by JCI. Included Services: Consultation with a doctor, Individual patient room, VIP transfer.
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Dr. A.Kemal Tahaoglu is a top specialist in treating lung cancer and thoracic diseases. Anadolu Medical Center is among the top 10 hospitals globally according to MTQUA. Included Services: Diagnosis, surgery, 4-star hotel, airport-clinic-airport transfer. Stay Info: 4 days in hospital, 3 days in hotel, included in the price.
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How Much Does Lung cancer surgery Cost in Turkey? Find Out Now

The average price of Lung cancer surgery in Istanbul is $16314, the minimum price is $8500, and the maximum price is $23780.
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Liv Hospital Vadistanbul is a new multi-specialty hospital in Istanbul continuing the Liv Hospital's journey in founding new facilities. Vadİstanbul specializes in robotic and traditional kidney transplantation, adult and pediatric cancer surgeries, adult and pediatric cardiac surgeries. The hospital has a heart health center, advanced endoscopy center, spine center and athlete health clinic, rehabilitation clinic, and stem cells.

Lung cancer surgery Patient Experience Reviews
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Initially I would like to thank Julia, the curator of Bukimed. For accompaniment, for support on the phone, for finding the clinic and doctor, for the hotel and everything else. Yulia you are great ❤️🕊️Когда I will contact Bukimed next time, I will ask for you. Thank you for the transfer. Thank you for the hotel. At the reception everyone speaks perfect English. That's great. In the kitchen the cooks are super ❤️ my daughter liked everything very much. The food is super ❤️ Hello to Tempo Chaglayan Hotel, from Anastasia and Eva, we were there from 14.04.24 to 20 . 04.24 to translators Nadezhda and Madina a big hello and a heart ❤️🕊️🕊️. Liv Clinic is very beautiful ❤️ Professor Cardiologist Batur Genenc Kanar Professional . Very grateful for competence and for honesty in many points . Thank you for the fact that the doctor said to wait with the operation for my daughter, on the heart, that it is necessary to wait a little more and understand the drugs. He didn't do the operation for the sake of money as soon as we arrived. He didn't prescribe unnecessary tests. The doctor said that these analyses are not necessary. ( One genetic test was enough) . I am thankful that Professor Batur Genench Kanar, having prescribed serious pills for my daughter, left his watsap number and said that he is always in touch and at any moment you can call and write directly to the doctor. Which is very convenient for me. We are from another country and it would be expensive to fly to Istanbul for every question. At the moment we are doing everything as the doctor said. We give all the prescriptions to the child. In a month the doctor said to write him an ECG. And there they will decide how to proceed. I am very grateful to everyone who met us on this trip. Everything is super ❤️❤️❤️🙌 🕊️ Hugs to everyone, and if we go anywhere, it will be only to you ❤️.
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— Анастасия
Moldova, Apr 25, 2024
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Liv Hospital Ulus is a multi-specialized medical center located in Istanbul.

Orthopedics, cancer treatment, weight loss surgery, neurosurgery, heart surgery and regenerative medicine are the leading specialties in the hospital.

Liv is a smart hospital with innovative medical technologies available: da Vinci robot-assisted system for the surgeries, MAKOplasty for knee replacement, YAG Laser for vascular surgery, virtual angiography for cardiac diagnostics, etc.

Liv Hospital in Istanbul is a popular weight loss surgery clinic in Turkey — patients lose 71% of their excess weight in a year.

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She sent for PET / CT revision made at the Korean clinic Severance Hospital, because Severance made a very dubious short description, more like an unsubscribing. I chose Liv Hospital, assistant Bookimed Alexei and assistant Liv Hospital Lala all organized perfectly, data exchange by e-mail, payment at a reasonable price, three days and the description is ready, done well, in detail and clearly. Bookimed coordinator Aleksey Karaganov is a very caring and highly qualified specialist who helped with the consultation and discussion of the diagnosis.
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— Александр
Russian Federation, Mar 24, 2020
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Anadolu Medical Center is a renowned multidisciplinary clinic located in Istanbul, Turkey, affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Hospital. The Medical Travel Quality Alliance (MTQUA) has ranked the clinic among the Top 10 hospitals in the world. Patients from the US, UK, Romania, Bulgaria, and Azerbaijan can benefit from the clinic's high-quality services and American treatment standards. Lung cancer surgery in Turkey is one of the specialties offered at Anadolu. The clinic provides comprehensive examinations and treatments with highly-trained and skilled doctors, a comfortable recovery room with a beautiful view, and a transfer service from the airport to the hotel and back. Patients have given excellent reviews about the clinic's professionalism, cleanliness, attention to detail, and polite, attentive, and responsive staff. Patients can book an appointment with Dr. Akemal Tahaoglu to get a consultation and undergo Lung cancer surgery in Turkey at Anadolu Medical Center.

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Bookimed handed over our documents to Anadolu and the next day we were contacted by the curator Zakhida from Anadolu. The curator sent us a list of hotels with whom Anadolu cooperates under the contract (discount for Anadolu patients), made a reservation and organized a transfer from the airport to the hotel, made an appointment with doctors, for tests, PET CT, etc. and sent us a schedule for November 8. We arrived on November 7, we were met by a transfer from Anadolu and taken to the hotel. The next day, November 8, we went to Anadolu, we were met in the hall by the curator Zahida and the translator Muhamed. Our doctor Sinan. Analyzes, Pet CT, MRI, ultrasound of the heart and even the review of slides, the results are prepared quickly.
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— Алибек
Kazakhstan, Nov 20, 2022
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Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul is the largest multidisciplinary medical center in Istanbul. It is the 1st hospital in Turkeу and the 21st in the world accredited by Joint Commission International (JCI) for the high quality of treatment.

Memorial Şişli specialties are the following: oncology, bone marrow transplant, in vitro fertilization (IVF), neurosurgery, and organ transplant. The success rate of organ transplant at Memorial is 90%.

Patients from 92 countries choose Memorial Şişli for treatment annually.

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In July 2022, she had a consultation, examination and surgery at the Memorial Clinic. I thank the staff of the clinic, Professor Ilknur Bayraktar and, of course, the Bukmed team represented by Maria and translator Gulzar for their professionalism. Everything went smoothly. Chambers at the level of 5 star hotels. 3 meals a day, comfortable bed, free Wi-Fi, TV, nurse and nurses are very attentive.
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— Anonymous
Tajikistan, Jul 20, 2022
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Hisar Hospital Intercontinental is a multi-specialty medical center in Turkey, Istanbul.

The medical center specializes in pediatric and adult cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, oncology, weight loss surgery, and check-ups. Hisar Intercontinental Hospital serves only adults. 250,000 patients choose Hisar Intercontinental Hospital to get medical care every year.  Hisar Hospital is certified by JCI (Joint Commission International) that confirms compliance with international standards of treatment quality and safety.

Patients from CIS, Balkans and African countries choose Hisar Hospital for medical care.

Lung cancer surgery Patient Experience Reviews
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I was really nervous about a new breast lump that developed. I reached out to Book I med and explained my situation. I was directed to Hisar Intercontinental Hospital. They did biopsy, ultrasound and PET scan. Although I wanted surgery, doctor explained it wasn't in my best interest and recommended medication instead. Doctors were careful to come up with plan, they didn't rush to make decisions. I had a medical coordinator who assisted in transportation to and from hospital and coordinating tests and doctor visits. I was also assigned an interpreter for Turkish to English.They were both wonderful and it was nice to have assistance and smiling faces when I arrived. They always took time to listen to concerns and answer questions. I met with 2 doctors, a breast cancer surgeon and oncologist. They both were professional and friendly. They met with a tumor board of physicians to discuss my plan.I feel like I got professional care and good treatment plan. The hospital was clean and modern. They did a good job with the tests, I didn't feel any pain from the doctor who did my biopsy. Believe me when you have something as scary as a breast lump you want to be in good hands.I paid for each test and medication individually with credit card. I was told the cost before each purchase. Even though the whole bill wasn't cheap, it's much much lower cost than I could get in United States. As a self pay patient I am glad for that also. So overall even though I was struggling with something really bad(tumor) I feel like I got great and professional care at a decent price. I would truly recommend this to anyone. And Turkey is such a beautiful country with friendly people. There is hidden artwork everywhere. So even though I am going through this ordeal being in beautiful Turkey makes it not so bad. The food here is really good and cheap. I'm staying in Old city which has tons of Cafe restaurants. In your spare time just sitting at a Cafe and watching the myriad of people walking by is fun. I am confident I am going to beat this breast tumor with the help of the wonderful care given at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital.
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— Mary Daniels
United Arab Emirates, Jun 15, 2023
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Medipol University Hospital is one of the largest multi-specialty medical institution in Turkey. Daily, over 1,200 patients trust their health to Medipol's experts. The hospital is equipped with advanced technologies, i.e, Da Vinci Surgical System, Cyber and Gamma Knives. Doctors specialize in cancer, neurological, and cardiovascular treatment. Organ transplantation, bone marrow transplant and IVF are among key specialties of the hospital.

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Everything is very well organized, fast communication between the doctor, translator, and financial department. We had a problem with housing, they didn’t abandon us at night, the clinic staff helped. We did an examination, so I can’t say about the results of the treatment yet. The facilities at the clinic are wonderful, we consulted with 2 doctors, we have a diagnosis and a treatment method. The radiologist is competent and specialist, but not verbose. I didn’t have enough explanations about the risks, etc., the plastic surgeon explained everything in detail, answered all my questions, he was a very nice person. The organization of the trip is at the highest level, the organization is impressive. The diagnosis has been made, treatment methods have been determined, we plan to come for treatment in six months, because the prices are too expensive for us. I can write about the quality of treatment after treatment.
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— YUliya
Ukraine, Jan 26, 2024
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Memorial Hospital Bahçelievler (Memorial Bahçelievler Hastanesi) is a multidisciplinary medical center in Istanbul with an eco-friendly design. There are a lot of green areas on the hospital territory, which contribute to patients’ psychological comfort and their speedy recovery.

The medical facility specializes in oncology treatments, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, brain surgery, urology, gynecology, general and robotic surgery.

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When they learned what was needed in the clinic, they didn’t even know where to run and whom to contact. Coordinators helped to select a clinic. They gave us a doctor. Everything went great, the doctor is a true professional.  Separately, I want to note the attitude to patients. We were met at the airport, brought to the clinic and there was already a translator waiting. Literally "by the hand" we were taken to the doctors, everyone translated. Then they provided a taxi to the hotel.   During the operation, the ward was provided for two people - for the patient and the attendant; both of them were included in the cost of the operation.   After surgery, the doctor held a consultation, making sure that you can fly back. And only then answered questions remotely that arose.  Clinic definitely recommend
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— Anonymous
Russian Federation, Jan 24, 2019
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Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir is a multidisciplinary medical facility based in Istanbul, a member of Liv Hospital Group.

The organ transplant, cancer treatment, neurosurgery, and urology are the leading specialties at Istinye. 

The local hospital staff provides patients with premium and luxury medical services.

Lung cancer surgery Patient Experience Reviews
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I went to the Liv Istinier clinic for treatment. The treatment was planned for a month. It was provided with an examination and recommendations for treatment at home. In general, the trip went well, thanks to the coordinators Dilvar, Tuba, Niyaz. SPECIAL THANKS TO BUKIMEDA COORDINATOR PAVL. Before the trip, I read a lot of reviews, what problems there might be. I also had them, but Pavel was always in touch, and it was all solved in 5-10 minutes, without exaggeration. In 3-4 months, if everything is normal, I will go to the clinic for control.
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— Валерий
Ukraine, Apr 17, 2021
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Istanbul Oncology Hospital is a private multi-specialty medical center located in Istanbul, Turkey. Istanbul Oncology Hospital, established in 2008, started as an outpatient oncology clinic and later expanded to become a fully-fledged Oncology Hospital in 2015. The team is dedicated to orthopedics, oncology, diagnostics, and medical check-up. Istanbul Oncology Hospital serves only adults. At Istanbul Oncology Hospital, all procedures and medical interventions are carried out by experienced medical staff guided by advanced technology. 11640 patients choose Istanbul Oncology Hospital to get medical care every year. Patients from Russian-speaking countries, Europe & Commonwealth, and the Balkans often visit the clinic.

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I felt very comfortable and very well cared for. And everybody treated me so well. So much better than in San Francisco. I also liked that I got direct answers to all my questions.
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— Aline
United States of America, Apr 15, 2024
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Memorial Atasehir Hospital is a private multidisciplinary hospital in Istanbul which belongs to the large Memorial Healthcare Group. The Memorial Atasehir specialties are organ transplant (with 99.5% success rate for liver and 99% for kidney), in vitro fertilization (65% success rate), oncology, cardio- and neurosurgery.

The hospital has Joint Commission International (JCI) certificate for the compliance with international treatment standards, quality, and safety. JCI is a global organization that controls the quality of medical services worldwide.

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Hello everybody. Thanks to the Clinic for a successful operation. To the Neurosurgeon Mustafa Onaz and Professor Gohan. We are diagnosed with Brain cancer, the last stage, malignant. The tumor was twice as large. They saved my husband's life. Masha Allah. The operation was 8-9 hours. they deleted everything, I consider this a record. It was a difficult operation. Well done. At our KZ they could not remove everything that was, only a small part was removed and that's it. I bow to you. At the expense of the clinic. Service At the Highest Level. Another razzzzz Many thanks to Mustafa Onaz. We love you. A doctor from God. He needs OsKar ❤️❤️❤️ Aidana Amanshieva
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Get a Medical Assessment for Lung cancer surgery in Istanbul: Select Your Expert from 9 Experienced Doctors

Turkey, Istanbul
Mustafa Solak
Clinical oncologist
18 years of experience
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital
Mustafa Solak, M.D., who was born in 1978, was graduated from School of Medicine, Hacettepe University. He completed his residency education in İstanbul Sisli Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital and completed his fellowship in Cancer Institute of Hacettepe University.   He has dealt with many cases of Breast Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Lung Cancer, Head-Neck Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancers.   FIELDS OF MEDICAL INTEREST Breast cancer Testicular Cancer Ovarian Cancer Lung Cancer Head & Neck Cancers Gastrointestinal cancers EDUCATİON: Bachelor's: Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Specialization: Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital Minor Specialization: Hacettepe University Cancer Institute INSTITUTIONS WHERE EDUCATION AND WORKED The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Hitit University Corum Training Hospital Medical Park Hospital
Turkey, Istanbul
Cagatay Tezel
Thoracic surgeon
28 years of experience
Liv Hospital Ulus
Medical Interests Minimally invasive lung surgeries Lung cancer Pulmonary membrane diagnosis and treatments Mesothelioma surgery Diagnosis and treatment of diaphragmatic diseases Minimally invasive Mediastinal tumor surgery Sweating surgeriesExperience Ankara University Faculty of Medicine 1993-1999 Kızılay Etimesgut Central Warehouse-Ankara 1999-2000 Heybeliada Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital Istanbul 2000-2005 Girne Military Hospital, Cyprus 2005-2006 Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital- Istanbul 2006-2007 Sureyyapasa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research HospitalIstanbul 2007-2010 Sureyyapasa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research HospitalIstanbul 2010-2012 Sureyyapasa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research HospitalIstanbul 2012-2013 Sureyyapasa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research HospitalIstanbul 2013-2020 Sultan II. Abbulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital- Istanbul 2020Liv Hospital UlusMemberships Turkish Thoracic Surgery Association European Society of Thoracic Surgeons Turkish Thoracic Society Turkish Respiratory Research Association National Association of Trauma and Emergency Surgery Lung Cancer Society European Respiratory Society 
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