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Prof. Erkan Yildirim

Thoracic surgeon

Istanbul, Turkey

Clinical experience: over 27 years

Languages: English

English

Türkçe

Altaf Patel

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hyperhidrosis

Hi. I went for my daughter's hyperhidrosis treatment. Prof Erkan Yildirim suggest ETS surgery. He did excellent job. Hospital staff was amazing. They looked after us very well. Whole process went very smoothly. From airport pickup to dropped off at airport. Surgery results are amazing hyperhidrosis gone forever. I highly recommend Hisar intercontinental Hospital.

12/01/2025

Zeynep neslihan Bozkoyunlu

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Lung Surgery

06/04/2024 My son underwent lung surgery at your hospital. I would like to express my immense gratitude to our doctor, Associate Professor Dr. Erkan Yildirim, for his attentiveness, clear explanations, expertise, and support. He was constantly by my son’s side and with us, which made this complex surgery as successful as possible. Many thanks also to the ward nurses, cleaning staff, and orderlies — everyone was very caring and friendly. Thank you all so much!

09/06/2024

Lara

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Lung biopsy

I visited Hisar Intercontinental Hospital for a lung biopsy. The staff were very attentive, and Dr. Yildirim provided detailed consultation and support throughout the entire process.

11/07/2023

Thoracic surgeon

Clinical experience: over 27 years

Achievements and awards

Author of the first international publication on lung transplantation in Turkey (2009).

Participant in 37 international and 19 national congresses.

Peer reviewer for leading international medical journals since 2002.

Holder of four patents in the field of biomedical engineering.

Certified in thoracic surgery in Turkey (2003).

Prof. Erkan YILDIRIM. Taking Charge: Understanding LUNG CANCER

About Prof. Erkan Yildirim

Specialization

Oncologic Thoracic Surgery: Lung cancer, mediastinal tumors, chest wall tumors, mesothelioma, malignant pleural effusion, esophageal cancer.
Surgery for Benign Lung Diseases: Hydatid cysts, bronchiectasis, bullous lung disease, empyema, chest trauma.
Minimally Invasive Procedures (VATS): Clip-assisted sympathectomy for hyperhidrosis, facial flushing, Raynaud’s disease.
Chest Wall Deformity Correction: Pectus excavatum (NUSS, 3D and implant techniques), pectus carinatum (Abramson, 3D implant), Poland syndrome.
Lung Transplantation and Donor Procedures.

Education

1986 — Eskişehir Anadolu High School
1992 — Anadolu University Faculty of Medicine
1993 — Internship, Denizli
2002 — Thoracic surgery fellowship, University of Zurich, Switzerland
2004 — Fellowship, University of Toronto, Canada
2008 — Fellowship, KU Leuven, Belgium
2012 — Fellowship, Kyoto University, Japan

Clinical Experience

Anadolu University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul
Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Center, Istanbul
Atatürk Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Center, Ankara
Thoracic Surgery Clinic, Gülhane Military Medical Academy
Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, Thoracic Surgery Clinic — Senior Assistant
Toronto Lung Transplant Program, University of Toronto, Canada — participation in 85 lung transplant surgeries and around 100 donor procedures
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, Istanbul — practicing thoracic surgeon

Scientific Work & Publications

Author of the first international lung transplantation publication in Turkey (Proc Am Thorac Soc. 2009;6(1):66–78).
Participant in four international clinical studies on lung transplantation and thoracic surgery.
Peer reviewer for top thoracic surgery journals.
Active work on four biomedical engineering patents in collaboration with Boğaziçi University.

Membership in professional organizations

Member of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (FETCS) since 2002.
Member of the Turkish Association of Thoracic Surgery.

Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

The clinic where the doctor practices

Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Turkey, Istanbul

Published 11.12.2025

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