SPECIALITY · PULMONOLOGY
Pulmonology in Türkiye — COPD, severe asthma biologics, lung cancer workup, EBUS-TBNA
Interventional bronchoscopy, biologics for severe asthma, polysomnography lab, lung cancer workup coordinated with thoracic surgery and oncology.
What you get
- Pre-arrival pulmonology consultation with HRCT review
- EBUS-TBNA for accurate lung cancer staging in one visit
- Biologic therapy for severe eosinophilic asthma
- Full polysomnography lab and CPAP titration
5 hospitals · 8 pulmonology professors · EBUS-TBNA · sleep lab
SECOND OPINION ONLINE
Second opinion from a pulmonology professor — within 48 hours, free
Send your HRCT, PET-CT, pulmonary function tests or recent biopsy — the professor returns a written second opinion within 48 hours, free of charge.
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Upload your discharge summary
Discharge summaries, CT/MRI discs (DICOM), histology slides if available. Up to 200 MB.
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Coordinator reviews
Selects 2–3 professors matched to your diagnosis and stage. Sends them your records.
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Video consultation
The professor responds online — review of histology, protocol, travel plan if needed.
What to send
- Discharge summaries from inpatient / outpatient care
- CT or MRI — original DICOM discs
- Histology report (if available)
- Slides or blocks for review (optional)
- Current therapy list
Free. Confidential. Anna Moroz reads every request personally.
10 PROCEDURES
What we treat in pulmonology
Obstructive and interstitial lung diseases, lung cancer workup, sleep medicine and pulmonary hypertension across JCI hospitals.
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01COPD (moderate-severe)METHODInhaler optimisation, biologics, pulmonary rehabTIMELINE3–7 daysLAMA/LABAICSRehab
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02Severe / uncontrolled asthmaMETHODBiologic therapy + phenotypingTIMELINE3–5 days inductionOmalizumabMepolizumabDupilumab
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03Lung cancer — diagnostic workupMETHODEBUS-TBNA, PET-CT, MDT stagingTIMELINE5–10 daysEBUSPET-CTMDT
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04Interstitial lung disease (ILD)METHODCryobiopsy, antifibroticsTIMELINE5–7 daysCryobiopsyNintedanibPirfenidone
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05BronchiectasisMETHODSputum culture, airway clearance, macrolidesTIMELINE5–10 daysCultureMacrolidesClearance
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06Pulmonary tuberculosisMETHODMulti-drug regimen, MDR-TB managementTIMELINEprogrammeStandardMDR-TBDOTS
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07Pulmonary hypertensionMETHODRight heart catheter, targeted therapyTIMELINE5–10 daysPAHRHCMacitentan
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08Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)METHODPolysomnography, CPAP titrationTIMELINE1 night + outpatientPSGCPAPBiPAP
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09Pleural disease / mesotheliomaMETHODPleuroscopy, talc pleurodesisTIMELINE5–8 daysPleuroscopyTalcCatheter
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10Chronic coughMETHODHRCT-led multimodal workupTIMELINEoutpatientHRCTEosinophilReflux
TREATMENT METHODS
Treatment methods in pulmonology
Interventional bronchoscopy, biologics for severe asthma, pulmonary rehabilitation, sleep medicine, antifibrotic therapy.
EBUS-TBNA
Endobronchial ultrasound for lymph node sampling and lung cancer staging.
3 clinics
Interventional bronchoscopy
Tumour debulking, stenting, cryotherapy.
3 clinics
Cryobiopsy
Transbronchial lung cryobiopsy for ILD diagnosis.
2 clinics
Biologic therapy for severe asthma
Omalizumab, mepolizumab, benralizumab, dupilumab.
4 clinics
Pulmonary rehabilitation
Structured 6–12 week programme with exercise and education.
3 clinics
Pleuroscopy / medical thoracoscopy
Pleural biopsy and therapeutic intervention.
2 clinics
Sleep medicine (CPAP/BiPAP titration)
Full polysomnography lab and mask fitting.
3 clinics
Antifibrotic therapy for ILD
Nintedanib, pirfenidone for progressive fibrosing ILD.
3 clinics
PULMONOLOGY · TEAM
Professors you get direct access to
Department heads at JCI hospitals in Türkiye. Direct contact, no middlemen.
Prof. Dr. Aykut Cilli
Professor of Pulmonology
Akdeniz University Hospital
Prof. Dr. A. Candan Öğüş, MD
Professor of Chest Diseases
Akdeniz University Hospital
Prof. Dr. Tülay Özdemir, MD
Professor of Chest Diseases
Akdeniz University Hospital
Prof. Dr. Ömer Özbudak, MD
Professor of Chest Diseases
Akdeniz University Hospital
Prof. MD. Adil Can Güngen
Professor of Chest Diseases
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Assoc. Prof. MD. Ömer Ayten
Associate Professor of Pulmonology u00b7 Interventional Bronchoscopy
Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
Prof. Dr. Levent Dalar, MD
Professor of Pulmonology
Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
Prof. Dr. Cengiz Özdemir, MD
Professor of Chest Diseases (Pulmonology)
Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
Dr. Banu Altoparlak, MD
Pulmonology Specialist
Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
CLINICS
Clinics where treatment takes place
JCI-accredited hospitals with specialised departments and end-to-end support.
JCI GOLD SEAL
Akdeniz University Hospital
Крупнейшая университетская клиника средиземноморского региона Турции. 1 267 коек, 29 операционных, 43 клинических отделения. Мировой лидер в трансплантации — первая…
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JCI GOLD SEAL
İSÜ Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir
Многопрофильный кампус Liv Hospital в европейской части Стамбула, открыт в 2016 году. 60+ отделений, da Vinci, 3 Tesla MRI.
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JCI GOLD SEAL
Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
Новейшая «умная» клиника группы Liv Hospital в комплексе Vadistanbul. JCI и TÜV SÜD, 125 коек, 7 операционных, палаты с видом…
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JCI GOLD SEAL
Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
Крупнейшая клиника Memorial Health Group в Стамбуле. Первая полноценная клиника в мире с LEED Platinum. 320 коек, 15 операционных (включая…
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DIAGNOSTICS
Pulmonary diagnostics
HRCT, PET-CT, full pulmonary function, EBUS-TBNA, polysomnography — completed within 1–3 days at a single hospital.
High-resolution CT (HRCT)
Gold standard for ILD, bronchiectasis.
30 min
PET-CT
Lung cancer staging and treatment response.
1 day
Spirometry / plethysmography / DLCO
Full pulmonary function testing.
1 hour
Bronchoscopy with BAL
Direct airway visualisation and lavage.
30 min
EBUS-TBNA
Mediastinal lymph node sampling.
1 hour
Polysomnography
Sleep study with full montage.
1 night
Cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET)
Functional capacity assessment.
1 hour
FeNO (exhaled nitric oxide)
Asthma phenotyping.
15 min
PRICE SNAPSHOT
Pulmonology pricing — Türkiye vs EU/USA
Final cost is determined by the medical board after reviewing documents. Prices are indicative.
| Procedure | Türkiye | EU / USA | Savings |
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| Bronchoscopy with biopsy | $1 200 – 2 200 | $4 000 – 8 000 | −70% |
| EBUS-TBNA | $2 500 – 4 000 | $8 000 – 15 000 | −70% |
| HRCT | $200 – 400 | $1 000 – 2 000 | −80% |
| PET-CT (whole body) | $800 – 1 400 | $3 500 – 7 000 | −75% |
| Polysomnography | $400 – 650 | $2 000 – 4 000 | −80% |
| Biologic course (3 months, mepolizumab) | $3 500 – 5 500 | $12 000 – 20 000 | −70% |
| Pulmonary rehab (4-week programme) | $2 500 – 4 500 | $8 000 – 14 000 | −70% |
| Cryobiopsy for ILD | $3 500 – 5 500 | $12 000 – 20 000 | −70% |
The information on this page is for reference only and does not constitute a medical opinion.
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QUESTIONS
Frequently asked about Pulmonology
I have a lung nodule on CT — what is next?
Size, density, growth and risk factors determine the workup. Sub-cm nodules: surveillance HRCT. Larger or growing: PET-CT, then EBUS-TBNA or CT-guided biopsy. All incidentals reviewed by a multidisciplinary team.
Severe asthma — am I a biologic candidate?
Yes if ACQ worsens on triple inhaler, ≥2 exacerbations/year, eosinophils >300 (mepolizumab/benralizumab), IgE-driven (omalizumab) or type-2 high (dupilumab). Decided by phenotyping.
Sleep apnea — surgery or CPAP?
CPAP is first-line for moderate-severe OSA. Surgery is considered if CPAP-intolerant or with anatomic obstruction. DISE (drug-induced sleep endoscopy) determines surgical candidacy.
Will my COPD improve in Türkiye?
Inhaler optimisation, smoking cessation, vaccination, pulmonary rehab and proper inhaler technique often improve FEV1 and exacerbation rate within 6 weeks. Biologic therapy (dupilumab) is offered in selected eosinophilic-COPD cases.
How does interventional bronchoscopy help diagnose and treat early lung cancer?
Electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy combined with radial EBUS and transbronchial cryobiopsy reaches peripheral nodules under 20 mm with diagnostic yield around 85%. Linear EBUS-TBNA samples mediastinal stations 2R, 4R, 4L and 7 in the same session for accurate N-staging, replacing mediastinoscopy in most cases. Selected early central tumors are treated with photodynamic therapy or endobronchial brachytherapy under MDT review.
How is pulmonary hypertension classified and which medications are used?
PH is classified into Groups 1-5 per WHO: PAH (Group 1), left-heart disease (2), lung disease/hypoxia (3), chronic thromboembolic (4), and multifactorial (5). Right heart catheterization confirms mPAP >20 mmHg and PVR >2 WU. PAH-specific triple therapy combines a PDE-5 inhibitor or riociguat, an ERA (macitentan, ambrisentan), and a prostacyclin pathway agent (selexipag, treprostinil); CTEPH may be cured by pulmonary endarterectomy or BPA.
How is idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) diagnosed and treated today?
IPF is diagnosed by HRCT showing definite or probable UPF pattern, with surgical or transbronchial cryobiopsy reserved for indeterminate cases, and confirmed by a multidisciplinary discussion. Antifibrotic therapy with nintedanib or pirfenidone slows FVC decline by approximately 50% and is started at diagnosis regardless of severity. Lung transplant referral is initiated when FVC <80% predicted or DLCO <40%, oxygen saturation drops on 6MWT, or acute exacerbation occurs.
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