Logo image
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Altan Kir working place, Anadolu Medical Centre
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Altan Kir
Excellent
AiroScore
9.90

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Altan Kir

thoracic surgery, robot-assisted surgery
thoracic surgery, robot-assisted surgery
User ScoreExperienceRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
98%40 years9.9/10$$$$19Yes

Overview

Country, City
Turkey, Gebze
Health facility
Anadolu Medical Centre
Medical unit
Department of thoracic surgery

About the doctor

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Altan Kir is a highly experienced thoracic surgeon specializing in robot-assisted surgery. With 39 years of experience, Dr. Kir has established himself as a leading expert. He graduated from the prestigious Karadeniz University Medical School in 1984 and further specialized in Thoracic Surgery at Dicle University Medical Faculty in 1991. Throughout his career, Dr. Kir has worked at renowned institutions, including Sureyyapasa Chest Surgery Clinic and London Royal Brompton Hospital. He has also been a visiting physician at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. He practices at the Department of Thoracic Surgery at Anadolu Medical Centre in Gebze, Turkey. Dr. Kir is an active member of several professional societies, including the Turkish Thoracic Surgery Society, the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons, and the Thorax Society. He has also published 19 scientific articles on various topics related to his field. With his extensive experience, specialized training in robot-assisted surgery, and dedication to research and publication, Dr. Altan Kir is considered a top choice for thoracic surgical procedures. His expertise and contributions to the field make him highly sought after by patients seeking the highest level of care.

Skills & Expertise

surgery
thoracic surgery
lung
cancer
robotassisted surgery
multidrugresistant tuberculosis
tuberculosis
mediastinal
lung cancer
intracystic pressures
hydatid cysts
thorax
cysts
chest surgery
right pulmonary artery
upper lobectomies
pleural tenting
air space
tuberculous lymphadenopathy
intrathoracic tuberculous
parenchymal lesions
mediastinal lymph nodes
carcinoid tumors
intrathoracic tuberculous lymphadenopathy
pulmonary carcinoid tumors
giant aggressive fibromatosis
residual air space
echo imaging
scimitar syndrome
nodes
fluoroquinolone
reresection
bilobectomies
carcinoid
bronchoscopic
pleural
mediastinoscopy
lymphadenopathy
fibromatosis
parenchymal
lobectomies
resectional surgery
nonsmallcell lung cancer
chest wall
artery
pulmonary artery
lymph nodes
air leak
lesions
tumors

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • 1984 Graduated from the Karadeniz University Medical School, Trabzon
  • 1991 Specialization in Thoracic Surgery, Dicle University Medical Faculty, Diyarbakir
  • 2002 Associate Professor Degree
  • 2011 Robot-assisted surgery training, Belgium
Experience
  • 1984-1987 Doctor in Cehan, Adana
  • 1992-2011 Thoracic Surgeon at Sureyyapasa Chest Surgery Clinic
  • 2006 Visiting Physician at London Royal Brompton Hospital, London
  • 1999 Visiting Physician at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York
  • The specialist at Pulmonary Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital
  • Chief Assistant at Pulmonary Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital
  • 2007 Thoracic Surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center
Awards & Memberships
  • Member of the Turkish Thoracic Surgery Society
  • Member of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  • Member of the Thorax Society

Languages

English flag
English
Turkish flag
Turkish
Kurdish flag
Kurdish

Publications

Optimized inversion-prepared gradient echo imaging.

September, 2012

Comparison of Integrated Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography and Mediastinoscopy in Mediastinal Staging of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Analysis of 212 Patients

July, 2012

Re-resection of Giant Aggressive Fibromatosis of the Chest Wall

June, 2012

Location

D100, Üstü, 41140 Gebze, Turkey

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

What is the specialization of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Altan Kir?

The primary specialization of the doctor is thoracic surgery, robot-assisted surgery.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Altan Kir has been practicing for more than 40 years.

What is the rating of the doctor?

What topics does Assoc. Prof. Dr. Altan Kir expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in surgery, thoracic surgery, lung, cancer, robotassisted surgery.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

Yes, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Altan Kir performs virtual appointments and offers a second medical opinion service.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Altan Kir
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Altan Kir

Get individual treatment plan and cost estimate. Non-binding 100% free assessment.

© Assoc. Prof. Dr. Altan Kir

Similar Doctors

Excellent
AiroScore
9.90
Anadolu Medical Centre
cardiothoracic surgery in adults and children, heart-lung transplantion
Excellent
AiroScore
9.90
Excellent
AiroScore
9.90
Memorial Bahcelievler Hospital Istanbul
thoracic surgery, chest wall and robotic thoracic surgery
Excellent
AiroScore
9.60
Memorial Sisli Hospital Istanbul
pulmonology, interventional pulmonology, thoracic surgery, chest diseases
Excellent
AiroScore
9.60
Memorial Sisli Hospital Istanbul
thoracic surgery, chest diseases, interventional pulmonology
Excellent
AiroScore
9.50
Excellent
AiroScore
10.00