Professional Experience
Dr. Emri’s professional journey reflects both clinical and academic leadership in pulmonology:
- Current position: Chest Diseases / Pulmonology Specialist at Ataşehir Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul (2022-2025)
- Former roles:
- Specialist at Medicana Kızıltoprak Hospital, Istanbul (2018-2022)
- Faculty member (1990-2017) at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Chest Diseases, Ankara
- Leadership roles & mentorship: Over three decades of teaching residents and fellows, supervising research, leading chest-disease clinics.
- Procedural experience: Diagnostic and interventional bronchoscopy, pleural disease management, non-invasive ventilation and pulmonary oncology interventions.
Academic Contributions
- Teaching roles: Faculty at Hacettepe University for many years, supervising chest-disease fellows and residents.
- Lectures & training courses: Visiting researcher at Boston University; lectures at national and international congresses on mesothelioma, lung cancer, environmental lung disease.
- Research interests: Environmental exposure (asbestos/erionite) and lung diseases, malignant pleural mesothelioma, interventional bronchoscopy, COPD/ASTHMA management.
- Course development & speaking engagements: Contributed to educational programmes within Turkish Thoracic Society, Turkish Respiratory Research Society, and international lung cancer and mesothelioma groups.
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Emri provides expert diagnosis and treatment across a wide range of pulmonary conditions. Key areas include:
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma — including severe and refractory forms
- Lung cancer and thoracic oncology (early diagnosis, staging, treatment support)
- Malignant pleural mesothelioma and pleural disease (e.g., pleural effusion, pleural thickening)
- Environmental/occupational lung diseases (asbestos, erionite exposure)
- Interventional bronchoscopy and pleural interventions — minimally invasive bronchial biopsy, pleural biopsy, non-invasive ventilation support
- Sleep-related breathing disorders (obstructive sleep apnoea) and pulmonary hypertension.
Publications and Research
Dr. Emri has published widely in peer-reviewed journals and contributed to advancing the understanding of lung disease from environmental exposure. Some key works include:
- Genetic-susceptibility factor and malignant mesothelioma in the Cappadocian region of Turkey. Lancet 2001;357:444-445.
- Malignant pleural mesothelioma due to environmental mineral fibre exposure in Turkey: Analysis of 135 cases. Chest 1992;102:790-796.
- The Cappadocia mesothelioma epidemic: its influence in Turkey and abroad. Ann Transl Med 2017;5(11):239 (review).
His research has improved early detection of pleural mesothelioma and enhanced clinical understanding of environmental and occupational lung diseases.
Patient Care Philosophy
Dr. Emri places the patient at the heart of his approach. Key aspects of his philosophy:
- “I believe in educating each patient about their lung condition and empowering them to participate in treatment decisions.”
- Emphasises clear communication, empathy and respect for each individual’s background and lifestyle.
- Experienced with international patients: services at a major Istanbul hospital with English spoken; open to online pre-consultations for patients from abroad.
- Values cultural sensitivity and patient satisfaction.
- Testimonials highlight successful outcomes in complex lung disease cases, especially pleural and occupational lung disease, improving quality of life.
Professional Affiliations
- Turkish Medical Association (TTB) – Turkey
- Turkish Thoracic Society (TTD) – Turkey
- Turkish Respiratory Research Society (TUSAD) – Turkey
- International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) – International
- International Mesothelioma Interest Group (IMIG) – International
- Turkish Lung Cancer Society (TAKD) – Turkey
- Certification: Full Professor, Board-certified Chest Diseases Specialist, Turkey
FAQs
- Is Dr. Emri board-certified?
- Yes. Dr. Emri is a board-certified chest diseases (pulmonology) specialist and full professor in Turkey, affiliated with Hacettepe University in his earlier academic career.
- What types of procedures does he perform?
- He performs diagnostic and interventional bronchoscopy, pleural biopsies, management of pleural diseases (effusion, mesothelioma), non-invasive ventilation, and advanced care for lung cancer, COPD, asthma and pulmonary hypertension.
- Does he treat international patients?
- Yes. His current hospital (Ataşehir Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul) provides international patient services, including English-language support and remote consultation options for patients from abroad.
- How long is the typical hospital stay for pulmonary interventions?
- The stay length varies depending on the condition and procedure. For diagnostic bronchoscopy or outpatient interventions the stay may be short (1-2 days). For more advanced procedures the stay can be longer and is planned individually.
- What languages does he speak?
- Dr. Emri speaks Turkish and English.
- What conditions does he treat related to occupational or environmental exposure?
- He treats lung diseases caused by environmental agents like asbestos and erionite (e.g., malignant pleural mesothelioma), occupational lung disease, and provides prevention, early diagnosis and tailored therapy for these exposures.
