Professional Experience
Dr. Ermerak has developed a robust clinical profile through his work in major hospitals and academic centres.
- Current Position: Consultant Thoracic Surgeon at Memorial Göztepe Hospital, Istanbul (2025–present).
- Previous Roles: Thoracic Surgery Specialist at Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul (2009-2025); mandatory service at Kilis State Hospital (2015-2017).
- Surgical & Clinical Leadership: Experience in corrective chest-wall surgeries (pectus), lung tumour resections, minimally invasive thoracic procedures and mentoring younger surgeons in the thoracic surgery department.
Academic Contributions
- Faculty member and trainer in thoracic surgery, involving teaching thoracic surgery trainees and residents.
- Speaker at national and international thoracic surgery conferences, with topics including chest-wall deformities and minimally invasive thoracic techniques.
- Research interests include chest-wall deformities, minimally invasive thoracic surgery (VATS/robotic), lung and esophageal surgery outcomes.
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Ermerak provides specialised surgical care in several key thoracic surgery fields, presented in patient-friendly terms:
- Chest-Wall Deformities: Surgical correction of pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum using advanced techniques to reduce recovery time and improve cosmetic outcome.
- Lung & Pleural Surgery: Treatment of lung tumours, pleural disease and lung biopsies using minimally invasive approaches to preserve lung function.
- Esophageal & Mediastinal Surgery: Management of esophageal tumours, mediastinal masses and complex thoracic conditions.
- Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery: Use of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) and robotic techniques for less trauma, smaller scars and faster recovery.
Publications and Research
Dr. Ermerak has contributed to thoracic surgery research, acting as co-author on more than fifty peer-reviewed publications with hundreds of citations. His work includes improvements in pectus excavatum repair techniques and outcomes in minimally invasive thoracic surgery.
Patient Care Philosophy
Dr. Ermerak believes in blending high surgical standards with clear communication and empathy. He is committed to ensuring that patients and their families fully understand the treatment process and feel supported throughout. International patients are welcomed with coordinated care in Istanbul and multilingual support is available.
- Focuses on explaining surgical options, risks and recovery in clear, understandable language.
- Emphasises minimally invasive techniques to reduce pain, shorten hospital stay and accelerate recovery.
- Provides personal, culturally sensitive and multilingual support for international patients travelling for treatment.
Professional Affiliations
- Member of The European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS).
- President of the Turkish Chest Wall Deformities & Pectus Society.
- Certified Thoracic Surgeon licensed in Turkey; active participant in international thoracic surgery training and networks.
FAQs
- Is Dr. Nezih Onur Ermerak board-certified?
- Yes. He is a certified thoracic surgeon in Turkey, holds an academic rank of Associate Professor and practices at a major Istanbul hospital.
- What types of surgeries does he perform?
- He performs corrective chest-wall deformity surgeries (such as pectus excavatum/carinatum), minimally invasive lung and pleural surgeries, esophageal tumour operations and mediastinal tumour management.
- Does he treat international patients?
- Yes. At Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul he accepts international patients and the team provides assistance with multilingual coordination and travel planning.
- How long is the typical hospital stay after his surgeries?
- The stay varies by procedure. For chest-wall deformity correction with minimally invasive techniques, hospital stay may range from about 3 to 5 days, while more complex thoracic operations may require longer monitoring.
- What languages does Dr. Nezih Onur Ermerak speak?
- He speaks Turkish, English and German.
