Dr.Turgay Çelikel (Clinical oncologist, Pulmonologist)– Best Costs, Reviews – Book Your Consultation

Professional Experience

• Currently serving as Clinical Oncologist at Academic Hospital, Istanbul
• Former Head of Pulmonology and Critical Care Departments at Marmara University (1987–2012)
• Completed compulsory service in Oncology at Gülhane Military Medical Academy (circa 1985–87)

Academic Contributions

• Established and led Pulmonology and Intensive Care units at Marmara University Hospital
• Served as department head for 25 years at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Regular speaker and contributor at national and international medical conferences

Areas of Expertise

• Lung Cancer: Diagnosis and management of thoracic malignancies
• COPD & Asthma: Diagnosis and long-term management of chronic respiratory diseases
• Pneumonia: Treatment of acute lung infections
• Intensive Care: Critical care support for severe respiratory and systemic conditions
• Preventive Oncology: Early detection strategies and patient education for lung diseases

Publications and Research

Prof. Dr. Çelikel has authored several peer-reviewed studies in respiratory and oncological medicine. Selected works include:

• Study on the effect of inhaled heparin-adenosine on bronchial hyperreactivity (Solunum, 1996)
• Case report of HIV-positive sarcoidosis diagnosis (Solunum, 1996)
• Application of BIPAP in chronic respiratory failure (Solunum, 1996)
• Effect of inhaled low molecular weight heparin on methacholine-induced bronchoconstriction (Int J Clin Pharm Ther, 2000)
• Efficacy of almitrin bismesylate on hypoxemia and exercise performance in severe COPD (Marmara Med J, 1993)

Patient Care Philosophy

• Emphasizes evidence-based care combined with empathetic patient communication
• Believes in thorough patient education to involve individuals in their treatment journey
• Values multidisciplinary collaboration to ensure holistic cancer care

Professional Affiliations

• Member of Turkish Society of Intensive Care
• Member of Turkish Thoracic Society
• Member of International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC)

FAQs

Is Prof. Dr. Turgay Çelikel board-certified?

Yes. He holds Diplomate certifications in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Medicine from U.S. boards and is professionally certified in Turkey.

What types of conditions does he treat?

He treats lung cancer, COPD, asthma, pneumonia, and provides critical care for respiratory illnesses.

Does he treat international patients?

Yes. Prof. Dr. Çelikel practices at Academic Hospital, which serves both local and international patients seeking respiratory and oncologic care.

How long is the typical hospital stay?

The duration of hospitalization varies by condition. Diagnostic or less severe cases may require short stays; complex cases or intensive care may require longer periods.

What languages does he speak?

He communicates in Turkish and English. International patients also benefit from the support of multilingual coordinators at Academic Hospital.