Prof. Dr. Turgay ÇelikelClinical Oncologist and Pulmonology Specialist · Academic Hospital, Istanbul

Who is Dr. Turgay Çelikel?

Prof. Dr. Turgay Çelikel is a Clinical Oncologist and Pulmonology Specialist practicing at Academic Hospital in Üsküdar, Istanbul. His medical background spans internal medicine, chest diseases, and intensive care. For international patients seeking specialised medical travel to Turkey, Dr. Turgay Çelikel provides evaluations and consultations in both English and Turkish.

Training and Qualifications of Dr. Turgay Çelikel

His academic education and clinical training include qualifications in Turkey and the United States:

• MD, Medicine, Hacettepe University School of Medicine (1978)
• Residency, Internal Medicine, Hacettepe University (1979)
• Fellowship, Internal Medicine, Chicago Cook County Hospital (1982)
• Fellowship, Pulmonology, Chicago Cook County Hospital (1984)
• Fellowship, Lung Oncology, Houston, MD Anderson Hospital (1985)
• Assistant Professor, Pulmonology, Marmara University (1987)
• Associate Professor, Pulmonology, Marmara University (1989)
• Professor, Pulmonology, Marmara University (1994)

He maintains professional memberships with the Turkish Society of Intensive Care, the Turkish Thoracic Society, and the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC).

Clinical Areas of Practice

As a clinical oncologist and pulmonology specialist, his medical interests focus on chest conditions and critical care. His clinical scope includes:

• Lung cancer
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Asthma
• Pneumonia
• Allergies
• Intensive care unit treatment

Practice Location: Academic Hospital

Consultations and hospital care are conducted at Academic Hospital, located at Altunizade, Nuhkuyusu Cad. No:94, 34664 Üsküdar, İstanbul. Founded in 1997, the hospital holds an overall Google rating of 4.0/5 based on 861 reviews. It provides inpatient and outpatient diagnostic and therapeutic services for domestic and international patients.

How an Enquiry Works

Arranging a review of your medical case is straightforward. You can submit your medical reports and health history through our platform for a free quote. To understand the complete steps, read our guide on how it works.

Once your documents are submitted, the medical team reviews your case. A written plan, accompanied by direct pricing from the hospital, is typically issued within 1 to 2 working days. If necessary, a video consultation can be requested prior to travel. All final medical decisions remain strictly with the doctor following a direct clinical evaluation.

Travelling to Academic Hospital for Consultation

Patients traveling to Istanbul for an in-person assessment receive administrative support throughout their journey. Regarding logistics such as an interpreter or airport transfers, please ask your patient coordinator during the enquiry process, as services are coordinated individually for each itinerary.