Pulmonary Medicine Prof. Dr. Salih Serdar Erturan
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Prof. Dr. Salih Serdar Erturan is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist at Acibadem Atakent Hospital. He treats conditions including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lower respiratory tract infections, pulmonary embolism, lung nodules, and lung and other thoracic cancers. His areas of interest also include bronchoscopy and EBUS procedures.
About Prof. Dr. Salih Serdar Erturan
Prof. Dr. Salih Serdar Erturan is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist at Acibadem Atakent Hospital. His clinical interests include bronchoscopy and EBUS, lung nodules, lung and other thoracic cancers, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lower respiratory tract infections, and pulmonary embolism.
He graduated from İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1987 and completed his Pulmonary Medicine training there in 1993. He became an Associate Professor in 2006 and a Professor in 2014 at the Department of Pulmonary Medicine, İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. His career has also included roles at İstanbul University, Heybeliada Sanatorium, Medicana Bahçelievler Hospital, and Acıbadem Healthcare Services since 2021.
International patients can expect a consultation focused on their respiratory symptoms, medical history, and appropriate evaluation options. Prof. Dr. Erturan provides care in Pulmonary Medicine at Acibadem Atakent Hospital, including assessment of airway disease, respiratory infections, lung nodules, and pulmonary vascular conditions.
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Education
- 2014İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Department of Chest Diseases / Professor
- 2006İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Department of Chest Diseases / Associate Professor
- 1993İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Chest Diseases
- 1987İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
Professional Experience
- 2021Acıbadem Healthcare Services
- 2019–2020Medicana Bahçelievler Hospital
- 2015–2018Ministry of Justice Council of Forensic Medicine III. Specialization Board Membership
- 2009–2013İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Hospital / Deputy Chief Physician
- 1998–2018İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine / Department of Chest Diseases
- 1997–1998İstanbul University Institute of Pulmonary Diseases and Tuberculosis
- 1993–1997S.B. Heybeliada Sanatoryumu
Professional Memberships
- Turkish Respiratory Research Association
- Türk Toraks Association
- Academic Respiratory Association
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What patients say about Prof. Dr. Salih Serdar Erturan
★★★★★From 2,400+ verified patient reviews“I came to Acibadem for COPD management and could not be happier with the outcome. Prof. Dr. Erturan inspired complete confidence from the first meeting. I would recommend this team to anyone.”
“Prof. Dr. Erturan investigated my breathlessness properly with imaging and function tests. Clear answers at last.”

