Prof. Turgay Çelikel is a seasoned thoracic oncologist with deep expertise in lung cancer and chest diseases. He completed a Thoracic Oncology fellowship at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston (1984–1985), and has been a key member of Acibadem Health Group since 2005. His clinical practice and research focus on improving diagnosis and treatment for thoracic malignancies and complex respiratory disorders. He is an active member of several professional societies, including the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP), American Thoracic Society (ATS), European Respiratory Society (ERS), Oncology Association, Respiratory Research Association, and Toracs Association. These memberships underscore his commitment to staying at the forefront of advances in thoracic oncology and respiratory medicine.
Education
- 1984 – 1985 Thoracic Oncology fellowship, The University of Texas Cancer Center, M.D. Anderson Hospital, Houston, Texas
- 1984 Cook Country Hospice Chicago Pulmonology
- 1982 Cook Country Hospital, Chicago, Internal Medicine
- 1979 Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Internal Medicine
- 1978 Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
- 1963 – 1972 Ted Ankara College
Experience
- 1987 – 2012 Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Chest Diseases and Intensive Care
- 2005 Acibadem Health Group
- 1985 – 1987 Gulhane Military Medical Academy Faculty of Medicine
- 1984 – 1985 The Un. of Texas Cancer Center
- 1982 – 1984 Cook Cauntry Hospital, Chicago
- 1979 – 1982 Cook Country Hospital, Chicago
Memberships
- ACCP
- ATS
- ERS
- ONCOLOGY ASSOCIATION
- RESPIRATORY RESEARCH ASSOCIATION
- TORACS ASSOCIATION
Publications
- Effect of inhaled heparin on adenosine-induced bronchial hyperreactivity
Ceyhan B, Çelikel T. Respiration,1996;20:481-486 - An HIV(+) patient diagnosed with sarcoidosis
Ceyhan B, Korten V, Çelikel T, Sungur M, Tokay S. Respiration,1996;20:751-756 - BIPAP application in Chronic Respiratory Failure
Respiration 20; 1996 : 155-160 - Effect of Inhaled Low Moleculer Weight Heparin on Methacholine-Induced Bronchoconstriction
Int J Clin Phar Ther 38: 446-451, 2000 - The efficacy of almitrin bismesylate on hypoxemia, exercise performance ans sleep desaturation of patients with severe COPD.
Ceyhan B, Celikel T, Fak A.S. Marmara Medical Journal,1993; 6(2):53-58
