Assoc. Prof. Erkan Yıldırım, M.D. is a medical doctor who was born in 1968 and graduated from Eskişehir Anatolian High School in 1986 and Anadolu University School of Medicine in 1992. He worked at various medical institutions including Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Center, Atatürk Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery Center, and Gülhane Military Medical Academy. He gained “Turkish Thoracic Surgery Proficiency Certification” in 2003.
Read moreAssoc. Prof. Erkan Yıldırım, M.D. is a medical doctor who was born in 1968 and graduated from Eskişehir Anatolian High School in 1986 and Anadolu University School of Medicine in 1992. He worked at various medical institutions including Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Center, Atatürk Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery Center, and Gülhane Military Medical Academy. He gained “Turkish Thoracic Surgery Proficiency Certification” in 2003.
Marmara University, Istanbul Medical Faculty 1995 - 2002
Pulmonary .Specialty Sureyyapasa Chest Disease and Training Hospital, Istanbul 2003-2008
Pulmonary Specialist
Sureyyapasa Chest Disease and Training Hospital, ISTANBUL
2002‑ 2018.
Chief Assistant
2011.
Associate Professor
2017.
Prof.Dr.
Yeni Yuzyıl University Faculty of Medicine Pulmonary Medicine Dep., Istanbul
Read moreMarmara University, Istanbul Medical Faculty 1995 - 2002
Pulmonary .Specialty Sureyyapasa Chest Disease and Training Hospital, Istanbul 2003-2008
Pulmonary Specialist
Sureyyapasa Chest Disease and Training Hospital, ISTANBUL
2002‑ 2018.
Chief Assistant
2011.
Associate Professor
2017.
Prof.Dr.
Yeni Yuzyıl University Faculty of Medicine Pulmonary Medicine Dep., Istanbul
Pediatric Pulmonologist
Medical Fields of Interest
Acute and chronic respiratory problems
Respiratory Infections.
Bronchoscopic diagnosis and treatment procedures
Asthma
Breathing problems during sleep
Cystic fibrosis
Tuberculosis
Education
Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (1991-1997)
Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, 1997-2002
Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Chest Diseases, 2004-2007
Experiences
Göztepe Training and Research Hospital Pediatrics Clinic, Pediatrics Specialist, 2002-2004
Sureyyapasa Chest Diseases Training and Research Hospital, Pediatric Chest Diseases Specialist, 2007-2010
Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Department of Pediatric Chest Diseases, Pediatric Chest Diseases Specialist, Lecturer, 2010-2023
Liv Hospital, 2023-
Read morePediatric Pulmonologist
Medical Fields of Interest
Acute and chronic respiratory problems
Respiratory Infections.
Bronchoscopic diagnosis and treatment procedures
Asthma
Breathing problems during sleep
Cystic fibrosis
Tuberculosis
Education
Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (1991-1997)
Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, 1997-2002
Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Chest Diseases, 2004-2007
Experiences
Göztepe Training and Research Hospital Pediatrics Clinic, Pediatrics Specialist, 2002-2004
Sureyyapasa Chest Diseases Training and Research Hospital, Pediatric Chest Diseases Specialist, 2007-2010
Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Department of Pediatric Chest Diseases, Pediatric Chest Diseases Specialist, Lecturer, 2010-2023
Liv Hospital, 2023-
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Medical Interests
Interventional Bronchoscopy
Respiratory Deficiencies
Rare diseases of the lung
Interstitial lung diseases
Psychoneuroimmunology
Medical Fitness and nutrition
Education
Bachelor’s: Istanbul University / Istanbul Faculty of Medicine / 1988-1997
Specialization in Medicine: Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital / Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis / 2001-2006 The Importance and Value of CA-125 in the Diagnosis of Tuberculosis Pleurisy / Assoc. Sedat Altın - Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital
Experience
Dr. / Ayazağa MCHFP / 1997-2001
Assist. Dr. / Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital / 2001-2006
Res. See. / Hopital St-Marguerite Center Laser / 2004
Res. See. / University de St-Etienne, Faculte de Medecin, Pneumologie et Oncologie Thoracique / 2005
Dr. / Bozüyük State Hospital / 2006-2008
Dr. / Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Interventional Pulmonology Unit / 2008-2012
Dr. / Zürich University Faculty of Medicine, Lung Transplantation Unit / 2009-2010
Dr. / Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Respiratory Intensive Care Unit / 2010-2012
Assoc. Dr / I. Bilim University Faculty of Medicine Department of Chest Diseases / 2013- 2017
Prof. Dr. / I. Bilim University Faculty of Medicine Department of Chest Diseases / 2017-2018 • prof. Dr. / Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital / 2018-2018
Prof. Dr. Demiroglu Science Un. Faculty of Medicine Chest Diseases USA-Istanbul / 2018-2020 Florence Nightingale Hospital
Prof. Dr. / Memorial Bahçelievler and Şişli Hospitals / 2020-2021
Liv Hospital Vadistanbul / 2021 -
Memberships
European Respiratory Society (ERS)
European Association of Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (EABIP)
Societé de Pnemologie de langue Française (SPLF)
Groupe d’Endoscopie de langue française (GELF)
Read moreMedical Interests
Interventional Bronchoscopy
Respiratory Deficiencies
Rare diseases of the lung
Interstitial lung diseases
Psychoneuroimmunology
Medical Fitness and nutrition
Education
Bachelor’s: Istanbul University / Istanbul Faculty of Medicine / 1988-1997
Specialization in Medicine: Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital / Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis / 2001-2006 The Importance and Value of CA-125 in the Diagnosis of Tuberculosis Pleurisy / Assoc. Sedat Altın - Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital
Experience
Dr. / Ayazağa MCHFP / 1997-2001
Assist. Dr. / Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital / 2001-2006
Res. See. / Hopital St-Marguerite Center Laser / 2004
Res. See. / University de St-Etienne, Faculte de Medecin, Pneumologie et Oncologie Thoracique / 2005
Dr. / Bozüyük State Hospital / 2006-2008
Dr. / Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Interventional Pulmonology Unit / 2008-2012
Dr. / Zürich University Faculty of Medicine, Lung Transplantation Unit / 2009-2010
Dr. / Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Respiratory Intensive Care Unit / 2010-2012
Assoc. Dr / I. Bilim University Faculty of Medicine Department of Chest Diseases / 2013- 2017
Prof. Dr. / I. Bilim University Faculty of Medicine Department of Chest Diseases / 2017-2018 • prof. Dr. / Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital / 2018-2018
Prof. Dr. Demiroglu Science Un. Faculty of Medicine Chest Diseases USA-Istanbul / 2018-2020 Florence Nightingale Hospital
Prof. Dr. / Memorial Bahçelievler and Şişli Hospitals / 2020-2021
Liv Hospital Vadistanbul / 2021 -
Memberships
European Respiratory Society (ERS)
European Association of Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (EABIP)
Societé de Pnemologie de langue Française (SPLF)
Groupe d’Endoscopie de langue française (GELF)
1995-2001 Konya Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine,
2002-2008 Ankara Gazi University Faculty of Medicine Chest Diseases Specialization Training,
2008-2012 Chest Diseases Specialist at Şanlıurfa Mehmet Akif İnan Training and Research Hospital
Gebze Fatih State Hospital between 2012-2024
2024 Büyük Anadolu Hospital Chest Diseases Specialist
I have experience in COPD, Asthma, Allergic Diseases, Pneumonia, Lung Cancer, Occupational Lung Diseases, Covid-19 Related Diseases, Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Bronchoscopy, intensive care, and sleep disorders.
Read more1995-2001 Konya Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine,
2002-2008 Ankara Gazi University Faculty of Medicine Chest Diseases Specialization Training,
2008-2012 Chest Diseases Specialist at Şanlıurfa Mehmet Akif İnan Training and Research Hospital
Gebze Fatih State Hospital between 2012-2024
2024 Büyük Anadolu Hospital Chest Diseases Specialist
I have experience in COPD, Asthma, Allergic Diseases, Pneumonia, Lung Cancer, Occupational Lung Diseases, Covid-19 Related Diseases, Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Bronchoscopy, intensive care, and sleep disorders.
Specializations
Diagnosis and Treatment of Asthma and Allergic Diseases
COPD Diagnosis and Treatment
Breathing and Lung Diseases Infections
Lung cancer
bronchoscopy
Polysomnography (Sleep Apnea Test)
Tuberculosis Diagnosis and Treatment
Read more
Specializations
Diagnosis and Treatment of Asthma and Allergic Diseases
COPD Diagnosis and Treatment
Breathing and Lung Diseases Infections
Lung cancer
bronchoscopy
Polysomnography (Sleep Apnea Test)
Tuberculosis Diagnosis and Treatment
Undergraduate: Faculty of Medicine, Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (English), 2000-2007.
PhD: Chest Diseases, Department of Chest Diseases, Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 2007-2013.
Medical Residency Student, Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Chest Diseases, 2007-2013.
Specialist Doctor, Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, 2013-2015.
Specialist Doctor, Koç University Hospital, 2015-2017.
Associate Professor, Koç University Hospital, 2017-2022.
Associate Professor, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, 2022-2023.
Professor Doctor, Arel University Faculty of Medicine, 2023.
Professor Doctor, Biruni University Faculty of Medicine/Hospital, 2023- Currently
Turkish Thoracic Society
Respiratory Research Society of Turkey
ASYOD (Asthma and Allergy Association)
European Respiratory Society
Turkish Medical Association
Foreign Publication Second Prize, Turkish Thoracic Society 24th Annual Congress, Antalya, 2021
Diagnostic and Interventional Methods Study Group - Best Oral Presentation Award, Turkish Thoracic Society, 23. Annual Congress, 2020 (Virtual congress)
Diagnostic Methods Working Group - Best Poster Award, Turkish Thoracic Society 22nd Annual Congress, Antalya, 2019
Foreign Publication Third Prize, Turkish Thoracic Society, 20th Annual Congress, Antalya, 2017
Third Prize for Published Congress Paper, Turkish Thoracic Society 19th Annual Congress, Antalya, 2016
ERS Respiratory Championship 2016, Participation in the Knowledge Contest as Turkey Team and Third Prize, London, 2016
Marmara University Faculty of Medicine 19th Term Second Prize, Marmara University, 2007
Undergraduate: Faculty of Medicine, Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (English), 2000-2007.
PhD: Chest Diseases, Department of Chest Diseases, Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 2007-2013.
Medical Residency Student, Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Chest Diseases, 2007-2013.
Specialist Doctor, Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, 2013-2015.
Specialist Doctor, Koç University Hospital, 2015-2017.
Associate Professor, Koç University Hospital, 2017-2022.
Associate Professor, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, 2022-2023.
Professor Doctor, Arel University Faculty of Medicine, 2023.
Professor Doctor, Biruni University Faculty of Medicine/Hospital, 2023- Currently
Turkish Thoracic Society
Respiratory Research Society of Turkey
ASYOD (Asthma and Allergy Association)
European Respiratory Society
Turkish Medical Association
Foreign Publication Second Prize, Turkish Thoracic Society 24th Annual Congress, Antalya, 2021
Diagnostic and Interventional Methods Study Group - Best Oral Presentation Award, Turkish Thoracic Society, 23. Annual Congress, 2020 (Virtual congress)
Diagnostic Methods Working Group - Best Poster Award, Turkish Thoracic Society 22nd Annual Congress, Antalya, 2019
Foreign Publication Third Prize, Turkish Thoracic Society, 20th Annual Congress, Antalya, 2017
Third Prize for Published Congress Paper, Turkish Thoracic Society 19th Annual Congress, Antalya, 2016
ERS Respiratory Championship 2016, Participation in the Knowledge Contest as Turkey Team and Third Prize, London, 2016
Marmara University Faculty of Medicine 19th Term Second Prize, Marmara University, 2007