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Dr. Altan Kir

Dr. Altan Kir

Surgical Oncologist ·
, Kocaeli, Turkey

40 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish , English

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About Dr. Altan Kir

Condition Treated by Dr. Altan K?r

Some of the conditions surgical oncologist Altan K?r treats are:

  • Meningiomas
  • Ependymomas
  • Oligodendrogliomas
  • Ovarian Cancer
  • Breast Cancer
  • Stomach Cancer
  • Skin Cancer
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Mixed Gliomas
  • Colorectal or Colon Cancer
  • Brain Cancers- Astrocytoma
  • Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors
  • Oral or Mouth Cancer
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Lung Cancer
  • Cervical Cancer

Most women affected with breast cancer undergo some types of surgery as part of treatment. There are various types of breast surgery. This might be performed for different reasons. Surgery may be done to remove cancer through mastectomy. The surgery is also performed to know if cancer has spread to body parts and to restore the breast’s shape.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr. Altan K?r

Your symptoms depend on the type of cancer you are affected with, what is the stage, the location of cancer, and how far it has spread in the body. Cancer may cause any type of symptoms or signs. A sign can be seen by others, such as a fever, vomiting, and breathing. Symptoms can be perceived only by the person is suffering from the condition. Around 200 types of cancer are known till date and all these can cause different symptoms. Cancer can produce various symptoms and these can differ from person to person. Some of the signs and symptoms of different types of cancer are as follows:

  • Chest pain
  • Hoarseness
  • Coughing up blood, even a small amount
  • Shortness of breath
  • A new cough that doesn't go away
  • Losing weight without trying
  • Bone pain
  • Headache

Operating hours of Dr. Altan K?r

Dr Altan K?r works from 11 am to 6 pm on all days of the week, except Sunday.

Procedures performed by Dr. Altan K?r

The list of popular procedures that Dr Altan K?r performs for cancer treatment are given below

  • Lung Cancer Treatment

The doctor has rich experience in performing complex cases with accuracy. The surgeon has performed a large number of procedures with a high success rate and adheres to medical protocols to ensure patient safety and speedy recovery. The specialist is proficient in using the latest techniques to perform the procedures and ensures that the patient has a speedy recovery. Cancer surgery is done using two techniques - open surgery and minimally invasive surgery. Open surgery involves making an incision to remove the cancerous tissues. Some adjacent healthy tissues are also extracted in this process. There are several techniques available for minimally invasive surgery, such as cryosurgery, robotic surgery, laparoscopy, cryosurgery, and laser surgery.

Qualification

  • Karadeniz University Medical School, Trabzon 1984
  • Thoracic Surgery Specialty Education, Dicle University Medical Faculty, Diyarbakır 1991
  • London Royal Brompton Hospital, London 1996
  • New-York Memmorial-Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, 1999

Work Experiences

  • Currently working at Anadolu Medical Center

Memberships (3)

  • Turkish Thoracic Surgery Society
  • European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  • Thorax Society

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Procedures Performed

Adrenal Cancer Treatment
Head & Neck Cancer Treatment
Lung Cancer Treatment
Malignant Mesothelioma Treatment
Nasopharyngeal Cancer Treatment
Papillary Thyroid Cancer Treatment
Penile Cancer Treatment
Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) Treatment
Robotic Cancer Surgery
Small Intestine Cancer Treatment
Thymectomy

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Altan K?r is a specialized Surgical Oncologist and is one of the most sought after doctors in istanbul, Turkey.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Altan K?r is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 21 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Surgical Oncologist

A surgical oncologist is a doctor who removes the tumor and adjacent tissues through surgery. They also perform some types of biopsies to diagnose cancer. Surgical oncologists choose to perform surgeries to find out the locations where cancer has spread. While treating cancer, a surgical oncologist might remove cancerous tumors and surrounding healthy tissues, and nearby lymph nodes. The surgical procedures used will vary depending on the aim of the surgery. Surgical oncologists might do minimally invasive procedures or open surgeries.

Surgical oncologists may suggest the below-listed tests for the diagnosis of cancer:

  • Physical Exam
  • Laboratory Tests
  • Biopsy
  • Cancer Screening
  • Imaging Tests

In most cases, surgical oncologists need to perform a biopsy in order to diagnose cancer. In this procedure, the doctor removes a part of the body tissues to examine under a microscope. The doctor then does other tests to check if the tissue is cancer.

If your primary doctor suspects cancer, he will refer you to a surgical oncologist for the diagnosis of the condition. The surgical oncologist evaluates the symptoms and analyses the test report to find out if you have cancer. Consider seeking assistance from a surgical oncologist in the below-listed situations:

  1. Unusual cancer like head or neck cancer.
  2. Complex cancer can spread to multiple body parts.
  3. Cancer recurrence
  4. Cancer that is difficult to treat
  5. For in-depth evaluation and treatment plan
  6. You want a second opinion about cancer diagnosis

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