Dr. C Deniz Yorancilar

Dr. C. Deniz Yorgancılar is a highly respected thoracic surgeon and accomplished medical administrator with over 15 years of experience in complex thoracic procedures and hospital leadership. A graduate with honors from Cukurova University Faculty of Medicine in 1998, he went on to specialize in thoracic surgery at the prestigious Gazi University Faculty of Medicine. His career spans some of Turkey’s top medical institutions, where he has held both surgical and executive leadership positions. Currently, he serves as the General Manager of Medicana International Istanbul Hospital in Beylikduzu, Istanbul.

Dr. Yorgancılar specializes in minimally invasive thoracic surgeries, including Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS), airway stent placement, pediatric thoracic interventions, and lung cancer resections. His approach is rooted in combining surgical precision with patient-centered care, ensuring safety, faster recovery, and optimal outcomes. He also plays a significant role in medical education as a teaching faculty member at Halic University Medical Faculty.

Fluent in English, Dr. Yorgancilar is known for his scholarly contributions and is a member of various national and international medical societies. As President of the Ankara Health Institutions Association, he advocates for innovation and advancement in healthcare standards. His holistic expertise makes him a trusted choice for both domestic and international patients seeking advanced thoracic care.

• M.D., Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine (1998, graduated with honors).
• Specialty: Thoracic Surgery, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine (2003–2009).

• Lung cancer (primary and metastatic)
• Pleural diseases (effusions, empyema)
• Congenital chest wall deformities (pectus excavatum)
• Pediatric thoracic pathologies
• Airway obstructions (benign/malignant) requiring stent interventions

• Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
• Open thoracotomy for lung resections
• Airway (tracheal/bronchial) stent placement
• Pediatric thoracic corrective operations
• Minimally invasive pectus excavatum repair
• Pleural fluid/drainage procedures