Ali Vefa Yuceturk

Prof. Dr. Ali Vefa Yuceturk is an ENT specialist at Can Hospitals Turkey. He has published 18 articles in international scientific journals. The doctor performs laryngeal surgery and ear microsurgery. He has served as a professor of medicine since 2005.

Specialization & Clinical Focus

Prof. Dr. Yuceturk treats ear, nose, and throat conditions. His practice includes snoring and obstructive sleep apnea — a condition where breathing stops and starts during sleep. He treats voice diseases and laryngeal cancer. He also performs ear microsurgery and hearing loss treatments.

Procedures Performed

• Septoplasty for deviated septums
• Adenoid removal and tonsillectomy
• Tympanoplasty and stapedectomy
• Endolaryngeal microsurgery for laryngeal polyps
• Cleft lip and palate repair
• Embolization for epistaxis (nosebleeds)
• Placement of prosthetic ears and noses

Professional Experience

• Since 1994 – Faculty member at Celal Bayar University, Turkey
• 1999 – Associate Professor at Celal Bayar University, Turkey
• 1996 – Researcher at the University of Ferrara ENT Clinic, Italy
• 1993 – Physician at Izmir Military Hospital
• 1989–1994 – ENT Specialist at Karadeniz Technical University
• 1986–1989 – Physician at Celikhan District Health Center

Education and Academic Achievements

Prof. Dr. Yuceturk graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine in 1986. He completed his specialization in ENT at Karadeniz Technical University in 1992. During his time in Italy, he studied larynx and parotid surgery procedures. He also supervised four medical theses on cancer, hearing loss, and sleep apnea.

Research and Publications

The doctor contributes to medical science through research. He has published 49 scientific articles in international and national journals. Additionally, Prof. Dr. Yuceturk has presented 46 papers at medical meetings. He also authored five chapters in medical textbooks.

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Association
• Laryngology Association