Celil Göçer

Celil Göçer is an ENT specialist and professor at Lokman Hekim Health Group. He has authored over 30 international scientific articles and co-authored several ENT textbooks. Göçer developed innovative surgical training models for stapedectomy procedures — a surgery used to treat hearing loss by replacing a small bone in the middle ear.

Specialization and Clinical Focus

Dr. Göçer treats a variety of ear, nose, and throat conditions. His primary clinical focus includes hearing disorders, such as sensorineural and conductive hearing loss. He treats complex oncological ENT cases. These include rare cancers of the larynx and paranasal sinuses.

The specialist also treats common rhinological conditions. These include chronic sinusitis and mucosal pathologies. He performs surgeries such as cochlear implant placement and endolaryngeal microsurgery for laryngeal polyps. Dr. Göçer also performs septoplasty and nasal polyp surgery.

Work Experience

• Since 2011 — Professor of Otorhinolaryngology at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital.
• Chief of ENT and Specialist at Turkish medical institutions.
• Researcher in ENT surgical techniques and training methods.

Education and Advanced Training

• 1990–1996 — Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine — MD degree, Turkey.
• 1996–2000 — Ankara Training and Research Hospital — Residency in ENT.
• 2002 — House Ear Institute, Los Angeles — Advanced ENT training, USA.
• Completed specialized courses in temporal bone surgery and pathology at the House Ear Institute.

Research and Recognition

Dr. Göçer has contributed to medical literature on hearing loss and sinus conditions. Also, he is a frequent presenter at international scientific congresses. His research includes studies on paranasal tumors and the effects of hearing aids on geriatric tinnitus. His work further includes temporal bone dissection and immunohistochemistry research.

• Over 30 scientific articles published in international journals.
• Co-author of textbooks on ENT diseases.
• Translated chapters for surgical reference books.
• Awarded for clinical practice and stapedectomy training models.
• Participation in American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation workshops.