Tayfun Apuhan

Prof. Dr. Tayfun Apuhan is an ENT specialist and the founder of the ENT Department at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He has published over 200 scientific works and held leadership roles at several Turkish universities. Dr. Apuhan trained in head and neck cancer surgery and facial aesthetic procedures.

Specialization and Medical Focus

Dr. Apuhan treats conditions affecting the ear, nose, and throat. He performs surgical solutions for functional and aesthetic concerns. The specialist performs around 4,000 operations and uses modern techniques for complex cases.

Rhinoplasty and Nasal Surgery

• Functional and aesthetic rhinoplasty to improve breathing and appearance
• Septoplasty and turbinate surgery for deviated septums
• Endoscopic sinus surgery for polyps and tumors
• Computer-assisted surgical navigation for precise sinus interventions
• Balloon sinuplasty and Eustachian tube dilation

Ear and Hearing Treatments

• Endoscopic ear surgery for eardrum and ossicular chain repair
• Stapedectomy for otosclerosis and calcification surgery
• Hearing reconstruction and middle ear tumor surgery
• Audiometry program management and hearing check-ups

Head, Neck, and Cancer Surgery

Dr. Apuhan provides diagnosis and resection of larynx, thyroid, and salivary gland tumors. He performs neck dissection and surgical reconstruction for malignant tumors. The doctor also uses laser procedures including CO2 laser cordectomy for laryngeal issues. Additionally, he performs microsurgery for vocal cord nodules, cysts, and polyps.

His practice also includes surgery for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.

Pediatric ENT Care

• Adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy for children
• Placement of ventilation tubes in the ear
• Cleft lip or palate repair

Academic and Professional Experience

Dr. Apuhan leads the audiometry program at Doğuş University. He previously held senior management positions at Abant İzzet Baysal University. The doctor also served as a faculty member at Istanbul Gelişim University and as a chief assistant for four years at Haseki Training and Research Hospital.

• 2018–Present – Faculty Member and Head of Audiometry, Doğuş University
• 2010–2013 – Associate Professor, Abant İzzet Baysal University
• 2005–Present – Staff Physician and Department Founder, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
• 2003–2005 – Chief Assistant, Istanbul Haseki Training and Research Hospital

Education and International Training

The specialist graduated with honors before completing a residency in Ear, Nose, and Throat and head and neck surgery. He expanded his expertise through fellowships in the United States and Germany. These roles focused on head and neck surgery and facial aesthetics.

• 1998 – İnönü University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Degree (Honors)
• 2003 – Istanbul Haseki Training and Research Hospital – ENT Residency
• 2011 – The Ohio State University (USA) – Head and Neck Surgery Researcher
• 2013 – University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (Germany) – Facial Aesthetic Surgery researcher

Scientific Contributions

Dr. Apuhan has authored more than 200 scientific publications in journals and presented at numerous scientific meetings. He is an assistant editor, editorial board member, and reviewer for various medical publications. He also chairs sessions at international ENT congresses.