Umit Tuncel
- Specialization: ENT doctor
- 33 years of experience
- Speaks:Turkish
- Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital
- Former head of a clinic (2008–2018; 2022–2024).
Dr. Umit Tuncel is an ENT specialist at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He spent 15 years in clinic leadership roles across three major Turkish medical centers. Dr. Tuncel specializes in head and neck cancers and sleep apnea surgery. He treats both adults and children for ear, nose, and throat conditions.
- Former Head of Clinic at Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital.
- Focuses on rhinoplasty and pediatric ENT diseases.
- Works at JCI-accredited Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital.
- Practices at a facility holding ISO 9001 quality management certification.
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Qualifications
Dr. Umit Tuncel is a specialist in Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He served as Head of Clinic for 15 years across several Turkish medical institutions. The doctor treats head and neck oncology, sleep disorders, and pediatric ENT care.
Clinical Focus and Specialization
Dr. Tuncel treats conditions affecting the ear, nose, and throat. He performs surgery for snoring and sleep apnea – a condition where breathing starts and stops during sleep. This procedure helps improve patient breathing. The specialist also performs rhinoplasty to address functional and aesthetic nasal concerns.
His practice at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital includes the treatment of head and neck cancers. Dr. Tuncel also provides ENT care for children.
Professional Leadership and Experience
The specialist has held leadership positions in Turkish hospitals. His career includes work in oncology-focused surgery and general ENT services.
- 2024–Present – ENT Specialist, Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital
- 2022–2024 – Head of Clinic, Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital
- 2018–2022 – ENT Specialist, Memorial Hospital Ankara
- 2008–2018 – Head of Clinic, Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital
- 2005–2008 – Head of Clinic, Ankara Keçiören Training and Research Hospital
- 1993–2005 – ENT Specialist, Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital
Education and Training
Dr. Tuncel completed his medical degree and residency at Turkish academic centers. This training provided a foundation in medicine and surgical ENT techniques.
- 1993–1996 – ENT Residency, Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital
- 1986–1992 – Medical Degree, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
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