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Yavuz Selim Yildirim
19
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Yavuz Selim Yildirim

  • Specialization: ENT doctor
  • 19 years of experience
  • Speaks:
    English, Turkish
  • Online consultations: available
  • Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

  • Dr. Yildirim has performed 1,100+ ENT treatments and trained at top US institutions like Johns Hopkins and Harvard Medical School.

    • 19 of experience specializing in nose aesthetics and endoscopic sinus surgery
    • Fellow of the American College of Surgeons – FACS credential
    • Award-winning research on nasal function and olfactory disorders
    • Associate Professor at Bezmialem Vakif University
    • Performs facial plastic surgery and complex nasal procedures
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Anonymous • Consultation with a mammologist
Turkey
Jun 13, 2026
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It was the right choice
What worried me most was the uncertainty and what the treatment plan would be. But my fears were put to rest after the very first consultation. The doctor was very attentive and explained everything in detail and calmly, which immediately put me at ease. I really appreciate that approach. All the staff at the clinic were responsive and supportive at every stage. The clinic itself made a good impression; everything is well organised. I am currently in the recovery phase and feel much calmer, having a clear understanding of the next steps. It was the right choice.
Everything was great
Sergei • Сomplex oncology diagnostic
Moldova
Jun 26, 2026
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Hisar Hospital is a clinic staffed by professionals who carry out their work to the highest standard;
Hisar Hospital is a clinic staffed by professionals who carry out their work to the highest standard; special thanks go to Dr Taifun Apuhan for his professionalism. Special thanks also go to the staff and the interpreter, ‘Rabiya’ – everything was of the highest standard.
Shabnam • Hysteroscopic polypectomy
Tajikistan
Nov 6, 2025
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Thank you so much to the whole team for their clear, professional and heartfelt work!
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul for the high professionalism, attentiveness and care shown at every stage of my treatment. I underwent hysteroscopic removal of several endometrial polyps, including one large one measuring 3 cm. Everything went perfectly - from the initial consultation to the surgery and post-operative care. Special thanks to my doctor - Op. Dr Berna Buse Kobal. She inspired confidence from the very beginning, explained everything calmly and clearly, acted very carefully and confidently. After the operation I felt great, without pain or discomfort. The nurses and all the staff of the clinic were very attentive and helpful. The atmosphere in the hospital is clean, modern, comfortable and absolutely safe. I would also like to thank Julia, a Bookimed employee, who helped me with counselling and organising the trip. We made the decision literally at the last moment: we were informed from Dushanbe in the evening, flew out at night, and already in the morning I was in the clinic. Everything was organised perfectly - meeting, hospitalisation, surgery on the same day, and in the evening I was already relaxing in the hotel and feeling great. Thank you so much to the whole team for their clear, professional and heartfelt work! 💐 I confidently recommend Hisar Hospital Intercontinental and Bookimed to all women who are looking for quality, fast and safe treatment abroad.
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Anonymous • Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
Italy
May 26, 2026
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Denis • Stomach resection
Spain
May 7, 2026
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the support from the surgeon and the whole team was incredible
My biggest fear before the operation was adjusting to my new life, especially when it came to eating. But the support from the surgeon and the whole team was incredible. The operation was performed laparoscopically, and a significant portion of my stomach was removed—around 75–80%. Of course, recovery is a process. At the moment, I can only eat 2–3 spoonfuls at a time, and the main difficulty is that food can get stuck, so I have to get used to eating differently. Despite this, my energy levels have already improved slightly. I’ve realised the most important thing: forget your old eating habits! This is a new life in a new body, where you become a culinary connoisseur rather than a mere consumer of food.
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Qualifications

Prof. Dr. Yavuz Selim Yildirim is a dual-certified specialist in otolaryngology and facial plastic surgery. He holds the title of Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). Dr. Yildirim is also a Fellow of the European Board of ORL-HNS.

Clinical Expertise and Specialized Focus

Dr. Yildirim specializes in functional and aesthetic procedures of the head and neck. He treats conditions such as sensorineural hearing loss, nasal polyps, and deviated septums. Additionally, he manages balance disorders and nasal polyposis.

The surgeon performs several types of procedures, including:

  • Aesthetic nose surgery, including open, closed, and revision rhinoplasty
  • Cochlear implant placement – a surgical procedure that implants a device to provide a sense of sound to a person who is profoundly deaf or severely hard-of-hearing
  • Endoscopic sinus surgery for chronic sinusitis and nasal allergies
  • Sleep apnea and snoring surgery
  • Cancer surgery for the head and neck region
  • Facial plastic surgery, including otoplasty and jaw shaping

Dr. Yildirim also treats voice disorders, thyroid nodules, and chronic ear infections. Furthermore, he performs pediatric ENT procedures such as tonsillectomy and adenoid removal.

International Clinical Training

In 2015, Dr. Yildirim completed several fellowships and clinical rotations at American institutions. These experiences focused on techniques in head and neck surgery.

  • Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore – Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Clinic
  • Harvard University, Boston Children’s Hospital – Pediatric Otolaryngology
  • Tufts University, Boston – Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
  • Cleveland Clinic, Ohio – Head and Neck Institute

Academic and Professional Background

Dr. Yildirim earned his medical degree from the Istanbul School of Medicine in 2005. He later completed his residency at Haseki Teaching and Research Hospital in 2010. He also earned a Master's Degree in Hospital and Health Institution Management from Beykent University.

The specialist reached the rank of Associate Professor at Bezmialem Vakif University in 2017. He currently serves at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. His previous work includes roles at Elbistan State Hospital and the Ministry of Health.

Research and Recognition

Dr. Yildirim has won prizes for his research on olfactory function and nasal mechanics. His published work covers ENT topics such as nasal muscle electromyography. He also investigates the relationship between smell loss and Parkinson’s disease.

Notable recognitions include:

  • 2009 – First Prize, National Rhinology Congress for research on nasal muscle electromyography
  • Turkish ENT-Head and Neck Surgery Congress Prize – Olfactory bulb volume research
  • National Parkinson Disease Congress Recognition – Loss of smell in Parkinson’s disease
  • National Rhinology Congress Award – Research on olfactory dysfunction in lepra patients

Professional Memberships

  • Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
  • Fellow of the European Board of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (FEBORL-HNS)

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