Best Chronic Sinusitis doctors in Istanbul: TOP 9 doctors

Expert in endoscopic sinus surgery – Dr. Emre Gunbey performs advanced procedures for chronic sinusitis at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital.

• Over 13 years of experience of experience in ENT surgery
• Trained at Mayo Clinic for advanced ENT techniques
• Specializes in both functional and aesthetic nasal procedures
• Member of European Rhinology Association

Prof. Dr. M. Emre Üstündağ is a Professor of Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze. He has been a professor at Kocaeli University since 2006. He completed his MD and ENT residency at Istanbul University between 1983 and 1995. He has worked at Istanbul and Kocaeli universities and at Acıbadem hospitals. He has also maintained a private practice since 2006.

Clinical focus: head and neck oncology and surgery; rhinology and rhinoplasty; laryngology; septoplasty; sleep apnea surgery.

He completed international training in Ireland (Ardkeen). In Germany, he trained in Tübingen; Freiburg (otology, 4 months); and Regensburg (rhinology, 4 months). In the USA, he trained at Stanford in laryngology and sleep apnea (4 months). He has 47 international articles and 788 citations (Google Scholar, Jan 2026). He is a member of the Turkish ORL-HNS, the Istanbul University ENT Association, and the German ORL-HNS.

Dr. Yasar Cokkeser is an ENT specialist. He graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine (1983–1989). He completed his ENT residency at Ankara Numune Hospital (1989–1994). He held a Clinical Research Fellowship in Otology and Skull Base Surgery at Gruppo Otologico, Italy (1993–1994). He also completed observerships at GWU Neurosurgery, House Ear Institute, USC, Johns Hopkins, and the University of Pennsylvania.

He served at Inönü University as Assistant Professor (1994–1999) and Associate Professor (1999–2005). He was Chief of Clinic at Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital (2005–2007). His recent practice includes Medicana Ataköy (2024–2025).

He has more than 75 publications indexed in Index Medicus. His articles appear in Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, Am J Otol, J Laryngol Otol, and Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. His work covers revision stapes surgery, skull base approaches, vestibular schwannoma, and DCR outcomes in 115 patients (130 eyes).

Dr. Vuralkan has published 10+ international studies on sinusitis treatments, including award-winning research on nasal polyp prevention.

• 24 years of experience specializing in ENT conditions at leading Turkish hospitals
• Member of Turkish Rhinology Association – focused on sinus disorders
• Researcher on innovative treatments like L-carnitine for ear conditions
• Board-certified in ORL-HNS with additional thyroid surgery training

Specializes in functional nose surgery at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul – focuses on restoring nasal function alongside aesthetics.

• Trained at Hacettepe University and Şişli Hamidiye Etfal
• Experienced in pediatric ENT diseases
• Performs both rhinoplasty and functional nose procedures
• Currently affiliated with Istanbul Health and Technology University

Specializes in nose and sinus diseases, including endoscopic surgery, at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Over 36 years of experience of experience in ENT and head-neck surgery
• Expert in functional and revision rhinoplasty
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Special focus on allergic rhinitis and pediatric ENT diseases

Dr. Turkmen specializes in sinus surgery with specialized training in Germany – one of few surgeons with this combined expertise in Turkey.

• 11 years of experience of ENT experience
• Member of European Facial Plastic Surgery Association
• Trained in advanced techniques at Maxillofacial Surgery Course
• Regularly attends international rhinoplasty conferences

Specializes in endoscopic sinus surgery and allergic rhinitis treatments at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• 1999-2010: ENT specialist at Vakif Gureba Training and Research Hospital
• Trained in endoscopic sinus surgery at Graz Medical Faculty
• Former Head of ENT Department at Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Hospital
• Academic career as Associate Professor and Professor

Specializes in surgeries for functional nasal obstructions like chronic sinusitis at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Trained at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine and University of Pittsburgh
• Experienced in treating nasal polyps and turbinate issues
• Works with both adults and children
• Member of Turkish Otorhinolaryngology Society