Best Consultation with a maxillofacial surgeon doctors in Turkey: TOP 44 doctors

Dr. has a Master's Degree in Hospital and Health Institution Management and has worked in many institutions, such as the Ministry of Health Haseki Training and Research Hospital and Bezmialem University. He has attended many international conferences and won awards, and has research papers published. His fields of expertise include Nose Aesthetics, Cochlear Implant, Hearing Losses, Ear Infections, Balance Disorders, Nasal Allergies, Nasal Polyposis, Cancer Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery, Voice Disorders, Thyroid Nodules, Sinusitis, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Tonsil and Adenoid Diseases and Snoring, Sleep Apnea Surgery. He has had international experiences in the US at Johns Hopkins University, Harvard University, Harvard Medical School, Boston Children's Hospital, Tufts University, and Cleveland Clinic.

Prof. Dr. Tayfun Apuhan is a specialist in ENT and Head & Neck Surgery. He is known for his skill in treating ear infections, repairing the tympanic membrane, and performing rhinoplasty and septorhinoplasty. He also has experience in adenoidectomy, tonsillectomy, sleep apnea surgery, vocal cord microsurgery, and head and neck tumor surgery. Dr. Apuhan founded the ENT and Head & Neck Surgery Department at Özel A Plus Hisar Intercontinental Hospital.

Dr. Apuhan earned his medical degree from İnönü University. He completed further training at Abant Izzet Baysal University, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Gazi University, and The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center. He has published over 200 scientific articles. He has also served as a session chair and editor at international conferences and journals. Dr. Apuhan currently leads the audiometry program at Doğuş University.

Assoc. Prof. Selman Sarica, M.D., is a board-certified otorhinolaryngologist. He specializes in otology, pediatric ENT, snoring surgery, head and neck tumors, laryngology, functional nasal surgery, endoscopic sinus surgery, thyroid surgery, and salivary gland surgery. He received his medical degree from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He completed his ENT residency at Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University, where he now serves as an Associate Professor.

Dr. Sarica has performed hundreds of advanced ear, nose, and throat surgeries. His experience includes complex head and neck tumor resections and endoscopic procedures. He is known for his research in voice analysis and has published several peer-reviewed articles. Dr. Sarica holds national accreditation and is respected for his clinical and academic work in ENT.

Dr. Kayhan Turan is an experienced orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in orthopedics and traumatology. He earned his medical degree from Istanbul University Çapa Medical Faculty. He then completed advanced training at Uludağ University Medical Faculty. Dr. Turan also gained experience through an externship in Orthopedic Surgery at Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago.

He is a member of several respected organizations. These include the Turkish Medical Association (TTB), American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA), International Congress for Joint Reconstruction (ICJR), and Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTBID). Dr. Turan is known for his work in joint reconstruction and arthroscopic surgery. He holds international accreditations and has a strong record of clinical excellence.

Dr. Süleyman Hilmi Yilmaz, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in otorhinolaryngology. He specializes in nasal congestion, nasal deformity, polyposis, lacrimal gland obstructions, head and neck tumors, and thyroid cancer. He also performs advanced ENT surgeries, including endoscopic sinus surgery and septal correction.

He graduated from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine in 2006. He completed his residency at Istanbul Kartal Training and Research Hospital in 2013. Dr. Yilmaz has published many articles in both local and international journals. He is a member of the Turkish Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Association, the Istanbul ENT-BCC Specialists Association, and the Skull Base Association.

Dr. Selman Dogan is an experienced orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in hip and shoulder replacement, sports injuries, spinal surgery, and trauma surgery for both lower and upper limbs. He is well known for treating knee ligament and tendon injuries, including meniscus and ACL repairs.

Dr. Dogan graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine. He completed his orthopedic residency at Istanbul Umraniye Training and Research Hospital. He also trained in orthopedic oncology at Goztepe Teaching and Research Hospital. Dr. Dogan has performed many complex surgeries for both local and international patients. He is recognized for his advanced surgical skills and positive patient results.

Prof. Dr. Gürsel Saka is an orthopedic and traumatology specialist who completed medical education from Karadeniz Technical University and a specialty education from the University of Health Sciences, Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital. He has carried out successful surgeries in the fields of spine surgery, trauma surgery, arthroplasty, and pelvis-acetabulum surgery. He is currently serving patients in Hisar Hospital Intercontinental Orthopedics and Traumatology Department.

Dr. Murat Kezer is an experienced orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in joint reconstruction, arthroplasty, and sports injuries. He has completed advanced training in MAKO Total and Partial Knee and Hip Replacement. Since 2002, he has attended more than 20 national and international congresses and courses.

Dr. Kezer is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, Hip Knee Arthroplasty Association, International Congress for Joint Reconstruction, and Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology. He is known for his skill in hip and knee arthroplasty. He has a strong record of successful surgeries and is dedicated to surgical innovation and patient care.

Oguz Akca - dentist, 4 years of practical experience.

Education

Graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry at Marmara University.

Internships and Seminars

• Advanced training at the University of California, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2013.
• 2nd Spring Dental Symposium, 2013.

Dr. Şeniz Üstündağ completed her dental education at Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry and was later accepted into the English doctoral program at the same faculty in 2002. She earned her doctorate in 2007 with her thesis titled “Computerized axiographic evaluation of centric occlusion-maximum intercuspation positions and condylar movements before and after relaxation splint therapy in patients with temporomandibular disorders.” Her specialization was certified in 2011. During this period, she participated in numerous national and international congresses and completed many treatments related to fixed treatments, lingual therapy, orthognathic surgery preparation, Invisalign treatments, myobrace treatments, Roth techniques, anchorage systems with mini screws, cleft lip and palate, and management of impacted teeth.

MEDICAL INTEREST AREAS

– Fixed Orthodontic Treatment

– Preventive Orthodontic Treatment

– Functional Treatments

– Treatment with Clear Aligners (Invisalign first/Teen/MA)

– Management of Impacted Teeth

– Anchorage with Mini Screws

– Preparation for Orthognathic Surgery

EDUCATION

Undergraduate: Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry

Doctorate/Specialization: Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry

Dr. Umut Dogu Akturk is an experienced neurosurgeon with over 10 years in the field. He studied at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his neurosurgery residency at Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital.

Dr. Akturk has held key positions at several hospitals, including Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital Neurology Clinic, Yozgat City Hospital, and Private Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital. He now practices at Emsey Hospital. He is known for his skill in complex neurosurgical procedures and his dedication to improving patient care.

Dr. Ali Kilic is a specialist in implantology, oral surgery, cosmetic and plastic surgery, reconstructive surgery, and hand surgery. He has 24 years of experience and has performed more than 16,000 successful treatments. His work covers a wide range of dental and complex surgical procedures.

He earned his DDS from Ege University. He completed advanced training in maxillofacial surgery and implantology at Radboud University. Dr. Kilic also holds a medical degree from Hacettepe University. He finished his residency at Istanbul University and completed a Hand Surgery Fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He is a member of the Turkish Dental Association.

Dr. Mahmut Boran is a dentist with expertise in pedodontics, endodontics, and aesthetic dentistry. He has 10 years of experience. Dr. Boran has completed more than 15,000 dental treatments. His work includes dental implants, veneers, teeth whitening, and advanced procedures such as All-on-4/6 dental implants and implants with crowns.

He graduated from Ege University Faculty of Dentistry in 2015. Dr. Boran has attended many national and international congresses and training programs. He is dedicated to ongoing professional development. Dr. Boran is known for providing high-quality and patient-centered dental care.

Dr. Esma Boysan Ozturk is a jaw surgeon at Exclusive Dental Turkey. She specializes in implantology, bone grafting, jaw cysts, buried teeth, oral diseases, orthognathic surgery, and jaw joint disorders. She earned her dental degree from Gazi University Faculty of Dentistry. She completed her specialization in Oral, Dental, and Maxillofacial Surgery at Michigan University Hospital.

Dr. Ozturk has performed hundreds of complex jaw surgeries. Her patients report high satisfaction. She is known for her advanced surgical skills and focus on evidence-based care. Her work supports the clinic’s international accreditations and strong reputation in oral surgery.

Dr. Banu Okur Cakmakci is a specialist in aesthetic dentistry. She has experience in laminates, inlay-onlays, bleaching, and zirconium applications. She also provides advanced prosthetic treatments, including implant-supported prostheses. Dr. Okur Cakmakci graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry, one of Turkey’s top dental schools.

She holds several professional certificates. These include advanced implantology from Implant Direct, porcelain laminated veneers in smile design, and participation in the 18th International Congress of Aesthetic Dentistry. Dr. Okur Cakmakci is dedicated to staying updated with the latest dental technologies and techniques.

Experience

DentSpa Oral and Dental Health Clinic

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
December 2020 – Present, İstanbul/Turkey

Dentsitanbul Hospital

GOral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
May 2016 – July 2021, İstanbul/Turkey

Medipol Uni. Dept of OMFS

Ast. Prof. Dr. Member of Faculty
May 2012 – December 2015, İstanbul/Turkey

Kocaeli Uni. Dept. of OMFS

Ast. Prof. Member of Faculty
May 2009 – April 2012, Kocaeli/Turkey

Marmara Uni. Dept of OMFS

Chief Asistant
September 2007 – November 2008, İstanbul/Turkey

Education

Marmara University Dept. of OMFS

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
September 2002 -November 2008, İstanbul/Turkey

Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry

Dentist
September 1995 – June 2001, İstanbul/Turkey

Publications

• Gökhan Gürler, Serdar Yılmaz, Çağrı Delilbaşı, Emrah Dilaver, A. Patır Münevveroğlu. Conservative surgical treatment of the jaw cysts in children: case study of five patients. Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice, 2017, 20(9):1216-1220
• Gökhan Gürler, Serdar Yılmaz, Çağrı Delilbaşı, Merva Soluk Tekkeşin. A large mass in the mandible of an eight year old child. Selcuk Dent J. 2017, 4:101-105
• Önjen Tak, Serdar Yılmaz, Emre Özel, Meral Kavak. Five-year clinical follow-up of a patient with radicular cyst in the maxillary anterior region. European Journal of Prosthodontics. 2016, 4(1):17
• Özer N, Üçem F, Saruhanoğlu A, Yilmaz S, Tanyeri H. Removal of a maxıllary third molar dısplaced ınto pterygopalatıne fossa vıa ıntraoral approach. Balk J Stom 2012; 16:179-180
• Cilasun Ü, Sinanoğlu E.A, Yılmaz S, Güzeldemir E, Alnıaçık. An Unusual Laryngeal Complication Following Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block. G. Balk J Stom, 2012; 16:179-180
• Özkan Y, Liaje A, Şahin C, Akalın F, Yılmaz S. Subperiostal tünel tekniği ile otojen blok greft uygulamaları. Türk Dişhekimleri Dergisi, 2008, 73:134-141
• Selçuk Basa, Serdar Yılmaz, Altan Varol. Treatment of midface retrusion by maxillary distraction: comparison of rigid intraoral and extraoral distraction systems. Int. J. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 2007, 36(11):1001
• Basa S, Varol A, Yılmaz S. Transport distraction osteogenesis of a dentoalveolar segment in the posterior mandible: a technical note. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2007, 65(9): 1862-1864
• Altan Varol, Serdar Yılmaz, Selçuk Basa. Alveolar Distraction Osteogenesis in posterior mandibular ridges. Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery. 2006, 34(1):22-23
• Serdar Yılmaz, Selçuk Basa. The case dependant alveolar reconstruction in oral implantology: Criterias for preferring between alveolar distraction osteogenesis and autogenous bone grafting. Int. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 2005, 34(1):40
• Yılmaz S, Garip H, Akyüz S, Göker K. Süt dişi çekimi sırasında çocuk davranışlarının Frankl endeksine göre değerlendirilmesi ve bazı fiziksel bulguların saptanması. Akademik Dental, 2003, 5(4):38-44

Oral Presentations and Papers in the Congress

• Ayça Yılmaz, Serdar Yılmaz, Önjen Tak, Işıl Karagöz-Küçükay. Immediate self-replantation of an avulsed tooth and multidiciplinary management after 10-years. IADT 18th World Congress of Dental Traumatology. İstanbul, Turkey, June 2014.
• Serdar Yılmaz, Nedim Özer, Gökhan Gürler, Şükran Tüfekçioğlu, Emrah Dilaver. ‘Total Maxilary Reconstruction Using Anterior Iliac Bone Graft in Atrophic Maxilla: Two Different Techniques.’ ACBID 2014 8th International Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 28 May-1 June 2014.
• Serdar Yılmaz, Nedim Özer, Gökhan Gürler, Emrah Dilaver, Şükran Tüfekçioğlu. ‘Craniofacial Fibrous Dysplasia Threatening Airway: Case Report.’ ACBID 2014 8th International Congress, Antalya, Turkey. 28 May-1 Jube 2014.
• Serdar Yılmaz, Nazlı Altın, Emrah Dilaver, Nedim Özer. ‘Assesment of Accuracy of Preoperative Cephalometric Surgical Planning in Orthognathic Surgery.’ 21st International Conference on Oral and Maxillofaical Surgery, Barcelona, Spain, 21-24 October 2013.
• Serdar Yılmaz, Ülkem Cilasun, Ali İjya Karaman. ‘An unexpected problem during bimaxillary orthognathic surgery.’ 2nd BAMFS and 5th ACBID International Conference, Antalya, Turkey, 25-29 May 2011.
• Serdar Yılmaz, E. Alper Sinanoğlu, Ülkem Cilasun, Yeşim S Gürbüz. ‘Metastatic carcinoma of thyroid gland in inferior alveolar canal: Case Report’. 2nd BAMFS and 5th ACBID International Conference, Antalya, Turkey, 25-29 May 2011.
• Ülkem Cilasun, E. Alper Sinanoğlu, Esra Güzelpınar, Serdar Yılmaz. ‘An unusual laryngeal complication following inferior alveolar nerve block’. 2nd BAMFS and 5th ACBID International Conference, Antalya, Turkey, 25-29 May 2011.
• Ayşe Koçak Büyükdere, Esra Güzeldemir, Serdar Yılmaz. ‘Alternative Therapy for orthodontic treatment: Case Reports’. 16th Congress of the Balkan Stomatological Society, Bucherest, Romenia, 28 April- 1 May 2011.
• Ayşegül Sipahi, Altan Varol, Onur Atalı, Serdar Yılmaz, Selçuk Basa. ‘Reconstruction of the atrophic Maxilla with Interpositional Bone Grafting/Le Fort I Osteotomy and Endosteal Implants.’ 3rd ACBID International Congress, Antalya, TÜRKİYE, Turkey, 22-26 April 2009.
• Onur Atalı, Altan Varol, Ayşegül Sipahi, Serdar Yılmaz, Selçuk Basa. ‘Treatment options for skeletal anterior open bite.’ 3rd ACBID International Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 22-26 April 2009.
• Serdar Yılmaz, Nedim Özer. ‘Treatment options in dentofacial deformities.’ 3rd ACBID International Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 22-26 April 2009.
• Serdar Yılmaz, Selçuk Basa. ‘Postoperative analgesic effect of intraarticular ketamine administration after TMJ arthroscopy.’ 3rd ACBID International Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 22-26 April 2009.
• Serdar Yılmaz, Nedim Özer. ‘Surgical management of benign tumors in young children.’ 3rd ACBID International Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 22-26 April 2009.
• Altan Varol, Serdar Yılmaz, Selçuk Basa. ‘Secondary correction of posttraumatic dentofacial deformaties.’ 3rd ACBID International Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 22-26 April 2009.
• Altan Varol, Ayşegül Sipahi, Onur Atalı, Serdar Yılmaz, Selçuk Basa. ‘Actinomycotic osteomyelitis of the mandible’. 3rd ACBID International Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 22-26 April 2009.
• Ayşegül Sipahi, Altan Varol, Onur Atalı, Sedar Yılmaz, Selçuk Basa. ‘Nerve transposition and implant placement in the atrophic posterior mandibular alveolar ridge’. 3rd ACBID International Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 22-26 April 2009.
• Serdar Yılmaz, Nedim Özer. ‘Reconstruction of atrophic maxilla using onlay bone graft harvested from iliac crest: Report of two cases’. 3rd ACBID International Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 22-26 April 2009.
• Altan Varol, Serdar Yılmaz, Neslihan Türker, Selçuk Basa. ‘Endoscopically assisted transoral open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) for subcondylar fractures of the mandible’. 3rd ACBID International Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 22-26 April 2009.
• Ayşegül Sipahi, Onur Atalı, Serdar Yılmaz, Altan Varol, Selçuk Basa. ‘Correction of mandibular asymmetry in a patient with owren disease: Case report’. 1st ACBID International Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 16-20 May 2007,
• Serdar Yılmaz, Altan Varol, Ayşegül Sipahi, Onur Atalı, Selçuk Basa. ‘Tooth Injuries due to lag screw fixation in saggital split osteotomy: Case report’. 1st ACBID International Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 16-20 May 2007,
• Serdar Yılmaz, Altan Varol, Ayşegül Sipahi, Onur Atalı, Selçuk Basa. ‘Extraoral versus intraoral maxillary distraction osteogenesis: Advantages and disadvantages.’ 1st ACBID International Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 16-20 May 2007,
• Onur Atalı, Ayşegül Sipahi, Serdar Yılmaz, Altan Varol, Selçuk Basa. ‘Blood Transfusion assesstment in orthognathic surgery: A retrospective study.’ 1st ACBID International Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 16-20 May 2007,
• Esra Arpacı, Altan Varol, Serdar Yılmaz, İmad Salih, Selçuk Basa. ‘Temporalis muscle-fascia flap in temporomandibular joint ankylosis.’ 1st ACBID International Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 16-20 May 2007,
• Basa S, Yilmaz S ,Varol A. Treatment of midface retrusion by maxillary distraction: comparison of rigid intraoral and extraoral distraction systems.
  18th International Conference on Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Bangalore, India, 14-18 November 2007.
• Varol A, Yilmaz S, Basa S. Alveolar distraction osteogenesis in posterior mandibular ridges. XVIII European Congress for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Barselona, İspanya, 11-16 Eylül 2006 (Journal of CranioMaxillofacial Surgery 34(2006) Suppl. S1 Abstracts, EACMFS XVIII Congress (O.080)
• Serdar Yılmaz, Selçuk Basa. ‘The case dependant alveolar reconstruction in oral implantology: Criterias for preferring between alveolar distraciton osteogenesis and autogenous bone grafting.’ 17th International Conference on Oral and Maxiloofacial Surgery, Vienna, Austria 28 Agust-4 Sept. 2005.
• Muharrem Güvercin, Onur Gönül, Serdar Yılmaz, Bahar Gürsoy. ‘Reconstruction of large maxillary cyst with demineralized bone graft and membranes: A case report’. 5th International Danubius Conference on Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Budapest, Hungary, 29 April – 1 May 2004.
• Serdar Yılmaz, Muharrem Güvercin, Gühan Dergin, İmad Salih. Reconstruction of a localized maxillary anterior bone defect using autogenous bone graft harvested from mandibular symphisis region: Case report’. 5th International Danubius Conference on Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Budapest, Hungary, 29 April– 1 May 2004.
• B.Cem Şener, Serdar Yılmaz, Ayşe Koçak, Atilla Sertgöz. ‘Segmental osteotomy of the maxillary sinus flor to preserve the alveolar bone height: Case report’. Turkish Dental Association 11th International Congress, Lütfü Kırdar Congress Center, İstanbul, Turkey, 17-22 May. 2004.
• Onur Gönül, Serdar Yılmaz, Hasan Garip, B. Cem Şener, Kamil Göker. ‘Extraoral Fistula Due to Root Angulation: Case Report’. Turkish Dental Association 11th International Congress, Lütfü Kırdar Congress Center, İstanbul, Turkey, 17-22 May. 2004.
• Serdar Yılmaz, Hasan Garip, Serap Akyüz, Kamil Göker. ‘Süt dişi çekimi sırasında çocuk davranışlarının frankl endeksine göre değerlendirilmesi ve bazı fiziksel bulguların saptanması.’ 11th International Congress of the Turkish Association of Oral and Maxillofaicial Surgeons, Antalya, Turkey, 4-8 June 2003.

MEMBERSHIP IN SCIENTIFIC ORGANIZATIONS

• Turkish Dental Association
• İstanbul Dental Chamber
• Association of Turk Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Society
• International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Erkam Kömürcü is an experienced orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in orthopedics and traumatology. He has been board-certified by the Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTEK) since 2010. He earned the title of Associate Professor in 2015.

Dr. Kömürcü has strong expertise in hand and upper extremity injuries, spine surgery, sports injuries, pediatric orthopedics, and musculoskeletal tumors. He completed clinical fellowships, including one at the UCLA Spine Center. He has published over 35 international peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. His work has made a significant impact on orthopedic literature.

He is an active member of several professional societies, such as the Turkish Spine Society and the Turkish Society of Sports Injuries. Dr. Kömürcü has also held important academic and administrative positions. He has trained many medical students and residents.

Dr. Ömer Kodan is the principal dentist at Uzmanlar Dental Clinic. He specializes in general and implant dentistry. He graduated from Marmara University in 1995, a top dental school in Turkey.

Dr. Kodan earned a Master’s Degree in Oral Surgery and Dental Implantology from Danube University in Austria. He is internationally certified in dental implantology. He works with leading implant systems, including Astra, Implant Direct, and Straumann.

Dr. Kodan has received training in Turkey and abroad. He focuses on cosmetic dentistry, dental implantology, and advanced surgical techniques. He uses the latest methods and technology in his practice.