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Best otolaryngologists in Istanbul: TOP 59 doctors

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Cem Altindag

  • 4.8 Excellent 79 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • 5000+ treatments performed
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, The Nose Clinic
    • Specializes in ENT conditions such as rhinoplasty and nasal surgery.
    • International practice in USA, UK, Germany, Netherlands, France, and more.
    • Member of the European Rhinoplasty Society, focusing on nasal surgery.
    • Trained in renowned medical facilities across Europe and the USA.
    • Recognized for expertise in aesthetic and functional rhinoplasty procedures.
    • Offers online consultations for ENT patients seeking expert advice.
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Septoplasty (Deviated Septum Surgery)
$2,000 - $2,350
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Yavuz Selim Yildirim

  • 4.6 Excellent 200 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
    • Specializes in ENT treatments like Sinusitis, Cochlear Implants, and Sleep Apnea.
    • International training in USA at Johns Hopkins, Harvard, and Cleveland Clinic.
    • Expertise in Ear Infections, Balance Disorders, and Nasal Allergy management.
    • Performs Nose Aesthetics, Cancer Surgery, and Voice Disorder procedures.
    • Holder of FEBORL-HNS, European certification in Otorhinolaryngology.
    • Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), prestigious surgical recognition.
    • Online consultations available for patients needing ENT care and guidance.
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Septoplasty (Deviated Septum Surgery)
$2,000 - $2,500
Tonsillectomy
$1,780 - $2,280
Intervention to laryngeal polyps with endolaryngeal microsurgery
$2,400 - $2,400
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Tayfun Apuhan

  • 4.6 Excellent 200 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • 4000+ treatments performed
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • 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.

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Septoplasty (Deviated Septum Surgery)
$2,000 - $2,500
Tonsillectomy
$1,780 - $2,280
Intervention to laryngeal polyps with endolaryngeal microsurgery
$2,400 - $2,400
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Selman Sarica

  • 4.6 Excellent 200 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • 1000+ treatments performed
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • 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.

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Septoplasty (Deviated Septum Surgery)
$2,000 - $2,500
Tonsillectomy
$1,780 - $2,280
Intervention to laryngeal polyps with endolaryngeal microsurgery
$2,400 - $2,400
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Sinan Eroglu

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 12 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Op. Dr. Sinan Eroglu Clinic
  • Education Info:

     

    Graduated from Orgeneral Halil Sözer Primary School, Eskisehir – 2003
    Graduated from Kılıçoğlu Anatolian Highschool, Eskisehir -2007

    Graduated from Marmara University School of Medicine with instructions fully in English, Istanbul, 2013

    Internship in Abroad:

    April, 2013  One month internship in a department of ENT in Basel University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland

    Experience :

    Work experience on Sleeping Apnea at the Labaratory of Polisomnography, Section of Pulmonary Diseases in Akademik Hospital, Istanbul. (2010-2011)

    Work experience in Dr.Back Up Company related to Medline, Istanbul. ( between July-October of 2013)

    Work experience in a clinic of emergency in Cankırı City Hospital, Cankırı. (from November of 2013 to January of 2014)

    Work experience in a clinic of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery in Istanbul Bagcilar Research Hospital(from July 2014-2018)

    Work experience in a clinic of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery in Istanbul Bahcelievler State Hospital(from September 2018-2020)

    Work experience in a clinic of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery in Istanbul Florya Medical Park Hospital ( from January 2021- November 2023)

    Work experience as an instructor in medical school of Istanbul Aydın University ( from April 2021- December 2023)

     

    Now working in his private clinic in Tesvikiye Mah. Terrace Fulya Center, Istanbul. 

     

     

    Mostly Work On;

    Septorhinoplasty,

    Rhinoplasty,

    Tipplasty,

    Revision Rhinoplasty,

    Ethnic Rhinoplasty

    Asian Rhinoplasty

    Otoplasty.

    Liplift surgery,

    Bichectomy,

    Chin implants,

    Septoplasty,

    Endoscopic Septoplasty,

     

    Congress:

    2008, 2009, 2010 Masco (Marmara Medical Student Congress)

    18th April 2013, International Congre for Pediatric Surgery, Aarau, Baden, Switzerland

    37th Turkish National Congress of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery-2015

    12th Turkish National Congress of  Rhinology-2016

    8th Turkish National Congress of Istanbul’s Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgeons-2016

    13th Turkish National Congress of  Rhinology-2017

    14th Turkish National Congress of  Rhinology-2018

    41th Turkish National Congress of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery-2020

     

    International Reviews and Researchs:

    http://mmj.dergisi.org/pdf/pdf_MMJ_523.pdf Pg.33,oral presentation 28.

    “Comparison of Frey Syndrome Rates Following Superficial Parotidectomy and Partial Superficial Parotidectomy for Pleomorphic Adenoma.”

     

    PMID:27391515

    J Craniofac Surg. 2016 Jul;27(5):e469-71

     

    “Can serum neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio be a predictive biomarker to help differentiate active chronic otitis media from inactive chronic otitis media?"

    J Craniofac Surg. 

     

    “Histopathological Effects of Bone Cement on Cartilage Tissue”

     

    J Craniofac Surg. May/Jun 2019;30(3):936-939.

     doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000005202.

     

    “Single-sided Sinonasal Mass: A Retrospective Study”

     

    North Clin Istanb. 2018 Apr 12;5(2):139-143.

     doi: 10.14744/nci.2017.57984. eCollection 2018.

     

    “Effects of Repeated Atmospheric Pressure Alterations on the Inner Ear.”

     

    Aerosp Med Hum Perform. 2021 Jul 1;92(7):550-555.

    doi:10.3357/AMHP.5732.2021. PMID: 34503628

     

    “Association of Conductive Hearing Loss with the Structural Changes in the

    Organ of Corti. “

     

    ORL J Otorhinolaryngol Relat Spec. 2021;83(4):272-279. doi:

    10.1159/000513871. Epub 2021 Mar 30. PMID: 33784680

     

    “Chest Image Staging and Prevalence of Current Smoking among Hospitalized

    COVID-19 Patients in Turkey.”

     

    ENT-Uptades. 2022; 12: 44-50

    DOI: 10.5152/entupdates.2021.21065

     

     

    National Reviews and Researchs:

    http://mmj.dergisi.org/pdf/pdf_MMJ_523.pdf Pg.33,oral presentation 28.

    “The Reliability of Istanbul Municipal Water Supply in terms of public health”

     

    Ongoing Researchs:

    Serum Vitamin D düzeyinin BPPV üzerine etkisi.

     

    Attended Medical Courses:

    Rhinoplasty School in Eskisehir- July, 2015

    Pediatric Airway Problems and live surgery- April, 2015

    Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery- October, 2015

    Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Cadaver Course- August, 2016

    Obstructive Sleep Apnea Course-October, 2016

    Facial Plastic Course- October, 2016

    Facial Plastic Course, Sapanca, 2017

    Middle Ear Surgery Cadaver Course-  2017

    Rhinoplasty School- 2019

    All in One Rhinoplasty Course- 2019

    All in One Rhinoplasty Course- 2020

    Botox and Filler Course-2020

     

    Foreign Languages:

    English (Advanced)

    German (Beginner)

     

     

     

    Members of Communities:

    Turk Tabipler Birligi- Turkish Doctor’s Union

    EAACI- European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology



     

     

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Nasal polyp surgery
$3,500 - $3,800
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Selcuk Guness

  • 4.7 Excellent 345 reviews
  • 13 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • 2021 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

    MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

    Ear Nose Throat Diseases Specialist

    2020 - 2021, Istanbul/Türkiye

    SERVICE HOSPITAL

    Ear Nose Throat Diseases Specialist

    2018 - 2018, /USA

    UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES

    Ear Nose Throat Diseases Specialist Observer

    2013 - 2019, Istanbul/Türkiye

    BAKIRKÖY DR. SADİ KONUK TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

    Ear Nose Throat Diseases Specialist

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Tonsillectomy
$5,000 - $7,000
Septoplasty (Deviated Septum Surgery)
$4,400 - $6,000
Cleft Lip or Palate Repair
$5,360 - $5,910
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Suleyman Hilmi Yilmaz

  • 4.6 Excellent 200 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • 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.

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Septoplasty (Deviated Septum Surgery)
$2,000 - $2,500
Tonsillectomy
$1,780 - $2,280
Intervention to laryngeal polyps with endolaryngeal microsurgery
$2,400 - $2,400
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Yasemin Ongun

  • 4.6 Excellent 200 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Op. Dr. Yasemin Ongun is a specialist in Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) and Head & Neck Surgery. She graduated from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine in 2005. In 2008, she completed advanced training in Otology-Neurotology, Audiology, and Head and Neck Surgery at Hacettepe University.

    Dr. Ongun has worked in both public and private healthcare settings. She served at Şanlıurfa Mehmet Akif İnan Training and Research Hospital and held the position of deputy chief physician in private hospitals. She has performed many surgeries, with a focus on rhinoplasty, endoscopic sinus surgery, pediatric ENT procedures, otoplasty, and hearing-related operations.

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Septoplasty (Deviated Septum Surgery)
$2,000 - $2,500
Tonsillectomy
$1,780 - $2,280
Intervention to laryngeal polyps with endolaryngeal microsurgery
$2,400 - $2,400
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Dr Ozden Gul

  • New
  • 36 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, ÜMRAN TIP MERKEZİ
  • Dr. Ozden Gul is a general surgeon trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She completed her general surgery residency at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital. She has decades of surgical experience and is fluent in English.

    Her practice includes gastrointestinal surgery (gallbladder disease, hernias, appendicitis, GI disorders). She also treats endocrine conditions (thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal) and breast disease, both benign and malignant. She manages emergency and trauma cases. She offers minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery.

    She has worked at Haydarpaşa Numune, Bakırköy, Taksim First Aid, Uzunköprü State, Keşan State, Beykoz Medical Center, and Medivia Hospital. She is known for meticulous technique and patient-centered care.

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Ali Rahimi

  • 4.4 Good 55 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
  • Op. Dr. K. Ali Rahimi was born in Urumiyeh on 01.01.1961. He graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1992. Then he completed his specialization at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of ENT in 1997. He worked as an ENT Specialist at Erdem Hospital, Kadıoğlu Hospital, Çamlıca Medicana Hospital, Huzur Hospital and Atlas Hospital. He served as Chief Physician in all hospitals except Erdem Hospital. During his tenure, he worked on Septo Rhinoplasty, Septoplasty, FESS (Sinusitis Surgeries), Adenoid Surgeries, Tonsil Surgeries, Snoring Surgeries, Hoarseness Surgeries, Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, Head and Neck Tumors. Today, he worked as an Otorhinolaryngologist at NPIstanbul Brain Hospital.

    Date of Birth: 01.01.1961
    Place of Birth Urumiyeh
    Faculty of Medicine Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
    Graduation Year 1992
    Specialization Education: Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine- Department of ENT 1997

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Engin Acioglu

  • 4.5 Good 51 reviews
  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Ataşehir Hospital
  • 2016 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    MEMORIAL ATASEHIR HOSPITAL

    Ear Nose Throat Diseases Specialist

    2015 - 2015, Hannover/Hannover/Germany

    HANNOVER MEDIZINISCHE HOCHSCHULE KLINIKEN

    Hals-Nasen- Ohrenheilkunde Fellow

    2010 - 2015, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    ISTANBUL TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

    Chief Assistant of the Department of Ear Nose and Throat

    2008 - 2010, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    ISTANBUL TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

    Ear Nose Throat Diseases Specialist

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Cochlear implant placement
$25,000 - $32,000
Septoplasty (Deviated Septum Surgery)
$4,000 - $6,000
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Dr Arzu Öz

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, CE International Hospital
  • Op. Dr. Arzu Öz

    Otolaryngology (ENT)

    Education

    Specialty Training

    2000 - 2006
    Medical Education, Full-time (University Graduate)

    Undergraduate Education

    1989 - 1995
    ENT and Head, Neck Surgery, Formal Education

    Experience

    2023 -
    ClinicExpert - ENT

    2015 - 2023
    Medient Ear, Nose, and Throat Medical Center - ENT

    2017 - 2021
    Acibadem Altunizade Hospital - ENT

    2015 - 2017
    Private Üsküdar Anadolu Hospital - ENT

    2013 - 2015
    İzmir Ödemiş State Hospital - ENT

    2012 - 2013
    Ministry of Health Muş Varto State Hospital - ENT

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Septoplasty (Deviated Septum Surgery)
$1,750.1 - $2,041.78
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Ziya Ilgin

  • 4.7 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 30 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH International)
  • Education & Training

    ENT Specialization, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, 1996

    Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey, 1990

    Professional Experience

    Specialist, Ear, Nose & Throat, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, 2005 - Present

    Completed military service as a specialist at Eskişehir Military Air Hospital, 2004

    Specialist, Istinye State Hospital & Haydarpaşa Training and Research Hospital, Ministry of Health, Turkey, 2004

    Areas of Expertise

    Rhinoplasty (Nose Aesthetic Surgery, Closed Technique)

    Septoplasty (Nasal Septum Correction for better airflow)

    Sleep Apnea Surgery Dr. Ilgın is widely regarded for his advanced techniques in the surgical treatment of sleep apnea, offering patients highly effective, tailored solutions to improve their quality of life and reduce the risks associated with sleep-disordered breathing.

    Adenoidectomy (Removal of the Adenoids)

    Tonsillectomy (Tonsil Removal) using the Thermal Welding Method

    Ear Tube Insertion (to treat recurrent ear infections and fluid buildup)

    Tympanoplasty (Eardrum Repair Surgery)

    Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) (For Sinusitis and Polyps)

    Salivary Gland Surgery

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Septoplasty (Deviated Septum Surgery)
$2,900 - $3,150
Tonsillectomy
$2,500 - $2,500
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Murat Topdag

  • New
  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Göztepe Hospital
  • Dr. Murat Topdag is an otorhinolaryngology (ENT) specialist in Istanbul. He works at Memorial Göztepe Hospital (2025–present). He previously worked at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital (2017–2025). He also worked at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine (2012–2017).

    He earned his MD from Istanbul University–Cerrahpaşa in 2003 (English program). He completed his ENT residency at Kocaeli University in 2009.

    He completed advanced training in endoscopic endonasal skull base and pituitary surgery at the University of Pittsburgh in 2014. He trained in otologic and otoneurosurgical microsurgery at Institut Georges Portmann in 2006. He also trained in facial plastic surgery through EAFPS in 2007.

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Dr Emrah Ugurlu

  • 4.8 Excellent 198 reviews
  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Adem and Havva Medical Center
  • Dr. Emrah Ugurlu is an experienced ENT specialist. He focuses on rhinoplasty, revision nose surgery, blepharoplasty, endoscopic sinus surgery, head and neck surgery, and vocal cord diseases. He graduated from Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his ENT training at Dokuz Eylul University.

    Dr. Ugurlu has published articles in respected journals, such as the Turkish Archives of Otorhinolaryngology. His work has helped advance care in pediatric rhinosinusitis, ossiculoplasty, and hearing aid outcomes. He is a member of the Turkish Ear Nose Throat and Head and Neck Surgery Foundation, Istanbul Medical Chamber, and Facial Plastic Surgery Association.

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Cleft Lip or Palate Repair
$3,033.51 - $5,016.96
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Tolga Kandogan

  • 4.6 Excellent 472 reviews
  • 37 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • 2017 - 2018

    University of Health Sciences, Tepecik Health Practice Research Hospital

    2015 - 2018

    University of Health Sciences, Tepecik Health Practice Research Hospital

    2013 - 2018

    University of Health Sciences, Tepecik Health Practice Research Hospital

    2013

     

    Articles Published in 28 International Refereed Journals

    Papers and Posters Presented at 17 International Scientific Meetings

    Articles Published in 55 National Refereed Journals

    56 Papers and Posters Presented at National Scientific Meetings

    14 Referenced Publications in National and International Refereed Journals

    35 Domestic Panel Conference Moderators Live Surgery

    10 Domestic Courses Attended

    8 International Conferences Attended

    32 Meetings with Domestic Participants

    6 International Meetings

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Tympanoplasty
$4,000 - $4,000
Cochlear implant placement
$20,000 - $40,000
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Edal Sakli

  • 4.9 Excellent 53 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  •  

    He graduated from Istanbul Pertevniyal High School in 1997 and successfully graduated from Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 2003 and received the title of Doctor of Medicine. In the same year, he started his assistant training in Istanbul Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, and received the title of specialist doctor in 2009. He did his compulsory service in Bayburt state hospital between 2009-2011 and his military service in Balıkesir Military Hospital between 2011-2012. He worked at Istanbul Private Safa Hospital between 2012-2018 . received the title of Associate Professor during his duty. Having a special interest in rhinoplasty, 

     

    Education and Expertise

    2003 - At Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

    2003 - 2009 - Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital

    Experience

    2009 - 2011 - Bayburt State Hospital

    2013 - Istanbul Private Safa Hospital

    Professional Memberships

    Turkish Ear Nose Throat Foundation

    Turkish Medical Association

    Facial Plastic Surgery Association

    Turkish ENT and Surgery Association

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Bora Basaran

  • 5 Excellent 51 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Dr. Bora Basaran is an experienced ENT specialist and Associate Professor. He focuses on head and neck oncology, thyroid tumors, and endoscopic sinus surgery. He is a Fellow of the European Board of Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery. Dr. Basaran has held important roles at Istanbul University and Florence Nightingale Hospital.

    He has performed many complex surgeries in head and neck reconstruction and transoral laser microsurgery. He is well known for his work with salivary gland and thyroid tumors. Dr. Basaran earned his Turkish ENT Board certification in 2007. He became an Associate Professor in 2014.

    He is an active member of top scientific societies, including EHNS and the Turkish Otorhinolaryngology Society. His memberships show his dedication to excellence and progress in ENT surgery.

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Erkan Vural

  • 4.9 Excellent 53 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  •  

    Medical Doctor Medical Faculty

    Ankara University

    1996-2002

    Otorhinolaryngology

    Department of ENT

    Yıldırım Beyazıt Education and Research Hospital

    2002-2008

    Assoc.Prof.

    Department of ENT

    Kanuni Education and Research Hospital

    2014

    Prof.

    Department of ENT

    University of Avrasya

    2021

    Thesis:

    Comparison of montelukast and mometasone furoate in the prevention of recurrent nasal polyps

    Thesis adviser: İstemihan Akın, Assoc. Prof.

    Employment history

    Official Title

    Years

    Otorhinolaryngology, Researcher

    Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Education and Research Hospital, ENT Clinic

    2002-2008

    Specialist

    Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Education and Research Hospital

    2008-2011

    Specialist

    Trabzon Kanuni Education and Research Hospital

    2011-2018

    Asoc.Prof.

    Trabzon Kanuni Education and Research Hospital

    2014-2021

    Prof.

    University of Avrasya

    2021

    Foreign language knowledge

    English, Advanced level

    Research interests

    My principal research interests lie in the fields of head, neck, tyroid, endoscopic sinus surgery, cochlear implantation and otologic surgery.

    Professional memberships

    Turkish Association of Otorhinolaryngology

    Turkish Association of Rhinology

    Membership of editorial board

    Journal of Clinical and Analytical Medicine

    Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery

    Turkish Board Certificate:

    1.Turkish ORL-HNS Board Certificate, December 2010, İzmir

    2.Turkish ORL-HNS, Head Neck and Tyroid Surgery School, 2014

    Awards:

    2010- The protective effects of E, B, C vitamins and L-carnitine in the prevention of the cisplatin-induced ototoxicity in rats. 1st National Otology-Neurootology Congress, Gazimagosa, KKTC, 12-16. May. 2010

    2010- Sinonasal disease association of paranasal sinus anatomic variations, 6. National Rinology Congress, Antalya, 19-23. May. 2010.

    2010- The effects of L-carnitine local use after myringotomy on myringosclerosis development in rats. 32nd Turkish National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October. 2010.

    A.Articles published in international refereed journals:

    A1. Vuralkan E, Saka C, Akın İ, Hücümenoğlu S, Uzmez Unal B, Kuran G, Öcal B. Comparison of montelukast and mometasone furoate in the prevention of recurrent nasal polyps. Ther Adv Respir Dis 2012; 6(1) 5–10 DOI: 10.1177/ 1753465811427577

    A2. Saka C, Vuralkan E, Fırat IH, Alicura S, Hücümenoğlu S, Akın I, Ardıç S, Gökler A. The effects of CPAP treatment on nasal mucosa in patients with obstructive sleep apnea. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2012 Sep;269(9):2065-7. Doi: 10.1007/s00405-011-1906-2. Epub 2012 Jan 3

    A3. Tokgöz Alicura S, Vuralkan E, Sonbay ND, Çalışkan M, Saka C, Beşaltı Ö, Akın İ. The protective effects of E, B, C vitamins and L-carnitine in the prevention of the cisplatin-induced ototoxicity in rats. J Laryngol Otol 2012 May;126(5):464-9. Epub 2012 Apr 11

    A4. Simşek G, Tokgoz SA, Vuralkan E, Caliskan M, Besalti O, Akin I. Protective effects of resveratrol on cisplatin-dependent inner-ear damage in rats. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2012 Sep 22. [Epub ahead of print]

    A5. Vuralkan E, Alicura Tokgoz S, Simsek G, Koybasioglu F, Han Ü, Caliskan M, Besalti Ö, Akin İ. The effects of L-carnitine local use after myringotomy on myringosclerosis development in rats. J Laryngol Otol 2012

    A6. Sonbay ND, Saka C, Tatlican S, Vuralkan E, Aygener N, Eren C. Audiologic evaluation in patients with Behcet`s Disease. J Laryngol Otol 2012

    A7. Gunsoy B, Vuralkan E, Sonbay ND, Simsek G, Alicura Tokgoz S, Akin İ. Quality of Life Following Surgical Treatment of Benign Parotid Disease. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg DOI 10.1007/s12070-012-0585-7

    A8. Kuran G, Vuralkan E, Saka C, Akın İ. Endoscopic sinus surgery of frontal mucocele. J Pak Med Assoc 2007;57(11):570-1

    A9. Şimşek G, Vuralkan E, Ceylan BT, Akın İ, Han Ü. Mucoepidermoid carcinoma in the larynx successfully treated by radiotherapy: a case report” Capsula Eburnea 2009; 4(30): 123-128

    A10. Kuran G, Ide T, Ceylan T, Sirin Y, Yılmazer D, Vuralkan E. The effect of topical phenytoin application on traumatic tympanic membrane perforation. The Journal of International Advanced Otology (ISI). 2013; 9(3): 343-348.

    A11. Vuralkan E, Mutlu M, Firat İ. H, Akaydin S, Sagit M, Akin İ, Miser E, Ardic S. Changes in serum levels of MDA and MMP-9 after UPF in patients with OSAS. European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology (ISI). 2013 Nov 19. DOI: 10.1007/s00405-13-2821-5

    A12. Vuralkan E, Cobanoglu HB, Arslan A, Arslan S, Mungan S, Tatar S, Toklu AS. Effects of topical nasal steroids and diclofenac on the nasal mucosa during hyperbaric oxygen therapy: A double-blind experimental study. European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology (ISI). DOI: 10.1007/s00405-013-2863-8

    A13. Vuralkan E, Sonbay D, Conkbayır I, Saka C, Alicura Tokgöz S, Akın I, Günsoy B. Flow Evaluation of the Internal Jugular Vein after Neck Dissection. Journal of Otology & Rhinology 2014, 3:3 (doi.org/10.4172/2324-8785.1000155)

    A14. Mutlu M, Vuralkan E, Akaydin S, Akin İ, Miser E. Effects of adenoid/tonsillectomy on inflammatory response in snoring children with witnessed apnea. Clinical Otolaryngology (ISI), 2014

    A15. Mutlu M, Vuralkan E, Akaydin S, Akin İ, Miser E. Alteration of serum levels of inflammatory cytokines and polysomnographic indices after uvulopalatal flap surgery in obstructive sleep apnea. Ear Nose & Throat Journal (ISI), 2017 Feb;96(2):65-68..

    A16. Arslan S, Vuralkan E, Çobanoğlu B, Arslan A, Ural A. Giant sialolith of submandibular gland: report of a case. J Surg Case Rep. 2015 Apr 5;2015(4).

    A17. Çobanoğlu B, Vuralkan E, Yeğengil Ç, Hemşinli D, Saylan S. What do Head and Neck Surgery and Orthopedics have in Common? An Unusual Case of Metallic Foreign Body. J Trauma Treat 2014, 4:1

    A18. Alicura Tokgöz S, Şimşek G, Vuralkan E, Bayır Ö, Köybaşıoğlu F, Çalışkan M, Beşaltı O, Akın I. Effects of methotrexate in a toluene diisocyanate-induced allergic rhinitis rat model. Tr-ENT 2018;28(1):34-39

    A19. Vuralkan E, Cobanoglu HB, Mirasoglu B, Mungan S, Arslan A, Bagli BS, Toklu AS, Türkmen IU. May Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Play a Role in the Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis? A Double- Blind Experimental Study in Rat Model Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy on Allergic Rhinitis. J Otol Rhinol 2018, 7:1.

    A20. Alicura Tokgoz S, Simsek G, Vuralkan E, Caliskan M , Besalti O, Akin I. Does melatonin alleviate ototoxic effect caused by administration of cisplatin? Annals of Medical Research 2019;26(11):2604-8

    A21. Yaldız Çobanoğlu HB, Vuralkan E, Arslan A, Mirasoglu B, Toklu AS. Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Effective in Cisplatin-Induced Ototoxicity in Rats? CEO, 2019;(12) 66-71.

    A22. Sonbay Yilmaz ND, Saka C, Alicura Tokgöz S, Çalişkan M, Vuralkan E, Beşalti Ö. Effects of acute hypoxia on auditory pathway of Wistar albino rats. Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences,2020; 50(6):1580-1584

    B.International scientific conferences, and published in the proceedings:

    B1. Clinical approach and results for supraglottic carcinoma patients: A retrospective analysis, 3. Türk-İtalyan Larengoloji Kongresi, Chieti/Pescara-Italia, 14-17.October.2004

    B2. The Effectiveness of the Epley Maneuver and Brandt/Daroff Exercises for the Treatment of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, World Congress of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    C.Articles published in national journals:

    C1. Saka C, Kuran G, Sağıt M, Akın İ, Vuralkan E, Serin E. Radiofrequency ablation of the soft palate in the treatment of snoring and mild obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. KBB-Forum 2007;6 (4): 132-7.

    C2. Akın İ, Vuralkan E, Sağıt M, Ceylan BT, Kuran G. Partial surgical treatment of early stage glottic carcinomas. Turk Arch Otolaryngol 2008; 46 (1): 16-21

    C3. Vuralkan E, Akın İ, Kuran G, Saka C, Akçayöz N, Alicura S. Prognostic factors in laryngeal cancer. Kulak Burun Bogaz Ihtis Derg 2008;18(4): 221-226

    C4. Aydın E, Ceylan BT, Vuralkan E, Hücümenoğlu S, Oktay M, Akın İ. A rare cause of benign cervical lymphadenopathy: Kikuchi-Fujimato Disease. J Med Sci 2008;28(6):999-1001

    C5. Saka C, Kuran G, Vuralkan E, Gökler A, Akın İ. The effectiveness of endoscopic sinus surgery in nasal polyposis. Kulak Burun Bogaz Ihtis Derg 2008;18(5):306-311

    C6. Ceylan BT, Akın İ, Ünlü E, Sağıt M, Vuralkan E. Effect of Botulinum toxin management of spasmodic dysphonia on life quality of patients. KBB-Forum 2008;7(3): 75-81

    C7. Akın I, Sağıt M, Kuran G, Salman N, Vuralkan E, Mutlu M, Şahan M. Surgical treatment modalities in lower lip cancers. Turk Arch Otolaryngol 2009; 47(2): 83-89

    C8. Yılmaz O, Kuran G, Vuralkan E, Sağıt M, Elverici O. Hearing loss in elderly people. Turk J Geriatrics 2010; 13 (1): 5-7

    C9. Simsek G, Vuralkan E, Alicura Tokgöz S, Hudaynazarov U, Akın İ, Köybaşıoğlu F. A Case of Atypically-Localized Oncocytoma. J İnönü University Medical Faculty 2012;19(3):181-3.

    C10. Akın I, Vuralkan E, Gunsoy B, Saka C, Akcayoz N, Simsek G. Supraglottik larenks kanserlerinin cerrahi tedavisinde onkolojik sonuçlarımız. Journal of Medical Updates 2013;3(1):8-12

    C11. Şimşek G, Saka C, Vuralkan E, Serin E, Akın İ. Başağrısının Nadir Bir Nedeni: Süperior Konka Aşırı Pnömatizasyonu. Kocaeli MJ. 2015; 4(2): 41-43

    C12. Hemsinli D, Ata Korkmaz HA, Baki G, Vuralkan E, Kaplan ST, Kul S, Turkmen IU. The role of vascular elastography and carotid artery intima media thickness methods in the determination of non-syndromic ascending thoracic aortic aneurysm. J Turgut Ozal Med Cent. 2018;25(1):1-6.

    D.Presented at national conferences and published in the proceedings:

    D1. “The relationship between perivascular invasion and lymphatic metastasis in larynx carcinoma” Multidisciplinary approach to head and neck cancers, Izmir, 26-28.Eylül.2004

    D2. “Prognostic factors in larynx cancers” 29th National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 26-31.May.2007

    D3. “Uvula localized malignant tumor: a case report” 29th National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 26-31. May.2007

    D4. “Kuttner tumor of the submandibular salivary gland” 29th National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 26-31. May.2007

    D6. “Bilateral lower concha bullosa: a case report” 29th National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 26-31. May.2007

    D7. “Hearing loss in elderly people” 8th International Conference on Cholesteatoma and Ear Surgery, Antalya, 15-19. Haziran.2008

    D8. “Facial nevre paralysis in temporal and parotideal trauma: Case report” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010

    D9. ” Granulomatous Cervical Lymphadenitis: Case report” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010

    D10. ” The effects of L-carnitine local use after myringotomy on myringosclerosis development in rats” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010

    D11. “Adult cervical lymphangioma: a case report” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010

    D12. ” The effects of CPAP treatment on nasal mucosa in patients with obstructive sleep apnea” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010

    D13. “Parotidectomy in parotid masses: long-term results” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010

    D14. “A rare cause of acute parotitis parotid duct foreign body” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010

    D15. “Coexistence of Sjögren's syndrome and parotid pleomorphic adenoma: a case report” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010

    D16. “Oncological results of surgical treatment of supraglottic laryngeal carcinoma” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010

    D17. “The results of multilevel surgery in OSAS” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010

    D18. “Our management of traumatic facial paralysis” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010

    D19. “Anatomical and functional results of surgery in chronic otitis media” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010

    D20.” Evaluation of the functions of the internal jugular vein after neck dissection” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010

    D21. “Sarcomatoid carcinoma of the larynx: a rare case report” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010

    D22. “A Case of Atypically-Localized Oncocytoma.” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010

    D23. “Protective effects of melatonin in the prevention of cisplatin-induced ototoxicity in rats.” 33rd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 26-30. October.2011

    E.Book chapters and translations:

    E1. Akın I, Vuralkan E. Cervical Esophagus and Hypopharynx Cancers. In: Koç C, ed. Ear, Nose, Throat Diseases and Head-Neck Surgery. 2nd ed. Ankara: Güneş Kitabevi,2013. pp:879-95.

    E2. Yılmaz O, Vuralkan E, Alicura Tokgöz S. Salivary Gland Infections. In: Koç C, ed. Ear, Nose, Throat Diseases and Head-Neck Surgery. 2nd ed. Ankara: Güneş Kitabevi,2013. pp:733-53.

    E3. Yılmaz O, Vuralkan E, Alicura Tokgöz S. Salivary Gland Tumors. In: Koç C, ed. Ear, Nose, Throat Diseases and Head-Neck Surgery. 2nd ed. Ankara: Güneş Kitabevi,2013. pp:787-803.

    E4. Sharen J. Knudsen Byron J (2011). Bailey Head&Neck Surgery – Otolaryngology, Steps in Medical Ethics (Trans. Vuralkan E). Ankara: Güneş Kitabevi, 2011. pp: 2781-9.

    E5. Bowden MT. Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery Board Review, Head and Neck Oncology (Trans. Vuralkan E). Ankara: Güneş Kitabevi, 2012. pp: 293-343

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  • prof. Dr. Orhan Gazi Yiğitbaşı was born in 1965 in İzmir. He graduated from Bornova Yavuz Selim Primary School between 1971 and 1976, Bornova Yavuz Selim Primary School between 1971 and 1976, Bornova Suphi Koyuncuoğlu Secondary School from 1979 to 1982, and İzmir Atatürk High School between 1979 and 1982. Between 1982 and 1988, he studied medicine at Ege University Faculty of Medicine. Between 1989 and 1993, he worked as a Research Assistant at Erciyes University, Faculty of Medicine, ENT Department.
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