Best otolaryngologists in Istanbul: TOP 61 doctors

• 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.

• 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.

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. 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.

2018 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL BAHCELIEVLER HOSPITAL

Ear Nose Throat Diseases Specialist

2017 - 2018, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

ISTANBUL AYDIN UNIVERSITY FLORYA MEDICALPARK HOSPITAL

Ear Nose Throat Diseases Specialist

2016 - 2017, Van/Van/Türkiye

VAN REGIONAL TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Ear Nose Throat Diseases Specialist – Compulsory Service

2015 - 2016, Yozgat/Yozgat/Türkiye

YOZGAT STATE HOSPITAL

Ear Nose Throat Diseases Specialist – Compulsory Service

2009 - 2010, Siirt/Siirt/Türkiye

SİİRT BAYKAN DISTRICT HOSPITAL

Ear Nose Throat Diseases Specialist – Compulsory Service

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

Prof. Bülent Evren Erku is a Professor in Otorhinolaryngology (Ear, Nose, Throat – ENT), specializing in Head & Neck Oncology & Surgery at Anadolu Medical Center.

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

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.

Dr. Suleyman Hilmi Yilmaz is an English-speaking ENT surgeon. He is specialized in Otolaryngology, Otolaryngologic Surgery, and Sleep Medicine. He completed his specialist training at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital.

His clinical focus includes functional and aesthetic rhinoplasty; benign and malignant head and neck surgery; and treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. He also manages salivary gland disorders, performs thyroid surgery, and offers endoscopic sinus surgery for chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps. He performs endoscopic ear surgery as well.

He uses minimally invasive techniques. These support faster recovery and less scarring. They also aim for both functional and aesthetic results.

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

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

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

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.

Curriculum Vitae

Name: Yasin Kulaksız
Date of Birth: November 20, 1992
Title: Specialist Doctor

Education

Doctarate (PhD)
Field: Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
University: Bezmialem Vakıf University
Year: [Year of Completion]

Doctorate (PhD)
Field: Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
University: Bezmialem Vakıf University

Skills

• Expertise in Rhinoplasty and ENT surgeries
• Patient assessment and care
• Surgical techniques and postoperative management
• [Additional relevant skills]

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.

Key Areas of Expertise:

General ENT Surgery: Dr. Aksungur has extensive experience in performing routine and complex ENT surgeries, including tonsillectomies, adenoidectomies, and the management of chronic ear infections. She is skilled in treating conditions affecting the throat, nose, and ears, providing effective solutions for patients of all ages.

Nasal and Sinus Surgery: Specializing in nasal and sinus disorders, Dr. Aksungur performs advanced procedures for conditions such as chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps, septal deviations, and allergic rhinitis. Her expertise includes functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS), ensuring both relief from symptoms and improved nasal function.

Sleep Surgery: Dr. Aksungur is skilled in treating sleep-related disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea, using both surgical and non-surgical interventions. Her procedures may include uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) or the correction of structural abnormalities contributing to sleep disturbances.

Pediatric ENT Surgery: Dr. Aksungur is adept at treating a variety of pediatric ENT conditions, including recurrent ear infections, airway obstruction, and congenital abnormalities of the head and neck. Her approach to pediatric care is focused on minimizing trauma and ensuring comfort for her younger patients.

Laryngology and Voice Disorders: With a particular interest in voice and swallowing disorders, Dr. Aksungur specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the larynx, such as vocal cord nodules, laryngitis, and dysphagia (swallowing difficulties). She employs both surgical and non-surgical treatments to restore normal voice function.

Head and Neck Oncology: Dr. Aksungur has significant experience in the surgical management of benign and malignant tumors in the head and neck region. This includes cancers of the oral cavity, throat, larynx, and salivary glands. Her approach is multidisciplinary, ensuring the best outcomes through collaboration with oncologists, radiologists, and other specialists.

Ear Surgery and Hearing Restoration: Dr. Aksungur has expertise in the surgical treatment of hearing disorders, such as chronic otitis media, eardrum perforations, and conductive hearing loss. She is skilled in performing procedures like tympanoplasty and ossiculoplasty to restore hearing and improve the quality of life for her patients.

Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery: In addition to functional procedures, Dr. Aksungur is experienced in cosmetic surgeries of the nose (rhinoplasty) and other head and neck areas, including reconstructive surgeries for trauma, congenital defects, and post-cancer reconstruction.

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.

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