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Dr. Mustafa Aydın is an Internal Medicine specialist. He graduated from Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in 2009. He provides evidence-based care for adults, including diagnosis and treatment. He communicates in English.

His clinical focus includes chronic disease management, such as diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and thyroid disorders. He treats gastrointestinal problems, including reflux, gastritis, ulcers, and liver diseases, and respiratory diseases like asthma and COPD. He manages infectious diseases. He provides preventive care with routine screenings, risk assessments, and personalized health plans.

Dr. Ali Cemal is a Professor of Otorhinolaryngology and an ENT specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital. He has held this role since 2025. He served on the Marmara University ENT faculty from 2014 to 2025. Earlier, he worked as a specialist at Ümraniye and Pendik Training and Research Hospitals. He was a Clinical Fellow at Ohio State University – The James Cancer Research Center from 2015 to 2016.

Education: MD and ENT residency at Marmara University. Accreditations/memberships: European and Turkish Boards of Otorhinolaryngology (since 2015). AAO-HNSF (since 2015). Turkish Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery. Istanbul Medical Chamber. Istanbul ENT and Head-Neck Surgery Specialists Association. Robotic Surgery Association. Turkish Facial Plastic Surgery Association. Head and Neck Surgery Association. Training: Robotic surgery (2015) and microsurgery (2018).

Specializations

Head and Neck Surgery

Surgical Treatment of Head and Neck Cancers

Dizziness (Vertigo)

Endoscopic Sinus Surgeries

Hearing Loss and Ear Diseases Surgery

Endoscopic Head and Neck Diseases Surgery

Head and Neck Diseases Microsurgery

Salivary Gland Diseases and Surgery

Specializations

• Head and Neck Surgery
• Surgical Treatment of Head and Neck Cancers
• Dizziness (Vertigo)
• Endoscopic Sinus Surgeries
• Hearing Loss and Ear Diseases Surgery
• Endoscopic Head and Neck Surgery
• Microsurgery for Head and Neck Diseases
• Salivary Gland Diseases and Surgery

Dr. Erkan Vuralkan is a specialist in Otorhinolaryngology (ENT). He has worked at top hospitals such as Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Education and Research Hospital and Trabzon Kanuni Education and Research Hospital. He now practices at I.A.U VM MedicalPark Florya.

Dr. Vuralkan is a member of the Turkish Association of Otorhinolaryngology and the Turkish Association of Rhinology. He also supports scientific research through his work with the Journal of Clinical and Analytical Medicine and the Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery.

Prof. Dr. Salim Yuce is an experienced ENT surgeon with over 28 years in the field. He specializes in procedures such as tympanoplasty, cochlear implants, and nasal polyp surgery. Dr. Yuce has performed many successful surgeries, earning high patient satisfaction and strong surgical outcomes.

He graduated from Istanbul University and completed his residency at Haseki Training and Research Hospital. Dr. Yuce is a member of the European Rhinologic Society and the American College of Surgeons. He is dedicated to professional growth and high standards in patient care.

Dr. Ibrahim Altoparlak is an experienced ENT specialist with more than 13 years in clinical practice. He focuses on advanced otolaryngology and facial aesthetic procedures. Dr. Altoparlak is skilled in Rhinoplasty, Revision Rhinoplasty, Rhinoseptoplasty, and Ear Reconstruction. He has performed hundreds of surgeries with a strong record of patient satisfaction.

He completed his medical degree and ENT specialization at Ankara University, one of Turkey’s top institutions. Dr. Altoparlak holds recognized accreditations in otolaryngology. He continues to advance his field through ongoing professional development and new surgical methods. His practice is known for high standards in both functional and cosmetic ENT surgery.

Dr. Hilmi Cem Kaya is an experienced ENT specialist. He earned his medical degree from Ege University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his ENT specialization at Uludağ University. Both universities are well-known for their strong medical programs.

Dr. Kaya has worked at top hospitals in Turkey. He served at Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital in 2023. He also worked at Martyr Prof. Dr. İlhan Varank Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital from 2021 to 2022. During this time, he gained skills in advanced surgical techniques and patient care.

He is known for his expertise in modern, minimally invasive ENT treatments. Dr. Kaya achieves high success rates in his treatments. He stays up to date with the latest research and training to provide the best care for his patients.

Dr. Mustafa Akarcay is an experienced ENT specialist with over 20 years in otolaryngology. He is known for his advanced treatments and surgical skills in ear, nose, and throat diseases.

He has led the ENT Department at Demiroğlu Bilim University Faculty of Medicine – Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital. He also served as Associate Professor at İzmir and İnönü Universities. Dr. Akarcay has made important contributions to research and education in his field.

He has worked at leading Turkish hospitals, including Memorial Şişli Hospital, Medistate Kavacık Hospital, and Şişli Kolan International Hospital. There, he used innovative ENT techniques and mentored new specialists.

Dr. Selahattin Tugrul is an experienced ENT Professor with more than 30 years in Otorhinolaryngology. He earned his Doctorate and Medical Specialty at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. This education gave him a strong foundation in medicine.

He worked at Bezmiâlem Vakıf University, moving from Assistant Professor to Full Professor. He spent over ten years there, leading academic programs and mentoring future ENT specialists. Dr. Tugrul now serves as Professor at Medipol Acıbadem Hospital. He leads advanced ENT treatments and surgical procedures at the hospital.

Dr. Tugrul is known for his expertise in advanced ENT procedures and his precise surgical skills. He is dedicated to providing high-quality patient care. He is also an active researcher, contributing to important studies and helping to advance the field of otolaryngology worldwide.

Dr. Derya Zengin Metli is a physician specialized in physical therapy and rehabilitation. She graduated from Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine. Her practice includes physical therapy and physiotherapy services. She also consults in English.

Her clinical scope includes musculoskeletal rehabilitation for back, neck, and joint pain, and herniated discs. She provides neurological rehabilitation for stroke and multiple sclerosis. She also offers post-surgical rehabilitation after orthopedic and neurosurgical procedures, sports injury prevention and treatment, and chronic pain management for fibromyalgia and arthritis.

Dr. Serkan Orhan is an experienced otolaryngologist and facial plastic surgeon. He has 25 years of practice, focusing on rhinoplasty and advanced ENT procedures. Dr. Orhan has performed over 5,500 treatments. His expertise includes cochlear implant placement, septoplasty, nasal polyp surgery, embolization for epistaxis, and prosthetic ear and nose surgeries.

Dr. Orhan is a faculty member at the University of Istanbul. He completed his residency at the ORL Department of Radboud University in the Netherlands. He also attended advanced courses at the Royal National Ear Nose and Throat Hospital in London. His international training highlights his dedication to his field.

2021 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

Associate Professor of Ear, Nose, Throat and Head and Neck Surgery Diseases Specialist

2020 - 2021, Istanbul/Türkiye

İSTİNYE UNIVERSITY LIV HOSPITAL

Associate Professor of Ear, Nose, Throat and Head and Neck Surgery Diseases Specialist

2019 - 2020, Istanbul/Türkiye

GAYRETTEPE FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE HOSPITAL

Associate Professor of Ear, Nose, Throat and Head and Neck Surgery Diseases Specialist

2018 - 2019, Tokat/Türkiye

ISTANBUL TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Associate Professor of Ear, Nose, Throat and Head and Neck Surgery Diseases Specialist

2013 - 2018, Istanbul/Türkiye

ISTANBUL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Ear Nose Throat and Head and Neck Surgery Diseases Specialist Specialist Doctor

2011 - 2013, Tokat/Türkiye

TOKAT STATE HOSPITAL

Ear Nose Throat and Head and Neck Surgery Diseases Specialist Specialist Doctor

2005 - 2011, Istanbul/Türkiye

ISTANBUL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Assistant Physician

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

2013

Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Ear Nose Throat

1998 - 2013

Istanbul Surgery Hospital

Ear Nose Throat

1996 - 1997

Şişli Etfal Hospital

ENT Assistant Chief

1992 - 1996

Indiana Methodist Hospital

Ear Nose Throat

1992 - 1996

Institut Gustave Roussy, France

Observer Physician

1992 - 1995

Clinic of Professeur Frederic Chabolle at Suresnes Hopital Foch

Assistant Physician

1989 - 1992

Şişli Etfal Hospital

ENT Chief Assistant

1985 - 1989

Şişli Etfal and Marmara University Hospital

ENT Specialization

2009-2014 Istanbul Okmeydanı Eğt. And Research. Hst. ENT Specialization Training

2007-2009 Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine

2002-2007 Gülhane Military Medical Faculty (GATA) Faculty of Medicine

2024- Medicine Hospital Specialist Doctor

2019-2023 Ankara City Hospital Specialist Doctor

2018-2019 Istanbul Gaziosmanpaşa Eğt. And Research. Hst. Specialist Doctor

2016-2018 Private Reyap Hospital Specialist Doctor

2015-2016 Private Haliç Hospital Specialist Doctor

2014-2015 Muş Malazgirt State Hospital Specialist Doctor

2014-2014 Istanbul Bahçelievler State Hospital Specialist Doctor

2009-2014 Istanbul Okmeydanı Eğt. And Research. Hst. Assistant Physician

2009-2009 Tokat Reşadiye District State Hospital General Practitioner

Articles he wrote and contributed to;

2023 - Buyukkoc O, Celik B, Yalcıner G, Uzun Ata E, Babademez MA. Mucociliary Clearance and its Relationship to Chest CT Scores in Covid 19 Patients. On J Otolaryngol & Rhinol. 6(3): 2023. OJOR.MS.ID.000637. DOI:10.33552/OJOR.2023.06.000637.

2021 - Akca Caglar A, Akca H, Kurt F, Akcan Yildiz L, Nalcacioglu P, Buyukkoc O, Dibek Misirlioglu E. Sudden-onset haemolacria in an adolescent girl. Paediatr Int Child Health. 2021 Nov;41(4):295-299.1949563. Epub 2021 Jul 18. PMID: 34275424.

2014 - Topaloglu I, Salturk Z, Atar Y, Berkiten G, Buyukkoç O, Cakir O. Evaluation of voice quality after supraglottic laryngectomy. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2014 Dec;151(6):1003-7. Epub 2014 Oct 10. PMID: 25305271.

2013 - The Relationship Between Laryngeal Cancers and Neck Metastases/ Poster Paper

2013 - Use of Calcium Hydroxyapatite as Injection Material in Vocal Cord Paralysis/ Oral Presentation

2012 - Classification of deformities in patients operated for nasal septal deformity/Poster Paper

2012 - Bal M, Berkiten G, Topaloğlu İ, & Büyükkoç O. Waardenburg Syndrome (Report Of 4 Cases).