Best Deviated septum doctors in Istanbul: TOP 28 doctors

Dr. Cem Altındağ is an Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery consultant surgeon who graduated from Istanbul University in 1989. He has completed several observerships, honoray consultancies, courses, and meetings in various countries such as USA, Austria, Germany, UK, Portugal, Netherlands, Italy, and France. He is also a member of the European Rhinoplasty Society.

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.

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.

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.

Medical School Residency : Cukurova University Faculty of Medicine (2002-2008) Palermo University, Italy (2007) : Ankara University Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Ankara, Turkey (2009-2014) Philadelphia Ear, Nose and Throat Associates; The Voice Foundation, Philadelphia, USA (November 2013) Medical University of Graz Division of Phoniatrics, Graz, AUSTRIA (October 2014) Work Experience : Van State Hospital, Turkey (December 2014 – January 2016)Fulya Acibadem Hospital Istanbul, Turkey (January 2016 – Present) Phd Thesis Languages : “Epidemiologic, clinical, prognostic evaluation and acoustic analysis of dysphonia patients who apply to Ankara University ORL HNS department” : English, Italian

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.

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.

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

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]

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).

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.

Education

Yük. Lect. (6 YEARS) Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine 1998
Specialization in Medicine Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine 2006 Otorhinolaryngology

Experience

Sivas Numune Hospital
SBU Haseki Training and Research Hospital ENT Department 2011-2022

After graduating from Hacettepe Faculty of Medicine, Department of English, he took the TUS exam and started his career as an assistant in Eskişehir Osmangazi ENT Clinic.
After completing his specialization, he was appointed to Sivas Numune Hospital to perform his compulsory service.
During his compulsory service, he was appointed as an assistant professor at Sivas Cumhuriyet University ENT Department, but he did not start due to family reasons and applied for internal appointments.
2011
Between 2011 and 2022, when he worked at Istanbul Haseki Training and Research Hospital, he contributed to the training of countless assistants.
While contributing to the training of assistants, he improved himself in thyroid surgery by attending thyroid surgery courses that he did not receive training in his own assistantship.
24He was entitled to become an Associate Professor on .11.2021.
He started working at Biruni University Faculty of Medicine Hospital ENT Department as of 17.10.2022.

Certificates

Turkish Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Qualification Board Qualification Certificate, Certificate of Qualification in Otorhinolaryngology, Izmir, Certificate, 23.09.2017 (National)
Turkish Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Association Rhinology - Rhinoplasty - Allergy and Sleep School, Rhinology - Rhinoplasty - Allergy and Sleep, Istanbul, Izmir, Ankara, Certificate, 01.10.2019 - 28.02.2020 (National)
Turkish Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Association Otology and Neurotology School, Otology Neurotology, Ankara, Istanbul, Certificate, 01.01.2013 - 01.01.2014 (National)

Dr. Emre Gunbey is an Assistant Professor of ENT. He specializes in nose aesthetics, endoscopic sinus surgery, snoring and sleep apnea, and head and neck tumor surgery. He graduated from Ege University School of Medicine in 2003. He completed his ENT residency at Kecioren Training and Research Hospital in 2011.

Dr. Gunbey has worked at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital and Adatip Istanbul Hospital. He also gained international experience as an observer at Mayo Clinic in the USA. He is a member of the European Board of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, the European Rhinology Association, and the Facial Plastic Surgery Association.

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.

Academic and Professional Background

• Education:
  • 1990–1996: Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (MD).
  • 1996–2000: Residency in ENT at Ankara Training and Research Hospital.
  • 2002: Advanced training at the House Ear Institute, Los Angeles, USA.
• Professional Experience:
  • Various roles including researcher, specialist, and chief at prominent hospitals in Turkey.
  • Since 2011: Professor at Lokman Hekim Health Group, focusing on ENT diseases.

Key Achievements and Research Contributions

• Published Work:
  • Over 30 scientific articles in international journals on ENT topics such as hearing loss, laryngeal cancer, and sinus conditions.
  • Topics include rare diseases, surgical innovations, and radiological evaluations.
  • Co-author of ENT-related books and translated chapters in notable surgical references.
• Conference Presentations:
  • Frequent presenter at national and international scientific meetings.
  • Delivered groundbreaking studies on cochlear implants, paranasal tumors, and hearing aid effects on geriatric tinnitus.
• Awards & Recognition:
  • Recognized for excellence in clinical practice and surgical training models, particularly in stapedectomy.

Clinical and Research Interests

• Diseases of the ear, nose, and throat, with a focus on: 
  • Hearing disorders (sensorineural, conductive, age-related).
  • Rhinological conditions, including sinusitis and mucosal pathologies.
  • Oncological ENT cases, specifically rare cancers of the larynx and paranasal sinuses.

International Training and Professional Development

• Attended multiple specialized courses at the House Ear Institute (USA) focusing on temporal bone surgery and pathology.
• Participation in advanced workshops and conferences such as the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF).

Publications and Citations

• Authored high-impact studies cited in prominent journals.
• Contributions to understanding ENT disorders through innovative research methods, such as temporal bone dissection and immunohistochemistry.

Prof. Dr. Celil Göçer is a distinguished ENT specialist whose extensive clinical expertise and academic contributions have greatly influenced the field. He is highly regarded for his innovative surgical approaches and dedication to advancing medical knowledge.

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