Best Nasal Congestion Nasal Congestion in Istanbul: TOP 9 doctors

Dr Emre Gunbey specializes in nasal congestion treatments at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital, with a focus on endoscopic sinus surgery.

• Trained at Mayo Clinic USA in ENT
• Assist. Prof. of ENT with years of specialized experience
• Member of European Rhinology Association
• Expertise in snoring and sleep apnea treatments

Prof. Dr. M. Emre Üstündağ is a Professor of Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze. He has been a professor at Kocaeli University since 2006. He completed his MD and ENT residency at Istanbul University between 1983 and 1995. He has worked at Istanbul and Kocaeli universities and at Acıbadem hospitals. He has also maintained a private practice since 2006.

Clinical focus: head and neck oncology and surgery; rhinology and rhinoplasty; laryngology; septoplasty; sleep apnea surgery.

He completed international training in Ireland (Ardkeen). In Germany, he trained in Tübingen; Freiburg (otology, 4 months); and Regensburg (rhinology, 4 months). In the USA, he trained at Stanford in laryngology and sleep apnea (4 months). He has 47 international articles and 788 citations (Google Scholar, Jan 2026). He is a member of the Turkish ORL-HNS, the Istanbul University ENT Association, and the German ORL-HNS.

Dr. Yasar Cokkeser is an ENT specialist. He graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine (1983–1989). He completed his ENT residency at Ankara Numune Hospital (1989–1994). He held a Clinical Research Fellowship in Otology and Skull Base Surgery at Gruppo Otologico, Italy (1993–1994). He also completed observerships at GWU Neurosurgery, House Ear Institute, USC, Johns Hopkins, and the University of Pennsylvania.

He served at Inönü University as Assistant Professor (1994–1999) and Associate Professor (1999–2005). He was Chief of Clinic at Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital (2005–2007). His recent practice includes Medicana Ataköy (2024–2025).

He has more than 75 publications indexed in Index Medicus. His articles appear in Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, Am J Otol, J Laryngol Otol, and Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. His work covers revision stapes surgery, skull base approaches, vestibular schwannoma, and DCR outcomes in 115 patients (130 eyes).

Dr. Vuralkan specializes in nasal congestion treatments with over 24 years of experience of focused ENT practice at leading Turkish hospitals.

• Board-certified in ORL-HNS with additional certification in Head, Neck & Thyroid Surgery
• Published research on nasal polyps and CPAP effects on nasal mucosa
• Member of Turkish Association of Rhinology with award-winning studies
• Current ENT specialist at VM MedicalPark Florya in Istanbul

Specializes in functional nose surgery and rhinoplasty at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, with a focus on pediatric ENT diseases.

• Trained at Hacettepe University English Faculty of Medicine
• Completed residency at Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Experienced in both public and private healthcare settings
• Currently affiliated with Istanbul Health and Technology University

Dr. Emre Turkmen specializes in facial plastic surgery, particularly rhinoplasty, at Cosmeticium Clinic. He is an active member of both Turkish and European Facial Plastic Surgery Associations.

• Completed specialized ENT training at Yeditepe University
• Attended advanced sinus surgery training in Germany
• Regular participant at 'All in One Rhinoplasty' Congress
• Performed under experienced surgeons to refine rhinoplasty techniques

Specializes in functional and revision rhinoplasty at Liv Hospital Ulus, addressing both aesthetic and breathing issues.

• Over 36 years of experience of experience in ENT and facial surgery
• Expert in endoscopic sinus surgery for nasal congestion
• Offers non-surgical solutions like fillers and botulinum toxin
• Treats pediatric ENT diseases alongside adult cases

Specializes in surgeries for functional nasal obstructions – Dr. Karabulut focuses on turbinates, nasal polyps, and other causes of nasal congestion at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Trained at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine and University of Pittsburgh
• Handles both adult and pediatric ENT conditions
• Expert in sleep apnea and snoring surgeries
• Performs surgical treatments for hearing loss

Specializes in endoscopic sinus surgery at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul – experienced in treating complex nasal and sinus conditions.

• Board-certified ENT specialist since 1999
• Performs advanced endoscopic sinus surgery techniques
• Expert in allergic rhinitis diagnosis and treatment
• Professor with academic leadership roles
• Trained at prestigious institutions including Graz Medical Faculty