Best otolaryngologists in İzmir: TOP 20 doctors

Prof. Dr. Murat Songu is a respected ENT specialist. He is known for his skill in rhinoplasty and otoplasty. He has performed thousands of surgeries with excellent results. Patients appreciate his careful approach and high satisfaction rates.

Dr. Songu has received several awards, such as the Politzer Society Special Award, Health Contributors Award, and Doctor of the Year. He has published more than 100 scientific articles. He has also helped train nearly 100 ENT residents, making a strong impact on medical education and research.

Dr. Denizhan Özkaya is a distinguished Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) specialist based in İzmir, Turkey, with a medical career spanning over 38 years. Born in 1964 in İzmir, he graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine in 1987. In 2000, he completed his specialization in ENT at Celal Bayar University Faculty of Medicine.

In 2001, Dr. Özkaya co-founded the Private ENTO Ear Nose and Throat Clinic in Alsancak, İzmir, with Dr. Ümit Filiz. The clinic has since evolved into the ENTO Surgical Medical Center, where Dr. Özkaya continues to perform surgeries for both domestic and international patients.

After he completed his University in Dicle University Medical Faculty, he has specialized in ENT Clinic in Izmir Education and Reseacrh Hospital. Following he worked in Aydin Medline Hospital as ENT Specialist. Since May 2012 he began working at Private ENTO ENT Medical Center and still continue to work there.He is a highly skilled specialist in the treatment of protruding ears (otoplasty) and a broad range of related ear conditions. With a deep understanding of ear anatomy and aesthetics, he is adept at correcting prominent ears, providing solutions that balance cosmetic appeal with functional outcomes. His expertise extends to the diagnosis and management of congenital ear deformities such as microtia and lop ear, as well as addressing ear trauma, keloid formation after ear piercings, and chronic ear infections that may affect both children and adults. He is committed to offering comprehensive and personalized care, utilizing advanced surgical techniques and non-surgical options to ensure optimal results for his patients. His approach is patient-centered, focusing on delivering the highest standard of care with a dedication to improving both the appearance and overall ear health of his patients.

He was born in France in 1969. After graduating from İzmir Müdafaai Hukuk Primary School and Bornova Anatolian High School, he entered Ege University Faculty of Medicine. After completing his specialization at Celal Bayar University Faculty of Medicine Ear Nose and Throat Clinic, he worked as Op.Dr. Together with Denizhan Özkaya, he founded ENTO Ear, Nose and Throat in Alsancak.

Op.Dr., who worked as a visiting doctor at the Ear Nose and Throat Clinic of the University of Vienna, Austria, in 1998. Ümit Filiz speaks English and German.

He is a member of the Turkish Ear Nose Throat Head and Neck Surgery Association, the Turkish Ear Nose Throat Head and Neck Surgery Foundation, the Turkish ENT Facial Plastic Surgery Working Group, the Turkish Sleep Research Association and the European Sleep Research Association Aviation Medical Association.

He received the “Flight Medicine” certificate at the Eskişehir Aerospace Medicine Physiological Training Course within the Air Force (8 October – 16 November 2001). Aesthetic and functional nose surgery, endoscopic sinus surgeries and snoring and apnea surgery are his special areas of interest.

Dr. Sezgin Bekdemir is a distinguished Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) specialist based in İzmir, Turkey. Born in 1974 in Bulancak, Giresun, he completed his secondary education in Giresun before enrolling at the 19 May University Medical Faculty in Samsun in 1992. In 2000, he pursued specialization in ENT at Erzurum Atatürk University Medical Faculty, completing his residency in 2004.

Following his specialization, Dr. Bekdemir served at Otlu Government Hospital and Erzurum Numune Hospital. In 2005, he began working at Erzurum Private Recovery Hospital.

Currently, Dr. Bekdemir practices at the ENTO ENT Surgical Medical Center in Bornova, İzmir. The center, established in 2001, is renowned for its advanced technologies and specialized services in otorhinolaryngology, nasal aesthetics (rhinoplasty), dermatology, hair transplantation, sleep disorders (including sleep apnea and snoring), and hearing assessments.

He is Ear – Nose – Throat and Head and Neck Surgery Specialist. In 1974 he graduated from Ankara Ataturk High School. After he finished preparatory class in English for 1 year in ODTU, he won Hacettepe University Eskisehir Medical Faculty.

In 1980 he finished Hacettepe University Eskisehir Medial Faculty. In 1984 he got his career education in the department of ENT in Hacettepe University Medical Center. He served his military service in Ankara Mevki Hastanesi as an ENT Specialist, in 1986 he began his conscription in state of Ordu Government Hospital.

He worked in Izmir Atatürk Education and Research Hospital as chief intern in 1989, as a chef assistant in 1991, as an instructor in 1994 and worked there till June 2008. On June 20088, he worked in Namik Kemal University Medical Faculty in head of the department of ENT, Head of Department of Surgical Medical and worked as a Medical Faculty member of University Senate finally, he resigned on August in 2010.

Education and Expertise

• 2005 – LOYALTY HIGH SCHOOL
• 2011 – TRAKYA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE
• 2016 – EGE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE DEPARTMENT OF EAR, NOSE AND THROAT DISEASES
• 2018 – FELLOW OF EUROPEAN BOARD OF OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY (EUROPEAN ENT COMPETENCE CERTIFICATE)

Diseases

• Mouth Sores
• Allergic rhinitis
• Head and Neck Tumors
• Dizziness
• Nasal congestion
• Skin Tumors
• Childhood Ear Nose Throat Diseases
• Hearing loss
• Chronic Rhinosinusitis
• Tinnitus
• Ear infection
• Eardrum perforations

Treatment Methods

• Adenoidectomy
• Adenotonsillectomy
• Head and Neck Tumor Surgery
• Excision and Reconstruction of Skin Tumors
• Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
• OSAS Surgery
• Rhinoplasty
• Septoplasty
• Stapedectomy (otosclerosis-calcification surgery)
• Tympanoplasty (eardrum surgery)
• Tonsillectomy

Experience

• 2011 – 2016 – Research Assistant: Ege University Faculty of Medicine
• 2017 – 2020 – Specialist Doctor: Iğdır State Hospital
• 2020 – 2023 – Specialist Doctor: Manisa Saruhanli State Hospital
• 2021 – 2022 – Turkish ENT-BBC Association, Head and Neck Surgery and Thyroid Diseases School

Education and Expertise

• 1995 – ANTALYA ANATOLIAN HIGH SCHOOL
• 2001 – HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE
• 2008 – EGE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE EAR NOSE THROAT DISEASES
• 2015 – ASSOC. PROF. DR. – IZMIR KATIP CELEBI UNIVERSITY ATATURK EDUCATION RESEARCH HOSPITAL
• 2016 – FELLOW OF EUROPEAN BOARD OF OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY (EUROPEAN ENT COMPETENCE CERTIFICATE)

Diseases

• Allergic rhinitis
• Head and Neck Tumors
• Dizziness
• Brain fluid coming out of the nose
• Nasal Bone Curvatures
• Nasal congestion
• Nasal tumors
• Chronic Rhinosinusitis
• Ear infection
• Ear Tumors
• Eardrum perforations
• Nasal Polyp

Treatment Methods

• Head and Neck Tumor Surgery
• Endoscopic Empty Rhinorrhea Surgery
• Endoscopic Nasal Tumor Surgery
• Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
• Rhinoplasty
• Septal Perforation Repair
• Septoplasty
• Tympanomastoidectomy
• Tympanoplasty (eardrum surgery)

Experience

• 2010 – Iskenderun Military Hospital
• 2009 – 2010 – Aksaray State Hospital
• 2011 – 2023 – Izmir Katip Çelebi University Atatürk Training and Research Hospital
• 2017 – Summer School On Human Olfaction. Department of Otorhinolaryngology of the University of Dresden Medical School, Dresden, Germany.

After graduating from Fırat University Faculty of Medicine in 2008, he worked as a physician in Şırnak Silopi Health Center No. 3 for 2 years. In 2011, he started his specialization in Manisa Celal Bayar University, Otorhinolaryngology.

He completed his specialization in ENT Diseases Specialization in 2016. In 2016, he succeeded in the written and oral exams organized by the Turkish Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Association and was entitled to receive a Certificate of Proficiency.

He worked as an Ear Nose and Throat Diseases Specialist at Manisa Merkez Efendi State Hospital between 2016-2021. He has been working at Private ENTO ENT Surgical Medical Center since October 2021.

Any other educational courses and certificate (those conducted internationally as well):

1. Otorhinolaryngology Allergy Course 2004

2. Occupational English Test OET certificate 2016

3. Ege university Cadaver DBsection Course 2017

Memberships & Associations (Please list all your local, regional and international memberships

Prof. Dr. Ali Vefa YÜCETÜRK was born in Aydın in 1963. He graduated from Hakimiyetimilliye Primary School in 1974, Izmir Private Turkish High School in 1980, and graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine in 1986.

After completing his compulsory service at Adıyaman's Çelikhan District Health Center in 1986-89, he specialized in Ear Nose and Throat Diseases at Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine between 1989-92 and worked in the same clinic as a specialist until 1994. KKK in 1993. He did his military service at Izmir Military Hospital.

He started working as an ENT faculty member at Celal Bayar University Faculty of Medicine in 1994, and became an associate professor in 1999 and a professor in 2005.

In 1996, he carried out studies and research on larynx and parotid surgery at the ENT Clinic of the University of Ferrara, Italy, with Prof. Dr. Carlo Calearo and Prof. Dr. Antonio Pastore.

He is a member of the Turkish Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Association and the Laryngology Association.

He supervised four theses on laryngeal cancer, inner ear hearing loss and snoring-sleep apnea.

He participated in more than 40 congresses, courses and meetings at home and abroad as a speaker and participant.

He has 18 scientific articles published in international and 31 national journals, 11 international and 35 papers presented in national meetings, and 5 copyrighted book chapters. In particular, his studies on snoring, obstructive sleep apnea, voice diseases, laryngeal cancer and ear microsurgery have been at the forefront.

Associate Prof. Çağlar Çallı is an experienced ENT specialist. He graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine. In 2009, he received the Turkish ENT Association Thyroid Surgery and Diseases Scholarship. This allowed him to study head and neck tumors and thyroid surgery at Ohio State University in the USA.

In 2011, he was awarded the Turkish ENT Foundation Scholarship. He focused on facial plastic surgery, snoring surgery, and endoscopic sinus surgery at New York St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital. Dr. Çallı became an Associate Professor in 2012. He has published over 80 articles and book chapters. He has also presented his work at international conferences. His main areas of expertise are head and neck tumors, thyroid surgery, rhinoplasty, endoscopic sinus surgery, and ear microsurgery.

Areas of interest;

• Nose Aesthetic Surgery
• Tonsil and Adenoid Surgery
• Nasal Bone Surgery Without Using Tampons (Septum Deviation)
• Nose Concha (Concha) Surgery
• Swallowing Disorders Surgery (Diagnosis and Treatment)
• Head and Neck Tumor Surgery
• Chronic Middle Ear Inflammation (Chronic Otitis Media)
• Eardrum Surgery
• Parotid Surgery
• Salivary Gland Surgery
• Ear Tube Surgery
• Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (Sinusitis Surgery)
• Endoscopic DSR (Occluded Tear Sac and Duct Surgery)
• Snoring Sleep Apnea Surgery
• Radiofrequency Surgery
• Vocal Cord Polyp and Nodule Microsurgery