Best otolaryngologists in Turkey: TOP 174 doctors

Op.Dr. Osman Tuğrul GÜZELDİR was born on May 1, 1983. After completing his pre-graduate studies, he successfully graduated from Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine and obtained the title of Medical Doctor. He specialized in Otorhinolaryngology at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine and became an Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialist.

After completing his specialization training, Op.Dr. Osman Tuğrul GÜZELDİR worked at Afyonkarahisar Bolvadin Dr. Halil İbrahim Özsoy State Hospital from 2013 to 2015. He later served in various private hospitals in Ankara. In 2020, he joined the academic staff at Istanbul Health and Technology University and currently serves as an Assistant Professor at Koru Ankara Hospital.

Op.Dr. Osman Tuğrul GÜZELDİR is a member of the Turkish Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Turkish Skull Base Society, Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Rhinology Society, and Ankara Medical Chamber. He also has a good command of English.

His medical interests include:

Head and neck tumors

Aesthetic and Functional Nose Surgery (Rhinoplasty, Septoplasty)

Eardrum and middle ear diseases

Dizziness, hearing loss, and balance disorders

Thyroid and parathyroid gland diseases

Childhood neck masses

Salivary gland diseases and tumors

Childhood ear-nose-throat diseases

Nasal congestion and sinus diseases

Hoarseness and laryngeal diseases

Dr. Ceren Durgun is a board-certified ENT specialist with over six years of experience. She is known for her skill in cosmetic and corrective procedures, including rhinoplasty, otoplasty, and septoplasty. Dr. Durgun earned her MD from Marmara University. She also holds a Ph.D. in Otolaryngology from SBU Faith Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital.

Dr. Durgun has performed hundreds of ENT surgeries. She is experienced in advanced techniques such as closed and revision rhinoplasty. She also treats complex conditions like sleep apnea and sinusitis. Dr. Durgun is a member of the Facial Plastic Surgery Association and the Turkish Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Association.

Name: Mehmet Palali

Place and year of birth:

Manisa, 11.01.1984

Education:

Istanbul university Cerrahpasa Medicine Faculty 2001-2007 

Specialization: Ankara Numene Science and Research Hospital – ENT clinic – 2008-2013

Experiences:

Yozgat State Hospital: 2013-2016

Canakkale Biga Devlet Hospital : 2016-2017

Medlife Bagcilar Hospital -2017-2018

Erdem Hospital- 2018- present

Professional Interests

Rhinoplasty 

Revision rhinoplasty

Otoplasty

Clinic Attended as a Researcher 

 1) Investigation of SCGB3A1 (UGRP2) gene arrays in patients with nasal polyposis. 

Palalı M, Murat Özcan K, Ozdaş S, Köseoğlu S, Ozdaş T, Erbek SS, Yıldırım E, Ensari S, Dere H. 

Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2014 Dec;271(12):3209-14. 

2) Prognostic effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy starting time for sudden sensorineural hearing loss. 

Yıldırım E, Murat Özcan K, Palalı M, Cetin MA, Ensari S, Dere H. 

Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2015 Jan;272(1):23-8. 

3) Endoskopik Dakriyosistorinostomide Başarısızlık Nedenleri 

Mehmet Ali ÇETİN, Kürşat Murat ÖZCAN, Aykut İKİNCİOĞULLARI, Sabri KÖSEOĞLU, Mehmet PALALI, Serdar ENSARİ, Hüseyin DERE 

Ortadoğu Tıp Dergisi 5 (1): 29-32 2013 

4) Cervical lymphadenopathy: progressive transformation of germinal centers 

İkincioğulları A, Köseoğlu S, Çetin MA, Palalı M, Ensari S, Kayaçetin S, Kulaçoğlu S, Dere H. 

Kulak Burun Bogaz Ihtis Derg. 2013 Sep-Oct;23(5):307-11. 

5) Papiller Onkositik Kistadenom: Olgu Sunumu Mehmet Palalı, Aykut İkincioğulları, Sabri Köseoğlu, Doğan Atan, Erol Yıldırım, Hüseyin Dere 

34. Türk Ulusal Kulak Burun Boğaz ve Baş Boyun Cerrahisi Kongresi P-377 

6) Temporal Kemik Karsinomu İle Birlikte İnverted Papillom Zemininde Gelişen İntranazal Karsinom: Olgu Sunumu 

35. Türk Ulusal Kulak Burun Boğaz ve Baş Boyun Cerrahisi Kongresi PS3-073 

Hüseyin Dere, Mehmet Ali Çetin, Emre Apaydın, Erol Yıldırım, Mehmet Palalı, Aykut İkincioğulları 

7) Burun Tıkanıklığının Nadir Bir Nedeni: Alt Konka Bülloza 

Hakan Dağıstan, Mehmet Palalı 

37. Türk Ulusal Kulak Burun Boğaz ve Baş Boyun Cerrahisi Kongresi EP-124

Certifications:

Hobbies

Play classical guitar

Draw cartoon

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

Dr. Turgay Toğçuoğlu, with 20 years of experience, has performed many successful surgeries in the field of otolaryngology. He has performed many surgeries on Rhinoplasty

Prof. Dr. Fehmi Döner is an experienced Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) specialist with more than 20 years in clinical practice. He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He completed his specialty training at Erzurum Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. Döner earned the titles of associate professor and professor at Süleyman Demirel University in Isparta. These titles reflect his expertise and academic achievements. He now works at Istanbul Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital. He is recognized for his advanced ENT procedures and strong commitment to patient care.

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.