Best Sleep apnea doctors in Turkey: TOP 66 doctors

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

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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.

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.

Education & Training

ENT Specialization, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, 1996

Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey, 1990

Professional Experience

Specialist, Ear, Nose & Throat, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, 2005 - Present

Completed military service as a specialist at Eskişehir Military Air Hospital, 2004

Specialist, Istinye State Hospital & Haydarpaşa Training and Research Hospital, Ministry of Health, Turkey, 2004

Areas of Expertise

Rhinoplasty (Nose Aesthetic Surgery, Closed Technique)

Septoplasty (Nasal Septum Correction for better airflow)

Sleep Apnea Surgery Dr. Ilgın is widely regarded for his advanced techniques in the surgical treatment of sleep apnea, offering patients highly effective, tailored solutions to improve their quality of life and reduce the risks associated with sleep-disordered breathing.

Adenoidectomy (Removal of the Adenoids)

Tonsillectomy (Tonsil Removal) using the Thermal Welding Method

Ear Tube Insertion (to treat recurrent ear infections and fluid buildup)

Tympanoplasty (Eardrum Repair Surgery)

Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) (For Sinusitis and Polyps)

Salivary Gland Surgery

2022.05 – Current

EAR NOSE AND THROAT SPECİALİST; Asyaeastetic, ıstanbul/turkey

2019.09 – 2022.05

ear nose and throat specialist, özel abat tıp merkezi 

ıstanbul/turkey

2017.09 –2019.09 

ear nose and throat specialist; Necmi Kadıoğlu devlet hastanesi, ISTANBUL/TURKEY

EAR

– Serous otitis and ear tube

– Ear calcification, otosclerosis and spadetomy and teflon piston application

– Chronic middle ear infections and various tympanoplasty surgeries

-Perforated eardrum and surgery

-Cochlear implant

NOSE

-Bone curvature or septoplasty surgery

-RHINOPLASTY SURGERY

-Nose aesthetics

-Sinusitis and surgeries

-Nasal polyps and surgery

-Concha

-Endoscopic operation of tear duct obstruction

 ARZU ÖZ 

OTOLARYNGOLOGY- HEAD AND NECK SURGERY SPECIALIST 

Highly effective management of all facets of the medical and surgical care of the ear, nose and throat region. Energetic and result-focused with success in developing and leading diverse teams to achieve significant results. Diligent professional with 10 years of experience in medical industries at different sociocultural level. Warm, caring approach to patients and persistent in finding best treatment options available. 

EXPERIENCE 

2015.11 – CURRENT 

ENT SPECİALİST, ASYAESTHETIC , ISTANBUL/TURKEY

Met  with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints. 

Management of ENT emergencies cases, early detection and institution of appropriate and adequate treatment, minimizing permanent damage and even reverse unwanted complications. 

Admitted and treated patients as part of hospital’s24-hour on –call services. 

Ensuring that patients understand the rigors of the treatment, and making sure that they have realistic expectations about the surgery, especially for cosmetic nasal surgery. 

Integration with most advanced Audiology and speech therapy units to enable dealing with hearing loss and tinnitus conditions following the latest international guidelines. 

2017.04 – CURRENT 

ENT SPECİALİST, PART TİME, ACIBADEM ALTUNIZADE HOSPITAL, ISTANBUL/TURKEY 

Management of patients with the latest technologies including digital microscope, endoscopes and many more to diagnose and treat various disorders of ear, nose and throat. 

Assessment of snoring conditions and stop its progression to sleep apnea, and to treat the sleep apnea effectively in a multidisciplinary approach for better results. 

Admitted and treated patients as part of hospital’s 24-hour on –call services. 

Provide highly effective and customized surgical and non-surgical treatment plans. Get experience in Otolaryngology, treating both children and adults. 

2017.11 – 2019.11 

ENT SPECİALİST, MEDİTİME SURGICAL MEDİCAL CENTER, 

ISTANBUL/TURKEY 

Management of patients who require a multidisciplinary approach. 

Treatment and surgery for ENT diseases and head and neck masses. 

Equipped with rigid and flexible endoscopes to enable performing all out patient procedures using minimally invasive techniques and the latest Radio frequency technologies. 

 2017.08 – 2019.11 

ENT SPECİALİST, PART TİME,  ACIBADEM KADIKOY HOSPITAL, 

ISTANBUL/TURKEY 

2017.09 – 2018.04 

ENT SPECİALİST, PART TİME, CENTRIUM MEDİCAL CENTER, 

ISTANBUL/TURKEY 

2017.11 – 2019.11 

ENT SPECİALİST, PART TİME, HISAR INTERCONTINENTAL HOSPITAL, ISTANBUL/TURKEY 

2017.11 – 2019.11 

ENT SPECİALİST, USKUDAR ANADOLU HOSPITAL, 

ISTANBUL/TURKEY 

2017.11 – 2019.11 

ENT SPECİALİST, ODEMIS STATE HOSPITAL, 

ISTANBUL/TURKEY 

2017.11 – 2019.11 

ENT SPECİALİST, MUS VARTO STATE HOSPITAL, 

ISTANBUL/TURKEY 

EDUCATION AND TRAINING 

2006.05 – 2012.05 

PH.D: OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY GAZIANTEP UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

GAZIANTEP/TURKEY 

 Pediatric, adults and geriatrics patients 

İnpatient and outpatient settings 

Provide highly effective and customized surgical and non-surgical treatment plans 

 PROCEDURES 

Rhinoplasty

Myringoplasty 

• Tympanoplasty and ossiculoplasty 
• Mastoidectomy 
• Septoplasty and septorhinoplasty 
• Turbunate reduction surgery 
• Endoscopic sınus surgeries 
• Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy 
• Mıcrolaryngoscopy, mıcrolaryngeal surgery 
• Neck dissection and tumor surgery of ENT and Head and neck region 
• Emergency ENT case management 

Thesis : The hearing outcomes in patients undergoing prelingual cochlear implantation. 

2006.05 – 2012.05 

M.D: MARMARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE ISTANBUL/TURKEY 

SKILLS 

PUBLICATIONS 

• Complication and treatment of chronic otitis media. Baysal E, Erkutlu I, Mete A, Alptekin M, Oz A, Karatas ZA, Celenk F, Mumbuc S, Kanlikama M. J Craniofac Surg. 2013 Mar;24(2):464-7. 
• Systemic steroid versus combined systemic and intratympanic steoid treatment for sudden sensorineural hearing loss. Baysal E, Tunc O, Baglam T, Durucu C, Oz A, Karatas ZA, Polat M, Celenk F, Mumbuc S, Kanlikama M. J Craniofac Surg. 2013 Mar;24(2):432-4. 
• Giant pleomorphic adenoma of the nasal septum. Baglam T, Durucu C, Cevik C, Bakir K, Oz A, Kanlikama M. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2011 Oct;63(4):393-5. 
• Durucu C, Baglam T, Karatas E, Oz A, Bakir K, Kanlikama M. Simultaneous mycobacterial infection of tonsil and cervical lymph node: Evidence to peortal of entry. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol Extra. 2009 doi:10.1016/j.pedex.2009.04.002 
• Travmatik kafa tabanı defekti olan bir çocukta tekrarlayan menenjit. Işıkay S, Yılmaz K, Yılmaz M, Mumbuç S, Aksoy M. Türkiye Klinikleri J Pediatr 2012;21(1):45-52. 
• Tiroidektomi Sonrası İnfeksiyon. Balam T, Oz A. Türkiye Klinikleri J E.N.T.-Special Topics 2009;2(1):51-3 
• Bağlam T, Öz A, Durucu C, Baysal E, Karataş ZE, Polat M, Tunç O, Mumbuç S, Kanlıkama M. Nörobruselloza Bağlı Total İşitme Kaybında Koklear İmplantasyonun yeri. 33. Türk Ulusal Kulak Burun Boğaz Boyun Cerrahisi Kongresi, 2011. 
• Baysal E, Polat M, Bağlam T, Durucu T, Öz A, Karataş ZE, Mumbuç S, Kanlıkama M. Karotis Cisim Tümörlerinde Deneyimlerimiz. 33. Türk Ulusal Kulak Burun Boğaz Boyun Cerrahisi Kongresi, 2011. 
• Bağlam T, Güngör N, Baysal E, Durucu C, Öz A, Karataş ZE, Mumbuç S, Kanlıkama M. Mandibula Odontojenik veya Non-Odontojenik Kaynaklı Kitlelerine Yaklaşımımız. 33. Türk Ulusal Kulak Burun Boğaz Boyun Cerrahisi Kongresi, 2011. 
• Durucu C, Aytaç A, Bağlam T, Baysal E, Öz A, Karataş ZE, Tunç O, Mumbuç S, Kanlikama M. Miringoplasti Sonuçlarımız. 33. Türk Ulusal Kulak Burun Boğaz Boyun Cerrahisi Kongresi, 2011. 
• Baysal E, Tunç O, Bağlam T, Durucu C, Öz A, Karataş ZE, polat M, Mumbuç S, Kanlıkama M. Ani İşitme Kayıplı Hastalarda Intratimpanik Deksametazon Uygulaması. 33. Türk Ulusal Kulak Burun Boğaz Boyun Cerrahisi Kongresinde Sözlü Sunum, 2011. 
• Baysal E, Şengül E, Bağlam T, Durucu C, Kanlıkama M, Mumbuç S, Kara F, Öz A, Karotid Cisim Tümörlü Hastalarda Klinik Deneyimlerimiz. 31. Türk Ulusal Kulak Burun Boğaz Boyun Cerrahisi Kongresi, 2009. 
• Bağlam T, Öz A, Durucu C, Baysal E, Çevik C, Kanlıkama M, Mumbuç S. Primeri Bilinmeyen 

Metastik Boyun Kitleleri. 31. Türk Ulusal Kulak Burun Boğaz Boyun Cerrahisi Kongresi, 2009. 

• Karataş E, Öz A, Bağlam T, Durucu C, Kanlıkama M, Mumbuç S, Lakrimal gland kaynaklı adenoid kistik karsinom: Yanlış tanısı konulmuş ve yetersiz tedavi edilmiş bir olgu sunumu. 

30. Türk Ulusal Kulak Burun Boğaz Boyun Cerrahisi Kongresi, 2008. 

Specializations

Adult and Pediatric ENT Diseases

Plastic Surgery Procedures (Rhinoplasty, Protruding Ear Correction)

Filling-Botox Procedures

Endoscopic/Microscopic Middle Ear Surgery

Sleep Apnea and Snoring Surgery

Tonsil and Adenoid Operations with Plasma-Evaporation Method

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

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

Biography
Ahmet Köybaşıoğlu is a Professor and Doctor who was born in 1958. He entered Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1975 and completed his education, graduating in 1981. He completed his specialization in Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine between 1982-1986.

While working as an ENT specialist at Ankara Dışkapı SSK Hospital, he also worked at the Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Cancer Research Center in the Netherlands. In 1997, he became an associate professor in the ENT Head and Neck Surgery department at Gazi University, and in 2003, he became a full professor.

In 1998, he worked on cases with his American colleagues at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in the United States. He conducted academic research for 16 years from 1996-2012, focusing on head and neck tumors. He also deepened his academic research in laryngology, which includes vocal cord and voice disorders.

He specialized in voice hoarseness, snoring, respiratory problems, dizziness, as well as nodules, polyps and vocal cord cysts in the larynx. His medical interests also include pediatric ENT diseases such as tonsillitis, adenoids, fluid accumulation in the ear, and congenital neck cysts.

He conducted academic research and publications on tumors and cancer diseases that occur in the mouth, nose, tongue, jaw, throat, and skin areas in the head and neck region. These diseases are his primary medical interest areas.

Education

2003-2103 Gazi University, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Professor,
2005(September-October) Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Cancer Center Amsterdam/Netherlands,
1997-2003 Gazi University, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Associate Professor,
1998(November-December) Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary /Boston-USA,
1995-1997 Gazi University, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Assistant Professor,
1993(January-March) Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Cancer Center Amsterdam/Netherlands,
1982-1986 Gazi University Faculty of Medicine / Ear Nose and Throat Specialization Training,
1975-1981 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

Work Experience
 

2016-2018 Lösante Hospital,
2014-2016 Memorial Ankara Hospital,
2012-2014 Acıbadem Healthcare Group Ankara Hospital,
2003-2013 Gazi University, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Professor,
2005(September-October) Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Cancer Center Amsterdam/Netherlands,
1997-2003 Gazi University, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Associate Professor
1998 (November-December) Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary,
1995-1997 Gazi University, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Assistant Professor,
1993(January-March) Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Cancer Center Amsterdam/Netherlands,
1990-1995 Ankara Diskapi SSK Hospital ll. ENT Clinic Specialist,
1988-1990 Bayburt State Hospital/Mandatory Service,
1986-1988 Adana Military Hospital, Ear Nose and Throat Specialist,
1982-1986 Gazi University Faculty of Medicine / Ear Nose and Throat Specialization Training

Medical Interest

Head and Neck Oncology
laryngology
Voice Hoarseness
Snore
Pediatric Ear Nose Throat Diseases
Elongated Styloid Prosthesis
Congenital Neck Tumors
Salivary Gland Tumors

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