Education
Ege University Faculty of Medicine, 2009
Mersin University Faculty of Medicine Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, 2022
Institutions He Worked For
Yozgat State Hospital Emergency Service, Yozgat Maternity and Children's Hospital Emergency Service, Yozgat,
2016-2016
Ataturk University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Erzurum,
2017-2019
Mersin University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Mersin,
2019-2022
Kutahya Health Sciences University Evliya Celebi Training and Research Hospital, Kutahya, 2022-2024
Publications
Projects
Proceedings
Education
Ege University Faculty of Medicine, 2009
Mersin University Faculty of Medicine Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, 2022
Institutions He Worked For
Yozgat State Hospital Emergency Service, Yozgat Maternity and Children's Hospital Emergency Service, Yozgat,
2016-2016
Ataturk University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Erzurum,
2017-2019
Mersin University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Mersin,
2019-2022
Kutahya Health Sciences University Evliya Celebi Training and Research Hospital, Kutahya, 2022-2024
Publications
Projects
Proceedings
Education, Awards and Certifications
• Inter High School Project Competition, Third in Turkey, Using the activated carbon
obtained from waste batteries as ion and gas trap,Scientific and Technological
Research Council of Turkey (TUBİTAK)-2009
• Tokat Science High School – 2010
• Istanbul University School of Medicine(Graduted with distinction) – 2016
• Sarıyer State Hospital(Emergency Medicine) 2017
• Animal Research Certificate – January 2019
• Microsurgery Certificate- May 2019
• Medical statistics certificate- July 2019
• Bagcılar Research and Training Hospital, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and
Aesthetic Surgery(Residency) 2017-2022
• Universita Campus Bio-Medico, Department of Plastic,Reconstructive and Aesthetic
Surgery Rome/Italy(Microsurgery Fellowship) 2022-
• Erzurum State Hospital,Erzurum/Turkey 2022-2024
Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital (Current)
Read moreEducation, Awards and Certifications
• Inter High School Project Competition, Third in Turkey, Using the activated carbon
obtained from waste batteries as ion and gas trap,Scientific and Technological
Research Council of Turkey (TUBİTAK)-2009
• Tokat Science High School – 2010
• Istanbul University School of Medicine(Graduted with distinction) – 2016
• Sarıyer State Hospital(Emergency Medicine) 2017
• Animal Research Certificate – January 2019
• Microsurgery Certificate- May 2019
• Medical statistics certificate- July 2019
• Bagcılar Research and Training Hospital, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and
Aesthetic Surgery(Residency) 2017-2022
• Universita Campus Bio-Medico, Department of Plastic,Reconstructive and Aesthetic
Surgery Rome/Italy(Microsurgery Fellowship) 2022-
• Erzurum State Hospital,Erzurum/Turkey 2022-2024
Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital (Current)
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).
Read more2009-2014 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).
Medical Doctor Medical Faculty
Ankara University
1996-2002
Otorhinolaryngology
Department of ENT
Yıldırım Beyazıt Education and Research Hospital
2002-2008
Assoc.Prof.
Department of ENT
Kanuni Education and Research Hospital
2014
Prof.
Department of ENT
University of Avrasya
2021
Thesis:
Comparison of montelukast and mometasone furoate in the prevention of recurrent nasal polyps
Thesis adviser: İstemihan Akın, Assoc. Prof.
Employment history
Official Title
Years
Otorhinolaryngology, Researcher
Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Education and Research Hospital, ENT Clinic
2002-2008
Specialist
Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Education and Research Hospital
2008-2011
Specialist
Trabzon Kanuni Education and Research Hospital
2011-2018
Asoc.Prof.
Trabzon Kanuni Education and Research Hospital
2014-2021
Prof.
University of Avrasya
2021
Foreign language knowledge
English, Advanced level
Research interests
My principal research interests lie in the fields of head, neck, tyroid, endoscopic sinus surgery, cochlear implantation and otologic surgery.
Professional memberships
Turkish Association of Otorhinolaryngology
Turkish Association of Rhinology
Membership of editorial board
Journal of Clinical and Analytical Medicine
Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery
Turkish Board Certificate:
1.Turkish ORL-HNS Board Certificate, December 2010, İzmir
2.Turkish ORL-HNS, Head Neck and Tyroid Surgery School, 2014
Awards:
2010- The protective effects of E, B, C vitamins and L-carnitine in the prevention of the cisplatin-induced ototoxicity in rats. 1st National Otology-Neurootology Congress, Gazimagosa, KKTC, 12-16. May. 2010
2010- Sinonasal disease association of paranasal sinus anatomic variations, 6. National Rinology Congress, Antalya, 19-23. May. 2010.
2010- The effects of L-carnitine local use after myringotomy on myringosclerosis development in rats. 32nd Turkish National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October. 2010.
A.Articles published in international refereed journals:
A1. Vuralkan E, Saka C, Akın İ, Hücümenoğlu S, Uzmez Unal B, Kuran G, Öcal B. Comparison of montelukast and mometasone furoate in the prevention of recurrent nasal polyps. Ther Adv Respir Dis 2012; 6(1) 5–10 DOI: 10.1177/ 1753465811427577
A2. Saka C, Vuralkan E, Fırat IH, Alicura S, Hücümenoğlu S, Akın I, Ardıç S, Gökler A. The effects of CPAP treatment on nasal mucosa in patients with obstructive sleep apnea. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2012 Sep;269(9):2065-7. Doi: 10.1007/s00405-011-1906-2. Epub 2012 Jan 3
A3. Tokgöz Alicura S, Vuralkan E, Sonbay ND, Çalışkan M, Saka C, Beşaltı Ö, Akın İ. The protective effects of E, B, C vitamins and L-carnitine in the prevention of the cisplatin-induced ototoxicity in rats. J Laryngol Otol 2012 May;126(5):464-9. Epub 2012 Apr 11
A4. Simşek G, Tokgoz SA, Vuralkan E, Caliskan M, Besalti O, Akin I. Protective effects of resveratrol on cisplatin-dependent inner-ear damage in rats. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2012 Sep 22. [Epub ahead of print]
A5. Vuralkan E, Alicura Tokgoz S, Simsek G, Koybasioglu F, Han Ü, Caliskan M, Besalti Ö, Akin İ. The effects of L-carnitine local use after myringotomy on myringosclerosis development in rats. J Laryngol Otol 2012
A6. Sonbay ND, Saka C, Tatlican S, Vuralkan E, Aygener N, Eren C. Audiologic evaluation in patients with Behcet`s Disease. J Laryngol Otol 2012
A7. Gunsoy B, Vuralkan E, Sonbay ND, Simsek G, Alicura Tokgoz S, Akin İ. Quality of Life Following Surgical Treatment of Benign Parotid Disease. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg DOI 10.1007/s12070-012-0585-7
A8. Kuran G, Vuralkan E, Saka C, Akın İ. Endoscopic sinus surgery of frontal mucocele. J Pak Med Assoc 2007;57(11):570-1
A9. Şimşek G, Vuralkan E, Ceylan BT, Akın İ, Han Ü. Mucoepidermoid carcinoma in the larynx successfully treated by radiotherapy: a case report” Capsula Eburnea 2009; 4(30): 123-128
A10. Kuran G, Ide T, Ceylan T, Sirin Y, Yılmazer D, Vuralkan E. The effect of topical phenytoin application on traumatic tympanic membrane perforation. The Journal of International Advanced Otology (ISI). 2013; 9(3): 343-348.
A11. Vuralkan E, Mutlu M, Firat İ. H, Akaydin S, Sagit M, Akin İ, Miser E, Ardic S. Changes in serum levels of MDA and MMP-9 after UPF in patients with OSAS. European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology (ISI). 2013 Nov 19. DOI: 10.1007/s00405-13-2821-5
A12. Vuralkan E, Cobanoglu HB, Arslan A, Arslan S, Mungan S, Tatar S, Toklu AS. Effects of topical nasal steroids and diclofenac on the nasal mucosa during hyperbaric oxygen therapy: A double-blind experimental study. European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology (ISI). DOI: 10.1007/s00405-013-2863-8
A13. Vuralkan E, Sonbay D, Conkbayır I, Saka C, Alicura Tokgöz S, Akın I, Günsoy B. Flow Evaluation of the Internal Jugular Vein after Neck Dissection. Journal of Otology & Rhinology 2014, 3:3 (doi.org/10.4172/2324-8785.1000155)
A14. Mutlu M, Vuralkan E, Akaydin S, Akin İ, Miser E. Effects of adenoid/tonsillectomy on inflammatory response in snoring children with witnessed apnea. Clinical Otolaryngology (ISI), 2014
A15. Mutlu M, Vuralkan E, Akaydin S, Akin İ, Miser E. Alteration of serum levels of inflammatory cytokines and polysomnographic indices after uvulopalatal flap surgery in obstructive sleep apnea. Ear Nose & Throat Journal (ISI), 2017 Feb;96(2):65-68..
A16. Arslan S, Vuralkan E, Çobanoğlu B, Arslan A, Ural A. Giant sialolith of submandibular gland: report of a case. J Surg Case Rep. 2015 Apr 5;2015(4).
A17. Çobanoğlu B, Vuralkan E, Yeğengil Ç, Hemşinli D, Saylan S. What do Head and Neck Surgery and Orthopedics have in Common? An Unusual Case of Metallic Foreign Body. J Trauma Treat 2014, 4:1
A18. Alicura Tokgöz S, Şimşek G, Vuralkan E, Bayır Ö, Köybaşıoğlu F, Çalışkan M, Beşaltı O, Akın I. Effects of methotrexate in a toluene diisocyanate-induced allergic rhinitis rat model. Tr-ENT 2018;28(1):34-39
A19. Vuralkan E, Cobanoglu HB, Mirasoglu B, Mungan S, Arslan A, Bagli BS, Toklu AS, Türkmen IU. May Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Play a Role in the Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis? A Double- Blind Experimental Study in Rat Model Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy on Allergic Rhinitis. J Otol Rhinol 2018, 7:1.
A20. Alicura Tokgoz S, Simsek G, Vuralkan E, Caliskan M , Besalti O, Akin I. Does melatonin alleviate ototoxic effect caused by administration of cisplatin? Annals of Medical Research 2019;26(11):2604-8
A21. Yaldız Çobanoğlu HB, Vuralkan E, Arslan A, Mirasoglu B, Toklu AS. Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Effective in Cisplatin-Induced Ototoxicity in Rats? CEO, 2019;(12) 66-71.
A22. Sonbay Yilmaz ND, Saka C, Alicura Tokgöz S, Çalişkan M, Vuralkan E, Beşalti Ö. Effects of acute hypoxia on auditory pathway of Wistar albino rats. Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences,2020; 50(6):1580-1584
B.International scientific conferences, and published in the proceedings:
B1. Clinical approach and results for supraglottic carcinoma patients: A retrospective analysis, 3. Türk-İtalyan Larengoloji Kongresi, Chieti/Pescara-Italia, 14-17.October.2004
B2. The Effectiveness of the Epley Maneuver and Brandt/Daroff Exercises for the Treatment of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, World Congress of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
C.Articles published in national journals:
C1. Saka C, Kuran G, Sağıt M, Akın İ, Vuralkan E, Serin E. Radiofrequency ablation of the soft palate in the treatment of snoring and mild obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. KBB-Forum 2007;6 (4): 132-7.
C2. Akın İ, Vuralkan E, Sağıt M, Ceylan BT, Kuran G. Partial surgical treatment of early stage glottic carcinomas. Turk Arch Otolaryngol 2008; 46 (1): 16-21
C3. Vuralkan E, Akın İ, Kuran G, Saka C, Akçayöz N, Alicura S. Prognostic factors in laryngeal cancer. Kulak Burun Bogaz Ihtis Derg 2008;18(4): 221-226
C4. Aydın E, Ceylan BT, Vuralkan E, Hücümenoğlu S, Oktay M, Akın İ. A rare cause of benign cervical lymphadenopathy: Kikuchi-Fujimato Disease. J Med Sci 2008;28(6):999-1001
C5. Saka C, Kuran G, Vuralkan E, Gökler A, Akın İ. The effectiveness of endoscopic sinus surgery in nasal polyposis. Kulak Burun Bogaz Ihtis Derg 2008;18(5):306-311
C6. Ceylan BT, Akın İ, Ünlü E, Sağıt M, Vuralkan E. Effect of Botulinum toxin management of spasmodic dysphonia on life quality of patients. KBB-Forum 2008;7(3): 75-81
C7. Akın I, Sağıt M, Kuran G, Salman N, Vuralkan E, Mutlu M, Şahan M. Surgical treatment modalities in lower lip cancers. Turk Arch Otolaryngol 2009; 47(2): 83-89
C8. Yılmaz O, Kuran G, Vuralkan E, Sağıt M, Elverici O. Hearing loss in elderly people. Turk J Geriatrics 2010; 13 (1): 5-7
C9. Simsek G, Vuralkan E, Alicura Tokgöz S, Hudaynazarov U, Akın İ, Köybaşıoğlu F. A Case of Atypically-Localized Oncocytoma. J İnönü University Medical Faculty 2012;19(3):181-3.
C10. Akın I, Vuralkan E, Gunsoy B, Saka C, Akcayoz N, Simsek G. Supraglottik larenks kanserlerinin cerrahi tedavisinde onkolojik sonuçlarımız. Journal of Medical Updates 2013;3(1):8-12
C11. Şimşek G, Saka C, Vuralkan E, Serin E, Akın İ. Başağrısının Nadir Bir Nedeni: Süperior Konka Aşırı Pnömatizasyonu. Kocaeli MJ. 2015; 4(2): 41-43
C12. Hemsinli D, Ata Korkmaz HA, Baki G, Vuralkan E, Kaplan ST, Kul S, Turkmen IU. The role of vascular elastography and carotid artery intima media thickness methods in the determination of non-syndromic ascending thoracic aortic aneurysm. J Turgut Ozal Med Cent. 2018;25(1):1-6.
D.Presented at national conferences and published in the proceedings:
D1. “The relationship between perivascular invasion and lymphatic metastasis in larynx carcinoma” Multidisciplinary approach to head and neck cancers, Izmir, 26-28.Eylül.2004
D2. “Prognostic factors in larynx cancers” 29th National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 26-31.May.2007
D3. “Uvula localized malignant tumor: a case report” 29th National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 26-31. May.2007
D4. “Kuttner tumor of the submandibular salivary gland” 29th National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 26-31. May.2007
D6. “Bilateral lower concha bullosa: a case report” 29th National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 26-31. May.2007
D7. “Hearing loss in elderly people” 8th International Conference on Cholesteatoma and Ear Surgery, Antalya, 15-19. Haziran.2008
D8. “Facial nevre paralysis in temporal and parotideal trauma: Case report” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010
D9. ” Granulomatous Cervical Lymphadenitis: Case report” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010
D10. ” The effects of L-carnitine local use after myringotomy on myringosclerosis development in rats” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010
D11. “Adult cervical lymphangioma: a case report” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010
D12. ” The effects of CPAP treatment on nasal mucosa in patients with obstructive sleep apnea” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010
D13. “Parotidectomy in parotid masses: long-term results” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010
D14. “A rare cause of acute parotitis parotid duct foreign body” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010
D15. “Coexistence of Sjögren's syndrome and parotid pleomorphic adenoma: a case report” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010
D16. “Oncological results of surgical treatment of supraglottic laryngeal carcinoma” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010
D17. “The results of multilevel surgery in OSAS” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010
D18. “Our management of traumatic facial paralysis” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010
D19. “Anatomical and functional results of surgery in chronic otitis media” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010
D20.” Evaluation of the functions of the internal jugular vein after neck dissection” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010
D21. “Sarcomatoid carcinoma of the larynx: a rare case report” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010
D22. “A Case of Atypically-Localized Oncocytoma.” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010
D23. “Protective effects of melatonin in the prevention of cisplatin-induced ototoxicity in rats.” 33rd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 26-30. October.2011
E.Book chapters and translations:
E1. Akın I, Vuralkan E. Cervical Esophagus and Hypopharynx Cancers. In: Koç C, ed. Ear, Nose, Throat Diseases and Head-Neck Surgery. 2nd ed. Ankara: Güneş Kitabevi,2013. pp:879-95.
E2. Yılmaz O, Vuralkan E, Alicura Tokgöz S. Salivary Gland Infections. In: Koç C, ed. Ear, Nose, Throat Diseases and Head-Neck Surgery. 2nd ed. Ankara: Güneş Kitabevi,2013. pp:733-53.
E3. Yılmaz O, Vuralkan E, Alicura Tokgöz S. Salivary Gland Tumors. In: Koç C, ed. Ear, Nose, Throat Diseases and Head-Neck Surgery. 2nd ed. Ankara: Güneş Kitabevi,2013. pp:787-803.
E4. Sharen J. Knudsen Byron J (2011). Bailey Head&Neck Surgery – Otolaryngology, Steps in Medical Ethics (Trans. Vuralkan E). Ankara: Güneş Kitabevi, 2011. pp: 2781-9.
E5. Bowden MT. Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery Board Review, Head and Neck Oncology (Trans. Vuralkan E). Ankara: Güneş Kitabevi, 2012. pp: 293-343
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Medical Doctor Medical Faculty
Ankara University
1996-2002
Otorhinolaryngology
Department of ENT
Yıldırım Beyazıt Education and Research Hospital
2002-2008
Assoc.Prof.
Department of ENT
Kanuni Education and Research Hospital
2014
Prof.
Department of ENT
University of Avrasya
2021
Thesis:
Comparison of montelukast and mometasone furoate in the prevention of recurrent nasal polyps
Thesis adviser: İstemihan Akın, Assoc. Prof.
Employment history
Official Title
Years
Otorhinolaryngology, Researcher
Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Education and Research Hospital, ENT Clinic
2002-2008
Specialist
Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Education and Research Hospital
2008-2011
Specialist
Trabzon Kanuni Education and Research Hospital
2011-2018
Asoc.Prof.
Trabzon Kanuni Education and Research Hospital
2014-2021
Prof.
University of Avrasya
2021
Foreign language knowledge
English, Advanced level
Research interests
My principal research interests lie in the fields of head, neck, tyroid, endoscopic sinus surgery, cochlear implantation and otologic surgery.
Professional memberships
Turkish Association of Otorhinolaryngology
Turkish Association of Rhinology
Membership of editorial board
Journal of Clinical and Analytical Medicine
Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery
Turkish Board Certificate:
1.Turkish ORL-HNS Board Certificate, December 2010, İzmir
2.Turkish ORL-HNS, Head Neck and Tyroid Surgery School, 2014
Awards:
2010- The protective effects of E, B, C vitamins and L-carnitine in the prevention of the cisplatin-induced ototoxicity in rats. 1st National Otology-Neurootology Congress, Gazimagosa, KKTC, 12-16. May. 2010
2010- Sinonasal disease association of paranasal sinus anatomic variations, 6. National Rinology Congress, Antalya, 19-23. May. 2010.
2010- The effects of L-carnitine local use after myringotomy on myringosclerosis development in rats. 32nd Turkish National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October. 2010.
A.Articles published in international refereed journals:
A1. Vuralkan E, Saka C, Akın İ, Hücümenoğlu S, Uzmez Unal B, Kuran G, Öcal B. Comparison of montelukast and mometasone furoate in the prevention of recurrent nasal polyps. Ther Adv Respir Dis 2012; 6(1) 5–10 DOI: 10.1177/ 1753465811427577
A2. Saka C, Vuralkan E, Fırat IH, Alicura S, Hücümenoğlu S, Akın I, Ardıç S, Gökler A. The effects of CPAP treatment on nasal mucosa in patients with obstructive sleep apnea. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2012 Sep;269(9):2065-7. Doi: 10.1007/s00405-011-1906-2. Epub 2012 Jan 3
A3. Tokgöz Alicura S, Vuralkan E, Sonbay ND, Çalışkan M, Saka C, Beşaltı Ö, Akın İ. The protective effects of E, B, C vitamins and L-carnitine in the prevention of the cisplatin-induced ototoxicity in rats. J Laryngol Otol 2012 May;126(5):464-9. Epub 2012 Apr 11
A4. Simşek G, Tokgoz SA, Vuralkan E, Caliskan M, Besalti O, Akin I. Protective effects of resveratrol on cisplatin-dependent inner-ear damage in rats. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2012 Sep 22. [Epub ahead of print]
A5. Vuralkan E, Alicura Tokgoz S, Simsek G, Koybasioglu F, Han Ü, Caliskan M, Besalti Ö, Akin İ. The effects of L-carnitine local use after myringotomy on myringosclerosis development in rats. J Laryngol Otol 2012
A6. Sonbay ND, Saka C, Tatlican S, Vuralkan E, Aygener N, Eren C. Audiologic evaluation in patients with Behcet`s Disease. J Laryngol Otol 2012
A7. Gunsoy B, Vuralkan E, Sonbay ND, Simsek G, Alicura Tokgoz S, Akin İ. Quality of Life Following Surgical Treatment of Benign Parotid Disease. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg DOI 10.1007/s12070-012-0585-7
A8. Kuran G, Vuralkan E, Saka C, Akın İ. Endoscopic sinus surgery of frontal mucocele. J Pak Med Assoc 2007;57(11):570-1
A9. Şimşek G, Vuralkan E, Ceylan BT, Akın İ, Han Ü. Mucoepidermoid carcinoma in the larynx successfully treated by radiotherapy: a case report” Capsula Eburnea 2009; 4(30): 123-128
A10. Kuran G, Ide T, Ceylan T, Sirin Y, Yılmazer D, Vuralkan E. The effect of topical phenytoin application on traumatic tympanic membrane perforation. The Journal of International Advanced Otology (ISI). 2013; 9(3): 343-348.
A11. Vuralkan E, Mutlu M, Firat İ. H, Akaydin S, Sagit M, Akin İ, Miser E, Ardic S. Changes in serum levels of MDA and MMP-9 after UPF in patients with OSAS. European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology (ISI). 2013 Nov 19. DOI: 10.1007/s00405-13-2821-5
A12. Vuralkan E, Cobanoglu HB, Arslan A, Arslan S, Mungan S, Tatar S, Toklu AS. Effects of topical nasal steroids and diclofenac on the nasal mucosa during hyperbaric oxygen therapy: A double-blind experimental study. European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology (ISI). DOI: 10.1007/s00405-013-2863-8
A13. Vuralkan E, Sonbay D, Conkbayır I, Saka C, Alicura Tokgöz S, Akın I, Günsoy B. Flow Evaluation of the Internal Jugular Vein after Neck Dissection. Journal of Otology & Rhinology 2014, 3:3 (doi.org/10.4172/2324-8785.1000155)
A14. Mutlu M, Vuralkan E, Akaydin S, Akin İ, Miser E. Effects of adenoid/tonsillectomy on inflammatory response in snoring children with witnessed apnea. Clinical Otolaryngology (ISI), 2014
A15. Mutlu M, Vuralkan E, Akaydin S, Akin İ, Miser E. Alteration of serum levels of inflammatory cytokines and polysomnographic indices after uvulopalatal flap surgery in obstructive sleep apnea. Ear Nose & Throat Journal (ISI), 2017 Feb;96(2):65-68..
A16. Arslan S, Vuralkan E, Çobanoğlu B, Arslan A, Ural A. Giant sialolith of submandibular gland: report of a case. J Surg Case Rep. 2015 Apr 5;2015(4).
A17. Çobanoğlu B, Vuralkan E, Yeğengil Ç, Hemşinli D, Saylan S. What do Head and Neck Surgery and Orthopedics have in Common? An Unusual Case of Metallic Foreign Body. J Trauma Treat 2014, 4:1
A18. Alicura Tokgöz S, Şimşek G, Vuralkan E, Bayır Ö, Köybaşıoğlu F, Çalışkan M, Beşaltı O, Akın I. Effects of methotrexate in a toluene diisocyanate-induced allergic rhinitis rat model. Tr-ENT 2018;28(1):34-39
A19. Vuralkan E, Cobanoglu HB, Mirasoglu B, Mungan S, Arslan A, Bagli BS, Toklu AS, Türkmen IU. May Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Play a Role in the Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis? A Double- Blind Experimental Study in Rat Model Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy on Allergic Rhinitis. J Otol Rhinol 2018, 7:1.
A20. Alicura Tokgoz S, Simsek G, Vuralkan E, Caliskan M , Besalti O, Akin I. Does melatonin alleviate ototoxic effect caused by administration of cisplatin? Annals of Medical Research 2019;26(11):2604-8
A21. Yaldız Çobanoğlu HB, Vuralkan E, Arslan A, Mirasoglu B, Toklu AS. Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Effective in Cisplatin-Induced Ototoxicity in Rats? CEO, 2019;(12) 66-71.
A22. Sonbay Yilmaz ND, Saka C, Alicura Tokgöz S, Çalişkan M, Vuralkan E, Beşalti Ö. Effects of acute hypoxia on auditory pathway of Wistar albino rats. Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences,2020; 50(6):1580-1584
B.International scientific conferences, and published in the proceedings:
B1. Clinical approach and results for supraglottic carcinoma patients: A retrospective analysis, 3. Türk-İtalyan Larengoloji Kongresi, Chieti/Pescara-Italia, 14-17.October.2004
B2. The Effectiveness of the Epley Maneuver and Brandt/Daroff Exercises for the Treatment of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, World Congress of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
C.Articles published in national journals:
C1. Saka C, Kuran G, Sağıt M, Akın İ, Vuralkan E, Serin E. Radiofrequency ablation of the soft palate in the treatment of snoring and mild obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. KBB-Forum 2007;6 (4): 132-7.
C2. Akın İ, Vuralkan E, Sağıt M, Ceylan BT, Kuran G. Partial surgical treatment of early stage glottic carcinomas. Turk Arch Otolaryngol 2008; 46 (1): 16-21
C3. Vuralkan E, Akın İ, Kuran G, Saka C, Akçayöz N, Alicura S. Prognostic factors in laryngeal cancer. Kulak Burun Bogaz Ihtis Derg 2008;18(4): 221-226
C4. Aydın E, Ceylan BT, Vuralkan E, Hücümenoğlu S, Oktay M, Akın İ. A rare cause of benign cervical lymphadenopathy: Kikuchi-Fujimato Disease. J Med Sci 2008;28(6):999-1001
C5. Saka C, Kuran G, Vuralkan E, Gökler A, Akın İ. The effectiveness of endoscopic sinus surgery in nasal polyposis. Kulak Burun Bogaz Ihtis Derg 2008;18(5):306-311
C6. Ceylan BT, Akın İ, Ünlü E, Sağıt M, Vuralkan E. Effect of Botulinum toxin management of spasmodic dysphonia on life quality of patients. KBB-Forum 2008;7(3): 75-81
C7. Akın I, Sağıt M, Kuran G, Salman N, Vuralkan E, Mutlu M, Şahan M. Surgical treatment modalities in lower lip cancers. Turk Arch Otolaryngol 2009; 47(2): 83-89
C8. Yılmaz O, Kuran G, Vuralkan E, Sağıt M, Elverici O. Hearing loss in elderly people. Turk J Geriatrics 2010; 13 (1): 5-7
C9. Simsek G, Vuralkan E, Alicura Tokgöz S, Hudaynazarov U, Akın İ, Köybaşıoğlu F. A Case of Atypically-Localized Oncocytoma. J İnönü University Medical Faculty 2012;19(3):181-3.
C10. Akın I, Vuralkan E, Gunsoy B, Saka C, Akcayoz N, Simsek G. Supraglottik larenks kanserlerinin cerrahi tedavisinde onkolojik sonuçlarımız. Journal of Medical Updates 2013;3(1):8-12
C11. Şimşek G, Saka C, Vuralkan E, Serin E, Akın İ. Başağrısının Nadir Bir Nedeni: Süperior Konka Aşırı Pnömatizasyonu. Kocaeli MJ. 2015; 4(2): 41-43
C12. Hemsinli D, Ata Korkmaz HA, Baki G, Vuralkan E, Kaplan ST, Kul S, Turkmen IU. The role of vascular elastography and carotid artery intima media thickness methods in the determination of non-syndromic ascending thoracic aortic aneurysm. J Turgut Ozal Med Cent. 2018;25(1):1-6.
D.Presented at national conferences and published in the proceedings:
D1. “The relationship between perivascular invasion and lymphatic metastasis in larynx carcinoma” Multidisciplinary approach to head and neck cancers, Izmir, 26-28.Eylül.2004
D2. “Prognostic factors in larynx cancers” 29th National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 26-31.May.2007
D3. “Uvula localized malignant tumor: a case report” 29th National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 26-31. May.2007
D4. “Kuttner tumor of the submandibular salivary gland” 29th National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 26-31. May.2007
D6. “Bilateral lower concha bullosa: a case report” 29th National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 26-31. May.2007
D7. “Hearing loss in elderly people” 8th International Conference on Cholesteatoma and Ear Surgery, Antalya, 15-19. Haziran.2008
D8. “Facial nevre paralysis in temporal and parotideal trauma: Case report” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010
D9. ” Granulomatous Cervical Lymphadenitis: Case report” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010
D10. ” The effects of L-carnitine local use after myringotomy on myringosclerosis development in rats” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010
D11. “Adult cervical lymphangioma: a case report” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010
D12. ” The effects of CPAP treatment on nasal mucosa in patients with obstructive sleep apnea” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010
D13. “Parotidectomy in parotid masses: long-term results” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010
D14. “A rare cause of acute parotitis parotid duct foreign body” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010
D15. “Coexistence of Sjögren's syndrome and parotid pleomorphic adenoma: a case report” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010
D16. “Oncological results of surgical treatment of supraglottic laryngeal carcinoma” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010
D17. “The results of multilevel surgery in OSAS” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010
D18. “Our management of traumatic facial paralysis” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010
D19. “Anatomical and functional results of surgery in chronic otitis media” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010
D20.” Evaluation of the functions of the internal jugular vein after neck dissection” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010
D21. “Sarcomatoid carcinoma of the larynx: a rare case report” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010
D22. “A Case of Atypically-Localized Oncocytoma.” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010
D23. “Protective effects of melatonin in the prevention of cisplatin-induced ototoxicity in rats.” 33rd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 26-30. October.2011
E.Book chapters and translations:
E1. Akın I, Vuralkan E. Cervical Esophagus and Hypopharynx Cancers. In: Koç C, ed. Ear, Nose, Throat Diseases and Head-Neck Surgery. 2nd ed. Ankara: Güneş Kitabevi,2013. pp:879-95.
E2. Yılmaz O, Vuralkan E, Alicura Tokgöz S. Salivary Gland Infections. In: Koç C, ed. Ear, Nose, Throat Diseases and Head-Neck Surgery. 2nd ed. Ankara: Güneş Kitabevi,2013. pp:733-53.
E3. Yılmaz O, Vuralkan E, Alicura Tokgöz S. Salivary Gland Tumors. In: Koç C, ed. Ear, Nose, Throat Diseases and Head-Neck Surgery. 2nd ed. Ankara: Güneş Kitabevi,2013. pp:787-803.
E4. Sharen J. Knudsen Byron J (2011). Bailey Head&Neck Surgery – Otolaryngology, Steps in Medical Ethics (Trans. Vuralkan E). Ankara: Güneş Kitabevi, 2011. pp: 2781-9.
E5. Bowden MT. Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery Board Review, Head and Neck Oncology (Trans. Vuralkan E). Ankara: Güneş Kitabevi, 2012. pp: 293-343
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“I was born in 1991 in the district of Ünye in Ordu. I am married and a fatherof one child. I graduated from Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine in 2015. Between 2016 and 2021, I completed my residency training in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at Eskişehir Osmangazi University.
Subsequently, from 2021 to 2023, I worked as a specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive and AestheticSurgery at Sancaktepe Şehit Prof.
Dr. İlhan Varank Training and Research Hospital. Currently, I provide services in Istanbul at a private healthcare institution, specializing in all types of aesthetic surgical procedures, non-surgical aesthetic treatments, hair transplantation, reconstructive surgery, congenital anomalies, and skin cancers.”
Read more“I was born in 1991 in the district of Ünye in Ordu. I am married and a fatherof one child. I graduated from Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine in 2015. Between 2016 and 2021, I completed my residency training in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at Eskişehir Osmangazi University.
Subsequently, from 2021 to 2023, I worked as a specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive and AestheticSurgery at Sancaktepe Şehit Prof.
Dr. İlhan Varank Training and Research Hospital. Currently, I provide services in Istanbul at a private healthcare institution, specializing in all types of aesthetic surgical procedures, non-surgical aesthetic treatments, hair transplantation, reconstructive surgery, congenital anomalies, and skin cancers.”
Curriculum Vitae
Name: Yasin Kulaksız
Date of Birth: November 20, 1992
Title: Specialist Doctor
Doctarate (PhD)
Field: Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
University: Bezmialem Vakıf University
Year: [Year of Completion]
Curriculum Vitae
Name: Yasin Kulaksız
Date of Birth: November 20, 1992
Title: Specialist Doctor
Doctarate (PhD)
Field: Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
University: Bezmialem Vakıf University
Year: [Year of Completion]
Op. Dr. Arzu Öz
Otolaryngology (ENT)
Specialty Training
2000 - 2006
Medical Education, Full-time (University Graduate)
Undergraduate Education
1989 - 1995
ENT and Head, Neck Surgery, Formal Education
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
Op. Dr. Arzu Öz
Otolaryngology (ENT)
Specialty Training
2000 - 2006
Medical Education, Full-time (University Graduate)
Undergraduate Education
1989 - 1995
ENT and Head, Neck Surgery, Formal Education
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
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EDUCATION:
2017 - Uludag University, Faculty of Medicine, Ear Nose and Throat Diseases
2011 - Inonu University, Faculty of Medicine
EXPERIENCE:
2020 - to date - Medipol University Pendik Hospital
2017 - 2020 - Igdir State Hospital
2011 - 2011 - Malatya Dogansehir TSM
PUBLICATIONS:
1. Anatomical correlation between existence of concha bullosa and maxillary sinus volume.
Uygar Levent Demir1, ME Akca2, R Ozpar3, C Albayrak2, B Hakyemez
2. Functional and Oncological Outcomes in Patients with Supracricoid Partial Laryngectomy with Single or Double Arytenoid Preservation, Thesis Study.
Read moreEDUCATION:
2017 - Uludag University, Faculty of Medicine, Ear Nose and Throat Diseases
2011 - Inonu University, Faculty of Medicine
EXPERIENCE:
2020 - to date - Medipol University Pendik Hospital
2017 - 2020 - Igdir State Hospital
2011 - 2011 - Malatya Dogansehir TSM
PUBLICATIONS:
1. Anatomical correlation between existence of concha bullosa and maxillary sinus volume.
Uygar Levent Demir1, ME Akca2, R Ozpar3, C Albayrak2, B Hakyemez
2. Functional and Oncological Outcomes in Patients with Supracricoid Partial Laryngectomy with Single or Double Arytenoid Preservation, Thesis Study.
Dr. Altan Tekin, MD
Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Dr. Altan Tekin is a board-certified plastic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgeon with a strong commitment to delivering personalized, patient-centered care. After graduating from Sinop Science High School in 2007, he completed his medical education at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine (2007-2014). He specialized in Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery at Antalya Training and Research Hospital (2016-2021), where he gained extensive experience as a resident physician.
From 2021 to 2023, Dr. Tekin worked as a specialist at Ordu State Hospital before opening his own private clinic in Antalya in 2023. Since then, he has continued to provide expert care to patients seeking aesthetic and reconstructive procedures.
As a board-certified surgeon, Dr. Tekin actively participates in numerous international trainings, conferences, and workshops to stay up-to-date with the latest techniques and advancements in plastic surgery. His passion for continuous professional development ensures that he can offer the most modern and effective treatments to his patients.
Dr. Tekin’s patient-first philosophy focuses on understanding each individual's unique needs, providing customized treatment plans, and improving their quality of life. He is dedicated to achieving exceptional results while ensuring a positive and supportive experience for all of his patients.
Read moreDr. Altan Tekin, MD
Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Dr. Altan Tekin is a board-certified plastic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgeon with a strong commitment to delivering personalized, patient-centered care. After graduating from Sinop Science High School in 2007, he completed his medical education at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine (2007-2014). He specialized in Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery at Antalya Training and Research Hospital (2016-2021), where he gained extensive experience as a resident physician.
From 2021 to 2023, Dr. Tekin worked as a specialist at Ordu State Hospital before opening his own private clinic in Antalya in 2023. Since then, he has continued to provide expert care to patients seeking aesthetic and reconstructive procedures.
As a board-certified surgeon, Dr. Tekin actively participates in numerous international trainings, conferences, and workshops to stay up-to-date with the latest techniques and advancements in plastic surgery. His passion for continuous professional development ensures that he can offer the most modern and effective treatments to his patients.
Dr. Tekin’s patient-first philosophy focuses on understanding each individual's unique needs, providing customized treatment plans, and improving their quality of life. He is dedicated to achieving exceptional results while ensuring a positive and supportive experience for all of his patients.
Academic and Professional Background
Key Achievements and Research Contributions
Clinical and Research Interests
International Training and Professional Development
Publications and Citations
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.
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Academic and Professional Background
Key Achievements and Research Contributions
Clinical and Research Interests
International Training and Professional Development
Publications and Citations
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.
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.
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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.