Best Rhinitis doctors: TOP 18 doctors

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.

Specializes in childhood ENT diseases and rhinitis at Atlas University Hospital, with a focus on endoscopic sinus surgery.

• Over 9 years of experience of experience in ENT surgery
• Published multiple research papers on otitis media and sinus conditions
• Trained at Health Sciences University Ankara Training and Research Hospital

Performed over 2,000 functional and aesthetic nasal surgeries – Dr. Erdem specializes in rhinitis treatments at his private clinic in Antalya.

• Completed thesis on OSAS and snoring surgery
• Attended numerous national and international ENT congresses
• Specializes in pediatric upper airway procedures
• Focuses on both functional and aesthetic nasal surgery

38 years of experience specializing in ENT surgery – Dr. Pollan combines global training with minimally invasive techniques at Centro Médico Teknon.

• Fellowship-trained in endoscopic skull base surgery at University of Pittsburgh
• Expert in robotic ENT procedures using the Da Vinci system
• Faculty member at ENT Teaching Unit, Germans Trias i Pujol
• Author of numerous peer-reviewed papers and clinical guidelines

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Murat Damar is an ENT specialist at Private Optimed International Çorlu Hospital, ENT Clinic. He graduated from Uludağ University in 1997. He completed ENT residency training at Istanbul University from 2004 to 2009.

He has authored 18 international and 2 national peer-reviewed articles. He has also presented 9 international and 16 national congress papers. His research focuses on chronic otitis media, septal deviation, salivary gland tumors, sleep apnea biomarkers, and myringoplasty materials. He completed advanced courses in live head and neck tumor surgery, applied thyroid ultrasound, and several endoscopic sinus surgery cadaver masterclasses. He speaks English.

Dr. Ornouma Srivanishvipat is an otolaryngologist at Yanhee International Hospital. The doctor has worked there since 2002. Education: MD, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University (1995). Diploma in Clinical Science, Mahidol University (1998).

Specialty training: Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Ramathibodi Hospital (2000). Fellowship in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Ramathibodi Hospital (2002). Fellowship in Laryngology and Voice Surgery, Portland, Oregon, USA (2004). Credential: Royal College of Otolaryngology of Thailand.

International and postgraduate highlights: Nose & Face World ROME certificate (2012). World Congress of Bronchoesophagology, Tokyo (2007). International Conference on Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Shanghai (2008). ASEAN ORL-HNS Congress certificate (2015). Endoscopic Thyroidectomy workshop (2012). Advanced Polysomnography (2010). Asian Research in Rhinology (2008). Vocal Fold Augmentation training (2008).

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 has over 24 years of experience of ENT experience, specializing in rhinitis treatments at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Board-certified in ORL-HNS with multiple Turkish Board Certificates
• Published 10+ research articles on rhinitis and sinus treatments
• Member of Turkish Association of Rhinology
• Award-winning research on sinus disease treatments

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

• Trained at Hacettepe University and Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Experience in multiple hospitals including University of Health Sciences
• Current faculty member at Istanbul Health and Technology University

Specializes in allergic rhinitis diagnosis and treatments at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, with extensive experience in endoscopic sinus surgery.

• Over 36 years of experience of ENT specialization
• Trained at Graz Medical Faculty for endoscopic sinus surgery
• Former Clinical Administrative Officer at Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Expertise in pediatric ENT diseases

Specializes in functional nasal obstruction surgeries like turbinate reduction and polyp removal at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Fellowship-trained at University of Pittsburgh ENT Department
• Performs both pediatric and adult rhinitis procedures
• Additional expertise in complex head and neck surgeries
• Board-certified in otorhinolaryngology with Turkish qualification
• Also trained in Italy's Insubria University ENT program

Specializes in allergic rhinitis treatments and functional rhinoplasty at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Over 36 years of experience of ENT practice
• Expert in endoscopic sinus surgery
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Offers both surgical and non-surgical solutions

Dr. Emre Turkmen specializes in facial plastic surgery, focusing particularly on rhinoplasty with extensive training in sinus surgery.

• Member of both Turkish and European Facial Plastic Surgery Associations
• Attended advanced 'Sinus Surgery Training' in Germany
• Regular participant in the 'All in One Rhinoplasty' Congress
• Has practical experience from assisting in numerous rhinoplasty surgeries