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Professor Wolfgang Gstöttner is a specialist in ear, nose and throat (ENT) diseases. He is head of the University Hospital ENT Clinic in Vienna and has extensive experience in head and neck surgery. He is a professor, board member and president of various related organizations. He has performed various ENT surgeries and was the first to implant an active middle ear implant and auditory brain stem implant in Austria.

Professor of Otolaryngology

He graduated from Istanbul Pertevniyal High School in 1997 and successfully graduated from Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 2003 and received the title of Doctor of Medicine. In the same year, he started his assistant training in Istanbul Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, and received the title of specialist doctor in 2009. He did his compulsory service in Bayburt state hospital between 2009-2011 and his military service in Balıkesir Military Hospital between 2011-2012. He worked at Istanbul Private Safa Hospital between 2012-2018 . received the title of Associate Professor during his duty. Having a special interest in rhinoplasty, 

Education and Expertise

2003 - At Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

2003 - 2009 - Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital

Experience

2009 - 2011 - Bayburt State Hospital

2013 - Istanbul Private Safa Hospital

Professional Memberships

Turkish Ear Nose Throat Foundation

Turkish Medical Association

Facial Plastic Surgery Association

Turkish ENT and Surgery Association

. SPECIAL EXPERIENCES IN EAR NOSE THROAT AREA:

- 3 months at the University of Pittsburgh Sound Center as an Observer (September-December/2004)

-Ear and Skull Base Surgery at Gruppo Otologico/Piacenza-Italy as Observer- 3 weeks (May 2013)

1. Laringofaringeal Reflünün Değerlendirilmesinde 24 Saatlik Çift Problu pH Monitorizasyonunun Etkinliği, AİBÜ Bilimsel Araştırma Projeleri, No: 2001.07.02.96,  Proje Yöneticisi, 2001.

2. Gebeliğin İşitsel Beyin Sapı Cevaplarına Etkisi, AİBÜ Bilimsel Araştırma Projeleri, No: 2003.07.02.191, Proje Yardımcı Personeli, 2003

3. Tiroidektomi Operasyonları Sonrası Ses Kalitesinin Değerlendirilmesi, Düzce Üniv. Bilimsel Araştırma Projeleri, No: 2005.07.02.235, Proje Yöneticisi, 2005.

4. Tiroidektomi Operasyonları Sonrası Ses Kalitesinin Değerlendirilmesi, İstanbul Üniversitesi, Bilimsel Araştırma Projeleri, No:3507, Proje Yardımcı Personeli, 2009

5. Koklear İmplantasyon Yapılan Hastalarda İşitme Ve Denge Fonksiyonlarının Değerlendirilmesi, İstanbul Üniversitesi, Bilimsel Araştırma Projeleri, No:3971, Proje Yardımcı Personeli, 2009

MEMBERSHIPS:

1. Turkish Association of Otorhinolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery

2. European Laryngological Society (European Laryngologycal Society)

3. European Academy of Otology-Neurootology (European Academy of Otology & Neuro-Otology)

4. Facial Plastic Surgery Association



PAPERS PRESENT AT NATIONAL SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS AND PRINTED IN PROCEEDING BOOKS:

1. Öztürk, Ö., E. Karaman, H. Şimşir, N. Adatepe, A. Kaytaz, N. Korkut, M. Kızıltan, and Ö. Enver, “Evaluation of Facial Nerve Functions After Cochlear Implantation”, 31st Turkish National Congress of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Antalya, 2009.

2. Karaman, E., M. Ibrahimov, M. Mamanov, G. Güngör, Ö. Öztürk, M. Ada and Ö. Enver, “The Effect of Anteroposterior Plica Suturation on Morbidity After Tonsillectomy in Children”, 31st Turkish National Congress of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Antalya, 2009.

3. Yaman, H., S. Yılmaz, N. Alkan, B. Subaşı, E. Güçlü and Ö. Öztürk, “Shepard Grommet Ventilation Tube Complications in Children with Otitis Media with Effusion”, 31st Turkish National Congress of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Antalya, 2009.

4. Yaman, H., S. Yılmaz, E. Güçlü, Ö. Öztürk, B. Subaşı and N. Alkan, “Grommet Ventilation Tubes in the Middle Ear”, 31st Turkish National Congress of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Antalya, 2009.

5. Karaman, E., Ö. Öztürk, G. Saritzali, A. Özdilek, E. Kılıç and Ö. Enver, “Case report: Basal Cell Adenoma in the Parotid Gland”, 31st Turkish National Congress of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Antalya, 2009.

6. Yilmaz, S., S. Y. Güler, H. Yaman, E. Güçlü and Ö. Öztürk, “Stridor in Newborn Due to Congenital Laryngocele and Bifid Epiglottis: Case Report and Literature Review”, 31st Turkish National Congress of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Antalya, 2009.

7. Akbay, K.B., S. Yıldızbaş, E. Güçlü, S. Yılmaz, A. İskender, Ö. Öztürk, “Effectiveness of Topical Tramadol Use in the Control of Postoperative Morbidity in Tonsillectomy Children”, 30th Turkish National Congress of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Antalya, 2008.

8. Yılmaz, S., E. Karalı, A. Tokmak, E. Güçlü, A. Koçer and Ö. Öztürk, “Evaluation of Hearing in Parkinson's Patients”, 30th Turkish National Congress of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Antalya, 2008.

9. Öztürk, Ö., E. Karalı, E. Gültekin, C. Şenyuva, S. Yılmaz, “Esthesioneuroblastoma: Case Report”, 30th Turkish National Congress of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Antalya, 2008

10. Oghan, F., O. Öztürk, U. Harputluoğlu, E. Güçlü and E. Egeli, “Evaluation of Laryngopharyngeal Reflux and Upper Airway Resistance Secondary to Reflux in Etiology of Hoarseness”, 28. Turkish National Congress of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Antalya, 2005.

11. Öztürk, Ö., E. Güçlü, U. Harputluoğlu, F. Oğhan, Ş.B. Belli, A. Mayda and E. Egeli, “Comparison of the Prevalence of Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases in Hearing Impaired Children with Non-Hearing Impaired Children”, 28. Turkish National Congress of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Antalya, 2005.

12. Güçlü, E., A. Tokmak, F. Oğhan, Ö. Öztürk and E. Egeli, “Hemacroglossia Associated with Isolated Plexiform Neurofibroma: Case Report”, 28. Turkish National Congress of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Antalya, 2005.

13. Egeli, E., U. Harputluoğlu, Ö. Öztürk, F. Oğhan and S. Koçak, “Can 24-Hour IV Fluid Treatment After Adenotonsillectomy in Pediatric Patients Reduce Morbidity?”, Uludağ 2004 ENT Days, Uludağ, 2004.

14. Öztürk, Ö., S.B. Belli, M. Alper, E. Egeli, C. Kaleli, “Pseudosarcoma of the Larynx: Case Report”, 27th Turkish National Congress of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Antalya, 2003.

15. Öztürk, Ö., H. Cansız, M.Z. Güzel, B. Karakullukçu, H. Özek, “Local Control Provided by Removal of Limited Tissue in Primary Oropharyngeal Malignant Melanomas”, 27th Turkish National Congress of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Antalya, 2003.

16. Bozan, S., Ö. Öztürk, S. Yüksel, E. Karaman, S. Yılmaz, Ö. Enver, “Our Long-Term Clinical Results in Stapes Surgery”, 27th Turkish National Congress of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Antalya, 2003.

17. Öztürk, Ö., U. Harputluoğlu, E. Egeli, F. Oğhan, A. Mayda, “Evaluation of Otorhinolaryngology Screening Results in Primary School Children According to Socioeconomic Level”, 27th Turkish National Congress of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Antalya, 2003.

18. Öz, F., N. Kalekoğlu, B. Karakullukçu, Ö. Öztürk, B. Öz, “Lipoid Proteinosis: Case Report”, 26th Turkish Congress of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Antalya, 2001.

19. Aydın S., Ö. Öztürk, E. İnci, N. Kalekoğlu, H. Cansız and N. Şekercioğlu, “Our Surgical Approach in Anterior Skull Base Tumors: 110 cases”, 26th Turkish Congress of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Antalya, 2001.

20. Öztürk, Ö., F. Öz, M. Ada B. Karakullukçu and M. Toprak, , “The Role of Laryngopharyngeal Reflux in the Etiology of Hoarseness”, Records of the 26th Turkish Congress of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery (CD Recorded), Antalya, 2001 .

21. Şekercioğlu, N., H. Cansız, M. Güneş, A. Resuli, Ö. Öztürk, “Reconstruction in advanced laryngotracheal stenosis: results in 40 cases”, Proceedings of the 1st Turkish-Italian Otolaryngology Congress, 210-221, Antalya, 1997.

22. Şekercioğlu, N., H. Cansız, M. Güneş, A. Resuli, Ö. Öztürk, “Reconstructed partial laryngeal

Doctor Ophir Hendzel is a board certified otolaryngology specialist from Israel with an American background, specializing in cochlear implantations and complicated otology and neurobiology surgeries. He has a medical degree in otolaryngology from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and has received specialty training in otic and lateral skull base surgery, temporal bone surgery, and lateral skull base surgery from Harvard Medical School, House Ear Institute, and Saint Louis University, respectively. His work experience includes Board certification in the Cochlear Implant Unit at Sourasky Medical Center and the Otolaryngology Department at Assuta Clinic. He is a member of The Israeli Society of Otolaryngology/ Head and Neck Surgery, The Israel Otological Society, and The International Otological Society.

Dr. Ari Derowe is a highly experienced Pediatric Otolaryngologist with 32 years of experience, currently serving at Ichilov Sourasky Medical Center Tel Aviv. He holds a Bachelors of Medicine from Sackler University Israel, specialization in Otorhinolaryngology from Sackler University, and residency of Otolaryngology from Kaplan Hospital and Meir Hospital. He is also an instructor at Stanford School Of Medicine and the Director of Pediatric Otolaryngology Unit, Dept. Of Otolaryngology Ichilov, Tel Aviv. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the Israel Medical Association, Israeli Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, American Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, and American Bronchoesophageal Association.

Education and Expertise

2003 - At Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

2003 - 2009 - Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital

Experience

2009 - 2011 - Bayburt State Hospital

2013 - Istanbul Private Safa Hospital

Professional Memberships

Turkish Ear Nose Throat Foundation

Turkish Medical Association

Facial Plastic Surgery Association

Turkish ENT and Surgery Association

Position Title    Place of Duty    Year

Medical Practitioner    
Çerkeş Health Clinic (Compulsory Service)    
1993
Residency Education    
Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital    
1994-1998

Clinical Observer    Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Now York City, New York, U.S.A.    November 1997 – January 1998
Clinical Observer and Trainee    Ear Microsurgery and Temporal Bone Dissection, House Ear Institute, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.    
January 1998
Otorhinolaryngologist    
Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital    
1998-2001

Visiting Fellow    
Department of Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.    May 1999- August 1999
Chief Resident in Otorhinolaryngology    
Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital    
2001-..
Title of Associate Professor    Department of Otorhinnolaryngology, School of Medicine, Dokuz Eylül University    2004-