Best Deviated septum otolaryngologists in İzmir: TOP 10 doctors

After graduating from Fırat University Faculty of Medicine in 2008, he worked as a physician in Şırnak Silopi Health Center No. 3 for 2 years. In 2011, he started his specialization in Manisa Celal Bayar University, Otorhinolaryngology.

He completed his specialization in ENT Diseases Specialization in 2016. In 2016, he succeeded in the written and oral exams organized by the Turkish Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Association and was entitled to receive a Certificate of Proficiency.

He worked as an Ear Nose and Throat Diseases Specialist at Manisa Merkez Efendi State Hospital between 2016-2021. He has been working at Private ENTO ENT Surgical Medical Center since October 2021.

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.

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

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Dr. Ender Şahin was born in Kırşehir, Turkey in 1981. He embarked on his journey in the field of medicine at an early age and went on to achieve great heights in his career as a prominent ear, nose, and throat specialist.

In 2007, Dr. Şahin successfully graduated from Hacettepe University Medical Faculty, marking the beginning of his illustrious medical career. His dedication to the field led him to pursue specialization at Ankara Education and Research Hospital in the same year. During his specialized training, he became actively involved in cadaver studies, focusing particularly on the areas of facial plastic and ear surgery.

Dr. Şahin’s commitment to advancing his field is reflected in his membership in prestigious medical associations, including the Turkish Society of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (Turkish KBB Society), the Facial Plastic Surgery Association, and the Turkish Medical Association (Türk Tabipleri Birliği).

He now practices at his own private clinic, where he specializes in a wide range of medical procedures, including genioplasty, tonsillectomies, correction of deviated septums, rhinoplasty, ear drum reconstruction, otoplasty (pinning back protruding ears), snoring surgery, endoscopic sinus surgery, endoscopic tear duct surgery, and vocal cord nodule and polyp removal surgeries.

His particular areas of interest include:

• Adenoid (adenoidectomy)
• Otitis Media (middle ear infection)
• Nasal Tumors (tumor removal and reconstruction)

Dr. Ender Şahin’s passion for improving the quality of life for his patients and his dedication to advancing medical knowledge make him a respected figure in the field of otolaryngology. His commitment to the well-being of his patients and his contributions to the medical community continue to leave a lasting impact on the world of medicine.

Deniz Han Özkaya was born in Izmir in 1964.
He graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine in 1987. He received his ENT specialty from Celal Bayar Faculty of Medicine in 2000.

In 2001 Op. Dr. Together with Ümit FİLİZ, he founded Private ENTO Ear Nose and Throat Clinic in Alsancak.

He is a member of the Ear – Nose – Throat and Head and Neck Surgery Association and the Facial Plastic Surgery Association.

Rhinoplasty and sinus surgery are his professional interests. He is married and has two children.

He was born in France in 1969. After graduating from İzmir Müdafaai Hukuk Primary School and Bornova Anatolian High School, he entered Ege University Faculty of Medicine. After completing his specialization at Celal Bayar University Faculty of Medicine Ear Nose and Throat Clinic, he worked as Op.Dr. Together with Denizhan Özkaya, he founded ENTO Ear, Nose and Throat in Alsancak.

Op.Dr., who worked as a visiting doctor at the Ear Nose and Throat Clinic of the University of Vienna, Austria, in 1998. Ümit Filiz speaks English and German.

He is a member of the Turkish Ear Nose Throat Head and Neck Surgery Association, the Turkish Ear Nose Throat Head and Neck Surgery Foundation, the Turkish ENT Facial Plastic Surgery Working Group, the Turkish Sleep Research Association and the European Sleep Research Association Aviation Medical Association.

He received the “Flight Medicine” certificate at the Eskişehir Aerospace Medicine Physiological Training Course within the Air Force (8 October – 16 November 2001). Aesthetic and functional nose surgery, endoscopic sinus surgeries and snoring and apnea surgery are his special areas of interest.

After he completed his University in Dicle University Medical Faculty, he has specialized in ENT Clinic in Izmir Education and Reseacrh Hospital. Following he worked in Aydin Medline Hospital as ENT Specialist. Since May 2012 he began working at Private ENTO ENT Medical Center and still continue to work there.He is a highly skilled specialist in the treatment of protruding ears (otoplasty) and a broad range of related ear conditions. With a deep understanding of ear anatomy and aesthetics, he is adept at correcting prominent ears, providing solutions that balance cosmetic appeal with functional outcomes. His expertise extends to the diagnosis and management of congenital ear deformities such as microtia and lop ear, as well as addressing ear trauma, keloid formation after ear piercings, and chronic ear infections that may affect both children and adults. He is committed to offering comprehensive and personalized care, utilizing advanced surgical techniques and non-surgical options to ensure optimal results for his patients. His approach is patient-centered, focusing on delivering the highest standard of care with a dedication to improving both the appearance and overall ear health of his patients.

He was born in Bulancak the district of Giresun in 1974. After he completed his middle and high school education in Giresun, in 1992, he won 19 May University Medical Faculty in Samsun. In 2000, he won Erzurum Atatürk University Medical Faculty section of ENT, he worked in Otlu Government Hospital and Erzurum Numune Hospital after he completed his specialty in 2004. In 2005 he began working at Erzurum Private Recovery Hospital.

Between 2007 – 2008 he completed his military service in Van Military Hospital. After returning from his military service he worked in Erzurum Private Recovery Hospital for 4 more months. In 2008 he began working at Ankara Private Lokman Hekim Hopital Etlik and branch of Sincan. After working in Ankara for 5 years, on October 2013 he began working in Izmir Recovery University Hospital. On July 2014, he began working in Turgutlu Private Ege Umut Hospital. Finally, in 2015 he joined ENTO ENT family.