Best Sleep apnea otolaryngologists in Turkey: TOP 64 doctors

Name: Mehmet Palali

Place and year of birth:

Manisa, 11.01.1984

Education:

Istanbul university Cerrahpasa Medicine Faculty 2001-2007 

Specialization: Ankara Numene Science and Research Hospital – ENT clinic – 2008-2013

Experiences:

Yozgat State Hospital: 2013-2016

Canakkale Biga Devlet Hospital : 2016-2017

Medlife Bagcilar Hospital -2017-2018

Erdem Hospital- 2018- present

Professional Interests

Rhinoplasty 

Revision rhinoplasty

Otoplasty

Clinic Attended as a Researcher 

 1) Investigation of SCGB3A1 (UGRP2) gene arrays in patients with nasal polyposis. 

Palalı M, Murat Özcan K, Ozdaş S, Köseoğlu S, Ozdaş T, Erbek SS, Yıldırım E, Ensari S, Dere H. 

Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2014 Dec;271(12):3209-14. 

2) Prognostic effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy starting time for sudden sensorineural hearing loss. 

Yıldırım E, Murat Özcan K, Palalı M, Cetin MA, Ensari S, Dere H. 

Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2015 Jan;272(1):23-8. 

3) Endoskopik Dakriyosistorinostomide Başarısızlık Nedenleri 

Mehmet Ali ÇETİN, Kürşat Murat ÖZCAN, Aykut İKİNCİOĞULLARI, Sabri KÖSEOĞLU, Mehmet PALALI, Serdar ENSARİ, Hüseyin DERE 

Ortadoğu Tıp Dergisi 5 (1): 29-32 2013 

4) Cervical lymphadenopathy: progressive transformation of germinal centers 

İkincioğulları A, Köseoğlu S, Çetin MA, Palalı M, Ensari S, Kayaçetin S, Kulaçoğlu S, Dere H. 

Kulak Burun Bogaz Ihtis Derg. 2013 Sep-Oct;23(5):307-11. 

5) Papiller Onkositik Kistadenom: Olgu Sunumu Mehmet Palalı, Aykut İkincioğulları, Sabri Köseoğlu, Doğan Atan, Erol Yıldırım, Hüseyin Dere 

34. Türk Ulusal Kulak Burun Boğaz ve Baş Boyun Cerrahisi Kongresi P-377 

6) Temporal Kemik Karsinomu İle Birlikte İnverted Papillom Zemininde Gelişen İntranazal Karsinom: Olgu Sunumu 

35. Türk Ulusal Kulak Burun Boğaz ve Baş Boyun Cerrahisi Kongresi PS3-073 

Hüseyin Dere, Mehmet Ali Çetin, Emre Apaydın, Erol Yıldırım, Mehmet Palalı, Aykut İkincioğulları 

7) Burun Tıkanıklığının Nadir Bir Nedeni: Alt Konka Bülloza 

Hakan Dağıstan, Mehmet Palalı 

37. Türk Ulusal Kulak Burun Boğaz ve Baş Boyun Cerrahisi Kongresi EP-124

Certifications:

Hobbies

Play classical guitar

Draw cartoon

Op.Dr. İbrahim Altoparlak was born in 1977 in Erzurum.

He started his medical education at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1995 and completed it in 2001. In 2001, he started his specialization training at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ear Nose and Throat Clinic, and completed his specialization in 2006. Between 2006 and 2009, he improved himself in Head and Neck Tumor Surgery and Aesthetic Nose Operations in Ankara Oncology Hospital, Ear Nose and Throat Training Clinic. He has awarded papers at scientific meetings and articles published in scientific journals. Between 2010 and 2018, he worked as a physician at Istanbul Private Doğan Hospital and Private Service Hospital. He has been working in his own practice as of October 2018. In addition, since 2021, 

Dr.Altoparlak continues his operations with the Aesthepan clinic. Dr.Altoparlak performs at least 2 or 3 aesthetic operations a day, and he has hundreds of successful surgeries.

Op. Dr. Ertugrul Kibar

Specialization : Ear Nose Throat

Foreign Language : English

Education :

Medicine:

2011 Abant İzzet Baysal University Faculty of Medicine

Expertise:

2016 Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine – ENT AD.

Thesis:

Evaluation of upper esophageal sphincter pressure in patients with vocal cord pathology

Certificate of competency:

He has The Turkish Board Of Otorihnolaryngologj- Head and Neck Surgery Qualification Certificate.

Experience:

Medical interests and specialties:

Nose aesthetics (Ultrasonic Rhinoplasty)

Endoscopic (closed method) Hearing and Eardrum Surgery

Pediatric ENT Diseases

Snoring Treatment and Surgery

Head and Neck Tumors

Vertigo (Dizziness), Tinnitus (Tinnitus)

Voice and Swallowing Problems

Experience:

2012-2016 Selcuk University ENT Clinic

2016-2019 Konya Training and Research Hospital ENT Clinic

2019-2020 Yalova State Hospital ENT Clinic

2020- 2022 Special Specialists Yalova Hospital

2022- …… Private Sakarya Adatip Hospital

Memberships:

1- Turkish Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Association

2- European Association of Young ENT Physicians

 3- Turkish Medical Association

Article, Presentation, Publication, Congress, Course, Award:

Works:

1- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms in children with vocal fold nodules

O Erdur, A Herguner, K Ozturk, E Kibar, C Elsurer, MK Bozkurt, International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology 85, 5-7

2- Aberrant internal carotid artery: a rare cause of dysphagia

K Ozturk, O Erdur, E Kibar, F SofuogluJournal of Craniofacial Surgery 27 (3), 818

3- Evaluation of upper esophageal sphincter in benign vocal lesions

E Kibar, O Erdur, K Ozturk European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology 275 (12), 3033-3037

4- Permanent quadriplegia following replacement of voice prosthesis

K Ozturk, O Erdur, E Kibar Journal of Craniofacial Surgery 27 (8), e741-e743

5- Analysis of cases with otosclerosis

B Çolpan, K Öztürk, Ç Elsurer, E Kibar, Ö Erdur Journal of Otorhinolaryngology 4 (3), 105-10

6- Hydatid Cyst of the Parotid Gland: A Rare Location

O Erdur, B Colpan, F Sofuoglu, E Kibar Journal of Craniofacial Surgery 29 (1), e98-e99

7- Paediatric mandibular fractures: A retrospective study of 15 patients

E Demir, O Erdur, E Kibar, C Elsurer, MK Bozkurt, K ​​Ozturk, B Colpan

British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 54 (10), e113-e114

8- Giant concha bullosa causing severe nasal congestion

Ö Erdur, Ç Elsurer, E Kibar, MK Bozkurt ENT Applications 35 (ENT Applications)

9- Endoscopic excision of recurrent nasal septal pyogenic granuloma

Contemporary Elsurer, Omer Erdur, Hakan Dagestan, Mete Kaan Bozkurt, Ertugrul Kibar

ENT Applications 81 (2016;4(2):81-84)

10- Cervical vertebra osteophytes causing dysphagia: two case reports.

Z Fazliogullari, A Nayman, E Kibar, H Karabagli, K Ozturk, AK Karabulut

Anatomy: International Journal of Experimental & Clinical Anatomy

11- Giant pleomorphic adenoma of parapharyngeal space extending to the skull base

E Kibar, B Colpan, F Sofiev

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

Memberships & Associations (Please list all your local, regional and international memberships

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

OP.DR.Paşa Dağıstanlı

experıence

Educatıon and Traınıng

skılls

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.

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

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.

DR TayfunDemirel  graduated from Marmara Univercity Medical School at 2000. he started recidency in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery at 2001 in Istanbul Univercity Istanbul Medical Faculty ENT head and neck department and finished at 2005. he has been studied functional and aesthetical diseases and surgeries of nose since than performed over 10.000 surgeries in ent mostly septorhinoplasty and endoscopic sinus surgeries. he is also an academic personnel of Istanbul Sağlık ve Teknoloji University in Ent Head and Neck department. he has been working in his own clinic in Istanbul specialised in primary and revision rhinoplasty and performing sucssesful surgeries since 2020.

 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. 

Dr. Akın Zengin, with over 30 years of experience, specializes in natural and harmonious rhinoplasty results. Whether you want to refine your profile, correct breathing issues, or enhance facial balance, you’re in the best hands.

Education and Expertise

Gulhane Military Medical Faculty

 Gata ENT Specialization  

 Oregon Healh Science University Fellow

Experience

 Gata USA ENT Clinic Ankara

 Kütahya Military Hospital

 Malatya Military Hospital

 Kütahya Private Anadolu Hospital

 Private Via Hospital

Professional Memberships

Otorhinolaryngology Association

Turkish Fascial Plastic Association

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Fatih Garça is a highly skilled and experienced ENT specialist currently practicing at Lokman Hekim Van Hospital. He completed his medical education at Istanbul University in 1997, and since then, he has built an impressive career in the field of otolaryngology. Throughout his career, Dr. Garça has contributed his knowledge and expertise to several prestigious institutions, including Van Yüzüncü Yıl University and İpekyolu State Hospital, where he has served in both clinical and academic roles.

Dr. Garça is recognized for his specialization in the diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of a wide range of Ear, Nose, and Throat disorders. His areas of expertise include, but are not limited to, chronic sinusitis, hearing loss, nasal deformities, sleep apnea, and head and neck cancers. He is well-versed in performing both minimally invasive and complex surgical procedures, utilizing the latest technologies to ensure the best outcomes for his patients.

A highly regarded professional, Dr. Garça is dedicated to staying at the forefront of his field, regularly attending national and international conferences to further his medical knowledge. He is committed to delivering personalized care and effective treatment plans, taking into account each patient’s unique condition and needs.

Fluent in both Turkish and English, Dr. Garça is able to effectively communicate with a diverse range of patients, ensuring that they fully understand their diagnosis and treatment options. His compassionate approach and extensive expertise have earned him the trust of many individuals seeking high-quality care in the field of ENT.

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-

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