Best Cochlear implant placement pediatricians in Turkey: TOP 41 doctors

• Dr. Yavuz Selim Yildirim specializes in cochlear implant surgeries.
• Performs advanced cochlear implantation techniques such as bilateral simultaneous and sequential surgeries.
• Utilizes latest cochlear implant technologies: electroacoustic stimulation, and soft surgery techniques.
• Trained internationally at Johns Hopkins, Harvard, Tufts, and Cleveland Clinic.
• European Board Certified in Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (FEBORL-HNS).
• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), highlighting distinguished surgical practice.
• Provides online consultations for patients seeking cochlear implant evaluations.
• Fluent in English, providing ease of communication for international patients.

Academic and Professional Background

• Education:
  • 1990–1996: Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (MD).
  • 1996–2000: Residency in ENT at Ankara Training and Research Hospital.
  • 2002: Advanced training at the House Ear Institute, Los Angeles, USA.
• Professional Experience:
  • Various roles including researcher, specialist, and chief at prominent hospitals in Turkey.
  • Since 2011: Professor at Lokman Hekim Health Group, focusing on ENT diseases.

Key Achievements and Research Contributions

• Published Work:
  • Over 30 scientific articles in international journals on ENT topics such as hearing loss, laryngeal cancer, and sinus conditions.
  • Topics include rare diseases, surgical innovations, and radiological evaluations.
  • Co-author of ENT-related books and translated chapters in notable surgical references.
• Conference Presentations:
  • Frequent presenter at national and international scientific meetings.
  • Delivered groundbreaking studies on cochlear implants, paranasal tumors, and hearing aid effects on geriatric tinnitus.
• Awards & Recognition:
  • Recognized for excellence in clinical practice and surgical training models, particularly in stapedectomy.

Clinical and Research Interests

• Diseases of the ear, nose, and throat, with a focus on:
  • Hearing disorders (sensorineural, conductive, age-related).
  • Rhinological conditions, including sinusitis and mucosal pathologies.
  • Oncological ENT cases, specifically rare cancers of the larynx and paranasal sinuses.

International Training and Professional Development

• Attended multiple specialized courses at the House Ear Institute (USA) focusing on temporal bone surgery and pathology.
• Participation in advanced workshops and conferences such as the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF).

Publications and Citations

• Authored high-impact studies cited in prominent journals.
• Contributions to understanding ENT disorders through innovative research methods, such as temporal bone dissection and immunohistochemistry.

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.

• Dr. Selman Sarica specializes in advanced Cochlear implant placement.
• Performs cochlear implantation using minimally invasive techniques and image guidance.
• Applies electrode array preservation methods for cochlear structure integrity.
• Expert in latest technologies like electroacoustic stimulation (EAS) implants.
• Trained internationally, enhancing skills in renowned medical institutions abroad.
• Associate Professor at Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University, with a focus on otology.
• Fluent in Turkish and proficient in English for consultations.

Pakize EKER BALCIOĞLU, M.D., graduated from Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Istanbul University, and completed her residency training at the General Surgery Department, School of Medicine, Marmara University. She has authored articles in local and international journals and has fields of medical interest in breast pain, hemorrhoid treatments, anal fissure treatments, pilonidal sinus treatments, and lipomas. She has worked at Marmara University Hospital, Atlas Hospital, Maltepe Ersoy Hospital, and Sultanbeyli Ersoy Hospital.

Dr. Süleyman Hilmi YILMAZ is an assistant professor and M.D., born in 1981. He specializes in nasal congestion and nasal deformity, nasal polyposis, lacrymal gland obstructions, benign and malignant head and neck tumors, thyroid cancer, tonsil and adenoid diseases, adenoidectomy, tonsillectomy and ear tube placement, septal correction, endoscopic sinus surgery, visualization of middle ear and ossicles, and submandibular gland surgery. He is a member of the Turkish Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Association, Istanbul ENT-BCC Specialists Association, and Skull Base Association.

Dr. is a board-certified ENT specialist with 20 years of experience and has held the position of Professor Dr. since 2017. He is a member of the Istanbul Medical Chamber, the Turkish ENT and Head and Neck Surgery Association, and the American Head and Neck Society.

Op.Dr. Osman Tuğrul GÜZELDİR was born on May 1, 1983. After completing his pre-graduate studies, he successfully graduated from Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine and obtained the title of Medical Doctor. He specialized in Otorhinolaryngology at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine and became an Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialist.

After completing his specialization training, Op.Dr. Osman Tuğrul GÜZELDİR worked at Afyonkarahisar Bolvadin Dr. Halil İbrahim Özsoy State Hospital from 2013 to 2015. He later served in various private hospitals in Ankara. In 2020, he joined the academic staff at Istanbul Health and Technology University and currently serves as an Assistant Professor at Koru Ankara Hospital.

Op.Dr. Osman Tuğrul GÜZELDİR is a member of the Turkish Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Turkish Skull Base Society, Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Rhinology Society, and Ankara Medical Chamber. He also has a good command of English.

His medical interests include:

Head and neck tumors

Aesthetic and Functional Nose Surgery (Rhinoplasty, Septoplasty)

Eardrum and middle ear diseases

Dizziness, hearing loss, and balance disorders

Thyroid and parathyroid gland diseases

Childhood neck masses

Salivary gland diseases and tumors

Childhood ear-nose-throat diseases

Nasal congestion and sinus diseases

Hoarseness and laryngeal diseases

Professor of Otolaryngology

Education

• He graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Istanbul University in Turkey.
• Completed an internship in ENT at Giresun University in Turkey.

Professional activity

• 1989-1993 - Otorhinolaryngologist at Okmeydani Training and Research Hospital, Türkiye.
• 1993-1994 - ENT doctor at Dursunbey State Hospital, Türkiye.
• 1994-1995 - Otolaryngologist at the Istin State Hospital, Türkiye.
• 1995-2016 - ENT doctor at Okmeydani Training and Research Hospital, Türkiye.
• Since 2017 - otolaryngologist at the Emsey Medical Center, Türkiye.