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Read moreHe 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.
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During this time, he published the first European report on the advantages of injection snoreplasty to treat sleep respiratory disorders; and in 2006 he was the first doctor to place a soft palate in Spain. He is also the author of the first app in the world used for the treatment of sleep apnoea through telemedicine.
Dr O'Connor is the President of the Spanish Commission of the Spanish Society of Respiratory Disorders. He is also a member of the European Sleep Research, the American Otorhinolaryngology Academy, the Spanish Otorhinolaryngology Society, Ibero-American Otorhinolaryngology Society and Andalusian Otorhinolaryngology Society.
Professional Experience
• Lecturer in Otorhinolaryngology at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Seville.
• Co-Director of the Otorhinolaryngology Unit of the Quironsalud Marbella Hospital and Quironsalud Campo de Gibraltar Hospital since 2006.
• First European report on the use of injection snoreplasty to treat sleep respiratory disorders in 2005.
• First soft palate implant in Spain and first publication in the country on this area of medicine (2006).
• Author of the first manuscript on the use of radiofrequency to treat hypertrophy of nasal turbinates in paediatric patients in sleep respiratory disorders.
• Author of the first lateral pharyngoplasty in Europe 2010.
• Author of the first expansion pharyngoplasty in Spain in 2010.
• First doctor in Spain to introduce myofunctional therapy in a sleep unit in order to treat obstructive sleep apnoea.
• Author of the first app in the world used to treat sleep apnoea through telemedicine.
• International revisor of papers about sleep respiratory disorders in Laryngoscope, Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, Plos One, Nature and Science of Sleep, International Journal of Paediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Spanish Acta ORL, Stockholm Acta ORL.
Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) and head and neck surgery are a medico-surgical speciality dealing with the study, diagnosis and treatment of the pathologies affecting the ear (hearing and balance), the upper airways (nose, paranasal sinuses, pharynx and larynx), sense of smell, oral cavity, neck and salivary glands.
The ENT Unit of Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital comprises a team of outstanding specialists in this medical field, who are a reference at national and international level, on account of their research work, implementation and development of avant-garde techniques, as well as regular publications in highly-influential scientific journals.
Read moreDr Casado Morente is a permanent member of the Spanish Otorhinolaryngology Society and Cervical-Facial Pathology, as well as being a member of the Committee for the revision of scientific articles of said society. Since 2013 he has been the Co-Director of the Otorhinolaryngology Unit of the Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital.
He is a prestigious specialist of reference in the field of voice pitch change (voice feminisation and masculinisation). He is a frequent participant in a number of congresses as a speaker, national and international courses, as well as producing numerous reports in congresses.
Professional Experience
• Head of the Otorhinolaryngology Unit at the Quirónsalud MarbellaHospital.
• Head of the Otorhinolaryngology Unit at the Quirónsalud Campo de Gibraltar Hospital.
• Member of the Committee for the revision of scientific articles of the Spanish Otorhinolaryngology Society (SEORL in its Spanish abbreviation) and Cervical-Facial Pathology (PCF in its Spanish abbreviation).
• President of the Commission of Laryngology ,Voice and Deglutition of the Spanish Otorhinolaryngology Society (SEORL, in its Spanish abbreviation) and Cervical-Facial Pathology (PCF in its Spanish abbreviation).
• Professor of the University Official Master Degree "Voice and Language Disorders at the Catholic University of Murcia (UCAM in its Spanish abbreviation).
• Honorary Cooperating Lecturer at the Malaga University (UMA, in its Spanish abbreviation).
• Vice-president of the Costa del Sol International Medical Academy (IMA, in its Spanish abbreviation).
• Founding Member of the International Association of Trans Voice Surgeons (IATVS) in Berlin, 2022 (jointly with 8 other surgeons from other parts of the world who specialise in voice pitch change: voice feminisation and masculinisation.
Book Publications:
• Clinical Assessment of the Voice. Medical and Speech Therapy Fundamentals. Authors: Juan Carlos Casado and José Antonio Adrián.
• Manual for the Laryngectomised Patient. Authors: Juan Carlos Casado Morente and José Antonio Adrián Torres
• Voice Disorders. From Diagnosis to Treatment. Authors: Juan Carlos Casado Morente and Agustín Pérez Izquierdo
• Voice Feminisation. A Mutidisciplinary Approach in Transgender Women. Authors: Juan Carlos Casado Morente and Enrique Maraví Aznar.
Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) and head and neck surgery are a medico-surgical speciality dealing with the study, diagnosis and treatment of the pathologies affecting the ear (hearing and balance), the upper airways (nose, paranasal sinuses, pharynx and larynx), sense of smell, oral cavity, neck and salivary glands.
The ENT Unit of Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital comprises a team of outstanding specialists in this medical field, who are a reference at national and international level, on account of their research work, implementation and development of avant-garde techniques, as well as regular publications in highly-influential scientific journals.
Read moreDr Rivera obtained his Degree in Medicine and Surgery at the University of Seville and continued his academic training until he completed a University Master in Tissue Engineering at the Histology Department of the University of Granada and later obtained the speciality in Plastic, Repair and Cosmetic Surgery at the Virgen de las Nieves (Granada) University Hospital.
Dr Rivera has developed extensive experience in the area of surgery, where he has been in practice for over ten years. Always at the forefront of new technologies applied to surgical techniques, he is a habitual participant in specialist scientific forums as well as national and international conventions.
Professional Experience
• 2007-2012 - Plastic, Repair and Cosmetic Surgery Resident Doctor at the Virgen de las Nieves (Granada) University Hospital
• May 2012 - Currently, Co-director of the Plastic, Cosmetic and Repair Surgery Unit of the Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital.
• May 2013 - Currently, Co-director of the Plastic, Cosmetic and Repair Surgery Unit of the Quirónsalud Campo de Gibraltar Hospital.
• He has also been part of General Surgery and Traumatology, Maxillofacial Surgery and Major Burn Ward teams. Additionally, he has cooperated with the Plastic Surgery Unit of the Teknon Clinic in Barcelona.
The Plastic, Cosmetic and Repair Surgery Unit of the Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital performs the most advanced treatments in Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine with the total guarantee that the patient is treated within a hospital environment, thus ensuring the highest level of safety during the surgical procedure and the recovery time.
Our team of specialists combine their solid professional expertise in the correction of congenital or acquired anomalies affecting the shape or the appearance of your body. As this speciality deals with various areas and systems, the experts often work in conjunction with other medical areas.
With regards to female cosmetic surgery, the Plastic, Cosmetic and Repair Surgery Unit of the Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital specialises in the augmentation and reduction of breasts, breast lift, tuberous breast correction, abdominoplasty, arms and thigh lift, surgery of the genitalia and reconstructive surgery after a mastectomy at the Breast Cancer Unit. We also perform male breast reduction and facial surgical procedures such as facial lift, eyelid surgery, nose remodelling, ear correction surgery and double-chin surgery.
Read moreSPECIALTIES:
- Medical specialist in INTENSIVE CARE MEDICINE.
- Receiving position number 96 in the MIR call November 1981.
- Resident physician assigned to the Intensive Care Service of the Ramón y Cajal Hospital in Madrid from 1982 to 1986 (5 years) to develop a program in this specialty.
- Member of the Spanish Society of Intensive Medicine and Coronary Units (SEMIUC).
- Member of the editorial board of the EMERGENCIAS magazine.
- General practitioner assigned to the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Hospital "Doce de Octubre" in Madrid, from April 1989 to December 1993. (5 years).
- Multiple member (No. 361) of the SPANISH SOCIETY OF REPARATIVE AND AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY (SECPRE).
- Receiving FIRST PRIZE in the competition of resident doctors at the VI meeting of SECPRE in Granada, November 1992.
- Director of the International Symposium on Breast Reconstruction. Hospital 12 Octubre INSALUD, Madrid, 13, 14 and 15 November 1996.
- Representative member of the SPANISH SOCIETY OF RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY to the EUROPEAN UNION OF MEDICAL SPECIALISTS (UEMS), from December 1994 to December 2000.
- Member of EBOPRAS (European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery) from December 1994 to December 2000.
- Vice-Secretary of the Spanish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (SECPRE). Between 1997 and 1998.
- SECRETARY GENERAL of the Spanish Society of Reconstructive and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (SECPRE), from January 1999 to December 2000.
- Delegate of Spanish plastic surgeons to the International Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (IPRAS). During 2000.
- Secretary General of the SECPRE Training Foundation. During 2001 and 2002.
- Member of the National Commission of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, representing the Spanish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, from June 2000 to May 2004.
- Director of the II SYMPOSIUM: Breast Implants in Plastic Surgery. January 25-26, 2002.
- Co-director of the annual training course on augmentation mammoplasty 2004, held at the Monteprincipe Hospital in Madrid.
- Co-director of the annual training course on augmentation mammoplasty 2005, held at the Teknon Clinic in Barcelona.
- Member of the Spanish Society of Anti-Aging and Longevity Medicine.
PLASTIC SURGERY
1. Assistant surgeon to Dr. ANTONIO DE LA FUENTE GONZALEZ in the practice of plastic and aesthetic surgery from October 1989 to November 1993.
2. Conducting the IX PRACTICAL COURSE OF EXPERIMENTAL MICROSURGERY, at the ASEPEYO MONOGRAPHIC HOSPITAL, November 1989.
3. Periodic assistance to the Experimental Surgery Service of the Ramon y Cajal Center in Madrid for EXPERIMENTAL MICROSURGERY on rats from January 1990 to January 1995.
4. Assistance to the plastic surgery service of the Villa Salaria clinic in Rome (Italy) under the direction of Dr. M. Gasparotti in teaching the surgical technique of SUPERFICIAL LIPOSUCTION. December 1992.
5. Attendance at the CANNIESBERN FLAP COURSE, Canniesburn Hospital, Glasgow, England, March 1993.
6. Attendance at the 10th INTERNATIONAL COURSE IN PLASTIC AND AESTHETIC SURGERY at the Planas Clinic, Barcelona, June 1993.
7. Participation in the 1st SYMPOSIUM ON ADVANCES IN BREAST RECONSTRUCTION. Nashville. USA. Tennessee. May. 1995.
8. Attendance at the INTERNATIONAL COURSE IN PLASTIC-AESTHETIC SURGERY at the Planas Clinic. Barcelona. June 1996.
TEACHING ACTIVITIES
- PROFESSOR of Nursing at the SALUS INFIRMORUM School of Nursing (Madrid School) of the Pontifical University of Salamanca from 1984 to 1992.
- PROFESSOR of the Emergency Surgery Course of the Special Emergency Service (INSALUD). Madrid, 3–7 June 1991.
- PROFESSOR of the specialized course "OUT-OF-HOSPITAL MEDICAL EMERGENCY" of the FACULTY OF MEDICINE OF THE COMPLUTENS UNIVERSITY OF MADRID under the direction of Professor Dr. F. Martin Santos. 1989-90 academic year.
- PROFESSOR of the Primary Care Surgery Course. Virgen de la Torre Hospital. Organizer: College of Physicians of Madrid and the Department of Health of the Community of Madrid. Madrid, June 1990.
- PROFESSOR of the Department of Surgical Pathology of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of the School of Nursing SALUS INFIRMORUM (Madrid School) of the Pontifical University of Salamanca from October 1992 to the present.
- TEACHER of the course "TRAUMATIC INJURIES OF THE CRANIAL ROD AND POSTERIOR SKIN". ASEPEYO, November 1993.
- PROFESSOR of the doctoral course "Behavioural Neurobiology" under the direction of Dr. R. García Cordovilla. Faculty of Science. Biology. Complutense University. Madrid. (1994-95, 1995-96, 1997-98 and 1998-99 academic years).
- Associate teacher of practical classes in surgical pathology at the Faculty of Medicine of the Complutense University of Madrid.
- Author of the topic "Soft tissue tumors" in the edition of the Curriculum of the specialty "Plastic and reconstructive surgery" of the Spanish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. Edition of 1997.
Other experience
- DEPUTY CHIEF PHYSICIAN of the regional party Campo Real, Madrid, August 1981.
- Doctor of the company "EUROPE ASSISTANCE" from January 1984 to January 1989, holding the position of MEDICAL DIRECTOR, and also carrying out the transportation and repatriation of patients in critical condition.
- RESIDENT PHYSICIAN in intensive care medicine, who worked in the Intensive Care Unit of the Ramón y Cajal Hospital in Madrid from 1982 to 1986.
- ASSISTANT PHYSICIAN in the Intensive Care Unit of the Ramón y Cajal Hospital in Madrid in 1987.
- REGIONAL SPECIALIST FACULTY of the Intensive Care Service of the Alcalá de Henares Hospital from January 1988 to April 1989.
- RESIDENT PHYSICIAN in the specialty of plastic and reconstructive surgery, assigned to the service in the said specialty at the "Doce de Octubre" hospital from April 1989 to December 1993.
- Surgeon in the Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery at HOSPITAL RUBER INTERNACIONAL under the direction of Dr. Antonio de la Fuente from January 1991 to November 1993.
- Surgeon in the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the HOSPITAL MONOGRAFICO ASEPEYO in Coslada (Madrid) from January 1992 to November 1993.
- REGIONAL FACULTY SPECIALIST in PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY at the 12 OCTOBER INSALUD HOSPITAL, Madrid, from January 1994 to May 2001.
- Private practice of reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery as Director of the Martin del Hierro Institute of Plastic Surgery, C/ General Ampudia, No. 6, 28003 Madrid.
- Private practice of reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery as team leader at LA LUZ CLINIC. Calle del Maestro Angel Lorca, 8. Madrid.
- Private practice of plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery as Head of the Plastic Surgery Department of the MONTEPRINCIPE Hospital in Madrid.
PUBLICATIONS
45 papers for national and international conferences
40 publications in national and international journals
37 courses and symposia were held
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Medical Doctor Medical Faculty
Ankara University
1996-2002
Otorhinolaryngology
Department of ENT
Yıldırım Beyazıt Education and Research Hospital
2002-2008
Assoc.Prof.
Department of ENT
Kanuni Education and Research Hospital
2014
Prof.
Department of ENT
University of Avrasya
2021
Thesis:
Comparison of montelukast and mometasone furoate in the prevention of recurrent nasal polyps
Thesis adviser: İstemihan Akın, Assoc. Prof.
Employment history
Official Title
Years
Otorhinolaryngology, Researcher
Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Education and Research Hospital, ENT Clinic
2002-2008
Specialist
Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Education and Research Hospital
2008-2011
Specialist
Trabzon Kanuni Education and Research Hospital
2011-2018
Asoc.Prof.
Trabzon Kanuni Education and Research Hospital
2014-2021
Prof.
University of Avrasya
2021
Foreign language knowledge
English, Advanced level
Research interests
My principal research interests lie in the fields of head, neck, tyroid, endoscopic sinus surgery, cochlear implantation and otologic surgery.
Professional memberships
Turkish Association of Otorhinolaryngology
Turkish Association of Rhinology
Membership of editorial board
Journal of Clinical and Analytical Medicine
Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery
Turkish Board Certificate:
1.Turkish ORL-HNS Board Certificate, December 2010, İzmir
2.Turkish ORL-HNS, Head Neck and Tyroid Surgery School, 2014
Awards:
2010- The protective effects of E, B, C vitamins and L-carnitine in the prevention of the cisplatin-induced ototoxicity in rats. 1st National Otology-Neurootology Congress, Gazimagosa, KKTC, 12-16. May. 2010
2010- Sinonasal disease association of paranasal sinus anatomic variations, 6. National Rinology Congress, Antalya, 19-23. May. 2010.
2010- The effects of L-carnitine local use after myringotomy on myringosclerosis development in rats. 32nd Turkish National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October. 2010.
A.Articles published in international refereed journals:
A1. Vuralkan E, Saka C, Akın İ, Hücümenoğlu S, Uzmez Unal B, Kuran G, Öcal B. Comparison of montelukast and mometasone furoate in the prevention of recurrent nasal polyps. Ther Adv Respir Dis 2012; 6(1) 5–10 DOI: 10.1177/ 1753465811427577
A2. Saka C, Vuralkan E, Fırat IH, Alicura S, Hücümenoğlu S, Akın I, Ardıç S, Gökler A. The effects of CPAP treatment on nasal mucosa in patients with obstructive sleep apnea. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2012 Sep;269(9):2065-7. Doi: 10.1007/s00405-011-1906-2. Epub 2012 Jan 3
A3. Tokgöz Alicura S, Vuralkan E, Sonbay ND, Çalışkan M, Saka C, Beşaltı Ö, Akın İ. The protective effects of E, B, C vitamins and L-carnitine in the prevention of the cisplatin-induced ototoxicity in rats. J Laryngol Otol 2012 May;126(5):464-9. Epub 2012 Apr 11
A4. Simşek G, Tokgoz SA, Vuralkan E, Caliskan M, Besalti O, Akin I. Protective effects of resveratrol on cisplatin-dependent inner-ear damage in rats. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2012 Sep 22. [Epub ahead of print]
A5. Vuralkan E, Alicura Tokgoz S, Simsek G, Koybasioglu F, Han Ü, Caliskan M, Besalti Ö, Akin İ. The effects of L-carnitine local use after myringotomy on myringosclerosis development in rats. J Laryngol Otol 2012
A6. Sonbay ND, Saka C, Tatlican S, Vuralkan E, Aygener N, Eren C. Audiologic evaluation in patients with Behcet`s Disease. J Laryngol Otol 2012
A7. Gunsoy B, Vuralkan E, Sonbay ND, Simsek G, Alicura Tokgoz S, Akin İ. Quality of Life Following Surgical Treatment of Benign Parotid Disease. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg DOI 10.1007/s12070-012-0585-7
A8. Kuran G, Vuralkan E, Saka C, Akın İ. Endoscopic sinus surgery of frontal mucocele. J Pak Med Assoc 2007;57(11):570-1
A9. Şimşek G, Vuralkan E, Ceylan BT, Akın İ, Han Ü. Mucoepidermoid carcinoma in the larynx successfully treated by radiotherapy: a case report” Capsula Eburnea 2009; 4(30): 123-128
A10. Kuran G, Ide T, Ceylan T, Sirin Y, Yılmazer D, Vuralkan E. The effect of topical phenytoin application on traumatic tympanic membrane perforation. The Journal of International Advanced Otology (ISI). 2013; 9(3): 343-348.
A11. Vuralkan E, Mutlu M, Firat İ. H, Akaydin S, Sagit M, Akin İ, Miser E, Ardic S. Changes in serum levels of MDA and MMP-9 after UPF in patients with OSAS. European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology (ISI). 2013 Nov 19. DOI: 10.1007/s00405-13-2821-5
A12. Vuralkan E, Cobanoglu HB, Arslan A, Arslan S, Mungan S, Tatar S, Toklu AS. Effects of topical nasal steroids and diclofenac on the nasal mucosa during hyperbaric oxygen therapy: A double-blind experimental study. European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology (ISI). DOI: 10.1007/s00405-013-2863-8
A13. Vuralkan E, Sonbay D, Conkbayır I, Saka C, Alicura Tokgöz S, Akın I, Günsoy B. Flow Evaluation of the Internal Jugular Vein after Neck Dissection. Journal of Otology & Rhinology 2014, 3:3 (doi.org/10.4172/2324-8785.1000155)
A14. Mutlu M, Vuralkan E, Akaydin S, Akin İ, Miser E. Effects of adenoid/tonsillectomy on inflammatory response in snoring children with witnessed apnea. Clinical Otolaryngology (ISI), 2014
A15. Mutlu M, Vuralkan E, Akaydin S, Akin İ, Miser E. Alteration of serum levels of inflammatory cytokines and polysomnographic indices after uvulopalatal flap surgery in obstructive sleep apnea. Ear Nose & Throat Journal (ISI), 2017 Feb;96(2):65-68..
A16. Arslan S, Vuralkan E, Çobanoğlu B, Arslan A, Ural A. Giant sialolith of submandibular gland: report of a case. J Surg Case Rep. 2015 Apr 5;2015(4).
A17. Çobanoğlu B, Vuralkan E, Yeğengil Ç, Hemşinli D, Saylan S. What do Head and Neck Surgery and Orthopedics have in Common? An Unusual Case of Metallic Foreign Body. J Trauma Treat 2014, 4:1
A18. Alicura Tokgöz S, Şimşek G, Vuralkan E, Bayır Ö, Köybaşıoğlu F, Çalışkan M, Beşaltı O, Akın I. Effects of methotrexate in a toluene diisocyanate-induced allergic rhinitis rat model. Tr-ENT 2018;28(1):34-39
A19. Vuralkan E, Cobanoglu HB, Mirasoglu B, Mungan S, Arslan A, Bagli BS, Toklu AS, Türkmen IU. May Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Play a Role in the Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis? A Double- Blind Experimental Study in Rat Model Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy on Allergic Rhinitis. J Otol Rhinol 2018, 7:1.
A20. Alicura Tokgoz S, Simsek G, Vuralkan E, Caliskan M , Besalti O, Akin I. Does melatonin alleviate ototoxic effect caused by administration of cisplatin? Annals of Medical Research 2019;26(11):2604-8
A21. Yaldız Çobanoğlu HB, Vuralkan E, Arslan A, Mirasoglu B, Toklu AS. Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Effective in Cisplatin-Induced Ototoxicity in Rats? CEO, 2019;(12) 66-71.
A22. Sonbay Yilmaz ND, Saka C, Alicura Tokgöz S, Çalişkan M, Vuralkan E, Beşalti Ö. Effects of acute hypoxia on auditory pathway of Wistar albino rats. Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences,2020; 50(6):1580-1584
B.International scientific conferences, and published in the proceedings:
B1. Clinical approach and results for supraglottic carcinoma patients: A retrospective analysis, 3. Türk-İtalyan Larengoloji Kongresi, Chieti/Pescara-Italia, 14-17.October.2004
B2. The Effectiveness of the Epley Maneuver and Brandt/Daroff Exercises for the Treatment of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, World Congress of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
C.Articles published in national journals:
C1. Saka C, Kuran G, Sağıt M, Akın İ, Vuralkan E, Serin E. Radiofrequency ablation of the soft palate in the treatment of snoring and mild obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. KBB-Forum 2007;6 (4): 132-7.
C2. Akın İ, Vuralkan E, Sağıt M, Ceylan BT, Kuran G. Partial surgical treatment of early stage glottic carcinomas. Turk Arch Otolaryngol 2008; 46 (1): 16-21
C3. Vuralkan E, Akın İ, Kuran G, Saka C, Akçayöz N, Alicura S. Prognostic factors in laryngeal cancer. Kulak Burun Bogaz Ihtis Derg 2008;18(4): 221-226
C4. Aydın E, Ceylan BT, Vuralkan E, Hücümenoğlu S, Oktay M, Akın İ. A rare cause of benign cervical lymphadenopathy: Kikuchi-Fujimato Disease. J Med Sci 2008;28(6):999-1001
C5. Saka C, Kuran G, Vuralkan E, Gökler A, Akın İ. The effectiveness of endoscopic sinus surgery in nasal polyposis. Kulak Burun Bogaz Ihtis Derg 2008;18(5):306-311
C6. Ceylan BT, Akın İ, Ünlü E, Sağıt M, Vuralkan E. Effect of Botulinum toxin management of spasmodic dysphonia on life quality of patients. KBB-Forum 2008;7(3): 75-81
C7. Akın I, Sağıt M, Kuran G, Salman N, Vuralkan E, Mutlu M, Şahan M. Surgical treatment modalities in lower lip cancers. Turk Arch Otolaryngol 2009; 47(2): 83-89
C8. Yılmaz O, Kuran G, Vuralkan E, Sağıt M, Elverici O. Hearing loss in elderly people. Turk J Geriatrics 2010; 13 (1): 5-7
C9. Simsek G, Vuralkan E, Alicura Tokgöz S, Hudaynazarov U, Akın İ, Köybaşıoğlu F. A Case of Atypically-Localized Oncocytoma. J İnönü University Medical Faculty 2012;19(3):181-3.
C10. Akın I, Vuralkan E, Gunsoy B, Saka C, Akcayoz N, Simsek G. Supraglottik larenks kanserlerinin cerrahi tedavisinde onkolojik sonuçlarımız. Journal of Medical Updates 2013;3(1):8-12
C11. Şimşek G, Saka C, Vuralkan E, Serin E, Akın İ. Başağrısının Nadir Bir Nedeni: Süperior Konka Aşırı Pnömatizasyonu. Kocaeli MJ. 2015; 4(2): 41-43
C12. Hemsinli D, Ata Korkmaz HA, Baki G, Vuralkan E, Kaplan ST, Kul S, Turkmen IU. The role of vascular elastography and carotid artery intima media thickness methods in the determination of non-syndromic ascending thoracic aortic aneurysm. J Turgut Ozal Med Cent. 2018;25(1):1-6.
D.Presented at national conferences and published in the proceedings:
D1. “The relationship between perivascular invasion and lymphatic metastasis in larynx carcinoma” Multidisciplinary approach to head and neck cancers, Izmir, 26-28.Eylül.2004
D2. “Prognostic factors in larynx cancers” 29th National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 26-31.May.2007
D3. “Uvula localized malignant tumor: a case report” 29th National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 26-31. May.2007
D4. “Kuttner tumor of the submandibular salivary gland” 29th National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 26-31. May.2007
D6. “Bilateral lower concha bullosa: a case report” 29th National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 26-31. May.2007
D7. “Hearing loss in elderly people” 8th International Conference on Cholesteatoma and Ear Surgery, Antalya, 15-19. Haziran.2008
D8. “Facial nevre paralysis in temporal and parotideal trauma: Case report” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010
D9. ” Granulomatous Cervical Lymphadenitis: Case report” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010
D10. ” The effects of L-carnitine local use after myringotomy on myringosclerosis development in rats” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010
D11. “Adult cervical lymphangioma: a case report” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010
D12. ” The effects of CPAP treatment on nasal mucosa in patients with obstructive sleep apnea” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010
D13. “Parotidectomy in parotid masses: long-term results” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010
D14. “A rare cause of acute parotitis parotid duct foreign body” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010
D15. “Coexistence of Sjögren's syndrome and parotid pleomorphic adenoma: a case report” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010
D16. “Oncological results of surgical treatment of supraglottic laryngeal carcinoma” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010
D17. “The results of multilevel surgery in OSAS” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010
D18. “Our management of traumatic facial paralysis” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010
D19. “Anatomical and functional results of surgery in chronic otitis media” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010
D20.” Evaluation of the functions of the internal jugular vein after neck dissection” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010
D21. “Sarcomatoid carcinoma of the larynx: a rare case report” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010
D22. “A Case of Atypically-Localized Oncocytoma.” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010
D23. “Protective effects of melatonin in the prevention of cisplatin-induced ototoxicity in rats.” 33rd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 26-30. October.2011
E.Book chapters and translations:
E1. Akın I, Vuralkan E. Cervical Esophagus and Hypopharynx Cancers. In: Koç C, ed. Ear, Nose, Throat Diseases and Head-Neck Surgery. 2nd ed. Ankara: Güneş Kitabevi,2013. pp:879-95.
E2. Yılmaz O, Vuralkan E, Alicura Tokgöz S. Salivary Gland Infections. In: Koç C, ed. Ear, Nose, Throat Diseases and Head-Neck Surgery. 2nd ed. Ankara: Güneş Kitabevi,2013. pp:733-53.
E3. Yılmaz O, Vuralkan E, Alicura Tokgöz S. Salivary Gland Tumors. In: Koç C, ed. Ear, Nose, Throat Diseases and Head-Neck Surgery. 2nd ed. Ankara: Güneş Kitabevi,2013. pp:787-803.
E4. Sharen J. Knudsen Byron J (2011). Bailey Head&Neck Surgery – Otolaryngology, Steps in Medical Ethics (Trans. Vuralkan E). Ankara: Güneş Kitabevi, 2011. pp: 2781-9.
E5. Bowden MT. Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery Board Review, Head and Neck Oncology (Trans. Vuralkan E). Ankara: Güneş Kitabevi, 2012. pp: 293-343
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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Graduated (M.D. From)
Doctor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
Certificates
Certificate of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
Certificate of specialty in Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
Certificate for Doctors Training Program at the 2024 KVPS (Korea V Plastic Surgery Symposium), Demonstrating Excellence in Facelift with Masters Course.
Work History (Experiences)
Member of the Medical Council of Thailand (Memberships)
Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Thailand
Current Positions
PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGEON AT INTRARAT HOSPITAL
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Otolaryngology specialist
Graduated (M.D. From)
Doctor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
Specialize in this area are called otorhinolaryngologists, otolaryngologists, head and neck surgeons, or ENT surgeons or physicians
Certificates
Certificate of Otolaryngology, Ramathibodi Hospital
Work experience
Assistant Professor, Department of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
Current Positions
Otolaryngologist at Intrarat Hospital
Read moreI started my specialization training at the University of Health Sciences, Ankara Training and Research Hospital’s Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery Department in 2012.
During my residency, I had ample opportunities to experience and perform a variety of aesthetic, reconstructive, and microsurgical procedures.
In 2014, I qualified for international proficiency in microsurgery after attending the International Microsurgery Course in Monza, Italy.
In 2015, as part of an international health service initiative organized by the Ministry of Health, I spent 10 days in Uzbekistan, where I performed numerous surgeries on cleft lips/palates and burn patients.
I have further enhanced my skills by participating in various domestic and international conventions and courses.
In 2017, I completed my specialization and received the title of Specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery.
Between 2017 and 2019, I worked at Aydın Atatürk Hospital, where I performed numerous aesthetic and reconstructive surgeries.
I also gained three years of experience in private clinics and aesthetic surgery hospitals in Aydın and Istanbul.
Since 2022, I have been working at my own private practice in Nisantası, Istanbul.
I am fluent in English and have an intermediate level of German.
I am a member of the Turkish Medical Association (TTB), the Turkish Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association (TPRECD), the Turkish Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association (TEPCD), and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
General ENT Surgery: Dr. Aksungur has extensive experience in performing routine and complex ENT surgeries, including tonsillectomies, adenoidectomies, and the management of chronic ear infections. She is skilled in treating conditions affecting the throat, nose, and ears, providing effective solutions for patients of all ages.
Nasal and Sinus Surgery: Specializing in nasal and sinus disorders, Dr. Aksungur performs advanced procedures for conditions such as chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps, septal deviations, and allergic rhinitis. Her expertise includes functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS), ensuring both relief from symptoms and improved nasal function.
Sleep Surgery: Dr. Aksungur is skilled in treating sleep-related disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea, using both surgical and non-surgical interventions. Her procedures may include uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) or the correction of structural abnormalities contributing to sleep disturbances.
Pediatric ENT Surgery: Dr. Aksungur is adept at treating a variety of pediatric ENT conditions, including recurrent ear infections, airway obstruction, and congenital abnormalities of the head and neck. Her approach to pediatric care is focused on minimizing trauma and ensuring comfort for her younger patients.
Laryngology and Voice Disorders: With a particular interest in voice and swallowing disorders, Dr. Aksungur specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the larynx, such as vocal cord nodules, laryngitis, and dysphagia (swallowing difficulties). She employs both surgical and non-surgical treatments to restore normal voice function.
Head and Neck Oncology: Dr. Aksungur has significant experience in the surgical management of benign and malignant tumors in the head and neck region. This includes cancers of the oral cavity, throat, larynx, and salivary glands. Her approach is multidisciplinary, ensuring the best outcomes through collaboration with oncologists, radiologists, and other specialists.
Ear Surgery and Hearing Restoration: Dr. Aksungur has expertise in the surgical treatment of hearing disorders, such as chronic otitis media, eardrum perforations, and conductive hearing loss. She is skilled in performing procedures like tympanoplasty and ossiculoplasty to restore hearing and improve the quality of life for her patients.
Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery: In addition to functional procedures, Dr. Aksungur is experienced in cosmetic surgeries of the nose (rhinoplasty) and other head and neck areas, including reconstructive surgeries for trauma, congenital defects, and post-cancer reconstruction.
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SPECIALTY IN MEDICINE
EDUCATIONAL BACKGORUND
INONU UNIVERSITY SUBSPECIALTY IN MEDICINE
2010-2014
FACULTY OF MEDICINE
INONU UNIVERSITY SPECIALTY IN MEDICINE
2002-2007
FACULTY OF MEDICINE/DIVISION OF SURGICAL MEDICINE SCIENCES/DEPARTMENT OF PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
INONU UNIVERSITY SPECIALTY IN MEDICINE
2002-2007
FACULTY OF MEDICINE/DIVISION OF SURGICAL MEDICINE SCIENCES/DEPARTMENT OF PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
Thesis name: Analysis of the long-term results of four different techniques with a new method in patients who underwent a reduction mammoplasty (2007) Thesis Supervisor: (ALI GÜRLEK)
POSITIONS
2019 İNÖNÜ ÜNİVERSITY/FACULTY OF MEDICINE
2013 İNÖNÜ ÜNİVERSITY/FACULTY OF MEDICINE
2011 İNÖNÜ ÜNİVERSITY/FACULTY OF MEDICINE
2008
INONU UNIVERSITY/FACULTY OF MEDICINE, DIVISION OF SURGICAL MEDICINE SCIENCES, DEPARTMENT OF PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
MANAGED THESES
2014
ΑΥΤΕΚΙΝ ΑΗΜET HAMDI, (2014). Comparison of the effects of and hyaluronic acid injections into allogeneic vascular graft on nerve regeneration in the treatment of peripheral nerve defects, Inonü University->Faculty of Medicine->Department of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
2012
GEYİK YILMAZ, (2012). Comparison of reconstruction methods, where vessel, and cartilage grafts are used, in peripheral nerve injuries and analysis of a new technique, İnönü University->Faculty of Medicine->Department of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
PROJECT TASKS
*Effects of Chrysin on burn wound healing, 1st scientific research project, which is supported by Higher Education Institutions, Researcher: FIRAT CEMAL, Researcher: OĞUZTÜRK HAKAN, Coordinator: TURTAY MUHAMMETGÖKHAN, Researcher: ÇİFTÇİ OSMAN, 01:092013-Glucan treatment prevents progressive burn ischaemia in the zone of stasis and improves burn healing. An experimental study in rats Firat C Samdanci E Erbatur S Aytekin AH AK M Turtay MG
Coban YK Burns 2012 Mar 31 Inönü University Scientific Research Project Responsible coordinator, BAP, Supervisor, 2010-2014 (ΝΑΤΙΟNAL) Cerium nitrate treatment prevents progressive tissue necrosis in the zone of stasis following burn
Eski M Ozer F Firat C Alhan D Arsian N Senturk T İşik S Burns 2012 Mar 38 2 2839 Epub 2011 Oct 19 Ankara Gulhane Military Medical Academy Scientific Research Project Researcher, BAP, Researcher, 2010-2011 (NATIONAL)
Read moreI. Publications in International Journals
A. Experimental Studies
Doner F, Delibas N, Dogru H, Sari I, Yorgancigil B. Malondialdehyde Levels and Superoxide Dismutase Activity in Experimental Maxillary Sinusitis. Auris Nasus Larynx. 1999; 26(3): 287-91.
Döner F, Delibaş N, Dogru H, Yarıktaş M, Demirci M. The Role of Free Oxygen Radicals in Experimental Otitis Media. J Basis Clin Physiol Pharmacol. 2002; 13: 33-40.
Tuz M, Eroglu E, Dogru H, Delibas N, Tunc B, Uygur K. The Effect of Replacement Fluids and Normovolemic Hemodilution on the Survival of Dorsal Skin Flaps in Rats. Clin Otolaryngol. 2004; 29(1): 80-83.
Yarıktas M, Doner F, Ozguner F, Gokalp O, Dogru H, Delibas N. Nitric Oxide Level in the Nasal and Sinus Mucosa After Exposure to Electromagnetic Field. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. 2004.
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Eğitim ve Uzmanlık
2010/2016 Afyon Kocatepe Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi
2017/2022 SBÜ Antalya Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi KBB Kliniği Tıpta Uzmanlık Eğitimi
Deneyim
2016/2017 Afyonkarahisar Sinanpaşa Toplum Sağlığı Merkezi
2017/2023 Antalya Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
2023/2024 Afyonkarahisar Dinar Devlet Hastanesi
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