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
Read more. 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
Read moreProfessor 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.
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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
Read moreDoctor 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.
Read moreDr. 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.
Read moreEducation, Awards and Certifications
• Inter High School Project Competition, Third in Turkey, Using the activated carbon
obtained from waste batteries as ion and gas trap,Scientific and Technological
Research Council of Turkey (TUBİTAK)-2009
• Tokat Science High School – 2010
• Istanbul University School of Medicine(Graduted with distinction) – 2016
• Sarıyer State Hospital(Emergency Medicine) 2017
• Animal Research Certificate – January 2019
• Microsurgery Certificate- May 2019
• Medical statistics certificate- July 2019
• Bagcılar Research and Training Hospital, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and
Aesthetic Surgery(Residency) 2017-2022
• Universita Campus Bio-Medico, Department of Plastic,Reconstructive and Aesthetic
Surgery Rome/Italy(Microsurgery Fellowship) 2022-
• Erzurum State Hospital,Erzurum/Turkey 2022-2024
Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital (Current)
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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
Read more2003 Elazig Science High School
2009 Ege University Faculty of Medicine – MD.
2015 Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and
Aesthetic Surgery – Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Specialist
Experience
2015 – 2017 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Specialist, Ağrı State Hospital, Department
of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
2017 –2019 Specialist, Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Plastic,
Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
2019-2023 Assistant Professor, Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, Department of
Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
2023- October 2024 Associate Professor, Baskent University Faculty of Medicine,
Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
October 2024- Still Associate Professor, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery,
Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital
Fellowship
July-August 2019: Juntendo University, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Tokyo, Japan
April-July 2022: Ghent University, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Ghent,
Belgium
November 2023: Asan Medical Center, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive
Surgery.Seoul, Korea
Memberships
EURAPS Active Member
International Society of Burn Injuries Active Member, Executive Committee Member
Turkish Reconstructive Microsurgery Society, Executive Committee Member
Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Society
Turkish Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Society
Turkish Wound Society
Read moreDr. Shananya Varophas
ㆍPLASTIC SURGEON
Education Background
-HIGH SCHOOL / SAINAMPEUNG SCHOOL,THAILAND
-MEDICAL DEGREE / THAMMASAT UNIVERSITY,
THAILAND
- GENERAL SURGERY / THAMMASAT UNIVERSITY,
THAILAND
- PLASTIC SURGERY / CHULALONGKORN
UNIVERSITY,THAILAND
Read morePlastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist
Undergraduate Faculty of Medicine Atatürk University 2012
Master of Science
PhD Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Selcuk University 2020
Awards:
1-The Best Anastomosis in Microsurgery, APFSRM Congress, 2018, Antalya
2- Assistant Presentation Competition Clinical Branch First Prize, TPRECD 41st National Congress, 2019, Samsun
3- Assistant Paper Contest Experimental Branch First Prize, TPRECD 43rd National Congress, 2021, Antalya
Read moreDr. Ferrando is a Surgeon (MD), Doctor of Biomedical Sciences and Oncology (Ph.D) and Specialized in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.
After obtaining the European Scientific Diploma at the European School of Karlsruhe in Germany, Dr. Ferrando attended the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of the University of Turin, where he graduated with full marks and with dignity of publication in 2004.
During his specialist school in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery he carried out numerous fellowships abroad, including one focused on reconstruction for infantile facial malformations at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London, England, with Dr. Sommerlad; on microsurgical breast reconstruction at St. Andrew's Center for Plastic Surgery and Burns in Chelmsford, England, with Dr. Ramakrishnan; and breast reconstruction with acellular dermal matrices at Georgetown University Hospital, Washington D.C., USA, with Dr. Spear.
Returning to Italy in 2011, Dr. Ferrando specialized with honors in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at the University of Turin and, again at the same University, in 2017 he completed his doctorate in biomedical sciences and oncology. Subsequently, Dr. Ferrando completed the first level Master's degree in breast surgery at the University of Ancona and is currently attending the second level master's degree in breast oncoplasty at the University of Genoa.
Currently, Dr. Ferrando works for few clinics in Turin as 2nd level Medical Director at the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery department of the C.T.O. Hospital of Turin, directed by Doctor Malan, where he mainly deals with breast surgery, skin tumors and traumas and at the Clinica Santa Caterina da Siena at the Reconstructive and Plastic Surgery department.
He is a member of the Italian Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (S.I.C.P.R.E.), of the Italian National Association of Breast Surgeons (A.N.I.S.C.), of the Italian Society of Hospital Surgeons (S.I.C.O.) and of the European Society of Oncological Surgery (E.S.S.O.)
In addition to following students of the Medicine and Surgery course of the University of Turin for the Degree Thesis in his field of specialty, he is regularly invited as a speaker at national and international courses and congresses. His main research areas are: acellular dermal matrices and negative pressure therapy on closed surgical wounds.
Currently, Dr. Ferrando has published 11 original articles in national and international scientific journals, 21 abstracts for national and international congresses and has been awarded the prize: "best European article of 2019" by the international journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open.
In clinical practice he carries out all breast surgery operations, both reconstructive and oncological, those for the removal of skin tumors and for the reconstruction of congenital malformations and traumas, in addition to Aesthetic Surgery operations and the most advanced Aesthetic Medicine procedures.
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