Best Stapedectomy otolaryngologists: TOP 51 doctors

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.

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.

Specialist Dr. Ali Can Sungur is a highly experienced ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) specialist practicing at Lokman Hekim Health Group Etlik Hospital. With years of professional expertise, Dr. Sungur is dedicated to diagnosing and treating a comprehensive range of conditions related to the ear, nose, and throat. His extensive knowledge allows him to offer both medical and surgical treatments, customized to the unique needs of each patient. Emphasizing a patient-centered approach, Dr. Sungur ensures that all treatments are carefully planned to deliver the best possible outcomes. His practice is built on a foundation of compassion, professionalism, and a commitment to utilizing the most advanced medical technologies and techniques. Whether addressing routine concerns or more complex issues, Dr. Sungur is devoted to providing effective, personalized care in a supportive and professional environment.

Key Areas of Expertise:

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.

Professor, Dr. med. Jochen Windfuhr

Head of the Clinic of Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery and Allergology

Director of the Certified Head and Neck Tumor Center

Head of the Department of Cochlear Implants

Specialization:

Head and Neck Oncology: Diagnosis and treatment of head and neck tumors using modern techniques, including minimally invasive surgery, radiochemotherapy and innovative immunotherapy.

Rhinology and endoscopic surgery: endoscopic surgery of the paranasal sinuses, plastic and aesthetic rhinoplasty, microsurgery of the salivary glands and larynx, treatment of swallowing disorders (especially Zenker's diverticulum)

Performing complex surgical procedures, including microsurgical reconstructions, robotic surgeries and minimally invasive techniques.

Sleep medicine: diagnosis and surgical treatment of obstructive sleep apnea using integrated approaches, including CPAP therapy and surgical techniques.

Pediatric otolaryngology: treatment of ENT diseases in children, including surgical interventions to eliminate airway obstruction.

Awards and achievements:

Doctor of the Year in Otolaryngology, awarded by the German Association of Physicians for his contribution to the development of head and neck surgery.

Research Prize of the German Society of Otolaryngology for outstanding research in the field of ENT oncology.

European Prize for Innovation in Medical Technology - for the development of robotic systems for head and neck surgery.

The International Society of Head and Neck Surgery Lifetime Achievement Award for the introduction of new surgical techniques.

Award of the European Academy of Otology and Neurotology for contribution to the development of otology and neurotology.

Young Investigator of the Year Award from the American Academy of Otolaryngology for work in the field of ear microsurgery.

Clinical studies:

Head of clinical research for the development and testing of new methods for the treatment of head and neck tumors.

Scientific innovations:

Participation in the development and implementation of robotic and navigation systems for use in otolaryngology.

Membership in professional societies:

German Society for Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery: Member of the scientific committee, responsible for organizing scientific events and conferences.

European Academy of Otology and Neuro-otology: Executive Board Member responsible for developing clinical guidelines.

Association of German Cancer Centers: participation in interdisciplinary projects to standardize the treatment of head and neck cancers.

American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery: Developing Global Standards for the Treatment of ENT Diseases.

International Federation of Societies of Otorhinolaryngology: representative of Germany in international scientific initiatives.

German Cancer Society: development of standards and clinical guidelines for the treatment of cancer diseases.

Publications:

Author of over 100 publications in international peer-reviewed journals on otolaryngology, including topics such as ENT oncology, innovative surgical techniques, research in the field of otology and rhinology.

Co-author of textbooks and guidelines on head and neck surgery, including publications on modern surgical techniques and an interdisciplinary approach to tumor treatment.

Member of the editorial board of specialized journals, including the Journal of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery and Laryngoscope.

Education & Training

ENT Specialization, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, 1996

Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey, 1990

Professional Experience

Specialist, Ear, Nose & Throat, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, 2005 - Present

Completed military service as a specialist at Eskişehir Military Air Hospital, 2004

Specialist, Istinye State Hospital & Haydarpaşa Training and Research Hospital, Ministry of Health, Turkey, 2004

Areas of Expertise

Rhinoplasty (Nose Aesthetic Surgery, Closed Technique)

Septoplasty (Nasal Septum Correction for better airflow)

Sleep Apnea Surgery Dr. Ilgın is widely regarded for his advanced techniques in the surgical treatment of sleep apnea, offering patients highly effective, tailored solutions to improve their quality of life and reduce the risks associated with sleep-disordered breathing.

Adenoidectomy (Removal of the Adenoids)

Tonsillectomy (Tonsil Removal) using the Thermal Welding Method

Ear Tube Insertion (to treat recurrent ear infections and fluid buildup)

Tympanoplasty (Eardrum Repair Surgery)

Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) (For Sinusitis and Polyps)

Salivary Gland Surgery

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.

I. 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.

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
 

Education & Expertise

1981 to 1987 | Gülhane Military Medical Academy Faculty of Medicine

October 1990 to December 1993 | GATA, Department of Ear, Nose, and Throat – Specialization

Professional Experience

October 1988 to September 1990 | 5th CORPS Headquarters Health Veterinary Section Chief – Compulsory Service, Çorlu

January 1994 to September 1994 | Sivas Military Hospital, Sivas

February 1995 to August 1998 | Halkbank Health Center, Ankara

August 1998 to August 1999 | SSK Ankara Training Hospital, Ankara

August 1999 to 2003 | Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine, ENT-BBC Department – Assistant Associate Professor

March 2003 to 2008 | Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine, ENT-BBC Department – Associate Professor

March 2008 to 2013 | Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine, ENT-BBC Department – Professor

March 2005 to September 2013 | KÜTF ENT-BBC Department Head

May 2010 to May 2013 | KÜTF, Faculty Board Member

December 2013 to December 2019 | Anadolu Health Center (Affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine)

December 2019 to December 2020 | Break Abroad

Foreign Experience

July, 1991 | Free University Hospital, Dept. of Otolaryngology - Division of Head and Neck Surgery, Amsterdam, Netherlands

May - July, 2002 | University of Michigan, Dept. of Otolaryngology - Division of Otology Neurotology, Ann Arbor, USA

July - August, 2009 | Sint Augustinus GZA Ziekenhuizen, Dept. of Otolaryngology - Division of Otology, Antwerp, Belgium

July, 2009 | International Neuroscience Institute, Hannover, Germany

July - August, 2012 | University of Pittsburgh, Dept. of Otolaryngology - Head and Surgery, Pittsburgh, USA

November, 2015 | Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Dept. of Head and Neck Oncology, New York, USA

August - September, 2016 | University of Toronto, Dept. of Otolaryngology - Head and Surgery, Toronto, Canada

November, 2018 | University of Toronto, Dept. of Otolaryngology - Head and Surgery, Toronto, Canada

Professional Memberships

-Turkish Ear Nose Throat and Head and Neck Surgery Association

-Association of Ear, Nose, and Throat and Head and Neck Surgery

-Turkish Rhinology Association

-Otology-Neurotology Association

-Facial Plastic Surgery Association

-Laryngology Association

Board Memberships & Leadership Roles

May 2010 to May 2012 | Member of the Board of Directors, Ear Nose Throat and Head and Neck Surgery Association

2008 to 2010 | Turkish Rhinology Association, General Rhinology Working Group Member

Education

2000 to 2007 İnönü University Faculty of Medicine
2007 to 2012 Samsun 19 Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery



Job Experience
2012/2016 Specialist in Otolaryngology at Batman Regional State Hospital
2014/2016 Chief Doctor of Otolaryngology Department at Batman Regional State Hospital
2016 Assistant Professor Doctor at Ondokuz Mayis University
2017 Mus Sifa Hospital
2018 Samsun Medicana International Hospital
2019 Samsun Liman Hospital
2021 Samsun Büyük Anadolu Hospital

Karli R, Kucuk H, Aksoy A, Ayhan E, Unal R. Malignant Melanoma of the Nasal Cavity: Our Clinical Experience. J Hard Tissue Biol 2013

Karli R, Alacam H, Unal R, Kucuk H, Aksoy A, Ayhan E. Mean Platelet Volume: Is It a Predictive Parameter in The Diagnosis of Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss?. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2013  

Elmali M, Polat AV, Kucuk H, Atmaca S, Aksoy A. Semicircular Canal Dehiscence: Frequency and Distribution on Temporal Bone CT and Its Relationship with the Clinical Outcomes. Eur J Radiol 2013

Atmaca S, Elmali M, Kucuk H. High and Dehiscent Jugular Bulb: Clear and Present Danger During Middle Ear Surgery. Surg Radiol Anat 2013

Karli R, Ilkaya F, Karli A, Gunbey E, Kucuk H, Guzel H, Ayhan E. After Myringotomy, Can Topical Mesna Application Be An Alternative Method to Ventilation Tube Application?. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2014

Kucuk H, Kurnaz SC, Kutlar G. Treatment Expectations And Quality of Life Outcomes Patients With Laryngeal Cancer Based On Different Treatment Methods. Eur Arc Otorhinolaryngol 2014 

Kucuk H. Management of Upper Airway Leech Infestations. Ear Nose Throat J 2019