8 Best Cleft Lip or Palate Repair Doctors in Ankara

Dr. Umit Naci Karacal is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Memorial Ankara Hospital. He held a professorship at Black Sea Technical University for over two decades. Dr. Karacal specializes in aesthetic surgery and complex reconstructive procedures. He completed his medical degree at the prestigious Hacettepe University. He then finished his specialty training at Ankara Numune Hospital.

• Served as a faculty member at Izmir Bakirçay University.
• Achieved the rank of Professor in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
• Served as a chief assistant at Ankara Numune Hospital.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Memorial Ankara Hospital.

Professor Karabekmez is a senior academic surgeon who completed a prestigious research fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in the United States.

• Holds the highest academic rank of Professor in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Fellow of the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS)
• Specialises in complex maxillofacial and congenital deformity corrections for functional success
• Performs all major procedures personally at internationally accredited hospitals in Ankara
• Integrates evidence-based protocols from his extensive training in the USA and Germany

Dr. Celil Göçer is a senior ENT specialist at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital. He completed specialized training at the House Ear Institute in Los Angeles. Dr. Göçer serves as a Professor for the Lokman Hekim Health Group. He focuses on hearing loss, laryngeal cancer, and complex sinus conditions.

• Authored over 30 scientific articles in international medical journals.
• Received professional recognition for his surgical training models in stapedectomy.
• Performs cochlear implant placement and endolaryngeal microsurgery for laryngeal polyps.
• Expertise covers pediatric and adult cases, including cleft palate repair and sleep apnea.

Dr Ali Can Sungur is an ENT specialist at Lokman Hekim Etlik Hospital who performs reconstructive surgery for congenital facial differences. He focuses on restoring both function and appearance for patients with complex airway and hearing issues.

• Performs cleft lip and palate repair to correct congenital facial structures
• Uses brainstem evoked response audiometry to diagnose hearing issues in children
• Treats international patients at the JCI-accredited Lokman Hekim health network
• Member of the surgical team at Lokman Hekim Etlik Hospital in Ankara

The doctor is a highly trained specialist in Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) medicine, having completed residency training at the Başkent University ENT Clinic. With a strong academic foundation from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, the doctor is currently advancing expertise through a Doctoral Program in Clinical Anatomy.

The doctor's clinical practice focuses on pediatric ENT surgeries, endoscopic sinus surgery, and functional and aesthetic nasal procedures. Additionally, the doctor provides specialized care in minimally invasive aesthetic procedures, combining anatomical precision with surgical expertise to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Dr. Ahmet Koybasioglu is an ENT specialist at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. He focuses on head and neck oncology and laryngology. Dr. Koybasioglu performed clinical research at the Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Cancer Center in the Netherlands. He also collaborated on complex cases at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary.

• Specializes in vocal cord disorders, snoring, and respiratory problems.
• Treats pediatric ENT conditions including tonsillitis and congenital neck cysts.
• Addresses tumors of the mouth, tongue, throat, and salivary glands.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital serving patients from over 60 countries.