11 Best Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Doctors in Istanbul

Dr. Sinan Eroglu is an ENT and facial plastic surgeon at his private clinic in Istanbul. He specializes in ethnic and revision rhinoplasty, chin implants, and otoplasty. Dr. Eroglu holds a medical degree from Marmara University and completed an ENT internship at Basel University Hospital in Switzerland.

• Member of the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI).
• Performs approximately 400 rhinoplasty procedures annually.
• Former instructor at the Istanbul Aydın University Medical School.
• Published researcher in journals like the Journal of Craniofacial Surgery.

Dr. Ali Cemal is a Professor of Otorhinolaryngology at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in ear, nose, and throat (ENT) care and head and neck surgery. Dr. Cemal is a member of the European Board of Otorhinolaryngology. He previously served on the medical faculty at Marmara University.

• Completed a clinical fellowship at Ohio State University – The James Cancer Research Center.
• Holds dual certification from the European and Turkish Boards of Otorhinolaryngology.
• Completed specialized training in robotic surgery and microsurgery.
• Maintains membership in the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery.

Professor Mehmet Emre Ustundag is a leading ENT specialist at Anadolu Medical Center with international rhinology training from the University of Regensburg in Germany.

• Specialises in endoscopic sinus surgery and complex functional rhinology
• Former Head of Otorhinolaryngology at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• Published 47 international peer-reviewed articles on head and neck surgery
• Member of the German Society of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
• Expertise includes managing chronic sinusitis, septoplasty, and sleep apnea surgery

Dr. Özcan Öztürk is an ENT surgeon at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in voice disorders, head and neck tumor surgery, and rhinoplasty. Dr. Öztürk utilizes endoscopic techniques for sinus and facial procedures. He provides individualized care for breathing issues, snoring, and sleep apnea.

• Published numerous scientific papers in international medical journals.
• Performs complex septoplasty, cochlear implant placement, and tympanoplasty.
• Works at a facility that treats over 138,000 patients every year.
• Expertise includes both aesthetic and functional nasal reconstructions.

Dr. Tayfun Apuhan founded the ENT department at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He has performed over 4,000 procedures throughout his career. Dr. Apuhan serves as a professor and head of the audiometry program at Doğuş University. He has published over 200 scientific works in the field of head and neck surgery.

• Trained at The Ohio State University and University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf.
• Specializes in functional rhinoplasty, revision nose jobs, and endoscopic sinus surgery.
• Treats head and neck cancers, including tongue and laryngeal tumors.
• Performs pediatric surgeries for tonsils, adenoids, and cleft lip repair.

Dr. Ahmet Mutlu is an ENT specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He holds European Board certification in Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Mutlu also earned a Master’s degree in Audiology to treat speech and voice disorders. He completed specialized training at the Portmann Institute in France.

• Holds National ENT Board certification.
• Completed specialized schools in Otology-Neurotology and Laryngology.
• Expertise Includes microsurgery and phoniatrics.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Otorhinolaryngology.

Professor Erkan Vuralkan is a highly decorated ENT specialist who received national recognition for his research into sinonasal disease and paranasal sinus anatomy variations.

• Specialises in endoscopic sinus surgery for complex cases like frontal mucoceles
• Expert in managing recurrent nasal polyps using advanced medical and surgical protocols
• Associate Professor at VM Medical Park Florya with over two decades of clinical experience
• Active member of the Turkish Association of Rhinology and the Turkish Association of Otorhinolaryngology
• Published extensive research in international journals on nasal mucosa and airway health

Dr Mustafa Çakır is an ENT specialist in Istanbul who focuses on the link between nasal structure and clear breathing. He uses detailed nasal endoscopy to map sinus drainage pathways before every procedure.

• Specialises in endoscopic sinus surgery for chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps
• Combines sinus clearance with septoplasty and turbinate reduction in a single session
• Uses thin-camera endoscopy for precise mucosal assessment and targeted treatment
• Manages paediatric ENT cases including adenoidectomy and ear tube placement
• Provides remote follow-up care for international patients after they return home