12 Best Sleep Apnea Surgery Doctors in Istanbul

Dr. Emre Gunbey is an ENT specialist at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He has performed 3,000+ rhinoplasty procedures. Dr. Gunbey holds a board certification from the European Board of Otorhinolaryngology. He gained international experience as an observer at the Mayo Clinic in the USA.

• Specializes in rhinoplasty, revision surgery, and sleep apnea treatment.
• Author of over 50 articles in reputable medical journals.
• Member of the European Rhinology Association and Facial Plastic Surgery Association.
• Works at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital, a JCI-accredited medical center.

Dr. Ziya Ilgin is an ENT specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals in Istanbul. He focuses on rhinoplasty, septoplasty, and surgical treatments for sleep apnea. Dr. Ilgin graduated from the Marmara University Faculty of Medicine. He treats a wide range of complex ear, nose, and throat disorders.

• Uses the thermal welding method for tonsillectomy procedures.
• Specializes in closed technique nose aesthetic surgery.
• Performs functional endoscopic sinus surgery and eardrum repair.
• Works at an institution accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

Professor Mehmet Emre Ustundag completed specialised training in sleep apnea surgery at Stanford University, the birthplace of modern surgical treatments for sleep disorders.

• Practises at Anadolu Medical Center, a JCI-accredited facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine
• Held senior academic positions for over two decades at Kocaeli University's Faculty of Medicine
• Broad international clinical experience across leading medical centres in Germany, Ireland, and the USA
• Member of the German Society of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
• Active researcher with 47 peer-reviewed international articles on head and neck conditions

Dr Onur Ustun is a dedicated Ear, Nose, and Throat specialist based at Grand Clinic who focuses on surgical solutions for breathing obstructions.

• Trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed specialist registrar training at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Practises at Haseki Training and Research Hospital – a major public teaching facility
• Specialises in Otorhinolaryngology for both routine and complex airway cases

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. Yavuz Selim Yildirim is a facial plastic surgeon and ENT specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He holds a unique fellowship with the American College of Surgeons (FACS). He is one of few Turkish physicians in this global group. Dr. Yildirim is also a Fellow of the European Board of ORL-HNS.

• Completed clinical training at Harvard, Johns Hopkins, and the Cleveland Clinic.
• Treats hearing loss, sleep apnea, and complex sinus disorders.
• Performs aesthetic nose surgery, cochlear implants, and cancer operations.
• Won national prizes for research on nasal valve collapse and olfactory function.
• Works at JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul.

Dr. Selman Sarica is an Associate Professor of Otorhinolaryngology at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He specializes in a wide range of ENT procedures for both children and adults. Dr. Sarica graduated from the prestigious Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine. He has performed over 1,000 surgical procedures throughout his career.

• Expert in snoring surgery and head and neck tumor resections.
• Performs functional nasal surgeries including septoplasty and rhinoplasty.
• Treats pediatric ear, nose, and throat diseases.
• Specializes in thyroid surgery and salivary gland disease management.

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 qualified ENT specialist and former faculty member at the University of Avrasya. He holds Turkish Board certification in Otorhinolaryngology and Head, Neck and Thyroid Surgery.

• Published research in international journals specifically on the effects of CPAP treatment on nasal mucosa
• Expertise in endoscopic sinus surgery and complex airway management
• Member of the Turkish Association of Rhinology and the Turkish Association of Otorhinolaryngology
• Recipient of multiple awards for clinical research in rhinology and otology
• Practises at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital in Istanbul

Mustafa Çakır specialises in restoring airway function through precise ENT surgery at his dedicated Istanbul clinic. He uses objective sleep data from polysomnography to create surgical plans that address the root causes of obstructive sleep apnea.

• Combines septoplasty with endoscopic sinus surgery to clear complex nasal obstructions
• Performs turbinate reduction to improve airflow and reduce chronic snoring
• Expertise in pediatric ENT for treating obstructive symptoms in children
• Uses nasal endoscopy to assess internal structures before recommending surgical intervention
• Member of the Turkish medical community with a focus on functional rhinology

Dr. Sultan Biskin Zeybek is an otorhinolaryngology (ENT) specialist. He performs ear surgery, skull base surgery, and head and neck surgery. He treats tumors of the larynx, tongue, lip, tonsil, and pharynx. He manages cholesteatoma, middle ear disease and infections, ear discharge, and hearing loss. He also performs cochlear implants (bionic ear) and treats maxillofacial trauma.

Experience: 2011–2012 at Malatya Devlet Hastanesi KBB BBC Kliniği. Bülent Ecevit Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi, KBB BBC Ana Bilimdalı.