9 Best Cleft Lip or Palate Repair Doctors in İzmir

Dr Tuncay Kodas is an ENT specialist at Ento Surgical Medical Center who manages both functional and reconstructive surgery for children and adults.

• Performs cleft lip and palate repairs to restore facial structure and speech function
• Specialises in congenital deformities and complex reconstructive cases
• Completed specialist training at the İzmir Education and Research Hospital
• Treats paediatric patients for a range of ear, nose, and throat disorders
• Provides surgical solutions for septoplasty and cochlear implant placement

Dr Denizhan Ozkaya is the co-founder of Ento Surgical Medical Center, a specialised facility in Izmir that treats over 3,200 patients every year.

• Specialises in combining functional airway improvements with corrective facial plastic surgery
• Uses endoscopic techniques to minimise incisions and support faster recovery times
• Member of the Facial Plastic Surgery Association and the ENT Head and Neck Surgery Association
• Coordinates multidisciplinary surgical teams for complex congenital repairs

Dr Burak Kocagozoglu is a highly active member of several major international surgical bodies, including the European Academy of Allergology and Clinical Immunology.

• Holds a specialist certification from the Turkish Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery
• Specialises in head and neck procedures at Can Hospitals Turkey
• Member of the Facial Plastic Surgery Association
• Completed advanced cadaveric surgical training at Ege University
• Holds an Occupational English Test certificate ensuring clear communication with English-speaking patients

Dr Umit Filiz is a specialist ENT surgeon and co-founder of the Ento Surgical Medical Center, a dedicated facility for head and neck procedures.

• Trained at the University of Vienna Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic in Austria
• Member of the Turkish ENT Facial Plastic Surgery Working Group
• Board-certified specialist with a medical degree from Ege University
• Performs both aesthetic and functional reconstructive surgeries of the face
• Member of the Turkish Ear Nose Throat Head and Neck Surgery Foundation

Dr Kadri Sert holds a Certificate of Proficiency from the Turkish Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Association. He specialises in corrective surgeries at the Ento Surgical Medical Center.

• Focuses on restoring upper respiratory and auditory functions through surgical intervention
• Earned national certification after passing rigorous written and oral examinations
• Performs cleft lip and palate repairs alongside complex eardrum and nasal procedures
• Trained at Manisa Celal Bayar University and Firat University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Bekir Zafer Akad treats congenital facial conditions at Egemed Hospitals with a focus on paediatric reconstructive surgery.

• Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at 9 Eylül University – a leading Turkish medical institution
• Specialises in corrective paediatric surgery for cleft lip and palate repair
• Treats complex congenital cases including excess or conjoined fingers
• Expertise in facial fracture repair involving the nose and jawline
• Experienced in microsurgery for delicate nerve and vascular repairs

Dr Sezgin Bekdemir is a dedicated ear, nose, and throat specialist at the ENTO Surgical Medical Center who performs complex head and neck reconstructions.

• Specialises in surgical repairs for cleft lip and palate conditions
• Performs endolaryngeal microsurgery using high-powered microscopes for precise tissue repair
• Handles combined functional cases including septoplasty and obstructive respiratory treatments
• Completed specialist residency training at the Erzurum Atatürk University Medical Faculty
• Expertise includes middle ear reconstruction and paediatric adenoid surgery

Associate Professor Caglar Calli is a specialist ENT surgeon who completed advanced fellowships at Ohio State University and St. Luke’s–Roosevelt Hospital in the USA.

• Expertise in microsurgical and endoscopic techniques for delicate facial repairs
• Published over 80 scientific articles on complex head and neck disorders
• Former specialist at Ege University Faculty of Medicine – a leading Turkish institution
• Recipient of scholarships from the Turkish ENT Association for surgical excellence
• Member of the Turkish Ear Nose Throat Foundation

Professor Ali Vefa Yuceturk is a specialist head and neck surgeon at Can Hospitals who provides expert care for complex facial and throat conditions.

• Held senior academic roles as a Professor at Celal Bayar University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed advanced surgical research at the University of Ferrara in Italy
• Member of the Turkish Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Association
• Published over 40 scientific articles regarding specialist surgical outcomes
• Contributing author for five medical textbooks focusing on head and neck surgery