Best Rhinitis Doctors in Istanbul for Australians

Prof. Dr. M. Emre Üstündağ is a Professor of Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze. He has been a professor at Kocaeli University since 2006. He completed his MD and ENT residency at Istanbul University between 1983 and 1995. He has worked at Istanbul and Kocaeli universities and at Acıbadem hospitals. He has also maintained a private practice since 2006.

Clinical focus: head and neck oncology and surgery; rhinology and rhinoplasty; laryngology; septoplasty; sleep apnea surgery.

He completed international training in Ireland (Ardkeen). In Germany, he trained in Tübingen; Freiburg (otology, 4 months); and Regensburg (rhinology, 4 months). In the USA, he trained at Stanford in laryngology and sleep apnea (4 months). He has 47 international articles and 788 citations (Google Scholar, Jan 2026). He is a member of the Turkish ORL-HNS, the Istanbul University ENT Association, and the German ORL-HNS.

Dr Mustafa Ibas is a specialist ear, nose, and throat (ENT) surgeon at Atlas University Hospital who focuses on managing complex nasal and sinus conditions.

• Specialises in endoscopic sinus surgery – uses a tiny camera to clear nasal passages without external incisions
• Published clinical research on anti-inflammatory treatments for persistent nasal and ear congestion
• Focuses on paediatric ENT care for children with chronic breathing and nasal issues
• Extensive training at Ankara Training and Research Hospital, a major Turkish clinical centre

Dr. Yasar Cokkeser is an ENT specialist. He graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine (1983–1989). He completed his ENT residency at Ankara Numune Hospital (1989–1994). He held a Clinical Research Fellowship in Otology and Skull Base Surgery at Gruppo Otologico, Italy (1993–1994). He also completed observerships at GWU Neurosurgery, House Ear Institute, USC, Johns Hopkins, and the University of Pennsylvania.

He served at Inönü University as Assistant Professor (1994–1999) and Associate Professor (1999–2005). He was Chief of Clinic at Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital (2005–2007). His recent practice includes Medicana Ataköy (2024–2025).

He has more than 75 publications indexed in Index Medicus. His articles appear in Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, Am J Otol, J Laryngol Otol, and Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. His work covers revision stapes surgery, skull base approaches, vestibular schwannoma, and DCR outcomes in 115 patients (130 eyes).

Professor Erkan Vuralkan is a highly decorated ENT specialist at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital. He has been recognised at the National Rhinology Congress for his research into paranasal sinus anatomy and chronic nasal conditions.

• Member of the Turkish Association of Rhinology – specialising in nose and sinus disorders
• Published research on mometasone furoate and montelukast for preventing nasal polyps
• Holds the Turkish ORL-HNS Board Certificate in head and neck surgery
• Appointed as a Professor at Avrasya University – training the next generation of specialists

Dr Irmak Ucak is an ear, nose, and throat specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul who focuses on paediatric care and functional nasal surgery.

• Specialises in functional nose surgery to improve breathing and clear nasal passages
• Manages paediatric ENT conditions for children suffering from chronic allergy symptoms
• Lectures at Istanbul Health and Technology University to train future medical specialists
• Trained at Hacettepe University, one of Turkey's most prestigious English-speaking medical schools
• Treats complex rhinitis cases requiring both medical and surgical intervention

Professor Arzu Yasemin Korkut is a highly regarded ENT specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul who focuses on diagnosing and treating allergic rhinitis.

• Specialises in endoscopic sinus surgery – a minimally invasive technique that clears nasal blockages without external incisions
• Trained at Graz Medical Faculty in Austria in clinical and surgical sinus procedures
• Former Clinical Administrative Officer at Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Expertise includes paediatric ENT care for children with chronic nasal allergies

Professor Karabulut is a board-certified specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus with extensive training from the University of Pittsburgh and Italy's Insubria University.

• Treats functional nasal obstructions using methods for turbinate reduction and nasal polyp removal
• Holds the official Turkish Otorhinolaryngology Surgery Qualification Certificate
• Specialises in breathing improvements through snoring and sleep apnoea surgery
• Expert in both childhood and adult ear, nose, and throat (ENT) disorders
• Practised at major Turkish medical hubs including Memorial and Medical Park hospitals

Dr Elcin Ariturk specialises in both allergic rhinitis and endoscopic sinus surgery at Liv Hospital Ulus. She focuses on combining functional nasal repair with long-term allergy management protocols.

• Performs endoscopic sinus surgery to clear blocked nasal passages and improve breathing
• Treats paediatric ear, nose, and throat conditions in children with chronic allergies
• Manages snoring and sleep apnoea linked to nasal congestion and rhinitis
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, a premier Turkish medical school

Dr Emre Turkmen is a highly active member of the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery who finished specialised sinus surgery training in Germany.

• Specialises in endoscopic sinus surgery to treat chronic obstruction and nasal inflammation
• Trained at Yeditepe University – a leading Turkish institution for medical research
• Member of the Turkish Facial Plastic Surgery Association
• Collaborated with expert surgeons to refine functional rhinoplasty and airway correction
• Regularly attends international congresses to adopt the latest techniques in nasal health