Professor Erkan Karatas is a highly decorated otology specialist who has trained at the world's most prestigious hearing centres across Europe and the USA.

• Trained at the Cochlear Science and Research Centre in Berlin
• Completed advanced studies at the Hannover Medical School in Germany
• Specialised in neurotology and ear surgery at The Ohio State University
• Experienced in endoscopic approaches to the inner ear and skull base
• Member of the Mediterranean Society of Otology and Audiology

Dr Mehmet Nuri Elgormus is a highly trained specialist at Atlas University Hospital who focuses on middle ear implants and pediatric airway management.

• Completed advanced training in middle ear implants and conductive hearing loss through the Turkish ENT Foundation
• Extensive academic background from Ankara University, a premier Turkish medical faculty
• Specialises in managing conductive hearing loss and complex pediatric ENT cases
• Regular contributor to international congresses on head and neck surgery and sinus management

Specializations

Pediatric Rehabilitation of Children with Special Needs

Newborn Monitoring

Newborn and Childhood Vaccinations

Child Follow-up Monitoring and Development

Growth and Development Retardation

Childhood Diseases

Specializations

Inguinal (Gubic) Area Diseases (Hernia, Hydrocele, Undescended Testis)

Laparoscopic Undescended Testis Investigation

Laparoscopic Surgery in Children (Cholecystectomy, Appendectomy, Ovarian Pathologies)

Gastrointestinal System Surgery in Children

Newborn Surgery

Thoracic Surgery in Children-VATS

Childhood Tumors

Thyroid Surgery in Children

Trauma in Children

Professor Gokhan Kutlar focuses on complex ear surgery and hearing restoration at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals. He specialises in microsurgery and endoscopic techniques to treat profound hearing loss.

• Expert in microsurgery for delicate head and neck conditions
• Specialises in surgical treatment for various types of hearing loss
• Performs endoscopic surgeries for minimally invasive ear procedures
• Experienced in managing complex cases of vertigo and ear disease
• Former academic leader at high-volume Turkish training hospitals

Areas of Interests

• Rhinoplasty
• Functional Nose Surgery
• Pediatric ENT Diseases

Education

• Hacettepe University English Faculty of Medicine
• Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital Ear Nose Throat Diseases

Experience

• Muş Bulanık State Hospital / Compulsory Service / 2016-2017
• Central Hospital Kozyatağı / 2017-2018
• University of Health Sciences Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital / 2018-2022
• Istanbul Health and Technology University / 2022-Present

After he completed his University in Dicle University Medical Faculty, he has specialized in ENT Clinic in Izmir Education and Reseacrh Hospital. Following he worked in Aydin Medline Hospital as ENT Specialist. Since May 2012 he began working at Private ENTO ENT Medical Center and still continue to work there.He is a highly skilled specialist in the treatment of protruding ears (otoplasty) and a broad range of related ear conditions. With a deep understanding of ear anatomy and aesthetics, he is adept at correcting prominent ears, providing solutions that balance cosmetic appeal with functional outcomes. His expertise extends to the diagnosis and management of congenital ear deformities such as microtia and lop ear, as well as addressing ear trauma, keloid formation after ear piercings, and chronic ear infections that may affect both children and adults. He is committed to offering comprehensive and personalized care, utilizing advanced surgical techniques and non-surgical options to ensure optimal results for his patients. His approach is patient-centered, focusing on delivering the highest standard of care with a dedication to improving both the appearance and overall ear health of his patients.

Assistant Professor Osman Tugrul Guzeldir leads the Otorhinolaryngology team at Koru Ankara Hospital, specialising in complex ear and hearing restoration surgery.

• Maintains a clinical focus on middle ear diseases and hearing loss treatments
• Serves as an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Health and Technology University
• Member of the Turkish Skull Base Society and the Turkish Rhinology Society
• Expertise includes managing both adult and childhood ear-nose-throat conditions
• Qualified specialist from the prestigious Gazi University Faculty of Medicine

Name: Mehmet Palali

Place and year of birth:

Manisa, 11.01.1984

Education:

Istanbul university Cerrahpasa Medicine Faculty 2001-2007 

Specialization: Ankara Numene Science and Research Hospital – ENT clinic – 2008-2013

Experiences:

Yozgat State Hospital: 2013-2016

Canakkale Biga Devlet Hospital : 2016-2017

Medlife Bagcilar Hospital -2017-2018

Erdem Hospital- 2018- present

Professional Interests

Rhinoplasty 

Revision rhinoplasty

Otoplasty

Clinic Attended as a Researcher 

 1) Investigation of SCGB3A1 (UGRP2) gene arrays in patients with nasal polyposis. 

Palalı M, Murat Özcan K, Ozdaş S, Köseoğlu S, Ozdaş T, Erbek SS, Yıldırım E, Ensari S, Dere H. 

Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2014 Dec;271(12):3209-14. 

2) Prognostic effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy starting time for sudden sensorineural hearing loss. 

Yıldırım E, Murat Özcan K, Palalı M, Cetin MA, Ensari S, Dere H. 

Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2015 Jan;272(1):23-8. 

3) Endoskopik Dakriyosistorinostomide Başarısızlık Nedenleri 

Mehmet Ali ÇETİN, Kürşat Murat ÖZCAN, Aykut İKİNCİOĞULLARI, Sabri KÖSEOĞLU, Mehmet PALALI, Serdar ENSARİ, Hüseyin DERE 

Ortadoğu Tıp Dergisi 5 (1): 29-32 2013 

4) Cervical lymphadenopathy: progressive transformation of germinal centers 

İkincioğulları A, Köseoğlu S, Çetin MA, Palalı M, Ensari S, Kayaçetin S, Kulaçoğlu S, Dere H. 

Kulak Burun Bogaz Ihtis Derg. 2013 Sep-Oct;23(5):307-11. 

5) Papiller Onkositik Kistadenom: Olgu Sunumu Mehmet Palalı, Aykut İkincioğulları, Sabri Köseoğlu, Doğan Atan, Erol Yıldırım, Hüseyin Dere 

34. Türk Ulusal Kulak Burun Boğaz ve Baş Boyun Cerrahisi Kongresi P-377 

6) Temporal Kemik Karsinomu İle Birlikte İnverted Papillom Zemininde Gelişen İntranazal Karsinom: Olgu Sunumu 

35. Türk Ulusal Kulak Burun Boğaz ve Baş Boyun Cerrahisi Kongresi PS3-073 

Hüseyin Dere, Mehmet Ali Çetin, Emre Apaydın, Erol Yıldırım, Mehmet Palalı, Aykut İkincioğulları 

7) Burun Tıkanıklığının Nadir Bir Nedeni: Alt Konka Bülloza 

Hakan Dağıstan, Mehmet Palalı 

37. Türk Ulusal Kulak Burun Boğaz ve Baş Boyun Cerrahisi Kongresi EP-124

Certifications:

Hobbies

Play classical guitar

Draw cartoon

Dr Turgay Topcuoglu is a senior ENT specialist who performs complex ear surgeries, including cochlear implant placements, at Asyaesthetic Clinic.

• Treats chronic middle ear infections and various tympanoplasty surgeries
• Applies specialised teflon pistons for patients with otosclerosis and ear calcification
• Expertise extends to head and neck oncology, including thyroidectomy and neck dissection
• Manages intricate ear conditions like serous otitis and perforated eardrums
• Focuses on surgical best practices and clinical research in otolaryngology

The doctor has completed several advanced courses, including an Otorhinolaryngology Allergy Course in 2004 and a Cadaver Dissection Course at Ege University in 2017. Additionally, the doctor holds an Occupational English Test (OET) certificate obtained in 2016.

The doctor is a member of prominent professional organizations such as the Facial Plastic Surgery Deaek, the Turkish Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, and the European Academy of Allergology and Clinical Immunology.

The doctor is a highly experienced medical professional specializing in cardiovascular surgery. With over 20 years in the field, the doctor has performed numerous complex heart surgeries, contributing significantly to advancements in minimally invasive techniques. The doctor is board-certified and has been recognized for excellence in patient care and surgical outcomes.

Graduating from a leading medical school, the doctor completed a prestigious fellowship in cardiac surgery. The doctor has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and actively participates in international conferences.

Professor Karabulut is a surgical specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus who treats hearing loss through surgical intervention and cochlear placement.

• Holds the Turkish Otorhinolaryngology Surgery Qualification Certificate
• Completed international observer fellowships at the University of Pittsburgh and Italy's Insubria University
• Specialises in childhood ear, nose, and throat diseases as well as adult hearing disorders
• Trained at the prestigious Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine and Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• Performs complex head and neck surgeries alongside ear-related procedures

The doctor provides specialized health services in Ear, Nose, and Throat at Istanbul Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital. Graduating as a Medical Doctor from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, the doctor completed specialty training at Erzurum Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine. The doctor advanced academically to receive the titles of associate professor and professor at Süleyman Demirel University in Isparta.

Dr. Ali Solmaz graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in 2002. He completed his General Surgery residency in 2007. In 2017, he received his Associate Professorship Certificate in General Surgery. Dr. Solmaz specializes in bariatric and metabolic surgeries. His expertise includes gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, revisional obesity surgery, and diabetes surgery.

He is skilled in minimally invasive procedures such as laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery, appendectomy, cholecystectomy, and hernia repairs. Dr. Solmaz treats a wide range of gastrointestinal, endocrine, and proctological conditions. He is known for his expertise, patient satisfaction, and dedication to surgical excellence.