Stapedectomy Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Mazhar Celikoyar is a senior ENT specialist who brings high-level surgical training from leading medical centres in the United States and Europe.

• Trained at Indiana Methodist Hospital in the US for specialty ear surgery
• Served as Assistant Physician at the prestigious Hopital Foch in France
• Former ENT Assistant Chief at Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Practises at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital – a JCI-accredited facility
• Focuses on restores hearing through micro-surgical ear procedures

Dr. Selahattin Tugrul is an ENT Professor at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in complex surgeries for hearing loss, sleep apnea, and nasal polyps. Dr. Tugrul earned his doctorate and specialty training at Istanbul University. He previously served as a Professor at Bezmiâlem Vakıf University for over ten years.

• Performs cochlear implant placement, stapedectomy, and tympanoplasty.
• Specializes in septoplasty, cleft palate repair, and endolaryngeal microsurgery.
• Active researcher contributing to otolaryngology studies worldwide.
• Works at Medipol Acibadem, a JCI-accredited facility using robotic surgical systems.

Professor Mustafa Kazkayasi refined his expertise in otology at the University of Michigan and the Sint Augustinus GZA Ziekenhuizen in Belgium – a world-leading centre for ear surgery.

• Former Head of Ear, Nose, and Throat at Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine
• Practised at the Anadolu Health Center, which is affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine
• Member of the Otology-Neurotology Association, specialising in complex ear conditions
• Completed advanced clinical training at the International Neuroscience Institute in Germany

Dr Ali Can Sungur is a dedicated ENT specialist at Lokman Hekim Health Group who focuses on precise surgical interventions for complex hearing conditions.

• Provides tailored surgical plans to restore hearing function
• Practices at the well-equipped Lokman Hekim Etlik Hospital
• Focuses on patient-centred care and precise anatomical diagnosis
• Uses advanced medical technologies for delicate middle ear procedures

Professor Yasar Cokkeser is a highly respected specialist who completed an elite Clinical Research Fellowship in Otology and Skull Base Surgery at Gruppo Otologico in Italy.

• Published key research on revision stapes surgery outcomes in major medical journals
• Refined his techniques at world-leading centres including Johns Hopkins and the House Ear Institute
• Former Chief of Clinic at Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital
• Extensive experience in managing complex middle ear and skull base anatomy
• Fellowship-trained in Italy, the USA, and Turkey

Dr Davut Tepe focuses on microscopic middle ear surgery at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals – a key centre for restorative hearing procedures.

• Specialises in endoscopic and microscopic techniques for the middle ear
• Performs stapedectomy for both adult and paediatric patients
• Uses plasma-evaporation methods for delicate ENT operations
• Treats complex middle ear conditions including chronic ear diseases

Professor Erkan Karatas is a highly decorated otology specialist who completed advanced training in neurotology at The Ohio State University. He uses refined microscopic techniques to restore hearing in patients at Atlas University Hospital.

• Trained in new endoscopic approaches to the inner ear at the ICLO Teaching Centre in Italy
• Refined his surgical skills at the Hannover Medical School Clinic for Otology in Germany
• Member of the Mediterranean Society of Otology and Audiology
• Recognised as a specialist by the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery

Professor Gokhan Kutlar focuses on the surgical restoration of hearing and delicate ear diseases at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Specialises in ear microsurgery for precise treatment of hearing loss
• Performs endoscopic ear procedures to reduce recovery times
• Treats complex middle ear conditions and salivary gland diseases
• Expert in head and neck diseases surgery

Dr Mustafa Burak Ustun is a highly focused ENT specialist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with deep expertise in reconstructive ear surgery.

• Trained at the prestigious Bakırköy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
• Specialises in treating delicate middle ear conditions and hearing restoration
• Completed medical education at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on microsurgical techniques to improve patient hearing outcomes
• Practices at a major university hospital centre for ear, nose, and throat diseases

Professor Erkan Vuralkan is a highly decorated ear, nose, and throat specialist who holds the Turkish Board Certificate in Head and Neck Surgery.

• Recognised for research into preventing inner-ear damage and preserving hearing function.
• Served as a Professor at Avrasya University, training the next generation of ENT specialists.
• Awarded by the National Otology-Neurootology Congress for his contributions to ear health.
• Active member of the Turkish Association of Rhinology and Otorhinolaryngology.
• Contributes to international medical journals, focusing on patient outcomes and surgical safety.

Dr. Tuncay Kodas is an ENT specialist at Ento Surgical Medical Center in Izmir. He is an expert in otoplasty and specializes in treating protruding ears. Dr. Kodas focuses on both cosmetic ear shaping and functional outcomes. He works at a center with over 20 years of experience in ENT surgery.

• Corrects congenital ear deformities like microtia and lop ear.
• Treats complex ear issues, including keloid formation and chronic infections.
• Performs specialized procedures such as cochlear implants and tympanoplasty.
• Addresses structural nasal conditions through septoplasty and polyp surgery.

Dr. Irmak Ucak is an ENT specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Turkey. She focuses on rhinoplasty, functional nose surgery, and pediatric ear, nose, and throat diseases. Dr. Ucak graduated from the English Faculty of Medicine at Hacettepe University. She serves on the faculty at Istanbul Health and Technology University.

• Performs aesthetic and functional nasal procedures, including septoplasty and otoplasty.
• Treats pediatric ear, nose, and throat conditions.
• Provides specialized care for sleep apnea and vocal cord paralysis.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility partnering with Boston Children's Hospital for pediatric cases.

Umit Filiz co-founded the Ento Surgical Medical Center and serves as a lead specialist with international training from the University of Vienna.

• Specialises in aesthetic and functional nose surgery and endoscopic sinus procedures
• Member of the Turkish Ear Nose Throat Head and Neck Surgery Association
• Member of the Turkish ENT Facial Plastic Surgery Working Group
• Holds specialized certification in Eskişehir Aerospace Medicine from the Air Force
• Consults in English and German for international patients

Professor Ali Vefa Yuceturk holds high-level academic expertise in ear microsurgery and has served as a senior faculty member at Celal Bayar University. He manages complex middle ear conditions at Can Hospitals Turkey.

• Specialises in ear microsurgery for hearing restoration
• Published 18 scientific articles in international medical journals
• Member of the Turkish Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Association
• Trained at the University of Ferrara in Italy for surgical research
• Supervised specialist research into inner ear hearing loss