ENT · Head & Neck Surgery · Professor
Academic depth · Function-first surgery · International-patient-friendly protocol
Prof. Dr. Hasan Ahmet Özdoğan is an Istanbul-based academic surgeon with 30+ years of clinical experience in ENT and head & neck surgery. He specialises in functional rhinoplasty, head and neck oncology (thyroid, larynx, oral cavity), thyroid disease, otology, and laryngology. He combines academic depth with multidisciplinary surgical care and international-patient-friendly protocols.
Clinical Areas
Comprehensive ENT evaluation, chronic sinusitis, sleep apnea, and oncologic head & neck surgery.
→Septorhinoplasty that addresses both aesthetic shape and breathing function.
→Multidisciplinary surgical care for thyroid, laryngeal, and oral cavity cancers.
→Hashimoto, nodules, hyperthyroidism, thyroid cancer, and total/subtotal thyroidectomy.
→Advanced care for tinnitus, vertigo, hearing loss, and middle-ear disease.
→Hoarseness, vocal-cord pathology, dysphagia, and microlaryngeal surgery.
→Interactive tools
Not forms — instant, on-page answers.
Patient Experiences
“Before rhinoplasty I was bothered by both the shape of my nose and the breathing difficulty. In consultation the professor clearly explained that both could be solved in one session, but that my expectations needed to be realistic. Post-op breathing improved noticeably; the nose shape looks natural — others don't notice, but I feel the difference.”
“When I was put on the waiting list for thyroid surgery in Germany, I was given an 8-month wait. After coming to Istanbul I was operated within 10 days. The German-speaking coordinator, the video consultation and the transparent written quote built trust. The hospital standard was European-level; the price was very reasonable.”
“I had rhinoplasty in the UK 5 years ago but the result was disappointing — the tip was drooping and asymmetry was visible. After a comprehensive revision in Istanbul it finally looks natural. The professor's command of open technique and his patient explanations made the difference. Splint out at day 7; the result settled at 6 months.”
“I came in via my family doctor for hoarseness lasting more than three weeks. Endoscopy showed a suspicious finding; biopsy confirmed early-stage laryngeal cancer. The professor walked me through surgical and radiotherapy options step-by-step, including how each would affect my voice. After endoscopic laser surgery my voice was fully preserved. 18 months of clean follow-up so far.”
Patient experiences
Real patients, real process — no personal data, no photographs. Clinical description only.
Functional rhinoplasty
“German written plan + tele-consult cleared everything before travel. Frankfurt-Istanbul took 3 hours.”
Breathing eased, splint removed day 7, month-1 video review all clear.
7 days in Istanbul · 12-month video follow-up
Non-Schengen medical tourism visa · German coordination · 8-10 days in Istanbul
Standard tourist visa · English coordination · frequent revision cases
Visa-free or e-visa · Arabic coordination · combined aesthetic + functional
e-Visa · Russian coordination · suitable for longer treatment stays
Domestic patients from Istanbul and other cities · Turkish clinical language
Clinical insights
kbb · 14 min read
Botox effect typically lasts 3-6 months; retreatment timing depends on age, muscle activity, dose, and previous treatment history. Early renewal (under 3 months) raises tolerance risk; too late (over 8 months) returns muscles to their original hypertonia. The right interval is usually 4-5 months. Repeated sessions can extend duration.
kanser · 12 min read
A newly found neck mass causes worry — but correct first steps reduce panic and speed diagnosis. In adults, a unilateral, painless, firm mass >2 cm + lasting 2+ weeks is "cancer until proven otherwise". In children with viral illness + painful + bilateral, infection is usually the cause. First 24 hours: book ENT urgently (ideally within 1 week), avoid heavy palpation/heat/cold packs, minimise smoking/alcohol.
kbb · 13 min read
Nasal obstruction beyond 6 weeks is "chronic" and warrants ENT evaluation. Causes: structural (septal deviation, alar collapse, turbinate hypertrophy), inflammatory (chronic rhinitis, allergy, polyp, chronic sinusitis), benign/malignant lesions (including nasopharyngeal tumour), systemic (sarcoidosis, vasculitis). Early diagnosis identifies the cause + catches medically/surgically treatable conditions.
Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery · 2024
Journal of Otolaryngology · 2023
Laryngoscope · 2022
