The Doctor
Prof. Dr. Hasan Ahmet Özdoğan
ENT & Head and Neck Surgery
Clinical approach
Prof. Dr. Hasan Ahmet Özdoğan is an Istanbul-based professor surgeon with 30+ years of academic and clinical experience in otolaryngology (ENT) and head & neck surgery. His clinical principle is simple and constant: every treatment plan must balance three components — disease control, functional preservation, and the patient's quality of life.
The function-first approach is the clinic's signature. Nasal valve patency in septorhinoplasty, recurrent laryngeal nerve preservation in thyroidectomy, voice rehabilitation in laryngectomy — function preservation is targeted in every surgical plan, without exception. Aesthetic outcome is achieved without compromising function.
Academic foundation
Many years in teaching hospitals shaped a clinical-decision style that is evidence-based and multidisciplinary. This academic background is reflected in deepened expertise across rhinology, head & neck oncology, thyroid surgery, laryngology, and otology subspecialties.
Through the Yenileyici Tıp Akademisi (Regenerative Medicine Academy), academic depth is transferred from clinician to clinician. Clinical case discussions, advanced rhinology courses, and multidisciplinary head & neck oncology meetings are pillars of the academy. Visit the academy page for publications, presentations, and educational activities.
Areas of expertise
Clinical practice spans five main subspecialty axes:
Functional Rhinoplasty
An approach that addresses aesthetics and breathing function in the same session. Septorhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty, ethnic rhinoplasty, post-traumatic nasal reconstruction — all with function-first technique.
Head & Neck Surgery & Oncology
Surgical treatment of cancers of the larynx, hypopharynx, oral cavity, salivary glands, and thyroid. Oncologic principles combined with organ-sparing approaches; multidisciplinary, coordinated treatment planning.
Thyroid Surgery
Comprehensive surgical management for thyroid nodules, goitre, Graves' disease, and thyroid cancer. Recurrent laryngeal nerve monitoring, parathyroid preservation protocol, sentinel lymph node technique.
Laryngology & Voice Surgery
Vocal cord pathologies (nodule, polyp, cyst, paralysis), chronic laryngitis management, vocal rehabilitation for professional voice users. Microlaryngoscopic phonomicrosurgery.
Otology
Chronic middle ear infections, cholesteatoma, otosclerosis, tympanic membrane reconstruction (tympanoplasty). Hearing-preservation-focused surgical planning.
International patient experience
1,000+ international patient encounters from 5 countries have shaped the clinic's protocols. Patient flow from Germany, the United Kingdom, Gulf countries (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait), the Netherlands, and Balkan nations has led to the development of a multicultural clinical care model.
For international patients the process is documented in writing: pre-op video consultation, visa invitation letter, airport transfer, complete pre-hospital test coordination, multilingual support (English, German, Arabic, Russian), and 12-month post-operative remote tele-follow-up. Every stage is documented; no surprises.
Professional memberships
Active membership in the following national and international professional organisations:
- ✦Turkish Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery (TKBBV)
- ✦European Academy of Otology and Neurotology (EAONO)
- ✦International Federation of Otorhinolaryngological Societies (IFOS)
- ✦European Head and Neck Society (EHNS)
- ✦Turkish Surgical Society (TCD)
Languages spoken
Clinical communication: Turkish (native), English (fluent, academic), German (intermediate-to-good, clinical). Clinic coordinator + interpreter support is provided for Arabic, Russian, and other languages.
Scientific publications
International peer-reviewed journal publications, book chapters, and conference presentations in ENT and head & neck surgery. The full publication list is accessible via a PubMed search. (PubMed author ID is listed on the academy page.)
What is your most important clinical principle?
"Treat the disease, but never forget to treat the patient." Surgical success is not just removing a tumour or achieving an aesthetic outcome — it is the patient being able to breathe, speak, swallow, and return to life confidently after the operation. This principle guides every pre-operative plan and every clinical decision.
Would you like to schedule a consultation?
Reach out for an in-person consultation (Şişli, Istanbul) or a video consultation (free for international patients). WhatsApp is the fastest route — send your photos, receive a response within 24 hours.