Otolaryngologist ·
Acibadem Hospital Taksim , Istanbul, Turkey
22 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish , English
Some of the conditions treated by ENT surgeon Dr Aytug Altundag include:
In severe cases of hearing loss, tonsillitis, and nasal polyps, surgery is recommended by an ENT surgeon. A cochlear implant helps a person with hearing loss restore the ability to hear. Tonsillectomy is a surgical method in which palatine tonsils are removed to treat tonsillitis.
If you have any of the below-listed symptoms, your primary care doctor may refer you to an ENT surgeon:
There are various types of conditions of ENT. Every condition has different signs and symptoms. An individual may not have the same set of signs for a condition and the severity of symptoms may also vary. You need to see an ENT specialist if you have persistent symptoms.
Dr Aytug Altundag is available between 11 am and 5 pm (Monday-Saturday) for consultation.
One of the highly experienced ENT surgeons, Dr Aytug Altundag has earned a name for performing a variety of procedures listed below:
Sinus surgery is the most common surgery to treat sinusitis or the inflammation of the nose and sinuses. The surgery may also be needed for other sinus problems. In this process, the openings between the sinuses are enlarged so that air could get in
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An ENT surgeon is a doctor who has received training in diagnosing and treating conditions related to the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck through surgery. The tests required before and during the consultation by an ENT surgeon include:
Tympanometry is used to evaluate the condition of the middle ear eardrum and the bones by creating air pressure in the ear canal. It helps in determining the function of the middle ear.
Different ENT conditions produce different symptoms. Your general physician will refer you to an ENT specialist for a better diagnosis and treatment of your symptoms. Some of the symptoms which you need to discuss with an ENT specialist are:
An ENT surgeon will evaluate your symptoms and perform the required tests to find out the underlying conditions. They will analyze the test reports and may discuss with other doctors to determine the best possible treatment options.
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