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Dr. Haluk Ozkarakas

Dr. Haluk Ozkarakas

Otolaryngologist ·
, Istanbul, Turkey

38 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish , English

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Specialises in:

Profound DeafnessHyperthyroidismThyroid CancerRadiation Necrosis in NeckGoiter

About Dr. Haluk Ozkarakas

Condition treated by Dr. Haluk Ozkarakas

Dr Haluk Ozkarakas has effectively treated a number of ENT conditions with high success rate and accuracy. Some of the conditions treated by the doctor are

  • Profound Deafness
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Thyroid Cancer
  • Radiation Necrosis in Neck
  • Goiter
  • Neck Injury
  • Perforates Eardrum
  • Deviated Nasal Septum
  • Throat Cancer
  • Nasal Polyps
  • Hearing Loss
  • Laryngeal Cancer
  • Irregular Shape and Size of the Ear
  • Head and Neck Cancer

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.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr. Haluk Ozkarakas

Different ENT conditions produce different signs and symptoms as listed below:

  • Nose Conditions (Infections, Disorders)
  • Ear Conditions (Infections, Disorders)
  • Throat Conditions (Infections, Disorders)

ENT conditions might produce different signs and symptoms in different people. Also, a particular condition can lead to different symptoms in different individuals. Your physician will refer you to an ENT specialist if you show symptoms specific to the ear, nose, and throat. The specialist will perform tests to diagnose the condition.

Operating Hours of Dr. Haluk Ozkarakas

The operating hours of Dr Haluk Ozkarakas are 11 am-5 pm. The doctor is not available on Sunday.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Haluk Ozkarakas

One of the highly experienced ENT surgeons, Dr Haluk Ozkarakas has earned a name for performing a variety of procedures listed below:

  • Tympanoplasty
  • Nasal Polyp Surgery
  • Cochlear Implant
  • Ear Surgery (Pinnaplasty)

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

Qualification

  • 2002 Kocaeli University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Otolaryngology
  • 1996 Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Otolaryngology
  • 1994 Kocaeli University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Otolaryngology
  • 1990 GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases
  • 1986 Ege University Faculty of Medicine

Work Experiences

  • 2009 - Acibadem University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Otolaryngology
  • 2002 - Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
  • 1996 - 2001 Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine Department of Otolaryngology
  • 1994 - 2004 Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
  • 1994 - 1996 Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
  • 1990 - 1994 Gulhane Military Medical Academy Haydarpasa Training HospitalClinical Clinic
  • 1987 - 1994 GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital
  • 1986 - 1987 Arpacay Health Center
  • 1986 - 1987 Arpacay Health Center

Memberships (3)

  • Institut Georges Portmann
  • Turkish Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Society
  • Turkish Ear Nose Throat Foundation

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Procedures Performed

Cochlear Implant
Ear Surgery (Pinnaplasty)
Nasal Polyp Surgery
Tympanoplasty

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Haluk Ozkarakas is a specialized ENT Surgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Istanbul, Turkey.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Haluk Ozkarakas is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 33 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to ENT Surgeon

An ENT surgeon is a medical specialist who is trained in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of conditions of the ear, nose, throat, head and neck. For the evaluation of your condition, you have to get certain tests done which may include the following:

  • Nasal Endoscopy
  • Otoscopy
  • Throat Culture Test

Tympanometry is a common hearing test. In this test, air and sound are directed to the middle ear to find if there are changes in pressure in the middle ear. This test helps the doctor find out how the middle ear is functioning.

A person needs to consult an ENT surgeon in case of below situations:

  1. Sore throat, sinus pain, ear aches
  2. Snoring that is linked with breathing problems
  3. Tinnitus (ringing sound in your ears)
  4. Vertigo, problems with your balance, dizziness
  5. Losing hearing, voice or sense of smell
  6. Blockage in the airway
  7. Difficulty swallowing
  8. Deformities affecting the neck and head
  9. Nasal congestion and nose bleeds

ENT surgeons can help you with a very wide range of problems affecting your ears, nose, throat, head and neck. As specialists, they are able to perform various tests that would not be available from the GP.

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