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Dr. Yavuz Selim Yildirim

Dr. Yavuz Selim Yildirim

Otolaryngologist ·
, Istanbul, Turkey

20 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish,English

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About Dr. Yavuz Selim Yildirim

  • Prof. Dr. Yavuz Selim YILDIRIM is a highly experienced Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery specialist with over 20 years of clinical and academic expertise.
  • He graduated from the İstanbul School of Medicine, İstanbul University, in 2005 and completed his residency at Haseki Teaching and Research Hospital in 2010.
  • He was awarded Associate Professor at Bezmialem Foundation University in 2017 and is a certified Fellow of the European Board of ORL-HNS (FEBORL-HNS).
  • Prof. Dr. YILDIRIM holds a Certificate of Competence from the Turkish Society of Otorhinolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery.
  • He passed the European Board Examination in Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery in 2011.
  • As a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), he is among the few physicians in Turkey and globally with this distinction.
  • He has actively contributed to national and international congresses and is known for his expertise in advanced surgical techniques.
  • Prof. Dr. YILDIRIM is a respected member of various professional associations, including the Turkish Society of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery.

Conditions treated by Dr. Yavuz Selim Yildirim

  • Nose Aesthetics
  • Cochlear Implant
  • Hearing Losses
  • Ear Infections
  • Balance Disorders
  • Nasal Allergies
  • Nasal Polyposis
  • Cancer Surgery
  • Facial Plastic Surgery
  • Voice Disorders
  • Thyroid Nodules
  • Sinusitis, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
  • Tonsil and Adenoid Diseases
  • Snoring, Sleep Apnea Surgery

Area of Interest

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases

Qualification

  • University: İstanbul Üniversitesi İstanbul Tıp Fakültesi
    Specialty Education: Sağlık Bakanlığı Haseki Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
  • Postgraduate: Beykent Üniversitesi, Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü, Hastane ve Sağlık Kurumları Yönetimi
  • Assistant Professor: Bezmialem Vakıf Üniversitesi
  • Associate Professorship: Bezmialem Vakıf Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi

Work Experiences

  • Dr. Yavuz Selim Yildirim has gained valuable experience working at Sağlık Bakanlığı Haseki Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Elbistan Devlet Hastanesi, and Bezmialem Vakıf Üniversitesi.
  • He also had the opportunity to enhance his expertise with international experience at Johns Hopkins University, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Clinic in Baltimore, USA, Harvard University, Harvard Medical School, Boston Children’s Hospital in Boston, USA, Tufts University, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery in Boston, USA, and Cleveland Clinic, Head and Neck Institute, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery in Cleveland, OH, USA.

Memberships (7)

  • Turkish Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Association
  • Turkish Ear Nose, Throat and Head and Neck Surgery Foundation
  • Istanbul Medical Chamber
  • Turkish Rhinology Association, Istanbul ENT & BBC Association
  • The European Academy of Allergology and Clinical Immunology
  • European Rhinologic Society
  • American College of Surgeons

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Procedures Performed

Nasopharyngeal Cancer Treatment
Septoplasty

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FAQ's Related to ENT Surgeon

An ENT specialist, also known as an otorhinolaryngologist, is a doctor who specialises in diagnosing and treating conditions related to the ear, nose, and throat, including head and neck disorders.

Common conditions include hearing loss, ear infections, sinusitis, nasal congestion, allergies, throat infections, sleep apnea, voice disorders, snoring, and head and neck cancers.

ENT specialists can perform various procedures, including endoscopic sinus surgery, tonsillectomies, septoplasty, adenoidectomy, ear tube placement, hearing tests, allergy testing, and voice disorders and snoring treatments.

You should consult an ENT doctor if you experience persistent symptoms like ear pain, hearing problems, sore throat, sinus issues, difficulty breathing through your nose, or sleep apnea symptoms.

Yes, ENT doctors can help manage allergic rhinitis, nasal congestion, and sinus problems caused by allergies. They may offer treatments such as antihistamines, decongestants, or immunotherapy.

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