Who is Op. Dr. Mehmet Zekai ÖZEL?

Op. Dr. Mehmet Zekai ÖZEL is an expert in the field of Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) diseases, with extensive expertise and experience, having built a successful career. He is known for his attentive approach to patients and his dedication to his profession.

He began his medical journey by graduating from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1982, where he received his basic medical education from a prestigious institution, laying a solid foundation for his knowledge.

In 1988, he completed his specialization (residency training) in ENT at Karadeniz Technical University (KTÜ) Faculty of Medicine and successfully concluded his process of specialization in ENT diseases.

After becoming a specialist, he worked as an ENT expert at Taksim First Aid Hospital and Ordu State Hospital, where he completed his compulsory service. During these roles, he gained valuable experience in various aspects of ENT diseases.

He continues his career by providing services at A Life Pursaklar Hospital.

Education

Year	Education / Event
-	Completed primary, secondary, and high school education in Ankara.
1982	Graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine.
1988	Completed specialization in ENT at Karadeniz Technical University (KTÜ) Faculty of Medicine.

Professional Experience

Years	Institution / Position
1982-1984	Completed mandatory service as a General Practitioner in Akçaabat, Trabzon.
1992-2009	Completed mandatory service and retired as an ENT Specialist at Taksim First Aid Hospital and Ordu State Hospital.
2009-2017	Worked at Maraş Maremar Private Hospital.
2017-2021	Worked at Istanbul Private Baypark and Private Florya Hospitals.
2021	Worked at Natomed Private Hospital and Özkaya Surgical Medical Center in Ankara.
2024	Worked as a full-time Specialist Doctor at Private Bilgi Hospital.
2024 - Present	Currently providing services at A Life Pursaklar Hospital.

Surgical Areas of Interest

Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) surgery involves the surgical treatment of various diseases and conditions affecting a wide area of the head and neck region.

The main fields of interest in ENT surgery:

Tympanoplasty: Surgical repair of the eardrum.
Ossiculoplasty: Surgery to repair or replace the ossicular chain in the middle ear.
Mastoidectomy: Surgery to clean the mastoid bone (behind the ear) due to infection or cholesteatoma.
Stapedectomy/Stapedotomy: Surgery to correct the fixation of the stapes bone in otosclerosis.
Cochlear Implantation: Surgery to place a bionic ear in patients with severe hearing loss.
Acoustic Neuroma Surgery: Surgical removal of a vestibular nerve tumor (acoustic neuroma).
Middle Ear Surgery: Treatment of other infections and injuries of the middle ear.
Ear Tube Placement: A procedure used in children and adults with fluid accumulation (effusion) in the middle ear.

Septoplasty: Surgery to correct deviation of the nasal septum.
Turbinate Surgery: Surgery to reduce or reshape the nasal turbinates.
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (ESS): Endoscopic treatment of chronic sinus inflammation (sinusitis) or polyps.
Rinoplasti: Aesthetic nasal surgery..
- Piezo Rhinoplasty: Reshaping of nasal bones using ultrasonic techniques.
- Revision Rhinoplasty: Correction of problems from previous nasal aesthetic surgeries.
Nasal Obstruction Surgeries: Surgery to relieve nasal obstruction due to various causes.

Tonsillectomy: Surgical removal of the tonsils.
Adenoidectomy: Surgical removal of the adenoids.
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP): Surgery of the soft palate and pharynx for sleep apnea and snoring.
Laryngopharyngeal Surgery: Surgical interventions for diseases of the pharynx and larynx.
Vocal Cord Surgery: Surgical treatment of vocal cord nodules, polyps, or other vocal cord disorders.

Salivary Gland Surgery: Surgical treatment of tumors or obstructions in the salivary glands.
Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery: Surgical treatment of nodules, tumors, or hyperactivity in the thyroid and parathyroid glands.
Neck Dissection: Surgical procedure performed when head and neck cancers spread to the lymph nodes in the neck.
Head and Neck Tumor Surgery: Surgical treatment of tumors in the mouth, nose, sinuses, pharynx, larynx, and other head and neck areas.

Ear Diseases Areas of Interest

Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Diseases cover a broad area of health that affects important sensory organs in the human body (hearing, balance, smell, and taste) and the upper respiratory tract, where breathing begins.

A more detailed classification of ENT diseases:

Otitis externa (inflammation of the external auditory canal)
Auricular disorders (e.g., perichondritis, hematoma)
Cerumen impaction (earwax blockage)
Eczema of the external auditory canal

Otitis media (acute and chronic middle ear infection)
Serous otitis media (fluid accumulation in the middle ear)
Tympanic membrane perforation (eardrum rupture)
Cholesteatoma
Otosclerosis (ossification of inner ear bones)

Hearing Loss
- Sensorineural hearing loss (nerve-related type)
- Conductive hearing loss
- Mixed-type hearing loss
- Sudden hearing loss
Other Inner Ear Disorders
- Tinnitus: Perception of sound (ringing, buzzing) in the ear or head
Balance Disorders
- Vertigo (a sensation of spinning or dizziness)
- Meniere’s disease
- Labyrinthitis

Areas of Interest in Nose and Sinus Diseases

Turbinate hypertrophy (enlargement of nasal turbinates)
Septal deviation (curvature of nasal cartilage and bone)
Nasal polyps
Adenoid hypertrophy (enlarged adenoids)

Acute and chronic sinusitis
Sinus tumors

Allergic rhinitis
Vasomotor rhinitis
Postnasal drip
Postoperative care following nasal surgery

Last Updated: 8 Şubat 2026 00:21

Op. Dr. Mehmet Zekai Özel