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.

Surgical Areas of Interest

Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) surgery covers a broad area of the head and neck, involving the surgical treatment of various diseases and conditions. The main areas of interest in ENT surgery include:

Ear Surgery

• Tympanoplasty: Surgery for repairing the eardrum.

• Ossiculoplasty: Surgery for repairing or replacing the middle ear ossicle chain.

• Mastoidectomy: Surgery to remove the mastoid bone (the bone behind the ear) due to infection or cholesteatoma.

• Stapedectomy/Stapedotomy: Surgery to correct the fixation of the stapes bone in cases of otosclerosis, an inner ear disease.

• Cochlear Implantation: Surgery to implant a bionic ear in patients with severe hearing loss.

• Acoustic Neuroma Surgery: Surgery to remove the tumor on the balance nerve (acoustic neuroma).

• Middle Ear Surgery: Treatment for other infections and injuries in the middle ear.

• Ear Tube Insertion: A procedure for children and adults with fluid accumulation (effusion) in the middle ear.

Nose and Sinus Surgery

• Septoplasty: Surgery to correct a deviated nasal septum.

• Turbinate Surgery: Surgery to reduce or reshape the size of the nasal turbinates.

• Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (ESS): Endoscopic treatment for chronic sinus inflammation (sinusitis) or conditions like polyps.

• Rhinoplasty: Cosmetic surgery of the nose.

• Piezo Rhinoplasty: Ultrasonic reshaping of the nasal bones.

• Revision Rhinoplasty: Surgery to correct issues from previous nose surgeries.

• Nasal Obstruction Surgery: Surgery to alleviate nasal obstruction caused by various reasons.

Throat and Pharynx Surgery

• Tonsillectomy: Surgery to remove the tonsils.

• Adenoidectomy: Surgery to remove the adenoids.

• Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP): Soft palate and pharynx surgery for sleep apnea and snoring.

• Laryngopharyngeal Surgery: Surgical interventions for diseases of the pharynx and larynx.

• Vocal Cord Surgery: Surgical treatment for vocal cord nodules, polyps, or other vocal cord issues.

Head and Neck Surgery

• Salivary Gland Surgery: Surgical treatment of tumors or obstructions in the salivary glands.

• Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery: Surgical treatment of nodules, tumors, or overactivity in the thyroid and parathyroid glands.

• Neck Dissection: Surgery to remove lymph nodes in the neck in cases of head and neck cancer spread.

• Head and Neck Tumor Surgery: Surgical treatment of tumors in the mouth, nose, sinuses, pharynx, larynx, and other head-neck regions.

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:

Outer Ear Diseases

• External auditory canal inflammation (otitis externa)

• Ear auricle diseases (perichondritis, hematoma, etc.)

• Earwax blockage (cerumen impaction)

• External auditory canal eczema

Middle Ear Diseases

• Middle ear inflammation (acute and chronic otitis media)

• Fluid accumulation in the middle ear (serous otitis media)

• Eardrum perforation (tympanic membrane perforation)

• Cholesteatoma

• Otosclerosis (calcification of the inner ear ossicles)

Inner Ear Diseases

• Hearing Loss

  • Sensorineural hearing loss (nerve type)

  • Conductive hearing loss

  • Mixed hearing loss

  • Sudden hearing loss

• Other Inner Ear Diseases

  • Ringing (Tinnitus): Sounds heard in the ear or head.

  • Balance Disorders

    • Vertigo (dizziness)

    • Meniere's disease

    • Labyrinthitis

Nasal Obstruction

• Turbinate Hypertrophy: Enlargement of the nasal turbinates (nasal conchae).

• Deviated Nasal Septum: Curvature of the nasal cartilage and bones.

• Nasal Polyps: Non-cancerous growths inside the nasal passages.

• Adenoid Hypertrophy: Enlargement of the adenoids (pharyngeal tonsils).

Sinus Diseases

• Acute and Chronic Sinusitis: Inflammation of the sinuses, either short-term or long-term.

• Sinus Tumors: Tumors in the nasal or sinus cavities.

Other Nasal and Sinus Issues

• Allergic Rhinitis: Inflammation of the nasal lining caused by allergens.

• Vasomotor Rhinitis: Non-allergic inflammation of the nasal passages.

• Post-Nasal Drip: Mucus dripping down the back of the throat from the sinuses or nose.

• Post-Surgical Care After Nasal Surgery: Care and management following nasal surgery.