Op. Dr. Özgür Gülten

Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) diseases cover a broad health area affecting 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:

External Ear Diseases

• External ear canal inflammation (otitis externa)

• Auricle diseases (perichondritis, hematoma, etc.)

• Earwax blockage (cerumen impaction)

• External ear 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 (neural type)

• Conductive hearing loss

• Mixed type hearing loss

• Sudden hearing loss

Other Inner Ear Diseases

• Tinnitus: Sounds heard in the ear or head.
  Balance Disorders

• Vertigo (dizziness)

• Meniere's disease

• Labyrinthitis

Nasal Obstruction
Nasal turbinate hypertrophy (concha hypertrophy)
Nasal cartilage and bone deviation (septal deviation)
Nasal polyps
Adenoid hypertrophy (enlargement of adenoids)

Sinus Diseases
Acute and chronic sinusitis
Sinus tumors

Other Nasal and Sinus Issues
Allergic rhinitis
Vasomotor rhinitis
Postnasal drip
Postoperative care after nasal surgery

Throat Infections
Pharyngitis (inflammation of the pharynx)
Tonsillitis (inflammation of the tonsils)
Laryngitis (inflammation of the larynx)

Tonsil and Adenoid Diseases
Tonsil hypertrophy (enlargement)
Adenoid hypertrophy (enlargement)
Tonsil stones

Swallowing Difficulties (Dysphagia)
Swallowing problems related to the pharynx and esophagus

Voice Disorders
Vocal cord nodules, polyps, cysts
Vocal cord paralysis
Spasmodic dysphonia

Laryngeal Diseases
Laryngeal cancer
Vocal cord paralysis

Other Throat and Pharynx Issues
Tongue-tie

• | Completed primary, middle, and high school in Eskişehir.
  2010 | Graduated from Bülent Ecevit University Faculty of Medicine.
  2011 | Began specialty training at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, Department of Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases and Head and Neck Surgery.
  2015 | Completed specialty training and became a specialist in Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases and Head and Neck Surgery.

• | A life Sağlık Group – Ankara Hospital

Op. Dr. Özgür Gülten is a dedicated physician specialized in ear, nose, and throat (ENT) and head and neck surgery, offering a holistic approach that addresses both functional and aesthetic aspects. Continuously updating his education by closely following current medical knowledge and technological advancements, Dr. Gülten aims to provide the best service to his patients.

Dr. Gülten began his medical education at Bülent Ecevit University Faculty of Medicine and graduated successfully from this respected institution in 2010. During his medical studies, his interest in human anatomy and physiology led him to explore the complex structure and treatment methods of ENT diseases.

One of the most important phases of his professional career was his specialist training at the Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, Department of Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases and Head and Neck Surgery. Beginning in 2011, during this intensive and rigorous training period, he developed fundamental knowledge and skills related to the diagnosis and treatment of ENT diseases. During this time, his particular interest in nasal aesthetics (rhinoplasty), revision nasal surgeries, and facial aesthetic procedures became prominent.

After completing his specialist training and gaining proficiency in ENT and head and neck surgery, Op. Dr. Gülten has continuously pursued his professional development. To this end, he has actively participated in numerous national and international meetings, courses, and cadaver dissections, closely following the latest advances in his field. Thus, he aims to offer his patients the most current and effective treatment methods.

His areas of expertise cover a wide range of diseases and surgical procedures affecting different regions of ENT, including:

• Ear diseases: Treatment of hearing loss, tinnitus, middle ear infections, external ear diseases, ear surgery, and prominent ear (otoplasty) surgery.

• Nose and sinus diseases: Nasal obstruction, cartilage and bone deformities, sinusitis treatment, nasal aesthetics (rhinoplasty), and revision rhinoplasty.

• Throat diseases: Hoarseness, neck masses, tonsil and adenoid diseases, and tongue-tie (ankyloglossia).

Op. Dr. Gülten is known for his close attention, empathy, and detailed patient information. Aware that every patient's condition is unique, he carefully creates personalized treatment plans. Earning his patients’ trust and providing a comfortable environment during the treatment process are important priorities for him.

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

Ear Surgery

• Tympanoplasty: Surgery to repair the eardrum.

• Ossiculoplasty: Repair or replacement of the middle ear ossicle chain.

• Mastoidectomy: Removal of infection or cholesteatoma from the mastoid bone behind the ear.

• Stapedectomy/Stapedotomy: Surgery to correct fixation of the stapes bone in otosclerosis.

• Cochlear Implantation: Implantation of a bionic ear for patients with severe hearing loss.

• Acoustic Neuroma Surgery: Removal of vestibular nerve tumors (acoustic neuroma).

• Middle Ear Surgery: Treatment of other infections or injuries in the middle ear.

• Ear Tube Placement: Procedure for fluid accumulation (effusion) in the middle ear in children and adults.

Nose and Sinus Surgery

• Septoplasty: Surgery to correct deviation of the nasal septum.

• Turbinate Surgery: Reduction or reshaping of the nasal turbinates.

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

• Rhinoplasty: Nasal cosmetic surgery.

• Piezo Rhinoplasty: Ultrasonic shaping of nasal bones.

• Revision Rhinoplasty: Correction of problems from previous nasal surgeries.

• Nasal Obstruction Surgeries: Procedures to relieve nasal blockages due to various causes.

Throat and Pharynx Surgery

• Tonsillectomy: Removal of the tonsils.

• Adenoidectomy: Removal of the adenoids.

• Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP): Surgery of the soft palate and pharynx to treat sleep apnea and snoring.

• Laryngopharyngeal Surgery: Surgical interventions for pharyngeal and laryngeal diseases.

• Vocal Cord Surgery: Treatment of vocal cord nodules, polyps, or other vocal cord issues.

Head and Neck Surgery

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

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

• Neck Dissection: Surgery for lymph node spread in head and neck cancers.

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