Otorhinolaryngology Dr. Mustafa Engin Çakmakçı
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About Dr. Mustafa Engin Çakmakçı
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Dr. Mustafa Engin Çakmakçı is an otorhinolaryngology specialist at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital in İstanbul with 41+ years of experience.
He treats Meniere’s disease, dizziness and vestibular disorders, laryngeal leiomyosarcoma, lateral aberrant thyroid, and performs cochlear implantation, intratympanic gentamicin therapy, selective neck dissection, head and neck reconstruction, vestibular system evaluation, and cochlear implant patient selection. He consults in Turkish and English and offers online video consultation.
M.D. Mustafa Engin Çakmakçı is an experienced otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon with a long-standing clinical and leadership background. He served as Chief Physician and ENT & Head and Neck Surgery Specialist at International Hospital from 2006 to 2008 and is currently affiliated with Acibadem Health Group (2024). He holds active roles in several professional organizations: President of the Istanbul ENT and BBC Specialists Association, board member of the Turkish Society of ENT and Head and Neck Surgery, and board member of the ENT, Head and Neck Surgery Association in Ankara.
He is a founding member of the Istanbul ENT and BBC Specialists Association and a member of the Rhinology Association and the Turkish Society of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Çakmakçı combines clinical expertise in rhinology and head and neck surgery with strong professional leadership, contributing to education and organizational development within Turkey’s ENT community.
Areas of Expertise
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Education
- 2006–2008International Hospital Hospital Chief Physician and ENT diseases and Head and Neck Surgery Specialist INT and BAK
- 2005Evaluation of the vestibular system and dizziness Maastricht University, The Netherlands
- 1997Cochlear Implant Applications ENT Clinic, University of Freiburg, Germany
- 1993Ankara Atatürk Training and Research Hospital Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases
- 1985Gazi University Faculty of Medicine
Professional Experience
- 2024Acibadem Health Group
- 2016ASG Medical Director Assist Chief Physician of Acıbadem Health Group Bakırköy Hospital and ENT Diseases and Head and Neck Surgery Specialist
- 2015–2016ASG Medical Director Asst. ENT Diseases and Head and Neck Surgery Specialist ACB and BAK
- 2013–2015Acıbadem Health Group Bakırköy Hospital Director and Chief Physician ENT Diseases and Head and Neck Surgery Specialist
- 2008–2013Chief Physician of Acıbadem Health Group Bakırköy Hospital and ENT Diseases and Head and Neck Surgery Specialist
- 2005–2006Chief Physician of Acıbadem Health Group Bakırköy Hospital and ENT Diseases and Head and Neck Surgery Specialist
- 2000–2006Acıbadem Health Group Bakırköy Hospital ENT Diseases and Head and Neck Surgery Specialist
- 1993–2000SSK Ankara Training Hospital ENT Diseases and Head and Neck Surgery Specialist, 2nd ENT Clinic
- 1989–1993SSK Ankara Training Hospital ENT diseases and Head and Neck Surgery Assistant, 2nd ENT Clinic
- 1988–1989Ankara Numune hospital Rapid Emergency service physician and manager
- 1985–1987Ankara Numune hospital Rapid Emergency service physician
Professional Memberships
- Rhinology Association
- President of Istanbul ENT and BBC Specialists Association
- Board Member of Turkish Society of ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
- Board Member of ENT, Head and Neck Surgery Association, Ankara
- Turkish Society of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery
- Founding member of Istanbul ENT and BBC Specialists Association
Selected Publications
- Lymphatic Anatomy of the Neck”, Editor: İnal Erdoğan .Head and Neck Region Reconstructions Turkey Clinics of Otolaryngology special issue. 2004. Cakmakci E,
- Cochlear Implantation. Diagnostic Value of Prcopcrative Radiologic Methods Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Specialization. 10. 3. 98-104 (2003). Incesulu A, Çakmakçı E. Kocatürk S. Keyik B. Erkan Ü. Hekimoglu B
- Cochlear Implantation: Selection Criteria: Our Intraoperative and Postoperative Findings Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. 10. 1. 1 – 8 (2002) Çakmakçı E, İncesulu A. Vural M. Kocatürk S. Erkanı Ü
- Cochlear Implantation and Quality of Life in adult patients Otoskop – Journal of Otology Neurotology, 3, 2, 127-141(2001) İncesulu A. Nuroğlu S. Kocatürk S. Çakmakçı E. İçöz G. Erkanı Ü
- Mcniere’s Disease and Intratympanic Gentamicin Therapy. Aktüel Tıp Dergisi ENT Special Issue. editor : Önerci M. March 2000. 5 (3). s: 70-75. Cakmakci E.
- The effect of selective neck dissections on the patency of the Vena Jugularis Intcrna. Journal of Otolaryngology 1996;3:545-548. Köybaşıoğlu A, İleri F. AkçayözN, Özdenıir N. Çakmakçı E. Kemaloğlu Y. İnal E. Erkanı Ü
- A Case Report of Laryngeal Leimyosarcoma Bulletin of Otorhinolaryngology 1995; 2 (2): 40-41 Metin Arslan. M. E. Çakmakçı. Çoşkun Merşap Unsal Erkan
- Two Cases of Lateral Aberrant Thyroid Bulletin of Otorhinolaryngology 1995: 2 (3): 76-79. Arslan M. Cakmakci E, Unsal E, Marşap C;
- The importance of surgical site irrigation in the prevention of plastic cell transplantation. Journal of ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 1995;3:17-20. Koybasioglu A. Cakmakci E, Koybasioglu F
- Drug Therapy in Hydatid Cyst Disease Turkish Journal of Medicine and Treatment. Volume 2 S: 1 , 1989. Cakmakci M. Cakmakci E;
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What patients say about Dr. Mustafa Engin Çakmakçı
★★★★★From 2,400+ verified patient reviews“From the first consultation to discharge, my full mouth rehabilitation went smoothly. Dr. Çakmakçı was honest about my options instead of pushing treatment.”
“My experience with LASIK procedure here restored my faith in medical care. Dr. Çakmakçı answered all of my questions with patience.”
“I was nervous about my nasal surgery, but I felt safe at every single step. Dr. Çakmakçı was thorough, professional and genuinely caring. I would recommend this team to anyone.”
“My thyroid surgery exceeded every expectation I had. Prof. Dr. Çakmakçı took the time to review my full history before recommending anything. I felt looked after at every turn.”

