Otorhinolaryngology Prof. Dr. Mehmet Akif Somdaş
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Prof. Dr. Mehmet Akif Somdaş
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Prof. Dr. Mehmet Akif Somdaş is an otorhinolaryngologist at Acibadem Kayseri Hospital in Kayseri with 32+ years of experience.
He treats hearing loss, including sudden sensorineural, postmeningitic, and ototoxic hearing loss, balance disorders, nasal septal deviation, nasal polyposis, and squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue, and performs auditory brainstem implantation and septoplasty. He consults in Turkish and English and offers online video consultation.
Prof. Mehmet Akif Somdaş is an otology and audiology specialist with advanced academic and clinical experience. He earned his PhD in Audiology and Speech Disorders from Turgut Özal University in 2016. Since 2018 he has been affiliated with Acibadem Health Group, contributing to patient care and clinical practice in ear, nose and throat medicine.
He is an active member of the Kayseri ENT Association and participates in international professional communities, including the Schuknecht Society and the Otology Neurotology Society. His work focuses on diagnosing and treating hearing and balance disorders, surgical and non-surgical management of ear disease, and promoting best practices in otology through clinical work and professional collaboration.
Clinical Focus
Areas of Expertise
Conditions treated and procedures performed by this specialist.
Hearing lossSudden sensorineural hearing lossPostmeningitic hearing lossOtotoxic hearing lossGentamicin-induced ototoxicityCisplatin-induced ototoxicityBalance disordersNasal septal deviationNasal polyposisSquamous cell carcinoma of the tongueAuditory brainstem implantationSeptoplasty
Background
Education
- 2016Turgut Özal University / Audiology and Speech Disorders / PhD
- 2005Harvard University, Mass Eye Ear Infirmary / Post Doctoral Research Fellow
- 2000Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases
- 2000Erciyes University / Department of Otorhinolaryngology / Medical Specialization / PhD
- 1994Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
- 1994Hacettepe University / Faculty of Medicine (Eng) / Master’s Degree
Career
Professional Experience
- 2018Acibadem Health Group
- 2015Erciyes University Otorhinolaryngology Clinic / Professor
- 2013–2015Erciyes University Otolaryngology Clinic / Assoc. Prof. Dr.
- 2013–2014Kayseri Training and Research Hospital (38B assignment) / Education Officer
- 2010–2013Kayseri Training and Research Hospital / Clinic Chief
- 2009–2010Erciyes University Otolaryngology Clinic / Assoc. Prof. Dr.
- 2005–2009Erciyes University Otolaryngology Clinic / Asst. Assoc. Dr.
- 2004–2005Harvard University, Mass Eye Ear Infirmary / Post Doctoral Research Fellow
- 2003–2004Erciyes University, Department of Otolaryngology / Assoc. Prof. Dr.
- 2002–2003Erciyes University, Department of Otorhinolaryngology / Lecturer. Assist. Dr.
- 2000–2002SSK Sivas Regional Hospital, Otorhinolaryngology Clinic / Specialist Doctor
- 1995–2000Erciyes University, Department of Otorhinolaryngology / Specialization
- 1994–1995Kayseri Yıldırım Beyazıt Health Center / General Practitioner
Affiliations
Professional Memberships
- Kayseri ENT Association
- Schuknecht Society
- Otology Neurotology Society
Research
Selected Publications
- Survivin expression correlates with nodal metastasis in T1-T2 squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2015 Mar;272(3):689-94. doi: 10.1007/s00405-014-3009-3. Epub 2014 Mar 28. PMID: 24676727 Doğan M, Cağlı S, Yüce I, Bayram A, Somdaş MA, Karataş D, Cihan MC, Yüksel F, Güney E.
- N-acetylcysteine Prevents Gentamicin Ototoxicity in a Rat Model. J Int Adv Otol. 2015 Apr;11(1):12-8. doi: 10.5152/iao.2015.650. PMID: 26223711 Somdaş MA, Korkmaz F, Gürgen SG, Sagit M, Akçadağ A.
- Auditory brainstem implant in postlingual postmeningitic patients. Laryngoscope. 2015 Oct 20. doi: 10.1002/lary.25731. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 26485185 Bayazit Y, Kosaner J, Celenk F, Somdaş MA, Yilmaz I, Altin G, Cevizci R, Yavuz H, Ozluoglu L.
- Assessment of early atherosclerotic findings in patients with nasal polyposis. Auris Nasus Larynx. 2014 Apr;41(2):179-84. doi: 10.1016/j.anl.2013.07.013. Epub 2013 Oct 19. PMID: 24148525 Sagit M, Sarli B, Guler S, Namuslu M, Celik HT, Kurtul S, Korkmaz F, Somdas MA.
- The Ototoxic Effect of Intratympanic Terbinafine Applied in the Middle Ear of Rats. J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2013 Feb 4;42:13. doi: 10.1186/1916-0216-42-13. Sagit M, Somdas M, Korkmaz F, Akcadag A.
- Efficacy of a Single Preoperative Dose of Pregabalin for Postoperative Pain after Septoplasty. J Craniofac Surg. 2013 Mar;24(2):373-5. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0b013e31827fece5. PMID:23524696 Sagit M, Yalcin S, Polat H, Korkmaz F, Cetınkaya S, Somdas M.
- Impact of mean platelet volume on the occurrence and severity of sudden sensorineural hearing loss. J Laryngol Otol. 2013 Oct;127(10):972-6. doi: 10.1017/S002221511300193X. Epub 2013 Sep 16. PMID: 24041223 [PubMed – in process] Sagit M, Kavugudurmaz M, Guler S, Somdas M.
- An unusual mass filling within the middle meatus. J Craniofac Surg. 2012 Nov;23(6):e567-8. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0b013e31825d0bb6. PMID:23172479 Sagit M, Guler S, Yasar M, Cetinkaya S, Korkmaz F, Tasdemir A, Somdas MA.
- Protective effect of thymoquinone against cisplatin-induced ototoxicity. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2012 Nov 17. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 23161274 Sagit M, Korkmaz F, Akcadag A, Somdas MA.
- Impact of septoplasty on mean platelet volume levels in patients with marked nasal septal deviation. J Craniofac Surg. 2012 Jul;23(4):974-6. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0b013e31824e2c08. PMID: 22777441 Sagit M, Korkmaz F, Kavugudurmaz M, Somdas MA.
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Dr. Mehmet Akif Somdaş is a specialist in Otorhinolaryngology at Acibadem. For a personalised assessment, the Acibadem international patient team can review your medical history and reports and explain the suitable next steps.
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Dr. Mehmet Akif Somdaş sees patients at Acibadem Kayseri Hospital in Kayseri. The international patient team can confirm current availability and help you plan a consultation or visit.
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Consultations with Dr. Mehmet Akif Somdaş are supported in Turkish and English. In addition, Acibadem provides multilingual coordination and interpreter support so international patients can communicate clearly throughout their care.
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How many years of experience does Dr. Mehmet Akif Somdaş have?
Dr. Mehmet Akif Somdaş has around 32 years of professional experience in Otorhinolaryngology. A summary of education, experience and professional memberships is available on this page.
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