Otorhinolaryngology Prof. Dr. Haluk Özkarakaş
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Prof. Dr. Haluk Özkarakaş is an otorhinolaryngology specialist at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital. He treats ear, nose, throat, head and neck conditions, with particular interests in cholesteatoma and inner ear surgery, cochlear implants, vertigo and balance disorders, and head and neck cancers.
About Prof. Dr. Haluk Özkarakaş
Prof. Dr. Haluk Özkarakaş is an otorhinolaryngology specialist at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital. His clinical interests include ear surgery, cochlear implants, vertigo and balance disorders, snoring, nasal and sinus surgery, and head and neck conditions including cancers of the mouth, larynx, tongue and salivary glands.
He graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine in 1986 and completed otorhinolaryngology training at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital in 1990. His academic career at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine included appointments as Assistant Associate Professor, Associate Professor and Professor, before joining Acibadem Healthcare Services in 2004 and Acibadem University Faculty of Medicine in 2009.
International patients can expect an ENT assessment tailored to their symptoms and diagnosis, with discussion of relevant medical or surgical options. Prof. Dr. Özkarakaş also evaluates pediatric hearing loss, tonsil and adenoid conditions, and ear, nose, throat and head and neck concerns.
Areas of Expertise
Conditions treated and procedures performed by this specialist.
Education
- 2002Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine Department of Otorhinolaryngology / Professor
- 1996Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine Department of Otorhinolaryngology / Associate Professor
- 1994Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine Department of Otorhinolaryngology / Assistant Associate Professor
- 1990GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases
- 1980–1986Ege University Faculty of Medicine
Professional Experience
- 2009Acıbadem University Faculty of Medicine Department of Otorhinolaryngology
- 2004Acıbadem Healthcare Services
- 1996–2001Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine Department of Otorhinolaryngology / Faculty Member (Professor Doctor)
- 1994–2004Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
- 1994–1996Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine / Faculty Board Membership, Assistant Associate Professor Representative
- 1990–1994Gülhane Military Medical Academy Haydarpaşa Training Hospital Otorhinolaryngology Clinic
- 1987–1994GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
- 1986–1987Arpaçay Central Health Center
Professional Memberships
- Institut Georges Portmann
- Turkish Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Association
- Turkish Ear Nose and Throat Foundation
Selected Publications
- New Horizons in the Prevention and Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis Ozkarakas H. Turkey Clinics. J Int. Med Sci, 2006, 2(6) : 67-72
- Soft Tissue Response of the Larynx to Silicone, Gore-Tex, and Irradiated Cartilage Implants. Ustundag E, Boyaci ,Z., Keskin, G., Kaur, A., Ozkarakas, H. Laryngoscope 115 (6):1009-1014,June 2005
- A genotype-phenotype correlation with gender-effect for hearing impairment caused by TECTA mutations. Cell Physiol Biochem. 2004;14(4-6):369-76 Pfister M, Thiele H, Van Camp G, Fransen E, Apaydin F, Aydin O, Leistenschneider P, Devoto M, Zenner HP, Blin N, Nurnberg P, Ozkarakas H, Kupka S.
- Hearing Loss and Genetics ÖZKARAKAKAŞ H. In: Koç C. (ed). Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. Güneş Kitapevi 2004: 89-108
- Abnormal bony protuberance of anterior atlas causing dysphagia.A rare congenital anomaly. Ilbay K, Evliyaoglu C, Etus V, Ozkarakas H, Ceylan S . Spinal Cord. 2004 Feb;42(2):129-31
- A case of natural killer T-cell lymphoma in the nasal cavity. Sengor A, Ozkarakas H, Ercin C, Memisoglu A. Kulak Burun Bogaz Ihtis Derg. 2002 May-Jun;9(3):216-9
- Permanent sensorineural hearing loss following spinal anesthesia. Kilickan L, Gurkan Y, Ozkarakas H. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. 2002 Oct;46(9):1155-7
- An Audiometric and Impedancemetric Approach to the Effects of Rheumatoid Arthritis on Common Ossicular Joints Tunçel, İ., Özkarakaş, H., Aydın, Ö., Dursun, N., Dursun, E.,Akdeniz, Ö. PTT Hospital Medical Journal, 21(3): 145 – 148, 1999
- Modified Epley Maneuver in Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo İşeri M., Keskin, G., Akdeniz Ö., Özkarakaş H., Kutluay P. Journal of Otolaryngology, 6(1): 50-54, 1999
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