Mustafa Kemal Gürsel, MD

Mustafa Kemal Gürsel, MD is a specialist in otorhinolaryngology at Acibadem Fulya Hospital in İstanbul, where he works in the Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) unit. His clinical work covers ear, nose and throat conditions that affect breathing, sleep and hearing, and he has a subspecialty interest in sleep disorders. With more than 40 years in medicine, his practice combines the assessment of common ENT complaints with surgical treatment when it is indicated.

Dr. Gürsel graduated from İstanbul University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine in 1986. He then completed his specialty training at the Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital Department of Otorhinolaryngology in 1995. He has been part of Acıbadem Healthcare Services since 2021.

Clinical focus

A central part of Dr. Gürsel’s practice is the evaluation of sleep disorders and snoring. He assesses patients whose sleep or daytime function is affected by upper airway problems and discusses the diagnostic and treatment options that may be appropriate in each case. He also sees patients with dizziness and hearing loss, where the aim of the first assessment is to clarify the likely cause and to decide whether further testing or treatment is needed.

On the nasal and sinus side, Dr. Gürsel performs endoscopic sinus surgery for suitable patients with chronic sinus conditions and septoplasty for a deviated nasal septum that contributes to breathing difficulty. His work also includes adenoid conditions and salivary gland diseases. In all of these areas, surgery is considered only after the patient’s symptoms, examination findings and any existing imaging have been reviewed, and non-surgical options are discussed where they are relevant.

How Dr. Gürsel works with international patients

Dr. Gürsel consults in Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged for patients who prefer another language. Before a visit, the Acibadem international patient team coordinates the collection of prior reports and imaging, such as CT or MRI reports, hearing test results, sleep study reports, laboratory results, operative notes and discharge summaries, and arranges the appointment and hospital visit. A first consultation typically covers the patient’s history and symptoms, a review of existing imaging and previous treatments, a clinical examination of the ear, nose and throat, and a discussion of the options that may be considered. Video consultation is available for international patients who wish to discuss their situation with Dr. Gürsel before deciding whether to travel; in some cases a physical examination or additional testing will still be needed before any treatment plan can be confirmed.