Shamkhal Jafarov, MD

Shamkhal Jafarov, MD is an otorhinolaryngology specialist at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital in İstanbul, where he works within the Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) unit. He provides assessment and care for ear, nose and throat conditions and has more than 14 years of experience in medicine.

Dr. Jafarov graduated from İstanbul University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine in 2012 and completed his specialization in Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 2018. From 2018 to 2020 he practiced at Özel Yunus Emre Hospital (Hürrem Sultan Hospital) in Üsküdar, İstanbul, and from 2020 at Özel Göztepe Hospital in Göztepe, İstanbul. He joined Acıbadem Healthcare Services in 2025.

Clinical focus

Dr. Jafarov's clinical work covers the evaluation and care of ear, nose and throat conditions. Within the Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) unit, patients are seen for assessment of their symptoms, review of any previous investigations and treatments, and discussion of the options that may be appropriate for their situation. Care planning is based on the individual clinical picture, and the extent of any further diagnostic work-up or treatment is decided after the examination and review of existing records.

Otorhinolaryngology is a broad field, and the treatment pathway for each patient depends on the specific condition and its findings. Where a case involves other disciplines, the ENT team works alongside colleagues in the hospital as needed. Separate information on head and neck cancer surgery at the hospital is available on this site for patients whose questions extend into that area.

How Dr. Jafarov works with international patients

Dr. Jafarov consults in Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged for patients who speak other languages. The Acibadem international patient team coordinates the collection of prior reports and imaging, for example MRI, CT, X-ray or ultrasound reports, laboratory and pathology results, operative notes and discharge summaries, and arranges appointments and the hospital visit. A first consultation typically covers the patient's history and symptoms, a review of existing imaging and previous treatments, a clinical examination and a discussion of the options. Video consultation is available for international patients who wish to discuss their ear, nose or throat concerns before deciding whether to travel; it can help clarify which records may be useful and whether an in-person examination is advisable. Any recommendations made remotely are provisional and are reviewed once the patient has been examined in person, as many ENT conditions require direct clinical assessment before a plan can be confirmed.