Prof. Ülkü Tuncer is a seasoned otolaryngologist with international training and a strong commitment to patient care and clinical excellence. A graduate of the House Ear Institute Visiting Physician Program in 2009, she gained advanced experience in diagnostic and surgical management of ear and hearing disorders. In 2025 she joined Acıbadem Health Group, where she continues to provide high-quality care, participate in multidisciplinary teams, and stay current with evolving treatments and technologies. Colleagues and patients appreciate her thoughtful approach, clinical skill, and dedication to improving hearing health.
Education
- 2009 House Ear Institute of America, Visiting Physician Program
- 2002 Germany George August University Faculty of Medicine, Otorhinolaryngology
- 1998 Cukurova University Faculty of Medicine Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases
- 1996 – 1997 University of Pittsburgh, Eye and Ear Institute
- 1989 Cukurova University Faculty of Medicine
Experience
- 2025 Acibadem Health Group
Publications
- How does cochlear implantation affect five vestibular end-organ functions and dizziness?
Auris Nasus Larynx. 2018 Aug 9 Dagkiran M, Tuncer U, Surmelioglu O, Tarkan O, Ozdemir S, Cetik F, Kiroglu M. - Endoscopic versus microscopic stapes surgery.
Auris Nasus Larynx. 2017 Jun Surmelioglu O, Ozdemir S, Tarkan O, Tuncer U, Dagkiran M, Cetik F. - Alternative Techniques in Cochlear Implantation.
J Int Adv Otol. 2016 Apr;12 Sürmelioğlu Ö, Özdemir S, Tarkan Ö, Tuncer Ü, Çetik F, Kara K, Kıroğlu M. - Surgical and medical management for complications in 475 consecutive pediatric cochlear implantations.
Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2013 Apr; Tarkan Ö, Tuncer Ü, Özdemir S, Sürmelioğlu Ö, Çetik F, Kıroğlu M, Kayıkçıoğlu E, Kara K. - Auditory performance analyses of cochlear implanted patients
Kulak Burun Bogaz Ihtis Derg. 2011 Sep-Oct;21 Ozdemir S, Kıroğlu M, Tuncer U, Sahin R, Tarkan O, Sürmelioğlu O. - Pathophysiology in Tinnitus
Turkiye Klinikleri J E.N.T.-Special Topics 2010 Dr. Ülkü TUNCERa, Dr. Özgür SÜRMELİOĞLU - Supererior semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome:
The Turkish Journal of Ear Nose and Throat, 2011 Yaşar Çokkeser, Hanifi Bayaroğulları, Şerif Şamil Kahraman, Ülkü Tuncer, Rıza Fırıncıoğulları, Yeliz Beyoğlu, Ali Balcı - Meniere’s Disease and Tinnitus
Turkiye Klinikleri J E.N.T.-Special Topics 2010 Dr. Özgür TARKAN, Dr. Ülkü TUNCER - Physiopathology of Otosclerosis
Turkiye Klinikleri J E.N.T.-Special Topics 2009 Dr. Ülkü TUNCER, Dr. Özgür TARKAN
