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Professor Orhan Gazi Yigitbasi

ENT Surgeon

5 reviews

Istanbul, Turkey

Clinical experience: more than 35 years

Languages: English

Helin Sayar

Verified review

Nasal cavity tumor

Doctor Orhan Gazi Yigitbasi accompanied me through every stage of the treatment and always answered questions in detail. A highly professional and tactful physician. I sincerely recommend him to patients who need a head and neck oncology specialist.

07/04/2022

Sarp Aydin

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Oral cavity neoplasm

Professor Orhan Gazi Yigitbasi is a highly experienced and attentive specialist. He inspires trust from the very first appointment. Thanks to his approach, the treatment proceeded calmly and was well organized. Many thanks to the entire team for their support.

18/09/2021

Tugay Karaca

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Laryngeal cancer

We turned to Professor Orhan Gazi Yigitbasi after a long search for a specialist in head and neck tumors. The doctor approached our situation with great care, explained the treatment options in detail, and supported us at every stage. We are very grateful for his professionalism and his human approach.

27/06/2020

Helin Arslan

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Parotid salivary gland tumor

Professor Orhan Gazi Yigitbasi explained the entire surgical plan to me in detail and answered all my questions. Thanks to his calmness and professionalism, I felt confident before the treatment. The operation was successful and recovery was comfortable.

12/02/2019

Rüya Demiral

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Thyroid tumor

I am very grateful to Professor Orhan Gazi Yigitbasi for the successful operation. He explained all the risks and stages of the treatment in detail, and was always attentive and friendly. You can feel the doctor's vast experience and confidence.

03/11/2018

ENT Surgeon

Clinical experience: more than 35 years

Professor Orhan Gazi Yigitbasi is an experienced ENT physician and head and neck surgeon, today best known in Turkey as the medical director of the Medipol Mega University Hospital complex in Istanbul. He leads one of the country’s largest private medical projects.

Achievements and awards

Professor and medical director of Medipol Mega Hospital

Medical Director and CEO of Medipol Mega University Hospital (Istanbul) — since 2011

First place in the USA for research in head and neck cancer — 2004

Chief physician at Tepecik Training and Research Hospital (Izmir) — 2004–2011

Author of scientific publications in the AVESİS academic system of Erciyes University

About Doctor Orhan Gazi Yigitbasi

Specialization

Otorhinolaryngology (ENT), head and neck surgery.

Main areas of specialization:

head and neck tumor surgery;
oncologic ENT surgery;
treatment of tumors of the oral cavity, larynx, tongue, and salivary glands;
surgery for thyroid cancer;
reconstructive head and neck surgery after tumor removal;
microsurgery and functional laryngeal surgery;
vocal cord surgery;
endoscopic ENT surgery;
treatment of ear, nose, and throat diseases;
paranasal sinus surgery;
diagnosis and treatment of voice disorders;
cochlear implantation and hearing surgery;
surgery for snoring and sleep apnea;
pediatric ENT surgery.

Education

1982–1988 — Faculty of Medicine, Ege University (Izmir), Doctor of Medicine degree.
1989–1993 — Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, Department of Otorhinolaryngology (ENT), Kayseri — residency and specialization in ear, nose, and throat diseases.

Clinical experience

Since 1993 — work as an ENT physician in the public healthcare system of Turkey.
2004–2011 — chief physician of Tepecik Training and Research Hospital (Izmir).
Since 2011 — Medical Director and CEO of Medipol Mega University Hospital in Istanbul. Also continues to see patients as an ENT specialist.

Scientific activity

Author of scientific publications presented in the AVESİS academic system of Erciyes University.
In 2004, received first place in the USA for research in head and neck cancer.

Memberships in associations

Turkish Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery (Turkish ENT Society)

Clinic where the doctor sees patients

Medipol Mega University Hospital

7 reviews

Turkey, Istanbul

Medipol Mega University Hospital is a hospital complex in Istanbul that belongs to the Medipolitan Eğitim ve Sağlık Vakfı foundation and is integrated with the Faculty of Medicine of Istanbul Medipol University. It is one of the largest private medical investments in Turkey. The complex consists of four specialized hospitals: general, oncological, cardiac surgery, and dental. The hospital has about 500 beds, 133 of which are intensive care beds. For patients with ear, nose, and throat conditions, as well as head and neck cancer cases, the complex has dedicated otolaryngology and oncology departments. The hospital is the main clinical base for the Faculty of Medicine of Istanbul Medipol University. For international patients, Medipol operates an international service that assists with visit coordination, translation, and accommodation arrangements.

Published 27.04.2026, Updated 01.05.2026