Description

A well-known and respected ENT doctor (ear, nose, and throat) specialised in cosmetic nose surgeries (rhinoplasty), in the full spectrum of otorhinolaryngology, in addition to diagnosing and treating allergies, snoring, hearing loss, disorders of the sinuses, throat, ears, and facial cosmetic surgery with expertise in pediatric ear and tonsil diseases.      

With more than 10 years of experience, Dr. Ayse Sezim Safak can also provide special care for people afflicted by issues such as vertigo and tinnitus, with a full range of surgical procedures including improving the contouring of the face as well as nonsurgical aesthetic operations such as anti-aging treatments, Botox, Mesotherapy, filler injection and facial rejuvenation.      

She belongs to “Turkish Ear Nose Throat-Head & Neck Surgery Association” ,“The European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery”, and certified as a Fellow of the European Board Examination in ORL-HNS Surgery.       

Dr. Ayse Sezim Safak garnered her asst. professorship at the Yeni Yüzyıl University, Istanbul. She also pursues her Ph.D. at the Biotechnology Department of Yeditepe University on stem cell treatments in the ENT field. She has presented at numerous national meetings, symposiums and has published in several scientific journals. and received the first prize award from Turkish Rhino-logy Congress.

WORK HISTORY :

Otorhinolaryngology (ORL) Physician & Surgeon - Private Gebze Merkez Hospital, Kocaeli, 2015 - Present

Asst. Professor - Yeni Yüzyıl University, Audiometry Dept., Istanbul, 2014 - Present

Otorhinolaryngology (ORL) Physician & Surgeon - Private Anadolu Hospital, Istanbul, 2012 - 2015

Otorhinolaryngology (ORL) Physician & Surgeon - Oltu Government Hospital, Erzurum, 2010 - 2012

EDUCATION  :

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Biotechnology Yeditepe University, 2014 -2020  
ORL Residency Istanbul Eğitim Araştırma Hospital, 2005 - 2010  
Bachelor of Science - Medicine Istanbul University Medical Faculty (English), 1999 - 2005  

High School Istanbul Atatürk Fen Lisesi , 1996 –1999

AWARDS & HONORS :

13th Turkish Rhinology Congress – Verbal Notice – First Prize – “ Stemcell applications in repairment of Septal perforation. “(AS Şafak, Apdik AE, Apdik H, Taşlı PN, Şahin F (2017))

AFFILIATIONS  :

Turkish Ear Nose Throat-Head & Neck Surgery Association (KBB-BBC)  

The European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery (EAFPS)  

Interamerican Association of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology (IAPO)  

Turkish Rhinologic Society
Facial Plastic Surgery Association (FPCD)

CERTIFICATIONS :

Mesotherapy Certificate – Jul18
Polysomnography Certificate – Feb17
Pedagogic Vocology Certificate (LAX-VOX voice therapy) - Feb17
Turkish ENT-HNS Compliance Certificate - Jun14  
Neurotology Training – Apr14
Thyroid Ultrasound Training – Nov13
Allergic Immunotherapy Certificate – Nov13  
Tympanoplasty - Mastoidectomy Certificate – Nov13
Vertigo Training – Nov13
Fellow of European Board Examination in ORL-HNS Surgery Certificate – Nov11  Allergy Certificate - May10  
İTÜ Health Facilities Management Certificate –Jan10  
Epidemiology & Biostatistics Certificate – Mar09
Thyroplasty on cadaver – Apr09
Temporal Dissection on cadaver – Apr09  
FESS & Septorhinoplasty on cadaver– Nov06