Specialist in ear, nose and throat diseases · Beşiktaş, Istanbul
Surgery for tumours of the head and neck.
Prof. Dr. Günter Hafız has practised medicine since 1989 and has been a specialist in otorhinolaryngology (ear, nose and throat diseases) since 1994. His work is the surgical treatment of head and neck cancer, thyroid and parathyroid disease, cancers of the voice box, mouth and throat, salivary gland tumours and neck masses.
- 1989
- In practice since
- 2006
- Professor since
- 2010, 2015, 2020
- Board certified
- Istanbul University
- Faculty of Medicine
Areas of surgery
Services
Eight areas of surgery, each explained in plain language: what the operation is, who it is for, how it is done and what recovery involves.
- IHead and neck cancer surgerySurgical treatment of cancers of the mouth, throat, voice box, salivary glands, thyroid and neck, with the operation planned for each tumour and each patient.
- IIThyroid and parathyroid surgeryRemoval of all or part of the thyroid gland for nodules, cancer or an overactive gland, and of overactive parathyroid glands, with monitoring of the nerves to the voice box.
- IIILaryngeal cancer surgerySurgery for cancer of the voice box, from removal of small tumours through the mouth with a laser to partial and total laryngectomy, planned with voice, breathing and swallowing in mind.
- IVOral cavity and tongue cancerTreatment of cancers of the tongue, floor of the mouth, gums, cheek and palate, including removal of the tumour, treatment of the neck and reconstruction to preserve eating and speaking as far as possible.
- VSalivary gland tumour surgeryRemoval of tumours of the parotid, submandibular and minor salivary glands, preserving the facial nerve wherever possible.
- VINeck dissection and neck massesAssessment and surgery for lumps in the neck, and removal of the lymph nodes of the neck when a cancer has spread to them or may do so.
- VIITransoral laser surgeryRemoval of tumours of the larynx and throat through the mouth, under a microscope, with a laser, leaving no incision in the neck.
- VIIIMicrovascular reconstructionRebuilding the mouth, throat, jaw or neck after tumour removal with the patient's own tissue, connected to the neck vessels under a microscope.
About
He explains each diagnosis to you and your family.
Prof. Dr. Hafız believes that empathy is essential to good medical care. He aims to explain each diagnosis and treatment plan clearly, so that patients and their families feel informed and supported throughout treatment.
More about Prof. Hafız
- 1989Medical degree, Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
- 1993Research fellow, Head and Neck Institute, University of Wisconsin–Madison, USA
- 1994Specialist in otorhinolaryngology, Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
- 1999Associate professor of otorhinolaryngology
- 2006Professor of otorhinolaryngology
- 2010 · 2015 · 2020Turkish Otolaryngology Board certification
From first message to follow-up
How treatment unfolds
Write or call
A message on WhatsApp or a call to the practice is the first step. Dates are agreed with you.
The consultation
At Selenium Plaza, Beşiktaş, Monday to Saturday. Bring your reports, scans and a list of your medicines.
Tests and diagnosis
Examination, often with a thin endoscope; ultrasound, a biopsy or scans when they are needed.
The plan, explained
The diagnosis and the treatment options are explained to you and your family, until the next steps are clear.
The operation
In hospital, under general anaesthesia. What will be removed and what will be preserved is discussed beforehand.
Recovery and follow-up
Healing is watched closely in the first days; follow-up visits continue for as long as they are needed.
Publications and works
Research in the same fields as the surgery
Articles in international and national journals, chapters in Turkish otolaryngology textbooks and conference presentations, on head and neck cancer, laryngeal surgery, thyroid disease and reconstruction.
- 37
- international journal articles
- 30+
- national journal articles
- 6
- textbook contributions
- 150+
- conference and panel presentations
Articles
Articles for patients
Short articles on common symptoms, each with its sources. They give general information and do not replace an examination.
- 01A lump in the neck: when to have it examinedMost lumps in the neck are swollen glands that settle in a week or two. Which lumps should be examined, and what the examination involves.Read the article
- 02Hoarseness that lasts more than three weeksA hoarse voice usually follows a cold and clears within two weeks. When it lasts longer than three weeks, the voice box should be examined.Read the article
- 03Thyroid nodules: when surgery is consideredMost thyroid nodules are harmless and are only watched. How a nodule is assessed, and the situations in which an operation is discussed.Read the article
International patients
Travelling to Istanbul for treatment
The practice treats adults travelling from abroad and holds the Ministry of Health authorisation for international health tourism. First contact is on WhatsApp.
Information for international patients- Write on WhatsAppSend a short message to ask for a consultation in Istanbul. Please do not send medical reports or images this way.
- Agree the datesThe dates of your consultation are agreed before you book travel.
- Bring your documentsBring your reports, pathology results and imaging, on disc or as files, and a list of your medicines.
- Consultation and treatment in IstanbulExamination at Selenium Plaza, Beşiktaş, and a treatment plan explained to you and your family.
Certificate
International Health Tourism Authorisation Certificate
Issued to Prof. Dr. Günter Hafız Muayenehanesi by the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health, General Directorate of Health Services.
Certificate no. ST-1667
Questions
Before your first visit
How do I make an appointment?
Write on WhatsApp to +90 532 374 81 15, call the same number, or e-mail info@gunterhafiz.com. Consultations are held Monday to Saturday, 9:00 to 17:00.
Where is the practice?
At Selenium Plaza, Hakkı Yeten Caddesi, Dikilitaş, Beşiktaş, on the European side of Istanbul. The full address and a Google Maps link are on the contact page.
What should I bring to the first consultation?
Any biopsy or pathology reports, imaging such as CT, MRI, PET or ultrasound with their written reports (on disc or as files), a list of your medicines, a summary of previous treatment and your insurance details if you plan to use them.
Which insurers are accepted?
Allianz, AXA, Anadolu Sigorta, Mapfre Sigorta, Bupa Acıbadem Sigortası, SenCard, Banka Sigortaları and TBMM Sigortası. Cover depends on your own policy, so check with your insurer before the visit.
Contact
Selenium Plaza, Beşiktaş
Monday to Saturday, 9:00 to 17:00. Closed on Sunday.
Address
Dikilitaş Mahallesi Hakkı Yeten CaddesiSelenium Plaza No:10 I/11, Fulya Sk.
34349 Beşiktaş/İstanbul
Consultation hours
Monday – Saturday: 09:00 – 17:00
Sunday: Closed