Ear, nose and throat surgeon · Head and neck surgery · Istanbul
Surgery for tumours of the head and neck.
Prof. Dr. Günter Hafız has practised medicine since 1989 and has been a specialist in ear, nose and throat surgery 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.
- In practice since
- 1989
- Professor since
- 2006
- Board certified
- 2010 · 2015 · 2020
- Faculty of Medicine
- Istanbul University
International health tourism
Authorised by the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health
The practice holds the International Health Tourism Authorisation Certificate of the Ministry of Health, General Directorate of Health Services.
Certificate no. ST-1667
Areas of surgery
The map of the neck
Each region of the head and neck has its own operation. Choose a region on the figure or a service in the list.
- 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 so that eating and speaking continue.
- VSalivary gland tumour surgeryRemoval of tumours of the parotid, submandibular and minor salivary glands, with careful protection of the facial nerve.
- 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.
Main areas: 3
About
Explained until you and your family feel informed and supported.
Prof. Dr. Hafız believes that empathy is essential to good medical care. Each diagnosis and treatment plan is explained clearly, so that patients and their families feel informed and supported throughout treatment.
- 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
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.
- 38
- international journal articles
- 30+
- national journal articles
- 6
- textbook chapters
- 150+
- conference and panel presentations
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, in the language of this site.
Information for international patients- 1Write on WhatsAppSend a short message describing your diagnosis. Attach reports, pathology results and imaging if you have them.
- 2Receive an assessmentProf. Hafız reviews what you send and tells you whether a consultation in Istanbul is the right next step and what it would involve.
- 3Plan the visitConsultation dates, the likely length of stay and what to bring are agreed before you travel.
- 4Consultation and treatment in IstanbulExamination at Selenium Plaza, Beşiktaş, and a treatment plan explained to you and your family.
Questions
Before your first visit
How do I make an appointment?
Write on WhatsApp to +90 532 374 81 15 for the quickest answer, call the same number, or send the form on the contact page. 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
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