About
Prof. Dr. Fazıl Apaydın – ENT & Head & Neck Surgery Specialist
Prof. Dr. Fazıl Apaydın is a highly experienced ENT and Head & Neck Surgery specialist based in İzmir, with over 40 years in the medical field. He specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery and Rhinoplasty, having trained internationally at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He serves as a full-time professor at Ege University ENT Department and operates a private practice in Alsancak since 2004. Dr. Apaydın is renowned for his contributions to facial plastic surgery, including the development of the RHINOBASE computer program and holding leadership positions in international societies.
Prof. Dr. Fazıl Apaydın - ENT and Facial Plastic Surgery Expert
Prof. Dr. Fazıl Apaydın is a distinguished ENT and Head & Neck Surgery specialist with extensive experience in Facial Plastic Surgery. Born in İzmir in 1961, he has dedicated his career to advancing otorhinolaryngology and facial plastic procedures.
Professional Journey
Dr. Apaydın graduated from Ege University Medical Faculty in 1985 and specialized in ENT at the same institution in 1991. He advanced through academic ranks, becoming Assistant Associate Professor in 1995, Associate Professor in 1998, and Professor in 2004. He has been working full-time at Ege University ENT Department and running his private practice in Alsancak since 2004.
International Training and Expertise
In 1999, he completed a fellowship in Facial Plastic Surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago, training under renowned professors Eugene Tardy and Dean Toriumi. This international exposure honed his skills in both closed and open rhinoplasty techniques.
Leadership and Achievements
Dr. Apaydın has held significant positions in international societies, including President of the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery (2017-2019). He was the first in Turkey to pass the American Facial Plastic Board Exam in 2007 and has been involved in numerous international conferences and training programs.
Specialized Services
- Facial Plastic Surgery
- Rhinoplasty
- ENT and Head & Neck Surgery
Educational Background
- Primary Education - Agah Efendi Primary School, İzmir
- High School - İzmir Bornova Anadolu High School
- Medical Doctor - Ege University Medical Faculty (graduated 1985)
- ENT Specialist - Ege University Medical Faculty Department of Otorhinolaryngology (1991)
- Assistant Associate Professor - Ege University Medical Faculty ENT Department (1995)
- Associate Professor (Doçent) in ENT - Ege University (1998)
- Professor in ENT - Ege University (2004)
- Fellowship - University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) ENT and Head-Neck Surgery Department, Facial Plastic Surgery Division (1999, 2 months)
- Honorary Faculty Member - University of Illinois at Chicago ENT Department (2005)
Professional Achievements
- 1999: RHINOBASE Computer Program Developer with Prof. Dean Toriumi - used worldwide
- 1999: Trained under legendary rhinoplasty professors: Prof. Eugene Tardy (closed technique) and Prof. Dean Toriumi (open technique) at University of Illinois Chicago
- 2005: University of Illinois at Chicago Honorary Faculty Member
- 2007: American Facial Plastic Board Exam - FIRST IN TURKEY to pass
- 2000-2020: European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery (EAFPS) Turkey National Delegate
- 2002-2009: EAFPS Internet Committee Chairman
- 2009-present: EAFPS UEMS-ENT Coordinator
- 2010: EAFPS 33rd Congress Co-President (Antalya) with Prof. Halis Ünlü
- 2013-2015: EAFPS General Secretary (Oslo)
- 2015-2017: EAFPS President-Elect (Cannes)
- 2017-2019: EAFPS President (Lisbon)
- 2008-2012: Turkish Facial Plastic Surgery Society Founding Member and Former President
- 2001-2004: Turkish Otorhinolaryngology Society Facial Plastic Surgery Working Group Chairman (two terms)
- 2000,2002,2005,2008: Organized 4 international rhinoplasty conferences in İzmir with Chicago Illinois University - trained 1600 colleagues
- Ege University ENT Department designated as 'Excellence Center' for Facial Plastic Surgery by EAFPS - hosts European fellowship trainees
- 2001-present: American Rhinoplasty Course Faculty Member - ONLY TURKISH FACULTY EVER - invited to all biennial meetings
- 2015: Invited as 1 of only 12 international faculty to Chicago symposium
- 2005-present: Invited speaker at numerous international conferences in Europe, Middle East, Far East, America and Africa
- 2018: 141 international scientific activities (conferences, surgeries, moderator, cadaver dissection instructor)
- 2018: Invited to 23 international meetings, served as president or honorary president at several
- 2007-2017: European Facial Plastic Board Examination Jury Member
- 2013-present: International Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Board Member
- Speaks 3 languages: English (very good), German (good), French (medium)
- Married with 1 daughter (29 years old)
- Allergy Treatment
- ENT Consultations
- Facial Plastic Surgery
- Head-Neck Surgery
- Nasal Reconstruction
- Rhinoplasty
- Septoplasty
- Sinus Surgery
- Sleep Apnea Treatment
- Voice Therapy
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- Facial Plastic Surgery
- Rhinoplasty
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