# About Prof. Dr. Günter Hafız

> ENT surgeon and professor of otorhinolaryngology, Istanbul University. Head and neck cancer surgery since 1994. Training, academic posts, society memberships.

Source: https://www.profgunterhafiz.com/about/  
Updated: 2026-10-09

About

Ear, nose and throat surgeon. Professor of otorhinolaryngology. Head and neck cancer surgery, thyroid and parathyroid surgery, laryngeal surgery and reconstruction.

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Prof. Dr. Günter HafızIstanbul

Prof. Dr. Günter Hafız is a specialist in otorhinolaryngology (ear, nose and throat diseases) who works in head and neck surgery. He graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 1989 and completed his specialist training in otorhinolaryngology at the same institution in 1994. He became an associate professor in 1999 and a professor in 2006.

His clinical work includes complex head and neck cancer surgery, transoral laser surgery, airway surgery, microvascular reconstruction and recurrent laryngeal nerve monitoring. He has contributed to medical education and research through international and national publications, textbook chapters and hundreds of conference and panel presentations.

Prof. Dr. Hafız believes that empathy is essential to good medical care. He aims to explain each diagnosis and treatment plan clearly, helping patients and their families feel informed and supported throughout their treatment.

## Focus areas

- Head and neck cancer surgery
- Thyroid and parathyroid surgery
- Laryngeal and voice-box cancer surgery
- Oral cavity and throat tumours
- Salivary gland tumours
- Neck surgery
- Transoral laser surgery
- Microvascular head and neck reconstruction
- Airway surgery
- Recurrent laryngeal nerve monitoring

## Training and academic career

1. 1989Medical degree, Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
2. 1993Research fellow, Head and Neck Institute, University of Wisconsin⁠–⁠Madison, USA
3. 1994Specialist in otorhinolaryngology, Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
4. 1999Associate professor of otorhinolaryngology
5. 2006Professor of otorhinolaryngology
6. 2010 · 2015 · 2020Turkish Otolaryngology Board certification

## Hospitals and institutions

- Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Istanbul University
- Head and Neck Institute, University of Wisconsin⁠–⁠Madison, USA
- Private practice, Istanbul

## Who he treats

- Adults
- International patients travelling for treatment

## Societies and roles

- Member, Turkish Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Society
- Member, Istanbul Otorhinolaryngology Society
- Member, Laryngology Society
- Founding member, Head and Neck Cancer Society
- Member, European Head and Neck Society
- Member, International Federation of Head and Neck Oncologic Societies
- Former co-president, Head and Neck Group of the Turkish Oncology Study Group
- Former medical consultant in otorhinolaryngology and head and neck surgery to the Turkish Football Federation

## Talk it through with Prof. Hafız

Consultations at Selenium Plaza, Beşiktaş, Monday to Saturday. Write on WhatsApp or call the practice.

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