Dr. Zakir Araz

Profile Summary

I am an ENT specialist with many years of clinical and managerial experience in the field of Ear, Nose, and Throat. I have served as chief physician and manager in the public and private sectors; I apply current laser/RF-based approaches for snoring and sleep disorders as well as ear, nose, sinus, and throat diseases. I prepare personalized treatment plans by combining Fotona Er:YAG and Nd:YAG laser technologies, classic/electro/laser acupuncture, and complementary therapies with evidence-based protocols in appropriate cases.

Work Experience

• ENT Specialist — Medinverse Private Polyclinic, laser and RF applications (2025 – )
• ENT Specialist — Private Sultanbeyli AKYÜZ Surgical Medical Center (2022 – 2025)
• ENT Specialist — Private Çağiner Hospital, Private Ataşehir Hospital and various private hospitals/medical centers (2012 – 2021)
• ENT Specialist & Deputy Chief Physician — Zeynep Kamil Hospital (1991 – 2004, retired)
• Deputy General Manager & Minister Advisor — T.R. Ministry of Health (1988 – 1990)
• ENT Specialist & Deputy Chief Physician — Zeynep Kamil Hospital (1985 – 1988)
• Freelance Physician — Istanbul (1984 – 1985)
• Private Health Center — Management and Responsible Manager (1985 – 2012)
• Chief Physician — Erzurum Numune Hospital (750 beds) (1979 – 1980)
• Deputy Chief Physician — Erzurum Numune Hospital (1977 – 1978)
• ENT Specialist — Erzincan SSK Hospital (1976 – 1977)

Education

• Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine — ENT Specialty Training (1973 – 1976)
• Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine — Medical Education and graduation (1968 – 1972)
• Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine — PCB (Physics-Chemistry-Biology) (1966 – 1968)

Clinical Expertise Areas

• Treatment of snoring and sleep disorders with laser/RF
• Nasal congestion, septum deviation, concha hypertrophy
• Sinusitis and rhinopathy; allergic rhinitis
• Voice disorders, throat and pharynx problems
• Ear infections, hearing and balance (vertigo) problems
• Pediatric ENT diseases
• Cosmetic laser applications, capillary varicose vein procedures

Private Sector Health Services

• Private Health Center management and Responsible Manager (1985 – 2012)
• Service in some surgical medical centers in Istanbul, Private Çağiner Hospital and Private Ataşehir Hospital etc.; surgical experience in many private hospitals.

Interests

• Classic – laser – electro acupuncture
• Snoring treatment, capillary varicose veins and cosmetic applications with Fotona Er:YAG and Nd:YAG laser
• Social media; sports (Ataşehir Ağaoğlu MyClub sports complex membership and sports activities)

Languages

• Turkish (Native)

Professional Memberships

• Istanbul Acupuncture Association
• Istanbul ENT Association
• Istanbul Medical Chamber

Certificates / Seminars / Courses

• Medical Aesthetics — T.R. Ministry of Health (April 2025)
• Pneumoconiosis Radiographic Reading International Certificate — İSGÜM (November 2019)
• Emergency Medicine Certificate — Istanbul Medical Chamber (September 2001)
• Hemodialysis Medicine Certificate — Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (June 2000)

Social Activities

• Erzurum foundation and association activities; advisory boards
• Istanbul Acupuncture Association membership
• Istanbul ENT Association — Istanbul Medical Chamber

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