Dr. MURAT TOPDAG
Snapshot Highlights
- Associate Professor at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Department of ENT
- Over a decade of dedicated experience in Ear, Nose, and Throat diseases
- Published research in prominent international journals including European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology and Otology & Neurotology
- Expertise in areas such as ototoxicity, facial nerve recovery, and sinonasal procedures
Professional Experience
- Associate Professor, Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Department of ENT (2015 – 2017)
- Assistant Professor, Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Department of ENT (2012 – 2015)
- Specialist Doctor, Kocaeli Karamürsel State Hospital (2011 – 2012)
- Specialist Medical Lieutenant, Gallipoli Military Hospital (2010 – 2011)
- Specialist Doctor, Kocaeli Karamürsel State Hospital (2010)
- Research Assistant, Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases (2004 – 2009)
- Currently contributing to patient care at Acıbadem Health Group (since 2020)
Education
- Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases Specialization, Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine (2009)
- Medical Doctorate, Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty (2003)
Publications and Research
- Dr. Topdag has contributed significantly to the field of Otolaryngology with numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals. His research spans critical areas such as the prophylactic treatment of cisplatin-induced ototoxicity, the efficacy of autologous mucosal grafts in sinus surgery, and the impact of various pharmacological agents on facial nerve recovery following injury. He has also investigated clinical outcomes for paranasal sinus mucoceles, evaluated the effects of nasal cooling on mucosal health, and explored advancements in bone-anchored hearing devices. His work demonstrates a commitment to improving patient outcomes and advancing the understanding of complex ENT conditions, including otosclerosis surgery and managing herpes simplex infections post-septorhinoplasty.