Op. Dr. Niyazi Altıntoprak

Dr. Niyazi Altıntoprak is a specialist in Otorhinolaryngology (Ear, Nose and Throat – ENT), with professional practice focused on rhinoplasty, nasal surgery and the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose and throat conditions.

After graduating from Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine, he completed his residency training in Otorhinolaryngology at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital. Throughout his professional career, he has worked at public hospitals and university hospitals and has taken part in academic studies and scientific research.

In addition to scientific studies published in national and international peer-reviewed journals, he has presented poster and oral presentations at scientific congresses. Since 2020, he has been providing medical services to his patients at his private practice.

Education

2003 – 2009
Dokuz Eylül University

Faculty of Medicine

2010 – 2014
Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital

Residency Training in Otorhinolaryngology (Ear, Nose and Throat – ENT)

Professional Experience

2009 – 2010
Ministry of Health Şırnak State Hospital
General Practitioner
2010 – 2014
Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital
Department of Otorhinolaryngology
2014 – 2017
Ministry of Health Tuzla State Hospital
2017 – 2018
Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine Hospital
Faculty Member, Department of Otorhinolaryngology
2018 – 2019
İstinye University Faculty of Medicine Hospital
Faculty Member, Department of Otorhinolaryngology
2020 – Present
Private Practice
He has been providing medical services at his private practice.

Academic Studies

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Niyazi Altıntoprak has participated in national and international scientific research in the field of Otorhinolaryngology.

His academic studies cover various areas of Otorhinolaryngology, including rhinology, otology, allergic rhinitis, pediatric septoplasty, head and neck surgery, nasal anatomy and ototoxicity.

In addition to articles published in national and international peer-reviewed journals, he has presented poster and oral presentations at scientific congresses.

Award

The Bayer HealthCare Research Award for Residents – 2014

Second Prize in Otology

The scientific study entitled “The Protective Effect Of Intratympanic Alfa Lipoic Acid On Cisplatin Induced Ototoxicity” received the second prize in the Otology category of “The Bayer HealthCare Research Award for Residents for the year 2014” at the 11th Annual Middle East Update in Otolaryngology Congress and Exhibition Head and Neck Surgery.

Scientific Publications

International Publications
  1. Altin G, Sanli A, Erdogan BA, Paksoy M, Aydin S, Altintoprak N. Huge internal carotid artery aneurysm presenting as tonsillar asymmetry.
    J Craniofac Surg. 2012 Sep;23(5):1565-7. DOI: 10.1097/SCS.0b013e31825b392d.
  2. Altin G, Sanli A, Erdogan BA, Paksoy M, Aydin S, Altintoprak N. Severe destruction of the upper respiratory structures after brief exposure to a dieffenbachia plant.
    J Craniofac Surg. 2013 May;24(3):e245-7. DOI: 10.1097/SCS.0b013e318286068b.
  3. Recurrent Pleomorphic Adenoma of Submandibular Region. Aydin S, Demir MG, Akbulut S, Altıntoprak N and Basak K.
    2014 SAJ Cas Rep 1(3):302.
  4. Altıntoprak N, Aydın S, Şanlı A, Bekmez ZE, Kösemihal E. The Protective Effect Of Intratympanic Alfa Lipoic Acid On Cisplatin Induced Ototoxicity.
    International Advanced Otology 2014. DOI: 10.5152/iao.2014.369.
  5. Demir MG, Altıntoprak N, Aydın S, Kösemihal E, Başak K. Effect of transtympanic injection of melatonin on cisplatin-induced ototoxicity.
    International Advanced Otology 2015. DOI: 10.5152/iao.2015.1094.
  6. Bekmez Bilmez ZE, Aydin S, Şanli A, Altintoprak N, Demir MG, Atalay Erdoğan B, Kösemihal E. Oxytocin as a protective agent in cisplatin-induced ototoxicity.
    Cancer Chemother Pharmacol. 2016 Apr;77(4):875-9. DOI: 10.1007/s00280-016-2978-x.
  7. Aydın S, Bilmez ZE, Erdogdu S, Altintoprak N, Kayipmaz Ş. Complicated Giant Pilomatrixoma of the Parotid Region.
    J Maxillofac Oral Surg. 2016 Mar;15(1):111-5. DOI: 10.1007/s12663-014-0735-4.
  8. Kar M, Altıntoprak N, Muluk NB, Ulusoy S, Bafaqeeh SA, Cingi C. Antileukotrienes in adenotonsillar hypertrophy: a review of the literature.
    Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2016. 273(12):4111-4117.
  9. Cingi C, Muluk NB, Ulusoy S, Lopatin A, Şahin E, Passali D, Bellussi L, Atilla H, Hanci D, Altıntoprak N, Rusetski Y, Sarafoleanu C, Mladina R, Kalogjera L, Manea C. Septoplasty in children.
    Am J Rhinol Allergy. 2016 Mar-Apr;30(2):e42-7. DOI: 10.2500/ajra.2016.30.4289.
  10. Bozdemir K, Şahin E, Altintoprak N, Muluk NB, Cengiz BP, Acar M, Cingi C. Is resveratrol therapeutic when used to treat allergic rhinitis in rats?
    Clin Invest Med. 2016 Apr 2;39(2):E63-72.
  11. Ipci K, Altıntoprak N, Muluk NB, Senturk M, Cingi C. The possible mechanisms of the human microbiome in allergic diseases.
    Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2016 Apr 26. DOI: 10.1007/s00405-016-4058-6.
  12. Altıntoprak N, Kar M, Acar M, Berkoz M, Muluk NB, Cingi C. Antioxidant activities of curcumin in allergic rhinitis.
    Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2016. 273(11):3765-3773.
  13. Sahin E, Cingi C, Eskiizmir G, Altintoprak N, Calli A, Calli C, Yilgör I, Yilgör E. In vivo tissue response and durability of five novel synthetic polymers in a rabbit model.
    Acta Otorhinolaryngol Ital. 2016 Apr;36(2):101-6. DOI: 10.14639/0392-100X-965.
  14. Altıntoprak N, Kar M, Bayar Muluk N, Oktemer T, Ipci K, Birdane L, Aricigil M, Senturk M, Bafaqeeh SA, Cingi C. Update on local allergic rhinitis.
    Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2016 Aug. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2016.06.008.
  15. Guvenc IA, Muluk NB, Mutlu FS, Eski E, Altintoprak N, Oktemer T, Cingi C. Do probiotics have a role in the treatment of allergic rhinitis?: A comprehensive systematic review and meta analysis.
    Am J Rhinol Allergy. 2016 Jul 20. DOI: 10.2500/ajra.2016.30.4354.
  16. Cingi C, Wallace D, Bayar Muluk N, Ebisawa M, Castells M, Şahin E, Altıntoprak N. Managing anaphylaxis in the office setting.
    Am J Rhinol Allergy. 2016 Jul;30(4):118-23. DOI: 10.2500/ajra.2016.30.4336.
  17. Oktemer T, Altıntoprak N, Muluk NB, Senturk M, Kar M, Bafaqeeh SA, Bellussi L, Passali D, Cingi C. Clinical efficacy of immunotherapy in allergic rhinitis.
    Am J Rhinol Allergy. 2016 Sep;30. DOI: 10.2500/ajra.2016.30.4368.
  18. Ipci K, Oktemer T, Muluk NB, Şahin E, Altıntoprak N, Bafaqeeh SA, Kurt Y, Mladina R, Šubarić M, Cingi C. Alternative products to treat allergic rhinitis and alternative routes for allergy immunotherapy.
    Am J Rhinol Allergy. 2016 Sep;30. DOI: 10.2500/ajra.2016.30.4364.
  19. Esen E, Bayar Muluk N, Altintoprak N, Ipci K, Cingi C. Pyriform aperture enlargement in all aspects.
    J Laryngol Otol. 2017 Jun. DOI: 10.1017/S0022215117000391.
  20. Atalay Erdoğan B, Aydin S, Altin G, Hallaç Keser S, Altıntoprak N. Oncocytoma of the Parotid Gland in an Adolescent Female: Case Report.
    Turkiye Klinikleri J Case Rep 2015. DOI: 10.5336/caserep.2013-34871.
National Publications
  1. Reconstruction Techniques Used After Surgery in Head and Neck Cancers.
    Okmeydanı Medical Journal, 2015.
  2. A rare complication following adenotonsillectomy: Grisel's syndrome.
    Southern Clinics of İstanbul Eurasia.
National Poster Presentations
  1. Giant Nasal Cavity Hemangioma
    Mustafa Paksoy, Zekiye Eda Bekmez Bilmez, Raziye Banu Atalay Erdoğan, Arif Şanlı, Hüseyin Baki Yılmaz, Niyazi Altıntoprak.
    35th National ENT Congress, 2013.
  2. A Rare Head and Neck Mass: Secondary Hydatid Cyst
    Sedat Aydın, Raziye Banu Atalay Erdoğan, Mehmet Eken, Sevinç Hallaç Keser, Niyazi Altıntoprak.
    35th National ENT Congress, 2013.
  3. A Case of Pilomatrixoma Originating from the Parotid Region
    Sedat Aydın, Süleyman Erdoğdu, Zekiye Eda Bilmez, Niyazi Altıntoprak.
    35th National ENT Congress, 2013.
  4. Reconstruction Techniques Used in Head and Neck Cancers
    Niyazi Altıntoprak, Mustafa Paksoy, Arif Şanlı, Raziye Banu Atalay Erdoğan, Hüseyin Baki Yılmaz, Sedat Aydın.
    35th National ENT Congress, 2013.
National Oral Presentations
  1. Problems in the Patient-Physician Relationship in Public Hospitals
    Symposium on Communication in Healthcare, November 3–4, 2016.
  2. Meniere's Disease
    18th Rhinocamp – Oral Presentation.