Dr. Yalçın Varnalı
Otorhinolaryngology
About Yalçın Varnalı
M.D. Yalçın Varnalı is an experienced otolaryngologist specializing in ear, nose, and throat care. He completed his ENT training in 1996 at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital and has since built a long clinical career focused on head and neck surgery and rhinology. In 2021 he joined the Acıbadem Health Group, where he provides patient-centered care using up-to-date surgical and medical approaches. M.D. Varnalı is an active member of the Istanbul Medical Chamber, the ENT Head and Neck Surgery Association, and the European Rhinologic Society, reflecting his commitment to professional development and evidence-based practice. He emphasizes clear communication, individualized treatment plans, and compassionate care for patients of all ages.
Subspecialties
- Peritonsillar abscess
- Oral cavity malignancies
- Lower lip carcinoma with neck metastasis
- Choanal atresia
- Nasopharyngeal extramedullary plasmacytoma
- Head and neck pleomorphic adenoma
- Nasal cavity malignant melanoma
- Head and neck osteolipoma
- Head and neck cancers
- Endoscopic endonasal surgery for choanal atresia
- Head and neck cancer reconstruction
- Endoscopic vocal cord microflap surgery
Education
- 1996 Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases
- 1995 – 1996 SSK Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital ENT Clinic / ENT Assistant
- 1994 – 1995 Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Surgery / Pediatric Surgery Research Assistant
- 1992 – 1994 SB Beyoglu Kuledibi Hospital ENT Clinic / ENT assistant
- 1991 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
- 1991 ENT Department of the University Hospital of the Canton of Geneva
- 1977 – 1985 Galatasaray High School
Experience
- 2021 Acibadem Health Group
- 2016 – 2021 Memorial Service Hospital / ENT specialist
- 2014 – 2016 Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital (Kemerburgaz University Faculty of Medicine) / ENT Specialist Assoc. Assoc.
- 2014 Dogan Hospital / ENT specialist
- 2009 – 2014 Universal Taksim German Hospital / ENT specialist
- 2005 – 2009 Private West Bahat Hospital / ENT specialist
- 2005 German Nisantasi Polyclinic / ENT specialist
- 2000 – 2005 SSK Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital ENT Clinic / ENT specialist
- 1999 – 2000 Kayseri Military Hospital / ENT specialist
- 1995 – 1999 SSK Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital ENT Clinic / ENT specialist
- 1992 Hakkâri Mother-Child Health Family Planning Center / General practitioner
Professional Memberships
- Istanbul Medical Chamber
- ENT Head and Neck Surgery Association
- European Rhinologic Society
Selected Publications
- A Case of Osteolipoma of the Head and Neck Area Journal of Otolaryngology, 13(3-4):84-86, 2004. Türköz HK, Varnalı Y, Çomunoğlu C.
- Peritonsillar Abscess Treatment and Microbiology PTT Hospital Medical Journal; 23(2): 98- 101, 2001 Yalçın Varnalı, Abdülkadir Bucak, Belgin Keleş, Halil Akgün, Funda Şimşek.
- Malignant Tumors of the Oral Cavity ENT Postası, 10(1-2-3-4): 15-22, 2000 Yalçın Varnalı, Tamer Haliloğlu, Mustafa Kuzdere, Vedat Koyuncu, Güler Berkiten.
- Neck Metastasis in Lower Lip Carcinoma Journal of Otolaryngology, 6(1): 13-16, 1999 Güven Yıldırım, Tamer Haliloğlu, Yalçın Varnalı, Mustafa Kuzdere, Levent Eker, Şenel Beysel, Vedat Koyuncu, Bennur Karaaslan.
- Endoscopic Endonasal Surgery for Coanal Atresia Journal of Otolaryngology, 5(1): 66-69, 1998 Güven Yıldırım, Mustafa Kuzdere, Tamer Haliloğlu, Bennur Karaaslan, Yalçın Varnalı.
- Extramedullary Plasmacytoma Localized in Nasopharynx Okmeydanı Medical Journal, 15: 118-123, 1998 Yalçın Varnalı, Tamer Haliloğlu, Güven Yıldırım, Mustafa Kuzdere, Vedat Koyuncu.
- Pleomorphic Adenoma of the Head and Neck KBB İhtisas Dergisi, 4(2), 93-97, 1997 Güven Yıldırım, Mustafa Kuzdere, Bennur Karaaslan, Tamer Haliloğlu, Yalçın Varnalı.
- Malignant Melanoma in the Nasal Cavity PTT Hospital Medical Journal, 19(2): 102-104, 1997 Güven Yıldırım, Tamer Haliloğlu, Yalçın Varnalı, Mustafa Kuzdere, Vedat Koyuncu, Bennur Karaaslan
- Comparison of Reconstruction Methods in Head and Neck Cancers PTT Hospital Medical Journal, 19(3): 133-137, 1997 Güven Yıldırım, Yalçın Varnalı, Tamer Haliloğlu, Mustafa Kuzdere, Esra Eryaman.
- Endoscopic Vocal Cord Microfleb Applications Turkish Otolaryngology Archives, 34: 211- 213, 1996 Esra Eryaman, Yalçın Varnalı, Hakan Sümer, Bennur Karaaslan, Mustafa Kuzdere, Levent Eker.
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