Bora Basaran

Dr. Bora Basaran is an ENT specialist and Associate Professor at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He holds the title of Fellow of the European Board of Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery. He performs complex head and neck reconstructions and transoral laser microsurgeries.

Clinical Expertise and Specialized Focus

Dr. Basaran treats adults and children with ear, nose, and throat disorders. He specializes in the surgical treatment of salivary gland and thyroid tumors. Additionally, the doctor performs endoscopic sinus surgery to treat chronic conditions and nasal polyps. His surgical work also includes functional and aesthetic nose diseases as well as middle and external ear disorders.

The specialist uses transoral laser microsurgery to treat laryngeal polyps and airway issues. He treats sleep apnea and sensorineural hearing loss. As part of his practice, Dr. Basaran performs specialized procedures such as stapedectomy and tympanoplasty to restore hearing. His oncological work involves head and neck reconstruction after tumor removal.

Medical Career and Institutional Roles

• 2018–Present – ENT specialist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
• 2010–Present – Faculty member at Istanbul University, Department of Otolaryngology
• 2005–2010 – ENT specialist at Kadıköy Şifa Hospital
• 2004–2005 – ENT specialist at Kyrenia Military Hospital, North Cyprus

Academic Background and Training

• 2014 – Achieved the rank of Associate Professor of Otolaryngology
• 1999–2004 – Residency in Otolaryngology, Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• 1993–1999 – Medical Degree, Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• 1986–1993 – Secondary education at Istanbul High School

Board Certifications and Professional Milestones

• 2015 – European Board of Otorhinolaryngology Proficiency Exam
• 2007 – Turkish Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Board Certification

Professional Memberships

• European Head and Neck Society (EHNS)
• Turkish Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Society
• Turkish Laryngological Association
• İstanbul Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Society
• Turkish Medical Association