About Dr. Cem Altındağ
Op. Dr. Cem Altındağ is a surgeon in Nişantaşı, Istanbul, who, according to his website, works only on aesthetic nose surgery, including primary and revision rhinoplasty.
Clinical Focus
His website says he generally prefers an open approach when the nasal tip needs correction and a closed (endonasal) approach for limited problems without tip changes, and describes piezo (ultrasonic) rhinoplasty for selected patients.
Experience
According to his website, he has published two professional books and articles and works with Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, a private university and medical companies on developing surgical materials and techniques.
Facts you can check
- Certifications listedMember, Rhinoplasty Society of Europe
- MembershipsRhinoplasty Society of Europe
- Works atThe Nose Clinic (lists Sağlık Bakanlığı (Turkish Ministry of Health))
Certifications, licenses & patents
MemberCertified- QualificationMember, Rhinoplasty Society of Europe
Turkey's national health authority. It issues the licence to practise and, after residency and a national examination, the specialist (uzmanlık) title.
Closest U.S. counterpartA state medical board licence plus an ABMS specialty board certification — in Turkey both come from the same authority.
Check the issuing bodyMedical licensing differs by country. These notes describe each authority so you can judge it yourself — they are not a statement that a foreign credential grants the right to practise in the United States.
Procedures performed
Education & training
- TrainingBeyoğlu Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul
- DegreeIstanbul University Faculty of Medicine
Professional memberships
- MembershipRhinoplasty Society of Europe
Membership reflects participation in a professional body — not an endorsement of this doctor by that organization.
Prices for procedures by Dr. Cem Altindag
| Procedure | Price at The Nose Clinic | Typical U.S. price |
|---|---|---|
| Rhinoplasty (Nose Job) | $2,904 - $4,066 | $5,000 - $15,000 |
Clinic quotes in USD; final prices are confirmed in writing after a free consultation. Flights and hotel are not included.
Getting to Turkey from the U.S.
Visa. U.S. passport holders travel to Turkey without a visa for tourism or short business, for up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
Flights. Turkish Airlines flies nonstop to Istanbul from New York, Newark, Boston, Washington, Atlanta, Miami, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles. East-coast flights run about 10 hours, west-coast about 13. Istanbul is 7 hours ahead of New York in summer and 8 hours in winter, because Turkey stays on UTC+3 all year.
U.S. State Department advisory. Level 2 – Exercise Increased Caution (reissued June 9, 2026). The advisory says not to travel within 10 km of the borders with Syria or Iraq; Istanbul is far from both.Read the advisory.
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Frequently asked questions about Dr. Cem Altindag
Where does Dr. Cem Altindag practice?
Dr. Cem Altindag works at The Nose Clinic in Istanbul, Turkey.
What are Dr. Cem Altindag's qualifications?
Dr. Cem Altindag has trained at Beyoğlu Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul and Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, credentials and memberships include Member, Rhinoplasty Society of Europe; Rhinoplasty Society of Europe. Details and sources are listed on this page.
What procedures does Dr. Cem Altindag perform?
Rhinoplasty (Nose Job).
Does Dr. Cem Altindag speak English?
Yes. Dr. Cem Altindag speaks Turkish, English.
How much does surgery with Dr. Cem Altindag cost?
Prices quoted by The Nose Clinic for procedures Dr. Cem Altindag performs, in U.S. dollars: Rhinoplasty (Nose Job) $2,904 to $4,066. Final quotes are confirmed in writing after a free consultation.
How do I get to Dr. Cem Altindag's clinic from the U.S.?
U.S. passport holders travel to Turkey without a visa for tourism or short business, for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Turkish Airlines flies nonstop to Istanbul from New York, Newark, Boston, Washington, Atlanta, Miami, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles. East-coast flights run about 10 hours, west-coast about 13. Istanbul is 7 hours ahead of New York in summer and 8 hours in winter, because Turkey stays on UTC+3 all year.
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About the clinic
Nişantaşı, Istanbul practice of Op. Dr. Cem Altındağ, who works only on aesthetic nose surgery, including primary and revision rhinoplasty.
View clinic profileResearch & evidence
12 peer-reviewed sourcesPeer-reviewed studies relevant to the procedures Cem Altindag performs. Compiled from systematic reviews, meta-analyses and clinical research indexed on PubMed.
- Piezoelectric Versus Conventional Rhinoplasty: A GRADE-assessed Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
- Fresh Frozen vs Autologous Costal Cartilage in Rhinoplasty: A Meta-Analysis of Complications
- Olfactory Sequelae of Nasal Surgeries: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis
- Outcomes of Open Versus Closed Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
- Clinical outcomes of rib graft use in rhinoplasty: a meta-analysis
Compiled from peer-reviewed medical literature indexed on PubMed. This overview is for general education and is not medical advice.