About Prof. Dr. Erkan Soylu
Prof. Dr. Erkan Soylu is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist at Medipol Mega University Hospital in Istanbul. According to Medipol, he has focused only on nasal health and aesthetics for the past 20 years.
Clinical Focus
According to Medipol, he performs rhinoplasty, septorhinoplasty and revision septorhinoplasty, treating both the aesthetic and functional aspects of the nose, with a particular focus on revision and reconstructive rhinoplasty. Medipol says his team has treated rhinoplasty patients from 92 countries.
Experience
According to Medipol, he completed medical school at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2002 and ENT specialty training at Haseki Training and Research Hospital in 2007. After working at Doğubayazıt State Hospital and Elazığ Training and Research Hospital, he joined Medipol Mega University Hospital as an assistant professor in 2012, became an associate professor after 2017 and was appointed professor of otorhinolaryngology at Medipol University in 2022. He runs rhinoplasty fellowship programs under the Nosecraft Academy.
Credentials
- Turkish ENT and Head and Neck Surgery Board certificate (2014), per Medipol
- Member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish ENT-Head and Neck Surgery Society, the Istanbul ENT Specialists Association, the Facial Plastic Surgery Association and the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery
Facts you can check
- Certifications listedTurkish ENT Head and Neck Surgery Qualification Board Competency Certificate (2014); Turkish ENT Association ENT Schools Certificate — Rhinology, Rhinoplasty, Allergy, Sleep (2015); Certificate for Use of Experimental Animals (2014)
- MembershipsTurkish Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Society (Türk KBB BBC Derneği); Turkish ENT and Head and Neck Surgery Association
- Works atMedipol Mega Üniversite Hastanesi (lists JCI)
Certifications, licenses & patents
Turkish ENT Head and Nec…CertifiedTurkish ENT Association…CertifiedCertificate for Use of E…Certified- Board certificationTurkish ENT Head and Neck Surgery Qualification Board Competency Certificate (2014)
- QualificationTurkish ENT Association ENT Schools Certificate — Rhinology, Rhinoplasty, Allergy, Sleep (2015)
- QualificationCertificate for Use of Experimental Animals (2014)
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
- TrainingIstanbul Haseki Training and Research Hospital
- DegreeIstanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
Professional memberships
- MembershipTurkish Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Society (Türk KBB BBC Derneği)
- MembershipTurkish ENT and Head and Neck Surgery Association
Membership reflects participation in a professional body — not an endorsement of this doctor by that organization.
Prices for procedures by Dr. Erkan Soylu
| Procedure | Price at Medipol Mega Üniversite Hastanesi | Typical U.S. price |
|---|---|---|
| Rhinoplasty (Nose Job) | From $3,800 | $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. Erkan Soylu
Where does Dr. Erkan Soylu practice?
Dr. Erkan Soylu works at Medipol Mega Üniversite Hastanesi in Istanbul, Turkey.
What are Dr. Erkan Soylu's qualifications?
Dr. Erkan Soylu has 20 years of experience, trained at Istanbul Haseki Training and Research Hospital and Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, credentials and memberships include Turkish ENT Head and Neck Surgery Qualification Board Competency Certificate (2014); Turkish ENT Association ENT Schools Certificate — Rhinology, Rhinoplasty, Allergy, Sleep (2015); Certificate for Use of Experimental Animals (2014); Turkish Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Society (Türk KBB BBC Derneği); Turkish ENT and Head and Neck Surgery Association. Details and sources are listed on this page.
What procedures does Dr. Erkan Soylu perform?
Rhinoplasty (Nose Job).
Does Dr. Erkan Soylu speak English?
Yes. Dr. Erkan Soylu speaks Turkish, English.
How much does surgery with Dr. Erkan Soylu cost?
Prices quoted by Medipol Mega Üniversite Hastanesi for procedures Dr. Erkan Soylu performs, in U.S. dollars: Rhinoplasty (Nose Job) $3,800. Final quotes are confirmed in writing after a free consultation.
How do I get to Dr. Erkan Soylu'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
Istanbul Medipol University's hospital complex in Bağcılar, opened in 2012, with seven hospitals on one campus and 810 beds, per Medipol.
View clinic profileResearch & evidence
12 peer-reviewed sourcesPeer-reviewed studies relevant to the procedures Erkan Soylu 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.