Esma Altan

Esma Altan, MD                                                                  

Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery                                  Laryngology & Voice Disorders

Email: [email protected] | Phone: +90 505 309 09 08 | Ankara, Türkiye

Professional Summary

Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery specialist with a focused clinical and academic interest in laryngology and voice disorders. Experienced in the diagnosis and management of functional and organic voice disorders, professional voice users, injection laryngoplasty, office-based laryngeal procedures, and multidisciplinary voice therapy. Actively involved in clinical research with multiple peer-reviewed publications in international journals.

Education

Medical Degree (MD) Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye — 2008

Residency in Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery Ankara Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital — 2010–2016

Professional Experience

Ankara Etlik City Hospital, Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery (2022–Present)

Ankara Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital (2016–2022)

Yozgat Sorgun State Hospital (2016)

International Clinical Experience / Observership

Observership in Laryngology Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA Supervisor: Albert Merati, MD April 2025 – June 2025

Completed an international observership in laryngology at the University of Washington under the supervision of Prof. Albert Merati.

Clinical and Academic Interests

Laryngology, Voice disorders, Muscle tension dysphonia, Benign vocal fold lesions, Professional voice users, Injection laryngoplasty, Office-based laryngeal procedures, Voice therapy, Videolaryngostroboscopy, Airway management

 


Sessions

09-10
08:30
90min
Benign Vocal Fold Lesions: Comprehensive Management; Surgical, Non-Surgical, Medical Treatment Modalities
Arzu Tüzüner, reham abdelwakil ibrahim, Ekaterina Putkaradze, A. Volkan Sunter, Seung Won Lee, Nadhirah Mohd Shakri, Bengu Cobanoglu, Z. Çiler Büyükatalay Yaldız, Esma Altan, Selmin Karatayli Ozgursoy, Fermin Zubiaur Gubar, Unnamed user
Phoniatrics
Phoniatrics 3
09-10
15:30
30min
The Art of Botulinum Toxin Injection in Laryngology: Indications, Dosing dilemmas, Pitfalls, and Techniques
reham abdelwakil ibrahim, Esma Altan, Afaq Abbasova

this is a 60 minutes course about Botulinum Toxin Injection in Laryngology

Phoniatrics
Phoniatrics 1
09-11
16:30
90min
Solutions for airway problems
Esma Altan, Shoira Makhmadaminova, burak aşık, mustafa şahin, Soumitra Ghosh, taner yılmaz, Emel Çadallı Tatar

this panel is about upper airway problems

Phoniatrics
Phoniatrics 3
09-13
10:45
60min
Non-invasive methods of voice assessment and intervention [Venezuelan Society of Phoniatrics]
Ramon Hernandez-Villoria, Gabriela Guerra, Esma Altan, Pedro Malave, Jaime Antonio Bracho Ordoñez

This panel explores the cutting-edge paradigm shift in voice care toward non-invasive methodologies, ranging from simple to complex. Moving beyond traditional subjective scales, we will demonstrate how modern technology—from acoustic analysis to AI-powered biofeedback—is revolutionizing how we quantify vocal function, diagnose pathologies, and deliver therapies. The session will offer a holistic view, encompassing physiological assessment to engaging, patient-centered intervention tools. Participants will gain practical knowledge on integrating these evidence-based, non-invasive techniques into clinical practice to improve diagnostic accuracy, treatment efficacy, patient engagement, and outcomes.

Outcomes objectives

By the end of this panel, participants will be able to: 1. Evaluate the principles and clinical applications of several non-invasive assessment tools (e.g., aerodynamic analysis, acoustic analysis) and interpret their key metrics. 2. Integrate multidimensional voice data (acoustic, aerodynamic, and vibratory) to create a comprehensive and objective profile of a patient's vocal function for differential diagnosis and baseline measurement. 3. Apply the principles of biofeedback and motor learning in the design of intervention protocols using non-invasive technologies, such as real-time visual feedback software and portable voice monitors. 4. Formulate a patient-specific management plan that leverages non-invasive methods for both initial therapy and long-term vocal load management, especially for professional voice users. 5. Anticipate future trends in telepractice and mobile health (mHealth) for voice, understanding how non-invasive tools can expand access to care and promote adherence.

Background

The field of voice disorders has long relied on clinician insight and patient self-reports, supplemented by rigorous endoscopic examinations. While invaluable, this approach can lack the objective granularity needed to track subtle changes, motivate patients, or diagnose complex biomechanical imbalances. Simultaneously, the demand for minimally invasive care is growing, driven by patient preference, the rise of telehealth, and the need to treat disorders such as muscle tension dysphonia or vocal fatigue without surgery. Technological convergence has created a new set of tools. For example, Advanced acoustic analysis extracts dozens of parameters beyond simple pitch and intensity. Together, these methods provide an unprecedented quantitative perspective on vocal health.This panel addresses the crucial need to translate these technological advances from the research laboratory to conventional clinical pathways.

Phoniatrics
Phoniatrics 2