<p>Prof. Dr. Özgür Sürmelioğlu is a distinguished professor in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at Çukurova University’s Faculty of Medicine in Adana, Turkey. He earned his undergraduate degree from Ankara University’s Faculty of Medicine between 1998 and 2004. He completed his Expertise in Medicine in Otorhinolaryngology at Çukurova University from 2005 to 2010. Professionally, Prof. Dr. Sürmelioğlu has served as an Expert (2012-2013) and Assistant Professor (2013-2018) in the same department before attaining his current position as Professor in 2023. His clinical interests encompass conditions such as otology- neurpotolpgy. He has contributed significantly to the field with 243 publications and has been cited 266 times, reflecting his active engagement in research and academia.</p>

<p>Dr. Sibel Alicura Tokgöz is an experienced ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) specialist and Professor currently working at Etlik City Hospital in Ankara, Turkey. She completed her medical degree at Akdeniz University and her ENT residency at Ankara Dışkapı Training and Research Hospital. Since 2011, she has held various clinical and academic positions, with a focus on otologic surgery, cochlear implantation, otosclerosis, and nasal surgery.</p> <p>Dr. Tokgöz has participated in international fellowships, including a clinical observership at Gruppo Otologico in Italy, and has attended numerous advanced surgical courses. She has authored over 25 peer-reviewed publications and contributed to several medical textbooks. Her research interests include hearing loss, dysphagia, and surgical innovations in otolaryngology.</p>