Dr. Kursat Yelken

Dr. Kursat Yelken, a distinguished figure in the field of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, has built a notable reputation in the international medical community. As a Professor, Yelken brings forward a wealth of knowledge from renowned institutions across the world.

Starting his journey at Ankara University's Faculty of Medicine, Yelken graduated in 2000. Following this, he embarked on a specialization in ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) and by 2005, completed a significant thesis on the acoustic analysis of singing students across different musical genres. This project was undertaken in collaboration with Prof. Mehmet Kulekci.

Between 2006 and 2011, Yelken enriched minds as a lecturer at Gaziosmanpasa University School of Medicine. An opportunity to expand his horizons led him to the USA. A scholarship awarded by The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey facilitated his fellowship in Laryngology at the prestigious Harvard Medical School's MEEI Department between 2008 and 2009.

Over the years, Yelken has consistently contributed to the academic world, boasting over 50 publications in both national and international journals. His frequent lectures and presentations at global conferences emphasize his expansive research, especially in the realm of voice disorders. Beyond the medical sphere, Yelken delved into the world of music, studying at the music society of Uskudar. His proficiency extends to instruments like the Oud and Guitar.

• M.D.: Medicine, Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey, 2000.
• Residency: Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Taksim Education and Research Hospital, Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Istanbul, Turkey, 2001-2005.
• Fellowship: Laryngology, Harvard Medical School, MEEI Department of Laryngology, Boston, MA, USA, 2008-2009.

• Lecturer, Gaziosmanpasa University School of Medicine, 2006-2011
• Fellow, Harvard Medical School, MEEI Department of Laryngology, 2008-2009
• Professor of Otolaryngology, Maltepe University Medicine Faculty, Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Istanbul, Turkey

• European Laryngology Society
• European Union of Phoniatricians
• Turkish Otolaryngoloy, Head&Neck Society
• Turkish Voice Speech&Swallowing Society

• Clinical Considerations in Speech and Language Therapy in Turkish Transgender Population. Oğuz Ö, Ayran B, Yelken K. J Voice. 2021 Jul;35(4):662.e9-662.e13. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvoice.2019.12.011. Epub 2020 Jan 9. PMID: 31928945
• 2. An Examination of Vocal Tract Acoustics following Wendler’s Glottoplasty. Paltura C, Yelken K. Folia Phoniatr Logop. 2019;71(1):24-28. DOI: 10.1159/000494970. Epub 2018 Dec 12. PMID: 30541011