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Yasin Kursad Varsak, MD

Otolaryngologist – Head and Neck Surgeon

Private Practice, Turkey Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery

Medical Education & International Fellowships

Facial Plastic Surgery School Graduate
Turkish Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Association (2016–2017)
Otology & Neurotology School Graduate
Turkish Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Association (2015–2016)

International Training

Research Fellow – Otology/Neurotology Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Stanford University School of Medicine, San Francisco, CA, USA May – September 2013

Observer – Otology/Neurotology Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Stanford University School of Medicine, San Francisco, CA, USA March – April 2012

Observer – Endocrine Surgery Endocrinology and Metabolism Institute Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA March 2012

Exchange Program Student CETUSA (Council for Educational Travel USA), Harrisburg, PA, USA June – September 2007

Formal Education

Residency in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Necmettin Erbakan University, Meram Medical Faculty (2009–2014)

Medical Degree (MD) Erciyes University Medical Faculty, Kayseri (2003–2008)

Internship Erciyes University Gevher Nesibe Hospital (2008–2009)

High School Kırıkkale Science High School (2000–2003)

Languages Spoken

English – Advanced

German – Intermediate

Professional Society Memberships

Turkish Facial Plastic Surgery Association

Kocaeli Medical Chamber

Board Memberships

Board of Directors, Turkish Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (Since December 16, 2014)

Research & Awards

Project: Investigating the role of growth factors in tympanic membrane healing and developing an animal model for chronic perforations and chronic otitis media by inducing Eustachian tube dysfunction and bacterial exposure.

Supported by: The Council of Higher Education (Turkey) and The Garnett Passe and Rodney Williams Memorial Foundation (Australia), 2013

Certifications

Animal Care and Use Certification, Issued by Stanford University – April 18, 2013

Licensure & Board Exams

USMLE Step 1: PASS

USMLE Step 2 CK: PASS

Turkish Board of Otolaryngology: PASS (2015)

Intercollegiate Language Exam: Score 84

Publications SCI and SCI Expanded

1. Davidoss NH, Varsak YK, Santa Maria PL. Animal models of acute otitis media - A review with practical implications for laboratory research. Eur Ann Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Dis. 2018 Apr 12. pii: S1879-7296(18)30049-8. doi: 10.1016/j.anorl.2017.06.013.

2. Santa Maria PL, Kim S, Varsak YK, Yang YP. In Response To: Letter to the Editor Regarding - Heparin Binding – Epidermal Growth Factor-Like Growth Factor for Regeneration of Chronic Tympanic Membrane Perforations in Mice. Tissue Engineering Part A. February 2016, doi:10.1089/ten.TEA.2016.0059.

3. Jackler RK, Santa Maria PL, Varsak YK, Nguyen-Hunyh, Blevins N. In response to A New Theory on the Pathogenesis of Acquired Cholesteatoma: Mucosal Traction. The Laryngoscope. 2015 Sep 30. doi: 10.1002/lary.25699.

4. Jackler RK, Santa Maria PL, Varsak YK, Nguyen-Hunyh, Blevins N. In response to A New Theory on the Pathogenesis of Acquired Cholesteatoma: Mucosal Traction. The Laryngoscope. 2015 Aug 12. doi: 10.1002/lary.25542.

5. Jackler RK, Santa Maria PL, Varsak YK, Nguyen-Hunyh, Blevins N. In response to a new Theory on the Pathogenesis of Acquired Cholesteatoma: Mucosal Traction. The Laryngoscope. 2015 Sep 15. doi: 10.1002/lary.25654. [Epub ahead of print]

6. Jackler RK, Santa Maria PL, Varsak YK, Nguyen-Hunyh, Blevins N. A New Theory on the Pathogenesis of Acquired Cholesteatoma: Mucosal Traction. The Laryngoscope. 2015 Aug;125 Suppl 4:S1-S14. doi: 10.1002/lary.25261.

7. Varsak YK, Santa Maria PL. Mouse model of experimental Eustachian tube dysfunction: A surgical technique. Acta Oto Laryngologica. 2015 Sep 18:1-6. [Epub ahead of print]

8. Santa Maria PL, Kim S, Varsak YK, Yang YP. Growth Factor Delivered by a Bioabsorbable Polymer as Treatment for Chronic Tympanic Membrane Perforations. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. September 2014; Vol. 151, No. 1 Suppl, P86.

9. Peter L Santa Maria, Sungwoo Kim, Yasin K Varsak. Heparin Binding – Epidermal Growth Factor-Like Growth Factor for Chronic Tympanic Membrane Perforations. Tissue Engineering Part A. 2015.

10. Varsak YK, Yuca K, Eryilmaz MA, Arbağ H. Single seventh-day debridement compared to frequent debridement after endoscopic sinus surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Eur Arch Oto Rhino Laryngol. 2015 Apr 23. [Epub ahead of print]

11. Varsak YK, Durmaz E, Yesildemir HS. Management of rhinomyasis in an elderly and debilitated patient. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. 2015 Oct;26(7):2230-1. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000001739.

12. Dundar MA, Varsak YK, Kozacioglu S, Arbağ H. Giant Trichilemmal Cyst of Submental Region: A Case Report. J Craniofac Surg. 2014 Oct 21. [Epub ahead of print]

13. Eryılmaz MA, Varsak YK, Gul Z, Etli Ö. Second primary malign peripheral nerve sheath tumor of the paranasal sinuses after nasopharyngeal carcinoma. J Craniofac Surg. 2014 Oct 9. [Epub ahead of print]

14. Varsak YK, Gul Z, Yücel H, Özer AB. Pediatric Castleman’s Disease of the Parotid. J Craniofac Surg. 2014 Sep;25(5):1930-2.

15. Varsak YK, Eryilmaz MA, Arbağ H. Dysphagia and airway obstruction due to cervical osteophyte in a patient with Ankylosing Spondylitis. J Craniofac Surg. 2014 Jul;25(4):1402-3.

16. Eryilmaz MA, Varsak YK, Gul Z, Ugur A. Cavernous Hemangioma of the Temporalis Muscle. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. J Craniofac Surg. 2014 Jul;25(4):1400-1.

17. Varsak YK, Arbağ H, Yesildemir HS, Esen H. Low grade fibromyxoid sarcoma of the superior turbinate in a pediatric patient. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. 2015 May;26(3):962-4. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000001481.

18. Varsak N, Kilic O, Varsak YK, Eren I. Aripiprazole-induced persistent hiccups. Bul Psychopharm. Jul 16, 2015. doi: 5455/bcp.20150212035451.

International Publications in SCI - SCI EXPANDED

VarsakYK, Gul Z, EryilmazMA, Arbag H. Prevalance ofotitis media with effusion among school age children in rural parts of Konya, Turkey. Kulak Burun Bogaz Ihtis Derg . 2015 Jul-Aug;25(4):200-4. doi: 10.5606/kbbihtisas.2015.01979

Yuca K, Varsak YK, Eryılmaz MA, Arbağ H. Inferior concha bullosa and bilaterally inferior turbinate hypertrophy: A case report. Eur J Gen Med. DOI: 10.15197/sabad.1.12.53

Varsak N, Varsak YK. Comment on: Aripiprazole-Associated Hiccups: A Case and Closer Look at the Association between Hiccups and Antipsychotics. Journal of Pharmacy Practice. 2015; 28(2): 133. doi: 10.1177/0897190014568676

Gur MH, Yuca K, Cınal A, Kıroğlu AF, Varsak YK. Clinical results after endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy. Eur J Gen Med. 2012; 9(2): 91-97

Yuca K, Varsak YK. Thornwaldt's cyst: A review article. Eur J Gen Med. 2012; 9(Suppl 1): 26-29

National Publications

Arbağ H, Azgın İ, Varsak YK, Yücel H. Laringeal fibrosarkom: Olgu sunumu. Turk Arch Otolaryngol. 2012; 50(2): 35-37.

Demir H, Yeşildemir HS, Varsak YK, Yücel A, Özer AB. Nazofaringeal dermoid kist: Olgu sunumu. Turk Arch Otolaryngol. 2012; 50(2): 38-40.

Yuca K, Varsak YK. Pediatric tonsillopharyngitis: Pathologic agents, diagnosis, and medical treatment. Turkiye Klinikleri J E.N.T Special Topics. 2012; 5(4): 1-6.

Eryılmaz MA, Kibar A, Varsak YK, Arbağ H. Preoperative evaluation of congenital aural atresia and surgical outcomes. KBB Uygulamaları. 2015; 3(1): 8-12.

Yuca K, Varsak YK. Chronic allergic rhinitis: A review article. J Actual Medicine. 2014; 22(8): 10-15.

Yuca K, Sofiyev F, Varsak YK. Surgical complications of oral cancer. Turkiye Klinikleri J E.N.T Special Topics. 2014; 7(1): 1-4.

Ulku CH, Varsak YK, Yilmaz O. Solitary fibrous tumor of the supraclavicular region: Case report. Turk Arch Otolaryngol.

Yuca K, Eryılmaz MA, Varsak YK, Arbağ H. Epistaksisli hastaya klinik yaklaşım. Selçuk Tıp Derg. 2013; 29(4): 200-203.

Oral Presentations

Varsak YK. Facial Rejuvenation and Cosmetic Plastic Surgery: The Modern Approach. Women’s Cancer & Wellness Summit 2025, 16 April 2025, Bucharest, Romania.

Varsak YK. Extended Deep Plane Facelift. 18th National and 3rd International Facial Plastic Surgery Congress, 6-8 December 2024, Adana, Turkey.

Varsak YK. Facelift Complications Avoidance and Management. 18th National and 3rd International Facial Plastic Surgery Congress, 6-8 December 2024, Adana, Turkey.

Varsak YK. Facelift Patient Selection. 18th National and 3rd International Facial Plastic Surgery Congress, 6-8 December 2024, Adana, Turkey.

Varsak YK. Transconjunctival Lower Blepharoplasty Strategies for Prevention and Management. 18th National and 3rd International Facial Plastic Surgery Congress, 6-8 December 2024, Adana, Turkey.

Varsak YK. Non-Endoscopic Subperiosteal Browlift. 18th National and 3rd International Facial Plastic Surgery Congress, 6-8 December 2024, Adana, Turkey.

Varsak YK. Frontoplasty Type 3 video sessions. 17th National, 2nd International Facial Plastic Surgery Congress, 8-10 December 2023, İzmir, Turkey.

Varsak YK. Facial Feminization Surgery. 17th National, 2nd International Facial Plastic Surgery Congress, 8-10 December 2023, İzmir, Turkey.

Varsak YK, Yuca K, Santa Maria PL. Mouse model of experimental Eustachian tube dysfunction: A surgical technique. 29th Politzer Society Meeting, Antalya, 14-17 November 2013, P03.

Eryilmaz MA, Varsak YK, Yeşildemir HS, Varsak N. Predictors of depression after total laryngectomy. Oral presentation, ELS 2014, April 9-12.

Peter L Santa Maria, Sungwoo Kim, Yasin K Varsak, Yunhzi P Yang. Growth factor delivered by a bioabsorbable polymer as treatment for chronic tympanic membrane perforations. Oral presentation, AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO, September 21-24, Orlando, FL, USA.

Varsak YK, Yuca K, Eryılmaz MA, Arbağ H. Postoperative single seventh-day debridement causes less postoperative discomfort than frequent debridement after endoscopic sinus surgery without change in surgical outcomes: A randomized controlled trial. 2014 ISIAN IRS PARS Rhinology Meeting, 20-24 November, Dubai, UAE.

Poster Presentations

Yuca K, Demirkan A, Varsak K, Yücel A, Yılmaz O. Adult Tonsil Teratoma. Turkish National Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Meeting, Antalya, 26-30 October 2011, P-247.

Eryılmaz MA, Varsak K, Demir H, Azgın İ, Yücel A. Thornwaldt Cyst Case Report. 8th Turkish National Rhinology Meeting, 24-27 May 2012, P-01.

Arbağ H, Azgın İ, Varsak YK, Demir H. Laryngeal Fibrosarcoma: Case Report. Turkish National Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Meeting, Antalya, 10-14 October 2012, P-395.

Eryılmaz MA, Topak AB, Varsak YK, Yücel A. Otomastoidectomy: Case Report. 34th Turkish National Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Meeting, Antalya, 10-14 October 2012, P-126.

Demir H, Yeşildemir HS, Varsak YK, Yücel A, Özer B. Nasopharyngeal Dermoid Cyst: Case Report. 34th Turkish National Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Meeting, Antalya, 10-14 October 2012, P-039.

Ulku CH, Varsak YK, Yılmaz O. Solitary Fibrous Tumor of the Supraclavicular Region: Case Report. 35th Turkish National Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Meeting, Antalya, 2-6 November 2013, PS3-127.

Varsak YK, Eryılmaz MA, Arbağ H. Dysphagia and Airway Obstruction Due to Cervical Osteophyte in a Patient with Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Case Report. Second Dysphagia Meeting, Ankara, 6-7 December 2013.

Varsak YK, Gök C, Durmaz E. Is Incision Closure Necessary After Nasal Septal Surgery to Prevent Postoperative Bleeding, Infection, and Dehiscence? 2014 ISIAN IRS PARS Rhinology Meeting, 20-24 November, Dubai, UAE.

Varsak YK, Arbağ H, Yeşildemir HS, Esen H. Low-Grade Fibromyxoid Sarcoma of the Superior Turbinate in a Pediatric Patient. First Turkish Congress of One Health, Konya, Turkey, 8-10 April 2015, P03.

Varsak YK, Durmaz E, Yeşildemir HS. Management of Rhinomyiasis in an Elderly and Debile Patient. First Turkish Congress of One Health, Konya, Turkey, 8-10 April 2015, P04.

Yuca K, Demirkan A, Varsak K, Yücel A, Yılmaz O. Adult Tonsil Teratoma. Turkish National Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Meeting, Antalya, 26-30 October 2011, P-247.

Durmaz E, Durmaz S, Varsak YK, Özer TT. Seroprevalence of HBsAg, Anti-HBs, Anti-HCV, and Anti-HIV in Patients Scheduled for Surgery in an Ear, Nose, and Throat Clinic. First Turkish Congress of One Health, Konya, Turkey, 8-10 April 2015.

Grand Rounds

Management of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders. Necmettin Erbakan University, Meram Medical Faculty, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Grand Round, December 2010.

Otolaryngology Emergencies. Necmettin Erbakan University, Meram Medical Faculty, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Grand Round, March 2011.

Management of Neck Masses. Necmettin Erbakan University, Meram Medical Faculty, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Grand Round, October 2011.

Smell Physiology and Smell Disorders. Necmettin Erbakan University, Meram Medical Faculty, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Grand Round, October 2012.

Evaluation and Treatment of Vocal Fold Paralysis. Necmettin Erbakan University, Meram Medical Faculty, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Grand Round, March 2013.

Chronic Tympanic Membrane Perforations Animal Model. Necmettin Erbakan University, Meram Medical Faculty, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Grand Round, September 2013.

Physiology of the Salivary Glands. Necmettin Erbakan University, Meram Medical Faculty, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Grand Round, October 2013.

Laser Surgery: Basic Principles & Safety Considerations. Necmettin Erbakan University, Meram Medical Faculty, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Grand Round, October 2013.

Interpreting Medical Data. Necmettin Erbakan University, Meram Medical Faculty, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Grand Round, October 2013.

Courses Attended

Thyroid Surgery Course, 33rd Turkish National Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Meeting, 28 October 2011.

Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy Course, 33rd Turkish National Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Meeting, 28 October 2011.

Temporal Bone Surgical Dissection and Tympanomastoidectomy Applications, 33rd Turkish National Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Meeting, 29 October 2011.

Allergy Immunology Course, Rhinocamp 2012 (Fethiye, 16-20 May 2012).

Animal Care and Use Training Course, Necmettin Erbakan University, 8-17 April 2013.

EndNote: Basic to Advanced, Stanford School of Medicine, 23 May 2013.

PubMed Basic to Advanced Techniques, Stanford School of Medicine, 30 July 2013.

Improving Scientific Writing Skills, Clark Center Auditorium, Stanford School of Medicine, 6 August 2013.

Lateral Temporal Bone Dissection Course, Rodney C. Perkins Microsurgical Laboratory, Otology/Neurotology Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Stanford Medical School, 1 August 2013.

Cochlear Implant and BAHA Application Course, Rodney C. Perkins Microsurgical Laboratory, Otology/Neurotology Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Stanford Medical School, 6 August 2013.

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