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• 2014-2017 Specialist in Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Konya Numune Hospital ,Konya Turkey
• 2018-Present Specialist İstanbul Facial Plastic Surgery  Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. Private Practice ,Kocaeli Turkey

Education after residency

• 2015-2016 Otology/ Neurotology School Graduate Turkish Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Assosiation
• 2016-2017 Facial Plastic Surgery  School Graduate Turkish Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Assosiation

Education

• May1-September1, 2013 Research Fellow Otology/Neurotolgy  Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery  Stanford Medical School Sanfrancisco  California USA
• March 25 –April 30, 2012   Observer  Otology/Neurotolgy  Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery  Stanford Medical School Sanfrancisco  California USA
• March 1- 23, 2012    Observer  Endocrinology and Metabolism Institute, Department of Endocrine Surgery Cleveland Clinic March Cleveland Ohio USA
• 2009-2014  Resident in Necmettin Erbakan  University,  Meram Medical Faculty Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
• 2008-2009 Internship at Erciyes University Gevher Nesibe Hospital
• June –September 2007 Exchange student Council for Educational Travel United States of America(CETUSA) Harrisburg PA, USA
• 2003-2008    Medical student Erciyes University Medical Faculty Kayseri
• 2000-2003    High school student Kırıkkale Science High School

Professional Society Memberships

• Europan Association of Allergy İmmunology
• Turkish Facial Plastic Suregery Association
• Kocaeli Medical Chamber

Board Memberships

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

Projects/Awards:

Investigating the role of growth factors on wound healing mechanisms of the tympanic membrane, creating an animal model for chronic tympanic membrane perforation and chronic suppurative otitis media by inhibiting specific growth factors in the presence of bacteria and Eustachian tube (ET) dysfunction

(2013 supported by  The Council of  Higher Education and The Garnett Passe and Rodney Williams Memorial Foundation Australia.)

Certificates: Animal care and use certificate issued 18April 2013

Degrees:

USMLE Step1: PASS

USMLE Step2CK: PASS

Intercollegiate Language Exam: 84

Turkish Board of Otolaryngology: Pass

 

Publications SCI and SCI expended:

3. 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.
4. Santa MariaPL, KimS, VarsakYK, 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.
5. JacklerRK, Santa MariaPL, VarsakYK, Nguyen-Hunyh, BlevinsN. In response to A New Theory on the Pathogenesis of Acquired Cholesteatoma: Mucosal Traction. The Laryngoscope 2015 Sep 30. doi: 10.1002/lary.25699
6. JacklerRK, Santa MariaPL, VarsakYK, Nguyen-Hunyh, BlevinsN. In response to A New Theory on the Pathogenesis of Acquired Cholesteatoma: Mucosal Traction. The Laryngoscope 2015 Aug 12. doi: 10.1002/lary.25542
7. JacklerRK, Santa MariaPL, VarsakYK, Nguyen-Hunyh, BlevinsN. 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]
8. JacklerRK, Santa MariaPL, VarsakYK, Nguyen-Hunyh, BlevinsN. 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.
9. 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]
10. Santa MariaPL, KimS, VarsakYK, Yang YP Growth Factor Delivered by a Bioabsorbable Polymer as Treatment for Chronic Tympanic Membrane Preforations. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg September 2014vol.151 no. 1suppl P86
11. Peter L Santa Maria ,Sungwoo Kim,Yasin K Varsak Heparin Binding – Epidermal Growth Factor Like Growth Factor for Chronic Tympanic Membrane Perforations Tissue Enginearing Part A 2015
12. Varsak YK, Yuca K, Eryilmaz MA, Arbag H^. Single seventh day debridement compared to frequent debridement after endoscopic sinus surgery:A Randomized Controlled Trial Eur Archive Oto Rhino Laryngol 2015 Apr 23. [Epub ahead of print]
13. VarsakYK, DurmazE, YesildemirHS. Management of rhinomyasis in an elderly and debile patient Journal of Craniofacial Surgery 2015 Oct;26(7):2230-1. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000001739
14. Dundar MA, VarsakYK, Kozacioglu S, Arbag H Giant Trichilemmal Cyst of Submental Region A case report . J Craniofac Surg. 2014 Oct 21 [Epub ahead of print]
15. Eryılmaz MA,VarsakYK, GulZ, EtliÖ, Second primary malign peripheral nerve sheath tumor of the paranasal sınuses after nasopharenx carcinoma. J Craniofac Surg. 2014 Oct 9. [Epub ahead of print]
16. VarsakYK , Gul Z, Yücel H, ,Ozer AB. Pediatric Castleman’s Diseaseof the  parotid J Craniofac Surg. 2014 Sep;25(5):1930-2
17. VarsakYK, EryilmazMA, Arbag H Dysphagia and airway obstruction due to cervical ostephyte in a patient with Ancilosing Spondilitis: J Craniofac Surg.2014 Jul;25(4):1402-3
18. Eryilmaz MA, VarsakYK, Gul Z, UgurA Cavernous Hemangioma of Temporalis Muscle Journal of Craniofacial SurgeryJ Craniofac Surg. 2014 Jul;25(4):1400-1
19. Varsak YK, Arbağ H,Yesildemir HS,Esen H Low grade fibromyxoid sarcoma of superior turbinate in a pediatric patient Journal of Craniofacial Surgery2015 May;26(3):962-4. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000001481.
20. Varsak N, Kilic O ,Varsak YK Eren I,Aripiprazole induced persistent hiccups: Bul Psycopharma Jul 16, 2015 doi:5455/bcp.20150212035451

İnternational publications out of  SCi -SCİ EXPANDED

1. VarsakYK, Gul Z, EryilmazMA, Arbag H. Prevalance of otitis 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
2. 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
3. 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 201528(2): 133 doi:1177/0897190014568676
4. GurMH, YucaK,Cınal A,KırogluAF, VarsakYK Clınıcal Results After Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy. Eur J Gen Med 2012;9(2):91-97
5. YucaK, VarsakYK. Thornwaldt’s Cyst Review Articlel Eur J Gen Med 2012;9(Suppl 1):26-29.

National publications

1. ArbağH,Azgınİ,VarsakYK,YücelH Laringeal fibrosarkom: Olgu sunumu Turk Arch Otolaryngol, 2012; 50(2):35-37.
2. DemirH,YeşildemirHS,VarsakYK,YücelA,ÖzerAB.Nazofaringeal dermoid kist: Olgu sunumuTurk Arch Otolaryngol, 2012; 50(2):38-40.
3. 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.
4. Eryılmaz MA, Kibar A, Varsak YK, Arbağ H Preoperative Evaluation of Congenital Aural Atresia and Surgical Outcomes KBB Uygulamaları 2015;3(1):8-12
5. Yuca, K , Varsak YK Chronic Allerjic Rhinitis :Review Article.J Actual Medicine2014:22(8)10-15
6. Yuca, K , Sofiyev F, Varsak YK Surgical complications of oral cancer. Turkiye Klinikleri J E.N.T Special Topics 2014;7(1):1-4
7. Ulku CH ,Varsak YK, Yilmaz O . Solitery fibrous tumor of supraclavicular region: Case report. Turk Arch Otolaryngol
8. YucaK,Eryılmaz MA,VarsakYK Arbağ H, Epistaksisli Hastaya Klinik Yaklaşım.Selçuk Tıp Derg 2013;29(4): 200-203

 Oral Presentations:

1. Varsak YK, Yuca K, Santa Maria PL Mouse model of experimental Eustachian tube dysfunction: A surgical technique 29th Politzer Society Meeting (Antalya 14-17November2013) P03
2. EryilmazMA, VarsakYK Yeşildemir HS,Varsak N Predictors of depression after total laryngectomy. (Oral presentation ELS 2014 April 9-12)
3. 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 Preforations. (oral presentation AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO September 21-24 Orlando FL USA)
4. Varsak YK, Yuca, K, , Eryılmaz MA, Arbağ H Postoperative single seventh day debridement cause 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 NovemberDubai –UAE)

Poster presentations:

1. Adult Tonsil teratoma YucaK,Demirkan A,Varsak K,Yücel A,Yılmaz O 33.Turkish National Otolaryngology,Head Neck Surgery Meeting(Antalya 26-30 October 2011)P-247
2. Thornwald cyst case report Eryılmaz MA,VarsakK,Demir H,Azgın İ,Yücel A 8.Turkish National Rhinology Meeting(24-27May 2012)P-01
3. Laryngeal Fibrosarcoma :Case report, Arbağ H,Azgın İ,VarsakYK,Demir H 34.Turkish National Otolaryngology,Head Neck Surgery Meeting(Antalya 10-14 October 2012)P-395
4. Otomastoidectomy:Case report, Eryılmaz MA,Topak AB,VarsakYK, ,Yücel A34.Turkish National Otolaryngology,Head Neck Surgery Meeting(Antalya 10-14 October 2012)P-126
5. Nasopharengeal Dermoid Cyst :Case report DemirH,Yeşildemir HS,VarsakYK,YücelA,ÖzerB 34.Turkish National Otolaryngology,Head Neck Surgery Meeting(Antalya 10-14 October 2012)P-039
6. Solitery fibrous tumor of supraclavicular region :Case report Ulku CH,,VarsakYK,Yilmaz O 35.Turkish National Otolaryngology,Head Neck Surgery Meeting(Antalya 2-6 November 2013)PS3-127
7. Dysphagia and airway obstruction due to cervical ostephyte in a patient with Ancilosing Spondilitis: A case reportVarsakYK,EryilmazMA,ArbagH Second Dysphagia Meeting (Ankara 6-7 December2013)
8. VarsakYK,  Gok C, DurmazE. Is incision closure necessary after nasal septal surgery to prevent postoperative bleeding, infection and dehiscence? 2014 ISIAN IRS PARS Rhinology Meeting (20-24 NovemberDubai –UAE)
9. Varsak YK, Arbağ H,Yesildemir HS,Esen H Low grade fibromyxoid sarcoma of superior turbinate in a pediatric patient Firsth Turkish Congress of One Health Konya /Turkey April 8-10 2015 P03
10. VarsakYK, DurmazE, YesildemirHS.  Management of rhinomyasis in an elderly and debile patient Firsth Turkish Congress of One Health Konya /Turkey April 8-10 2015 P04
11. DurmazE, DurmazS, VarsakYK, ÖzerTT Seroprevalence of HBsAg, Anti-HBs, Anti-HCV and anti-HIV in  patients scheduled for surgery in an Ear Nose & Throat Clinic Firsth Turkish Congress of One Health Konya /Turkey April 8-10 2015

Grand Rounds:

1. Management of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders. Necmettin Erbakan University   Meram Medical Faculty Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Grand Round December 2010.
2. Otolaryngology Emergencies. Necmettin Erbakan University   Meram Medical Faculty Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surger Grand Round y March 2011.
3. Management of neck masses.Necmettin Erbakan University   Meram Medical Faculty Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Grand Round October2011
4. Smell physiology and smell disorders. Necmettin Erbakan University   Meram Medical Faculty Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Grand Round October2012
5. Evaluation and  treatment of vocal fold paralysis. Necmettin Erbakan University   Meram Medical Faculty Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Grand Round March 2013
6. Chronic Tympanic membrane perforations animal model. Necmettin Erbakan University   Meram Medical Faculty Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Grand Round September2013
7. Physiology of the salivary glands. Necmettin Erbakan University   Meram Medical Faculty Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Grand Round October2013
8. Rhinoplasty . Necmettin Erbakan University Meram Medical Faculty Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Grand Round October2013
9. Laser Surgery: Basic Principles &Safety Considerations. Necmettin Erbakan University   Meram Medical Faculty Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Grand Round October2013
10. Interpreting Medical Data. Necmettin Erbakan University   Meram Medical Faculty Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Grand Round October2013
11. Necmettin Erbakan University   Meram Medical Faculty Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Grand Round October2013

Courses Attended:

1. Tyroid Surgery course 33.Turkish National Otolaryngology,Head Neck Surgery Meeting 28 October 2011
2. Endoscopic Dacriosistorhinostomy Course 33.Turkish National Otolaryngology,Head Neck Surgery Meeting 28 October 2011
3. Temporal Bone surgical dissection and Tymphanomastodectomy Applications 33.Turkish National Otolaryngology,Head Neck Surgery Meeting 29 October 2011
4. Allergy İmmunology Course Rhinocamp 2012 (Fethiye 16-20 May 2012)
5. Animal care and use training course Necmettin Erbakan Universitesi 8-17 April.2013
6. EndNote: Basic to Advanced Stanford School of Medicine (May 23 2013)
7. Rodent Aseptic  Surgery Techniques at Research Animal Facility  Stanford School of Medicine (July 17 2013)
8. PubMed Basic to Advanced techniques Stanford School of Medicine (July 30 2013)
9. Improving  Scientific Writing Skills at Clark Center Auditorium Stanford School of Medicine (August 6 2013)
10. Lateral Temporal Bone Dissection course Rodney C.Perkins Microsurgical Laboratory Otology/Neurotolgy  Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery  Stanford Medical SchoolAugust 1 2013
11. Cochlear Implant and BAHA application course Rodney C.Perkins Microsurgical Laboratory Otology/Neurotolgy  Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery  Stanford Medical School August 6 2013