True success in facial plastic surgery, and rhinoplasty in particular, is not only about a beautiful result; it is about a result that also functions well.<\/p>\n
My dual background as a European Board-Certified ENT (Otolaryngology) surgeon and a Fellow of the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery means that every aesthetic change I make also respects, and aims to improve, your ability to breathe.<\/p>\n
I have devoted my career to advanced techniques in both primary and complex revision rhinoplasty. My approach is meticulous, academic, and highly personalized, so that your results are harmonious, functional, and lasting.<\/p>\n","doctor_education":{"item-0":{"education_year":"2011\u20132017","education_degree":"Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), English Program","education_institution":"Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty"},"item-1":{"education_year":"2013\u20132014","education_degree":"Fellow Medical Student","education_institution":"Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary"},"item-2":{"education_year":"2018\u20132023","education_degree":"Residency, Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery","education_institution":"Baskent University School of Medicine"},"item-3":{"education_year":"2016-2017","education_degree":"Intern Doctor","education_institution":"Cerrahpasa Medical School"}},"doctor_diplomas_pictures":["2262","2259"],"doctor_memberships":{"item-0":{"membership_name":"The European Board of Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery (EBE ORL-HNS)","membership_logo":"2207"},"item-1":{"membership_name":"European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery (EAFPS)","membership_logo":"2201"},"item-2":{"membership_name":"Turkish Facial Plastic Surgery Society","membership_logo":"2204"},"item-3":{"membership_name":"Confederation of European Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery","membership_logo":"2198"}},"doctor_certificates":{"item-0":{"certicate_name":"Deep Plane Brazil & Rino Istanbul (International Course)","certificate_year":"2025"},"item-1":{"certicate_name":"Intensive Live Surgery Course - Special Edition","certificate_year":"2025"},"item-2":{"certicate_name":"Baku Rhinoplasty Days 2 (Speaker)","certificate_year":"2024"},"item-3":{"certicate_name":"47th Annual Meeting of the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery","certificate_year":"2024"},"item-4":{"certicate_name":"Structure Preservation Rhinoplasty Congress","certificate_year":"2024"},"item-5":{"certicate_name":"9th All in one Rhinoplasty","certificate_year":"2024"},"item-6":{"certicate_name":"Preservation Rhinoplasty 'Young Generation'","certificate_year":"2024"},"item-7":{"certicate_name":"Preservation Rhinoplasty for Beginners","certificate_year":"2024"},"item-8":{"certicate_name":"17th Annual Turkish Association of Facial Plastic Surgery Meeting","certificate_year":"2023"},"item-9":{"certicate_name":"46th Annual Meeting of the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery","certificate_year":"2023"},"item-10":{"certicate_name":"8th All-in-One Rhinoplasty Congress","certificate_year":"2023"},"item-11":{"certicate_name":"Fellow of The European Board of Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery","certificate_year":"2022"},"item-12":{"certicate_name":"43rd Annual Turkish Association of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Meeting","certificate_year":"2022"},"item-13":{"certicate_name":"Structure & Preservation Rhinoplasty Conference","certificate_year":"2022"},"item-14":{"certicate_name":"17th Ba\u015fkent ENT Days: \"Rhinoplasty: Difficult Cases\"","certificate_year":"2021"},"item-15":{"certicate_name":"15th Annual Meeting of Turkish Facial Plastic Surgery Association (Oral Presentation)","certificate_year":"2021"},"item-16":{"certicate_name":"EAFPS 44th Annual Meeting (Speaker)","certificate_year":"2021"},"item-17":{"certicate_name":"14th National and 1st Virtual Facial Plastic Surgery Congress","certificate_year":"2020"},"item-18":{"certicate_name":"13th National Meeting of the Facial Plastic Surgery Association","certificate_year":"2019"},"item-19":{"certicate_name":"Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Course (Fresh Frozen Cadaver Dissection)","certificate_year":"2019"},"item-20":{"certicate_name":"Preservation Rhinoplasty Course","certificate_year":"2018"},"item-21":{"certicate_name":"Resident Orientation Course Program","certificate_year":"2018"}},"doctor_certificate_pictures":["2301","2304","2307","2310","2313","2316","2319","2322","2325","2328","2331"],"doctor_testimonials":{"item-0":{"testimonial_text":"
We underwent a deep plane facelift, neck lift, and upper blepharoplasty at AKM.\u00a0I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to my surgeons, Dr. Goknil and Dr. Mehdi, for the outstanding work they did on our procedures. We are now six days post-surgery and, while we still have some swelling, we are excited about the amazing outcome we can expect.<\/p>\n
I also want to highlight Memit, our driver, who provided unwavering support and demonstrated kindness throughout our journey.<\/p>\n","testimonial_author":"Olivia DeAnda, Guernsey","testimonial_origin":"324","testimonial_rating":"5"}},"doctor_gallery_preview":["2371","2374","2377","2380"],"doctor_faq":"","short_name":"Dr. G\u00fcltekin","virtual_consultation_image":"2336","procedure_step_image":"2342","doctor_faq_1_question":"What difference does it make that Dr. G\u00fcltekin is both an ENT and a facial plastic surgeon?","doctor_faq_1_answer":"
It makes a meaningful difference, especially for rhinoplasty. Because Dr. G\u00fcltekin<\/strong> is a European Board-Certified ENT (Otolaryngology) surgeon, she understands the inner architecture of the nose as well as its appearance. She performs functional rhinoplasty<\/strong>, so that reshaping the nose also protects, and often improves, how well you breathe, rather than treating looks and function as separate goals.<\/p>\n","doctor_faq_2_question":"Dr. G\u00fcltekin is a Fellow of the EAFPS. Why should that matter to a Canadian patient?","doctor_faq_2_answer":" The EAFPS is the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery, and Fellowship is a recognized mark of advanced, specialized training in facial procedures. For a patient travelling from Canada, it is a useful, verifiable credential: it shows that Dr. G\u00fcltekin's<\/strong> expertise has been assessed and recognized by one of the field's leading professional bodies, not simply claimed on a website.<\/p>\n","doctor_faq_3_question":"My first rhinoplasty, done in Canada, didn't turn out the way I had hoped. Does Dr. G\u00fcltekin take on revision cases?","doctor_faq_3_answer":" Yes. Revision and preservation rhinoplasty<\/strong> are a particular focus of Dr. G\u00fcltekin's<\/strong> practice. A revision is more demanding than a first operation, because the tissue and structure have already been altered, so it calls for a surgeon with dedicated experience in correcting earlier results. Her ongoing training at international rhinoplasty congresses is centred on exactly these complex techniques.<\/p>\n","doctor_faq_4_question":"What was Dr. G\u00fcltekin's connection to Harvard?","doctor_faq_4_answer":" During her medical studies, Dr. G\u00fcltekin<\/strong> completed a fellowship as a Fellow Medical Student at Harvard Medical School<\/strong>, at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. That early experience at a highly respected international institution helped shape her academic approach to patient care and to advanced surgical technique.<\/p>\n","doctor_faq_5_question":"Can I discuss both a rhinoplasty and a facelift with Dr. G\u00fcltekin in one consultation?","doctor_faq_5_answer":" Yes. As a Fellow of the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery, Dr. G\u00fcltekin's<\/strong> training covers the full range of facial aesthetics, not nasal surgery alone; this includes facelift and eyelid procedures alongside her main focus on rhinoplasty. In your online consultation, you are welcome to talk through combining procedures so the overall result looks balanced and natural rather than treating each feature in isolation.<\/p>\n","ai_summary":"Dr. G\u00f6knil G\u00fcltekin is a European Board-Certified Otolaryngologist (ENT) and Facial Plastic Surgeon at AKM Clinic in Istanbul, Turkey. She is a Fellow of the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery (EAFPS) and completed a fellowship as a Fellow Medical Student at Harvard Medical School (Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary). Her main focus is advanced rhinoplasty, including primary, revision, and preservation techniques. Because of her dual ENT and facial plastic background, she performs functional rhinoplasty that addresses both appearance and breathing. She also treats Canadian and other international patients for facelift and eyelid procedures, with online consultations available before travel."},"class_list":["post-23683","surgeons","type-surgeons","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/akmclinic.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/surgeons\/23683","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/akmclinic.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/surgeons"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/akmclinic.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/surgeons"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/akmclinic.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/surgeons\/23683\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29374,"href":"https:\/\/akmclinic.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/surgeons\/23683\/revisions\/29374"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/akmclinic.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9336"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/akmclinic.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23683"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}