Department: Otorhinolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery
Date of Birth: 1970
Place of Birth: Ankara, Türkiye
Education: Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine
E-mail: alpertunga.derin@ofmantalya.com
Languages: English

Areas of Expertise

• Head & Neck Surgery

• Intraoral (Oral Cavity) Tumor Surgery

• Salivary Gland Cancer Surgery

• Vocal Cord (Laryngeal) Tumor Surgery

Academic Titles

• Professor, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine (2017–Present)

• Associate Professor, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine (2010–2017)

• Assistant Professor, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine (2004–2010)

Professional & Administrative Experience (Selected)

• BAP Commission Member, Akdeniz University (2018–Present)

• Leadership & Management Course, Cleveland State University / Cleveland Clinic (Apr 14–29, 2014)

• Deputy Chief Physician, Akdeniz University Hospital (Nov 12, 2013 – Aug 12, 2016)

• Private practice (on unpaid leave), Medstar Private Antalya Hospital, ENT Dept. (Nov 2, 2012 – Jul 30, 2013)

• Operating Room Supervisor, Akdeniz University Hospital (Dec 21, 2009 – Nov 1, 2012)

• Clinical Observer, Harvard Medical School – Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, USA (Mar 4 – May 30, 2008)

• Clinical Observer, Boston University Medical Center, ENT – Head & Neck Surgery, Boston, USA (Sep 5, 2007 – Mar 3, 2008)

• Hospital Advisory Board Member, Akdeniz University Hospital (2006–2007)

• Education Coordination Board roles, Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine (2004–2007)

• Head, Aviation Medicine Center, Akdeniz University Hospital (May 12, 2003 – Nov 1, 2012)

Training & Courses (Selected)

• Updating Assessment & Evaluation Methods, Akdeniz University, 2015

• da Vinci Robotic Surgery Training, Acıbadem University, 2014

• TS EN ISO 9001 Quality Management – Basic & Internal Auditor, TSE, 2010

• Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Cadaver Dissection, Istanbul University, 2005

• Problem-Based Learning, Dept. of Medical Education, 2003

• Multiple ENT subspecialty courses (2001–2003)

Thesis Supervision (Selected)

• Erythropoietin effects on ABR and otoacoustic emissions in diabetes (M.D. thesis), 2016

• Etiologic role of HPV in laryngeal SCC (M.D. thesis), 2011

• Risk factors for bilateral neck metastasis in supraglottic laryngeal carcinoma (M.D. thesis), 2010

Publications in SCI/SSCI/AHCI-Indexed Journals (Selected)

• Turhan M., Derin A.T., et al. Intraoperative Assessment of Laryngeal Malignancy Using Elastic Light Single-Scattering Spectroscopy: A pilot study. Laryngoscope 127:611–615, 2017.

• Akçay G., Derin A.T., et al. Effects of Diabetes on Brainstem Auditory Evoked Potentials. Acta Physiologica 218:87, 2016.

• Ergun Taşdöven G., Derin A.T., et al. Hyperbaric Oxygen and Ozone Therapy in Sudden Hearing Loss. Braz J Otorhinolaryngol 2016.

• Yaprak N., Derin A.T., et al. Primary Extraskeletal Ewing’s Sarcoma of the Maxillary Sinus. Braz J Otorhinolaryngol 2016.

• Toru H.S., Derin A.T., et al. Intramuscular Hemangioma: Case Report. Virchows Archiv 467:S88, 2015.

• Özkan Ö., Derin A.T., et al. True Functional Reconstruction of Total/Subtotal Glossectomy Using Chimeric ALT Flap. Ann Plast Surg 74:557–564, 2015.

• Toru S., Derin A.T., et al. Melanotic Neuroectodermal Tumor of Infancy: Case Report. O Surg O Med O Pathol O Radiol 119:e206, 2015.

• Özbudak İ.H., Derin A.T., et al. Extramammary Paget’s Disease of the Tongue. Virchows Archiv 465:S84, 2014.

• Onur L., Derin A.T., et al. Protective Effect of Erdosteine Against Amikacin-Induced Ototoxicity. J Int Adv Otol 5:218–228, 2009.

• Derin A.T., et al. ABR Disturbances in Rats Induced by Sodium Metabisulfite. Mediterr J Otology 4:77–85, 2008.

• Ağırdır B.V., Derin A.T., et al. Cutaneous Rhinosporidiosis with Recurrent Nasal Philtrum Mass. Int J Dermatol 47:700–703, 2008.

• Güney K., Derin A.T., et al. Micrometastatic Tumor Cells in HNSCC. Saudi Med J 28:216–220, 2007.

• Güney K., Derin A.T., et al. PTEN Expression in Laryngeal SCC. Auris Nasus Larynx 34:481–486, 2007.

• Ağırdır B.V., Derin A.T., et al. Chronic Otitis Media with Effusion and Helicobacter pylori. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 70:829–834, 2006.

• Dursun B., Derin A.T., et al. Tonsillar Actinomycosis in a Renal Transplant Patient. Dialysis 34:238, 2005.

• Özkan Ö., Derin A.T., et al. Reconstruction of Large Scalp Defects with ALT Flap. J Reconstr Microsurg 21:539–545, 2005.

• Derin A.T., et al. Effects of L-Carnitine on Presbyacusis in a Rat Model. Clinical Otolaryngology 29:238–241, 2004.

• Ağırdır B.V., Derin A.T., et al. Endoscopic Management of Intranasal Glioma. J Pediatr Surg 39:1571–1573, 2004.

Other Journal Articles (Selected)

• Derin A.T., Yaprak N. Neck Dissections in Oropharyngeal Tumors. Türkiye Klinikleri J ENT 10:45–48, 2017.

• Özkan Ö., Derin A.T., et al. Microvascular Complications in Free-Flap H&N Reconstructions. Akdeniz Med J 3(1):15–24, 2017.

• Derin A.T., Yaprak N. Approach to the Patient with Vertigo. Turkiye Klinikleri ENT Special J 8:1–4, 2015.

• Multiple additional Turkish/English articles (2014–2009) on H&N oncology, infections, rare cases (details available upon request).

Book Chapters

• Derin A.T. “Neoplasms of the Hypopharynx and Cervical Esophagus.” In: Cummings Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery (Turkish edition). Güneş Medical Publishing, Ankara, pp. 1899–1931, 2007.

Conference Papers / Proceedings (Selected)

Extensive national and international presentations, including European ORL-HNS Congresses, Turkish National ENT Congresses, and specialty meetings (1997–2019). Topics range from cochlear implantation outcomes and pediatric cervical masses to laryngeal sarcomas, rhinology, vestibular disorders, and oncologic head & neck surgery.

Editorial & Reviewer Roles

• Editorial Board Member, Akdeniz Medical Journal (Apr 21, 2015 – Present)

• Project Reviewer: Istanbul University (Jul 2017), Akdeniz University (Aug 2017)

Professional Memberships

• Antalya ENT Head & Neck Surgery Association (Member, since 2006)

• Aviation Medicine Association (Member, since 2003)

• Turkish Otorhinolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery Society (Member, since 2000)

Invited Talks & Panel Roles (Selected)

• Invited Speaker/Panelist at multiple national ENT & Head-Neck meetings (2014–2019), including the 38th–40th Turkish National ENT & HNS Congresses.

Citations (Web of Science & Others; Annual Counts Provided)

• 2017: WoS 6; Other Int’l 5

• 2016: WoS 11

• 2015: WoS 15

• 2014: WoS 4; Other Int’l 4

• 2013: WoS 6; Other Int’l 4

• 2012: WoS 9; Other Int’l 1

• 2011: WoS 10

• 2010: WoS 11; Other Int’l 2

• 2009: WoS 8; Other Int’l 2

• 2008: WoS 7; Other Int’l 4

• 2007: WoS 1; Other Int’l 3