He completed his Otorhinolaryngology specialization in 2013 and received the title of operator doctor.
As a result of his international and domestic scientific studies and surgeries, he was honored with a commendation presented by the governor of Istanbul.
Areas of interest:
o Facial and rhinoplasty
o Rhinoplasty, septorhinoplasty
o Otoplasty (ear aesthetics, prominent ear correction)
o Adenoid and Tonsil surgeries
o Nasal canine (Concha radiofrequency) reduction and Nasal curvature surgeries (Septoplasty deviation surgery)
o Snoring and sleep apnea surgery
o Eardrum repair (Tympanoplasty) and Middle ear surgeries (Stapes surgery, ear tube insertion, etc.)
o Salivary gland diseases
o Bichectomy (removal of fat from the cheeks)
o Lip lift
o Jaw implants
o Botox applications (upper face and forehead botox, botox for chin tightening
o Facial filling (lips, nose, grooves around the nose, chin)
o Vocal cord diseases and surgery (Vocal cord nodule and polyp)
o Neck surgery and Thyroid Surgery
Articles published in international peer-reviewed journals:
1. Balikci HH, Ozkul MH, Uvacin O, Yasar H, Karakas M, Gurdal M. Antrochoanal polyposis: analysis of 34 cases. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2013 May;270(5):1651-4. doi: 10.1007/s00405-012-2274-2.
2. Ozkul HM, Balikci HH, Gurdal MM, Celebi S, Yasar H, Karakas M, Alp A. Normal range of peak nasal inspiratory flow and its role in nasal septal surgery. J Craniofac Surg. 2013 May;24(3):900-2. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0b013e318280263a.
3. Balikci HH, Gurdal MM, Ozkul MH, Karakas M, Uvacin O, Kara N, Alp A, Ozbay I. Neck masses: diagnostic analysis of 630 cases in Turkish population. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2013 Nov;270(11):2953-8. doi: 10.1007/s00405-013-2445-9.
4. Ozkul MH, Balikci HH, Karakas M, Bayram O, Bayram AA, Kara N. Repair of Symptomatic Nasoseptal Perforations Using Mucosal Regeneration Technique With Interpositional Grafts. J Craniofac Surg. 2014 Jan;25(1):98-102. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0b013e3182a2eac6.
5. Balikci HH, Karakas M, Gurdal MM, Ozkul MH, Bayram O, Bayram AA, Yigit S. Advanced oxidation protein product level in children with chronic otitis media with effusion. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2014 Mar;78(3):551-3. doi: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2014.01.007.
6. Özkul MH, Bayram Ö, Balikci HH, Karakas M, , Bayram AA, Gurdal MM, Chatzi T. Impedance-controlled radiofrequency etc. cold dissection tonsillectomy.B- ENT.2014.10:285-9.
7. Balikci HH, Ozbay I, Gurdal MM, Karakas M, Celebi S. Relationship Between Concha Bullosa, Nasal Septal Deviation and Sinusitis: Retrospective Analysis of 296 Cases.ENT Journal. Ref.: Ms. no. 13-317R1
8. Bayram A Alper, Bayram Ö, Balikci HH, Özkul MH, Chatzi T , Karakas M.Long-Term Effects of Fluticasone Furoate Assessed Using Peak Nasal Inspiratory Flow in Patients with Non-Allergic Inferior Turbinate Hypertrophy. Baoj Allergy & Immunology. 2017 Volume 3;Issue 1;3-11
Articles published in national peer-reviewed journals:
1. Hasan Hüseyin Balıkcı, Hüsamettin Yaşar, Murat Haluk Özkul, Mustafa Gürdal, Mustafa Karakaş. Isolated Incus Short Arm Destruction Not Accompanied by Hearing Loss in a Case of Cholesteatoma. [Isolated Destruction of the Short Process of the Incus Without Hearing Lose in a Case of Cholesteatoma]. Haseki Medical Bulletin 2013; 51(1):24-25. doi: 10.4274/Haseki.805.
2. Mihriban Gürbüzel, Kuaybe Karakus, Gul Barut, Mustafa Karakaş, Hüsamettin Yaşar. Basal Cell Adenoma Arising in the Submandibulary Salivary Gland: Histologic and Cytologic Features. Causapedia 2013;2:367-72.
3. N. Kara, M. Caracas , H.H. Balikci, M.H. Ozkul, M. Gurdal. Inlay Butterfly Cartilage Tympanoplasty:A Retrospective Analysis of 31 Cases. Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery 2014;22 (3):57-61
4. Karakas M, Balikci HH, Ozkul MH, Celebi S, Bayram O, Bayram AA. Complications of chronic otitis media: a retrospective analysis of 1293 cases. J Med Updates.2014 August; 4(2):43-8. doi:10.2399/jmu.2014002003.
5. H. Huseyin Balikci, Isa Ozbay, Mustafa Karakas. Pellet in Ethmoid sinus: Case Report[A Pellet in Ethmoid Sinus :A Case Report]. Odu J Med 2015;2:126-9.
Papers presented at international scientific meetings and published in the proceedings book (Proceeedins):
1. H.H. Balikci, H. Yasar, M.H. Ozkul, M. Karakas, M. Gurdal, ''PS-031 Isolated destruction of the short process of the incus without hearing loss in a case of cholesteatoma'', The 10th International Congress of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Ankara, April 26 -28, 2012.
2. M. Caracas, M.H. Ozkul, H.H. Balikci, H. Yasar, A.A. Bayram, “Lateral sinus thrombosis and autistic hydrocephalus in a case of otitis media with PS-136 Chronic Cholesteatoma”, The 10th International Congress of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Ankara, April 26-28, 2012.
3. M. Caracas, M.H. Ozkul, A. Karatas, H.H. Balikci, O. Bayram, “PS-138 Cholesteatoma that develops behind the intact eardrum and causes destruction in the cochlea and carotid interna wall”, The 10th International Congress of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Ankara, April 26-28, 2012.
4. M. Caracas, M.H. Ozkul, H. Yasar, O. Uvacin, H.H. Balikci, “PS-068 Pyogenic granuloma on the hard palate”, The 10th International Congress of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Ankara, April 26-28, 2012.
5. M. Karakas, F. Altin, M.H. Ozkul, H. Yasar, O. Uvacin, H.H. Balikci, Uvacin O, “PS-020 Nasal polyposis in a patient after total laryngectomy: A case report”, The 10th International Congress of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Ankara, April 26-28, 2012.
6. H.H. Balikci, M.H. Ozkul, H. Yasar, M. Karakas, “PS-154 Ethmoid mucopiocele with intraorbital extension: A case report”, The 10th International Congress of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Ankara, April 26-28, 2012.
7. H.H. Balikci, M.H. Ozkul, A. Karatas, H. Yasar, M. Karakas, “PS-155 Giant middle turbinate bullosa: Case report”, The 10th International Congress of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Ankara, April 26-28, 2012.
8. H.H. Balikci, M.H. Ozkul, M. Salviz, A. Karatas, H. Yasar, M. Karakas, A. Alp, ''PS-128 Petrous apex cholesteatoma developing after radical mastoidectomy'', The 10th International Congress of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Ankara, April 26-28, 2012 .
9. H.H. Balikci, M.H. Ozkul, M. Caracas, R.M. Acikalin, H. Yasar, A.A. Bayram, O. Uvacin, N. Kara, “Subcutaneous emphysema after PS-156 Septoplasty: A case report”, The 10th International Congress of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Ankara, April 26-28, 2012.
10. N. Kara, M. H. Ozkul, A. Karatas, T. Yuce, B. Dikmen, H.H. Balikci, M. Karakas, “PS-069 Ranula cyst: Case report”, The 10th International Congress of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Ankara, April 26-28, 201