Op. MD. Mahmut Arslan is a skilled neurosurgeon with expertise in complex procedures including Spine and Spinal Cord Surgery, Brain Tumors, and Peripheral Nerve Compressions. He completed his specialization at Okmeydanı Education and Research Hospital.

Specialities

Op. MD. Murat Benzer specializes in treating a range of conditions within their field. Learn more about the treatments, procedures, and medical areas where they bring extensive experience and trusted care.

Educational Info

Learn about Op. MD. Murat Benzer’s medical journey — from education to specialization — and how their academic training supports their commitment to patient care.

  • checkedİstanbul Üniversitesi İstanbul Tıp Fakültesi(M.Ch. 2006)

Memberships

Op. MD. Murat Benzer is an active member of several esteemed medical organizations, ensuring alignment with the latest clinical guidelines and ethical practices.

  • checkedTurkish Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Association

Award Info

Over the years, Op. MD. Murat Benzer has received multiple awards that highlight their dedication to patient well-being, innovation in treatment, and leadership in the medical community.

  • checkedTurkish Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Distinguished Service Award(Turkish Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery 2021-01-01)

Experience

With a career spanning 20+ years, Op. MD. Murat Benzer has served in various esteemed medical centers, contributing to both outpatient and surgical care across a wide spectrum of cases.

  • checkedŞişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital(Specialist Doctor 2006-01-01 - 2010-01-01)

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Patients share their experiences and feedback about their treatment with Op. MD. Murat Benzer, reflecting the doctor’s commitment to quality care, advanced treatment, and patient-focused service. Explore real stories from individuals who have trusted Op. MD. Murat Benzer with their health.

My 4-year-old daughter, Elif, had been...
Dec 09, 2025
Doctor: Op. MD. Murat Benzer Hospital: İstinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir

My 4-year-old daughter, Elif, had been struggling with recurrent tonsillitis for over a year. Every month like clockwork, she'd spike a fever and stop eating. We were exhausted. Dr. Murat Benzer didn't just see another child patient; he saw our family's distress. He explained the adenotonsillectomy procedure using cartoon drawings he made himself, showing Elif exactly what would happen. The surgery was flawless, but what truly amazed us was his post-op care. He called us personally at 9 PM the night after surgery to check on her. Elif now calls him 'Uncle Doctor' and sleeps through the night for the first time. This wasn't just medical treatment; it was a restoration of childhood.

As a 72-year-old retired music teacher,...
Nov 17, 2025
Doctor: Op. MD. Murat Benzer Hospital: İstinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir

As a 72-year-old retired music teacher, losing my hearing felt like losing my world. I'd seen two other ENT specialists who simply prescribed stronger hearing aids. Dr. Benzer spent 45 minutes just listening to me describe how silence had isolated me from my grandchildren's laughter. He ordered a specific CT scan others had dismissed, revealing a complex ossicular chain discontinuity. His surgical approach was meticulous, he described it as 'watchmaker precision.' When the bandages came off, the first sound I heard was his nurse's pen clicking. I wept. He restored not just sound, but connection. At my follow-up, he had remembered I play the violin and asked what piece I'd listened to first. That level of personal attention is extinct in modern medicine, but Dr. Benzer preserves it.

This was no routine checkup. I'm...
Aug 29, 2025
Doctor: Op. MD. Murat Benzer Hospital: İstinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir

This was no routine checkup. I'm a 28-year-old teacher who suddenly developed complete unilateral facial paralysis over a weekend. The ER suspected stroke, but Dr. Benzer was consulted. He arrived at Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir at 11 PM, examined me in the emergency room, and immediately recognized it as a severe case of Bell's palsy with Ramsay Hunt syndrome complications. His calm urgency was remarkable. He started antiviral and steroid treatments within the hour and scheduled me for emergency nerve decompression surgery at 2 AM. What struck me was his transparency: 'We are racing against the clock to save your smile.' The surgery was successful, and my facial function has returned 95% in 3 months. He fought for my face when others would have waited, and for that, I am eternally grateful.

For 15 years, I'd been told...
Oct 21, 2025
Doctor: Op. MD. Murat Benzer Hospital: İstinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir

For 15 years, I'd been told my chronic sinusitis and migraines were untreatable, just 'manage the pain.' As a 42-year-old architect, the brain fog was destroying my career. Dr. Benzer approached my case like a detective. He discovered through 3D endoscopic imaging that I had a previously undiagnosed supraorbital ethmoid cell causing nerve compression, an anatomical variation missed by everyone else. The endoscopic sinus surgery he performed was tailored to my unique anatomy. But here's what's different: he created a digital 3D model of my sinuses to show me exactly what he would do. The recovery was precise, and for the first time in decades, I've had 6 consecutive months without a migraine. He doesn't just treat symptoms; he solves architectural problems within the human body.


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