Best Sleep Apnea Surgery Doctors in test — TOP 19

Prof. Dr. Ustundag trained at Stanford University specifically for sleep apnea surgery. He leads Anadolu Medical Center's ENT department.

• 30+ years of experience in ENT and head & neck surgery
• Specializes in sleep apnea surgery and rhinology
• Published 47 international articles with 788 citations
• Member of Turkish and German ENT societies

The doctor is an experienced ENT specialist with over 20 years of clinical practice, currently serving at Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona and as the Founder and Medical Director of the Instituto Médico Dr. Claramunt. The doctor holds a degree in Medicine and Surgery from the Universidad Central de Barcelona, completed a specialization in Otolaryngology at the Catholic University of Leuven, and undertook a fellowship in ear surgery at the Hospital Universitario San Carlos.

The doctor's clinical focus encompasses general otolaryngology, adult and pediatric ENT care, complex ear surgery, and diagnostic evaluations. Additionally, the doctor holds a Master’s degree in Laser and Phototherapy and is an active contributor to scientific literature in the field.

Dr. Kim Han Gyeol is an otolaryngologist at VG Plastic Surgery in Seoul. He specializes in both functional and cosmetic rhinoplasty. Dr. Kim ranked first in the 2016 ENT Residency In-Training Examination. He focuses on techniques like radiofrequency ablation for less invasive turbinoplasty.

• Performs deviated septum correction and surgical management of airway obstructions.
• Served as the Head of Otolaryngology at Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital.
• Earned a Master’s in Medicine from Sungkyunkwan University.
• Completed his ENT residency at the prestigious Samsung Medical Center.

Dr. Onur Ustun specializes in ear, nose, and throat (ENT) conditions at Haseki Training and Research Hospital, with a focus on sleep apnea surgery.

• Completed ENT specialization at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 2014
• Provides expert care for sleep apnea surgical interventions

Prof. Yasar Cokkeser brings decades of specialized ENT expertise to sleep apnea surgery, trained under global leaders at Johns Hopkins and House Ear Institute.

• Over 37 years of experience in otorhinolaryngology with academic roles at top institutions
• Fellowship-trained in advanced surgical techniques in Italy and the US
• Published 75+ peer-reviewed papers on ENT procedures
• Former Chief of Clinic at Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital

Professor Lydia Chen (Li Ping) is Chief Physician of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. She has over 30 years of clinical experience. Her work focuses on sudden hearing loss and other ear disorders. She performs both microscopic and endoscopic ear surgery.

Her expertise covers ear procedures such as mastoidectomy, tympanoplasty, cholesteatoma removal, ossicular chain repair, and preauricular fistula excision. She also performs adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy with plasma technology, as well as endoscopic sinus surgery, nasal polyp removal, and deviated septum correction. She provides rehabilitation for hearing loss, otogenic vertigo, and tinnitus, and treats nasopharyngeal and laryngeal allergies.

Her committee memberships include the Fujian Association of Integrative Medicine and the Fujian Disabled Rehabilitation Association. She also serves with the Xiamen Medical Doctor Association, Xiamen Medical Association, Xiamen Preventive Medicine Association, and Xiamen Rehabilitation Medical Association.

Dr. Vuralkan has extensive experience in ENT surgery, with a focus on sleep apnea treatments at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Turkish ORL-HNS Board Certified since 2010
• Published research on CPAP treatment effects on nasal mucosa
• Member of Turkish Association of Otorhinolaryngology and Rhinology
• Award-winning research in ototoxicity prevention

Dr. Kim Gyeonrae, MD, PhD, is an otolaryngologist (ENT specialist). He is the Honorary Medical Director in the Department of Otolaryngology at Naeun Hospital. His clinical focus includes nasal disease, rhinosinusitis and chronic sinusitis, rhinitis, allergic rhinitis, and functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS).

Credentials: MMed, Hanyang University. PhD in Medicine, Wonkwang University. Fellowship training at the Medical College of Georgia and The Ohio State University College of Medicine (USA). Former Chief, Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Eulji Hospital. Former Professor, College of Medicine, Hanyang University.

Leadership: Planning Director, Korean Society of Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. Director of Publications and Auditor, Korean Rhinologic Society. Selected papers: Korean Journal of Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery 2009;52:816-821 and 2009;52:349-353.

The doctor is a highly trained specialist in Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) medicine, having completed residency training at the Başkent University ENT Clinic. With a strong academic foundation from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, the doctor is currently advancing expertise through a Doctoral Program in Clinical Anatomy.

The doctor's clinical practice focuses on pediatric ENT surgeries, endoscopic sinus surgery, and functional and aesthetic nasal procedures. Additionally, the doctor provides specialized care in minimally invasive aesthetic procedures, combining anatomical precision with surgical expertise to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Dr. Sultan Biskin Zeybek is an otorhinolaryngology (ENT) specialist. He performs ear surgery, skull base surgery, and head and neck surgery. He treats tumors of the larynx, tongue, lip, tonsil, and pharynx. He manages cholesteatoma, middle ear disease and infections, ear discharge, and hearing loss. He also performs cochlear implants (bionic ear) and treats maxillofacial trauma.

Experience: 2011–2012 at Malatya Devlet Hastanesi KBB BBC Kliniği. Bülent Ecevit Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi, KBB BBC Ana Bilimdalı.