20 Best Airway Narrowing Doctors Worldwide

Dr Emre Gunbey specializes in airway narrowing, with expertise in endoscopic sinus surgery and head-neck tumor procedures at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital.

• Assist. Prof. of ENT with years of focused practice
• Trained at Mayo Clinic USA as an ENT observer
• Member of European and Turkish ENT societies
• Specializes in snoring and sleep apnea treatments

Dr. Mehmet Emre Ustundag is an ENT professor and head and neck surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. He treats complex conditions like larynx cancer, sleep apnea, and chronic sinusitis. Dr. Ustundag trained at Stanford University in laryngology and sleep apnea surgery. He also completed clinical training in Germany and Ireland. He has published 47 international articles with nearly 800 citations. Dr. Ustundag serves patients at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Specializes in head and neck oncology, rhinoplasty, and septoplasty.
• Performs endoscopic sinus surgery and vocal cord injections.
• Member of the German and Turkish societies of otorhinolaryngology.
• Works at a clinic ranked among the world's best by Newsweek.

Dr. Dogukan Aydenizoz specializes in advanced ENT care at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex, combining functional health with natural-looking results.

• 10 years of experience in ENT and facial aesthetics
• Expert in functional and aesthetic rhinoplasty and septoplasty
• Active member of the Turkish Facial Plastic Surgery Association
• Known for precision and patient-centered approach

Dr. Krzysztof Piwowarczyk is an ENT and phoniatrics specialist. He graduated from the Poznań University of Medical Sciences and earned a Doctor of Medical Sciences degree in 2021 for research on salivary gland tumors. He completed clinical training in Otolaryngology, Laryngological Oncology, and Phoniatrics and Audiology at the University Clinical Hospital in Poznań.

He treats both adults and children and continues research at PUMS. He is a member of the Union of the European Phoniatricians (UEP). He regularly attends Polish and German ENT, phoniatrics, and audiology congresses. He has also completed fellowships and courses in Germany.

Scope: pediatric ENT (adenoidectomy, tympanostomy); nasal and sinus surgery (septoplasty, conchoplasty, FESS); tonsillectomy; UPPP/LAUP; frenotomy; oncologic care for laryngeal, pharyngeal, and sinus tumors; voice disorders; hearing loss in children and adults.

Dr. Malgorzata Leszczynska is a specialist in otolaryngology (ENT). She graduated from the Poznań University of Medical Sciences. She holds a Doctor of Medical Sciences (1997) and a habilitation (2015).

She has worked at the Department of Otolaryngology and Laryngological Oncology in Poznań since 1990. She is an Assistant Professor. She has been Deputy Head since October 2022 and Provincial Consultant in Otolaryngology since February 2025. She co-organizes specialized nasal and paranasal sinus surgery courses with Poznań Lab.

Her clinical focus includes advanced care for nasal and paranasal sinus diseases, including lacrimal pathway disorders. She also treats head and neck cancers and dysphagia. She completed advanced training in micro-endoscopic sinus surgery at Klinikum Kassel (Philipps-University Marburg). She trained in microsurgery of the paranasal sinuses and anterior skull base in Zurich. She attended the Milano Masterclass (2011) and the International Mastercourse on Endoscopic Sinus Surgery at University Hospital Brussels.

Dr. Erdem has performed over 2,000 functional and aesthetic nasal surgeries, with specialized training in OSAS and snoring surgery.

• Completed doctoral research on Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
• Specializes in pediatric upper airway procedures
• Attended numerous national and international ENT congresses
• Focuses on functional nasal surgery and facial cosmetic procedures

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. Claudiu Manea specializes in endoscopic and laser surgery for complex ENT conditions, with over 21 years of experience at Ponderas Academic Hospital.

• Associate Professor at University of Medicine and Pharmacy 'Carol Davila'
• Expert in endoscopic sinus and skull base surgery
• Founding member of the Romanian Society of Rhinology
• Received international and national awards for ENT contributions

Dr. Jose Luis Tamayo is an otolaryngologist and surgeon. He has over 27 years of experience in reconstructive and cosmetic nasal surgery.

He is certified by the Mexican Board of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. He is also an honorary member of the Mexican Board of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery.

Dr. Emre Turkmen specializes in facial plastic surgery, with extensive training in rhinoplasty and sinus surgery. He actively participates in international associations to stay updated on the latest techniques.

• Member of Turkish Facial Plastic Surgery Association and European Facial Plastic Surgery Association
• Attended advanced courses like 'Maxillofacial Surgery Course' and 'Sinus Surgery Training' in Germany
• Regularly participates in 'All in One Rhinoplasty' Congress
• Practiced in various hospitals, including Medipol University and Reyap Private Hospital

Dr. Erkan Vuralkan specializes in airway narrowing with 24 years of ENT experience, currently practicing at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Board-certified in ORL-HNS and Head, Neck & Thyroid Surgery
• Published research on nasal polyps and obstructive sleep apnea treatment
• Member of Turkish Association of Rhinology and Otorhinolaryngology
• Recipient of multiple awards for ototoxicity prevention research

Dr. Tatiana Fijalkowska-Ratajczak is a board-certified otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon. She graduated from the Medical University of Lublin. She completed her specialist certification in 2012 after passing the exam at the International Center of Hearing and Speech at the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing in Kajetany.

She gained clinical experience at the Otolaryngology Department of F. Raszei Municipal Hospital in Poznań. She also worked at S. Niewirowicz Specialist Hospital in Staszów.

She completed surgical training and advanced courses at university hospitals in Warsaw, Barcelona, Graz, and Geneva. She has been a member of the Polish Society of Otorhinolaryngologists, Head and Neck Surgeons since 2004. She has also been a member of the International Sialoendoscopy Society since 2018.

Op. Dr. Yücel Talip Başaran is an ENT (Otolaryngology) specialist at Optimed International Çorlu Hospital. He has over 25 years of surgical experience and rejoined the Optimed Healthcare Group in 2021.

Education: He graduated from Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine in 1989. He completed his ENT residency at Yıldırım Beyazıt University Dışkapı Training and Research Hospital in 1999.

Core expertise: Head and neck surgery, rhinology (nose and sinuses), and otology (ear). His career includes SSK Eskişehir Regional Hospital (2000–2007) and roles at Optimed Çerkezköy, İrmet, Reyap, and Vatan Hospitals. He provides comprehensive ENT care in Turkish and English.

Dr. Kim Geonho is an ENT specialist and Head of Otolaryngology at Naeun Hospital. He treats tonsil and adenoid disease, sinusitis, and rhinitis. He also manages snoring and sleep apnea, voice changes from vocal cord disorders, salivary gland disease, and thyroid disorders.

He graduated from Hanyang University College of Medicine. He completed his internship, residency, and clinical fellowship in Otolaryngology at Hanyang University Hospital. He is the former Vice Director of Baro Clinic (ENT). He completed training through the Sleep Polysomnography Quality Control Committee. He is a regular member of the Korean Society of Otorhinolaryngology, the Korean Rhinologic Society, the Korean Otological Society, the Korean Society of Head and Neck Surgery, the Korean Society of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, and the Korean Society of Sleep and Breathing.

Dr. Wreesmann performed 1200 major oncologic head and neck resections in just 15 years at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.

• Experienced in complex airway narrowing cases with over a decade of specialized practice
• Published numerous research papers on head and neck cancer progression and treatment
• Member of the American Head and Neck Society
• Academic editor for the European Journal of Surgical Oncology

Dr. Oomen specializes in pediatric and adult ENT with a focus on airway and laryngotracheal surgery, trained at top institutions like Weill Cornell Medical College.

• PhD in ENT Surgery from University of Utrecht
• Fellowship in Pediatric Otolaryngology in New York
• Published research on airway vascular malformations
• Works across multiple prestigious clinics in Europe

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.