142 Best Hearing Loss Doctors Worldwide

Prof. Yavuz Selim Yildirim has performed 900+ treatments, specializing in cochlear implants at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• 19 years of experience in cochlear implant surgery
• Trained at Johns Hopkins, Harvard, and Cleveland Clinic
• European Board Certified in Otorhinolaryngology
• Head of Otorhinolaryngology at Hisar Hospital

Dr. Altoparlak has performed over 900 surgeries in otolaryngology and aesthetics, with a strong focus on ear and nose reconstruction.

• 16 years of ENT specialization, trained at Ankara University
• Expertise in Rhinoplasty, Rhinoseptoplasty, and Ear Reconstruction
• Served at Ankara Hospital's ENT Training Center
• Works at a private practice since 2018

Over 5,500 procedures performed – Prof. Dr. Serkan Orhan specializes in complex ENT surgeries at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• 23 years of experience in otolaryngology
• Trained at Radboud University and Royal National ENT Hospital
• Performs cochlear implants and other hearing restoration procedures
• Professor with academic background in facial plastic surgery

Dr. Buhl is a recognized expert in neurosurgery with a focus on complex brain and spinal cord conditions, including hearing loss related to neurological issues.

• Author of 47 scientific papers on neuropathology
• Specializes in computer-assisted neuronavigation for precise surgeries
• Co-founder of a Fund dedicated to brain tumor research
• Performs minimally invasive and microsurgical techniques

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.

Prof. Sesterhenn leads the Otolaryngology Department at Solingen Clinic, with over 26 years of surgical experience in hearing loss and head-neck conditions.

• Performs endoscopic and robotic surgeries with minimal incisions
• Author of 78 scientific publications on ENT treatments
• Trained at University of Health Sciences in Bethesda
• Specializes in functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)

Specializes in advanced ENT procedures with a focus on hearing restoration at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Over 30 years of ENT specialization
• Expert in tympanoplasty for eardrum repair
• Trained at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital
• Performs ear tube insertions for recurrent infections

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

• Over nine years of experience in ENT and facial aesthetics
• Trained at Antalya Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Facial Plastic Surgery Association
• Known for precision and patient-centered approach

Mustafa Ibas specializes in hearing loss, with extensive training and research in ENT disorders. He works at Atlas University Hospital.

• Focused on ear diseases and hearing-related treatments
• Published research on anti-inflammatory effects in otitis media
• Specialized training from Ankara Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Özcan Öztürk is an ENT surgeon at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in voice disorders, head and neck tumor surgery, and rhinoplasty. Dr. Öztürk utilizes endoscopic techniques for sinus and facial procedures. He provides individualized care for breathing issues, snoring, and sleep apnea.

• Published numerous scientific papers in international medical journals.
• Performs complex septoplasty, cochlear implant placement, and tympanoplasty.
• Works at a facility that treats over 138,000 patients every year.
• Expertise includes both aesthetic and functional nasal reconstructions.

Dr. Jaroslaw Kaluzny is an ENT specialist and a graduate of the Faculty of Medicine at Poznań University of Medical Sciences. He became board-certified in otolaryngology in 2013. He earned a Ph.D. in Medical Sciences in 2016. He is a member of the Polish Society of Otorhinolaryngologists, Phoniatrists and Audiologists.

He has many years of clinical practice. He has worked at the Department of Otolaryngology and Laryngological Oncology at Heliodor Święcicki University Hospital (ul. Przybyszewskiego) in Poznań.

Procedures: tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; foreign body removal; tympanostomy; septoplasty; nasal and sinus surgery; neck lymph node and neck cyst surgery; laryngeal surgery; salivary gland tumor surgery and sialolithiasis treatment; sialoendoscopy; Eustachian tube catheterization; ear irrigation; lingual and labial frenotomy; sinus puncture.

Dr. Joanna Kapska is an otolaryngologist (ENT) and a graduate of the Poznań University of Medical Sciences. She practices at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Clinical Oncology at the University Clinical Hospital in Poznań. She also serves on the academic staff of her alma mater. She is part of the medical team running a biologic therapy program for severe chronic rhinosinusitis.

She has completed courses and certifications in laser laryngeal surgery and diode laser techniques. Her training also includes endoscopic sinus surgery (Warsaw Lab; MET/FESS on human specimens; CEM cadaver courses), rhinoplasty on fresh-frozen cadavers, surgical anatomy of the neck (twice), and ultrasound in otolaryngology.

She is a member of the Polish Society of Otorhinolaryngologists, Head and Neck Surgeons.

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. Tayfun Apuhan founded the ENT department at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He has performed over 4,000 procedures throughout his career. Dr. Apuhan serves as a professor and head of the audiometry program at Doğuş University. He has published over 200 scientific works in the field of head and neck surgery.

• Trained at The Ohio State University and University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf.
• Specializes in functional rhinoplasty, revision nose jobs, and endoscopic sinus surgery.
• Treats head and neck cancers, including tongue and laryngeal tumors.
• Performs pediatric surgeries for tonsils, adenoids, and cleft lip repair.

Dr. Ismail Onder Uysal is an ENT and plastic surgery specialist at Memorial Antalya Hospital. He has performed over 2,500 successful procedures. Dr. Uysal specializes in primary and revision rhinoplasty. He uses both open and closed surgical techniques. His practice is based at a JCI-accredited facility that meets US safety standards.

• Performs complex nose reshaping and functional breathing surgeries.
• Served as a lecturer in academic medicine at Cumhuriyet University.
• Authored several research papers in international medical journals.
• Treats a high volume of international patients for facial reconstruction.

Dr. Coromina has performed 1,100+ hearing-related treatments and leads a dedicated Pediatric Hearing Center at Centro Médico Teknon.

• 42 years specializing in pediatric and adult hearing loss
• Expert in cochlear implant surgery and middle-ear reconstruction
• Trained at Mayo Clinic and House Ear Institute
• Pioneer of laser-assisted techniques for ENT procedures
• Recipient of the César Bertrán Award for surgical innovation

Assoc. Prof. Selman Sarica has performed 1,100+ treatments, specializing in otologic procedures at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• 20 years of experience in otorhinolaryngology
• Expertise in pediatric ear conditions and hearing restoration
• Associate Professor at Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine