140 Best Sleep Apnea Doctors Worldwide

900+ sleep apnea treatments performed – Dr Emre Gunbey specializes exclusively in ENT disorders at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital.

• 13 years of ENT experience with focus on snoring and sleep apnea
• Trained at Mayo Clinic as an observer in ENT procedures
• Member of the European Board of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery
• Assistant Professor of ENT with academic and clinical expertise

Dr. Yavuz Selim Yildirim is a facial plastic surgeon and ENT specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He holds a unique fellowship with the American College of Surgeons (FACS). He is one of few Turkish physicians in this global group. Dr. Yildirim is also a Fellow of the European Board of ORL-HNS.

• Completed clinical training at Harvard, Johns Hopkins, and the Cleveland Clinic.
• Treats hearing loss, sleep apnea, and complex sinus disorders.
• Performs aesthetic nose surgery, cochlear implants, and cancer operations.
• Won national prizes for research on nasal valve collapse and olfactory function.
• Works at JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul.

Dr. Burcin Batman is a general surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He has participated in 1,000+ obesity and metabolic surgery cases. Dr. Batman is an Associate Professor and former faculty member at Istinye University. He specializes in laparoscopic and robotic procedures for weight loss and hernias.

• Holds certification from the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity.
• Performs gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and endoscopic gastric balloon applications.
• Treats colorectal, endocrine, and anal region diseases using laser techniques.
• Works at JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital, which treats 500,000+ patients annually.

Dr. Orhan has performed over 5,500 ENT treatments, with specialized training in facial plastic surgery at top European institutions.

• 23 years of experience in otolaryngology and facial plastic surgery
• Trained at Radboud University and Royal National ENT Hospital
• Specializes in septoplasty and nasal procedures
• Faculty member at University of Istanbul

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. Buhl has published 47 scientific papers on neuropathology, focusing on brain metastases and intracranial cavernomas treatment.

• Doctor of Medical Sciences with extensive neurosurgical experience
• Founded a fund dedicated to brain tumor research
• Specializes in minimally invasive and computer-navigated spinal cord and brain surgeries

Prof. Andreas Sesterhenn leads the ENT Department at Solingen Clinic, performing advanced robotic interventions through tiny incisions.

• 26 years specializing in head, neck, and upper airway surgeries
• Expert in endoscopic nasal procedures for precise treatment
• Author of 78 scientific publications in otolaryngology
• Chief Physician overseeing ENT, head, and neck surgery departments

900+ sleep apnea treatments performed – Dr. Ilgin specializes in surgical solutions for sleep-disordered breathing at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• 30 years of ENT experience
• Expert in septoplasty for improved airflow
• Uses advanced techniques tailored to each patient
• Personally evaluates all treatment plans

Dr. Aydenizoz specializes in treating snoring and sleep apnea at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex, combining ENT expertise with patient-centered care.

• 10 years of ENT experience
• Trained at Antalya Training and Research Hospital
• Member of Turkish Facial Plastic Surgery Association
• Offers both functional and aesthetic treatments
• Known for clear communication and precision

Dr. Ibas specializes in ENT disorders at Atlas University Hospital, with a focus on sleep apnea-related conditions.

• Experienced in endoscopic sinus surgery – a key procedure for sleep apnea
• Published research on otitis media and middle ear inflammation
• Works at a leading university hospital with advanced ENT facilities

About the Specialist

Specialization

Otolaryngology / ENT 

Professional Experience

Assistant Professor (Adiunkt) at the Department of Otolaryngology and Laryngological Oncology in Poznań (since 2012; clinical assistant since 1994).

Procedures Performed

Septoplasty and inferior turbinate reduction 

Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy 

Ear tympanostomy / ventilation tube placement 

Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery - FESS

Endoscopic laryngeal procedures 

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. 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. 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. 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.

About the Specialist

Education

Graduate of Poznań University of Medical Sciences (Uniwersytet Medyczny im. K. Marcinkowskiego w Poznaniu).

Specialization

Otolaryngology / ENT 

Professional Experience

Gained professional experience at the Otolaryngology Department of the F. Raszei Municipal Hospital in Poznań.

Currently practices at the Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Greater Poland Pediatrics Center (Wielkopolskie Centrum Pediatrii, ul. Wrzoska) in Poznań.

Internships & Clinical Training

Participated in numerous internships at the Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, and Laryngological Oncology at the H. Święcicki University Hospital (Poznań University of Medical Sciences).

Completed clinical training at the Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology at the K. Jonscher Clinical Hospital (Poznań University of Medical Sciences).

Courses & Certifications

Completed advanced surgical training and courses at university hospitals in Warsaw, Barcelona, and Berlin.

Conditions Treated & Areas of Expertise

Sleep-disordered breathing

Rhinology

Diagnosis and treatment of pediatric ENT conditions

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. Mustafa Akarcay is an ENT specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He is the former Head of the ENT Department at Demiroğlu Bilim University. Dr. Akarcay has served as an Associate Professor at İzmir and İnönü Universities. He treats a variety of ear, nose, and throat diseases using modern surgical techniques.

• Served as Department Head at Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital.
• Held teaching roles as a lecturer for over a decade.
• Dr. Akarcay works at the first JCI-accredited hospital in Turkey.
• Practiced at leading institutions including Memorial Şişli and Kolan International.