Sleep Apnea Doctors Worldwide

Dr. Ali Rahimi specializes in ENT surgeries with 34 years of experience, including snoring and sleep apnea procedures at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Completed ENT specialization at Hacettepe University – Turkey's leading medical school
• Former Chief Physician at multiple hospitals with leadership in ENT departments
• Performs advanced techniques for snoring and sleep apnea surgeries
• Expertise in septoplasty, adenoid, and tonsil procedures related to airway issues

Specialist in ENT with years of experience focusing on personalized care for sleep apnea at Lokman Hekim Etlik Hospital.

• Diagnoses and treats a wide range of ENT-related conditions
• Utilizes advanced medical technologies for effective treatment
• Patient-centered approach ensuring customized care plans

Professor Kazkayasi brings 36 years of ENT expertise, including specialized training at top international institutions like Johns Hopkins and University of Toronto.

• Former department head at Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained in otolaryngology at University of Michigan and Memorial Sloan-Kettering
• Member of multiple professional ENT associations
• Specializes in complex ENT cases with international experience

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.

Dr. Harun Dogru is dedicated to advancing research in otolaryngology with a focus on experimental studies related to sinus and ear conditions.

• Published in international journals on maxillary sinusitis and otitis media
• Expertise in the impact of oxidative stress on ENT conditions
• Active in research regarding nasal and sinus mucosa responses

Pioneer in sleep apnea treatments – first soft palate implant in Spain and author of the first global sleep apnea telemedicine app.

• First European report on injection snoreplasty for sleep disorders
• President of the Spanish Commission for Respiratory Disorders
• Author of the first lateral pharyngoplasty in Europe
• Lecturer in Otorhinolaryngology at University of Seville

Dr. Skal brings 17 years of ENT expertise to sleep apnea treatment, trained at Istanbul University and Şişli Etfal Research Hospital.

• Specializes in ENT disorders with a focus on sleep apnea
• Member of Turkish Ear Nose Throat Foundation
• Affiliated with Turkish ENT and Surgery Association
• Practices at Elixirmed Clinic in Istanbul

Co-Director of the Otorhinolaryngology Unit at Quirónsalud Marbella since 2013 – a key figure in ENT care.

• Permanent member of the Spanish Otorhinolaryngology Society
• Expert in voice pitch change procedures, including feminisation and masculinisation
• Author of multiple books on voice disorders and rehabilitation
• Professor at the Catholic University of Murcia
• Vice-president of the Costa del Sol International Medical Academy

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. Maciej Tokarski is an otolaryngologist (ENT). He diagnoses and treats diseases of the ears, nose, mouth, throat, and voice box.

He works daily in the Department of Otolaryngology and Laryngological Oncology at Poznań University of Medical Sciences. His clinical interests include paranasal sinus and salivary gland diseases.

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

Dr. Joanna Witkiewicz graduated from the Poznań University of Medical Sciences. She is board-certified in Otolaryngology (2013) and Pediatric Otolaryngology (2018). She is a member of the Polish Society of Otorhinolaryngologists, Head and Neck Surgeons.

She worked at the Regional Hospital in Kołobrzeg, where she became Deputy Head of the Otolaryngology Department. Since 2018, she has worked at the Department of Otolaryngology and Laryngological Oncology at Heliodor Święcicki University Hospital in Poznań.

Her practice includes ENT diagnosis and treatment. She has particular expertise in medical and surgical care of nasal and paranasal sinus disease. This includes biological therapy for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps.

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.

Dr. Piotr Nogal is an ENT specialist. He graduated from the Poznań University of Medical Sciences. He works at the Clinical Department of Otolaryngology and Laryngological Oncology at Heliodor Święcicki University Hospital. He provides non-surgical and surgical care for the nose and sinuses, ears, oral cavity, pharynx, and larynx.

Key training includes: 23rd Cologne Course on Laryngeal Surgery (Dec 5–7, 2024). Ultrasound in Otolaryngology, Roztocze School (Jun 21–23, 2024). International ENT School by WARSAW LAB—Functional and Aesthetic External Nose Surgery (Aug 30, 2023). Endoscopic Sinus Surgery—Basic Cadaver (Jun 21, 2022). Neck Dissection/Neck Node Surgery (Sep 9–10, 2022). The last two were held at the Center for Medical Education in Warsaw. He is a member of the Polish Society of Otorhinolaryngologists, Head and Neck Surgeons.

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.

Specializes in surgical treatments for head and neck conditions, including sleep apnea, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in endoscopic sinus surgeries
• Performs microsurgery for head and neck diseases
• Skilled in treating salivary gland disorders

Dr. Kutlar specializes in head and neck surgeries, including treatments for sleep apnea at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in endoscopic sinus surgeries
• Specializes in surgical treatment of head and neck diseases
• Performs microsurgery for head and neck conditions

Dr. Vuralkan has over 24 years of ENT experience, specializing in sleep apnea treatment at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Board-certified in ORL-HNS with a focus on rhinology
• Published research on CPAP treatment effects on nasal mucosa
• Member of Turkish Association of Rhinology
• Awarded for studies on ototoxicity prevention

Specializes in Sleep Apnea and Snoring Surgery at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, offering tailored solutions for both adults and children.

• Performs tonsil and adenoid operations using the Plasma-Evaporation Method
• Expert in endoscopic and microscopic middle ear surgery
• Also skilled in rhinoplasty and protruding ear correction

Dr. Emre Turkmen specializes in ENT procedures with a focus on facial plastic surgery, including sleep apnea treatments. He is an active member of the European Facial Plastic Surgery Association.

• Trained in maxillofacial surgery and sinus surgery in Germany
• Regular participant in 'All in One Rhinoplasty' Congress
• Served as chief physician at Giresun Şebinkarahisar State Hospital
• Member of Turkish Facial Plastic Surgery Association