Best Hearing loss otolaryngologists: TOP 107 doctors

He was born in Bulancak the district of Giresun in 1974. After he completed his middle and high school education in Giresun, in 1992, he won 19 May University Medical Faculty in Samsun. In 2000, he won Erzurum Atatürk University Medical Faculty section of ENT, he worked in Otlu Government Hospital and Erzurum Numune Hospital after he completed his specialty in 2004. In 2005 he began working at Erzurum Private Recovery Hospital.

Between 2007 – 2008 he completed his military service in Van Military Hospital. After returning from his military service he worked in Erzurum Private Recovery Hospital for 4 more months. In 2008 he began working at Ankara Private Lokman Hekim Hopital Etlik and branch of Sincan. After working in Ankara for 5 years, on October 2013 he began working in Izmir Recovery University Hospital. On July 2014, he began working in Turgutlu Private Ege Umut Hospital. Finally, in 2015 he joined ENTO ENT family.

EDUCATION:

2017 - Uludag University, Faculty of Medicine, Ear Nose and Throat Diseases

2011 - Inonu University, Faculty of Medicine

EXPERIENCE:

2020 - to date - Medipol University Pendik Hospital

2017 - 2020 - Igdir State Hospital

2011 - 2011 - Malatya Dogansehir TSM

PUBLICATIONS:

1. Anatomical correlation between existence of concha bullosa and maxillary sinus volume.

Uygar Levent Demir1, ME Akca2, R Ozpar3, C Albayrak2, B Hakyemez

2. Functional and Oncological Outcomes in Patients with Supracricoid Partial Laryngectomy with Single or Double Arytenoid Preservation, Thesis Study.

Education:

2021 ULUDAĞ UNIVERSITY, EAR NOSE THROAT DISEASES

2014 EGE UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Experience:

2023 - 2023 HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY SULTAN ABDULHAMID HAN TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

2021 - 2022 MARTYR PROF.DR. İLHAN VARANK SANCAKTEPE TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Key Areas of Expertise:

General ENT Surgery: Dr. Aksungur has extensive experience in performing routine and complex ENT surgeries, including tonsillectomies, adenoidectomies, and the management of chronic ear infections. She is skilled in treating conditions affecting the throat, nose, and ears, providing effective solutions for patients of all ages.

Nasal and Sinus Surgery: Specializing in nasal and sinus disorders, Dr. Aksungur performs advanced procedures for conditions such as chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps, septal deviations, and allergic rhinitis. Her expertise includes functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS), ensuring both relief from symptoms and improved nasal function.

Sleep Surgery: Dr. Aksungur is skilled in treating sleep-related disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea, using both surgical and non-surgical interventions. Her procedures may include uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) or the correction of structural abnormalities contributing to sleep disturbances.

Pediatric ENT Surgery: Dr. Aksungur is adept at treating a variety of pediatric ENT conditions, including recurrent ear infections, airway obstruction, and congenital abnormalities of the head and neck. Her approach to pediatric care is focused on minimizing trauma and ensuring comfort for her younger patients.

Laryngology and Voice Disorders: With a particular interest in voice and swallowing disorders, Dr. Aksungur specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the larynx, such as vocal cord nodules, laryngitis, and dysphagia (swallowing difficulties). She employs both surgical and non-surgical treatments to restore normal voice function.

Head and Neck Oncology: Dr. Aksungur has significant experience in the surgical management of benign and malignant tumors in the head and neck region. This includes cancers of the oral cavity, throat, larynx, and salivary glands. Her approach is multidisciplinary, ensuring the best outcomes through collaboration with oncologists, radiologists, and other specialists.

Ear Surgery and Hearing Restoration: Dr. Aksungur has expertise in the surgical treatment of hearing disorders, such as chronic otitis media, eardrum perforations, and conductive hearing loss. She is skilled in performing procedures like tympanoplasty and ossiculoplasty to restore hearing and improve the quality of life for her patients.

Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery: In addition to functional procedures, Dr. Aksungur is experienced in cosmetic surgeries of the nose (rhinoplasty) and other head and neck areas, including reconstructive surgeries for trauma, congenital defects, and post-cancer reconstruction.

Dr. Süleyman Hilmi YILMAZ is an assistant professor and M.D., born in 1981. He specializes in nasal congestion and nasal deformity, nasal polyposis, lacrymal gland obstructions, benign and malignant head and neck tumors, thyroid cancer, tonsil and adenoid diseases, adenoidectomy, tonsillectomy and ear tube placement, septal correction, endoscopic sinus surgery, visualization of middle ear and ossicles, and submandibular gland surgery. He is a member of the Turkish Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Association, Istanbul ENT-BCC Specialists Association, and Skull Base Association.

Academic and Professional Background

• Education:
  • 1990–1996: Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (MD).
  • 1996–2000: Residency in ENT at Ankara Training and Research Hospital.
  • 2002: Advanced training at the House Ear Institute, Los Angeles, USA.
• Professional Experience:
  • Various roles including researcher, specialist, and chief at prominent hospitals in Turkey.
  • Since 2011: Professor at Lokman Hekim Health Group, focusing on ENT diseases.

Key Achievements and Research Contributions

• Published Work:
  • Over 30 scientific articles in international journals on ENT topics such as hearing loss, laryngeal cancer, and sinus conditions.
  • Topics include rare diseases, surgical innovations, and radiological evaluations.
  • Co-author of ENT-related books and translated chapters in notable surgical references.
• Conference Presentations:
  • Frequent presenter at national and international scientific meetings.
  • Delivered groundbreaking studies on cochlear implants, paranasal tumors, and hearing aid effects on geriatric tinnitus.
• Awards & Recognition:
  • Recognized for excellence in clinical practice and surgical training models, particularly in stapedectomy.

Clinical and Research Interests

• Diseases of the ear, nose, and throat, with a focus on: 
  • Hearing disorders (sensorineural, conductive, age-related).
  • Rhinological conditions, including sinusitis and mucosal pathologies.
  • Oncological ENT cases, specifically rare cancers of the larynx and paranasal sinuses.

International Training and Professional Development

• Attended multiple specialized courses at the House Ear Institute (USA) focusing on temporal bone surgery and pathology.
• Participation in advanced workshops and conferences such as the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF).

Publications and Citations

• Authored high-impact studies cited in prominent journals.
• Contributions to understanding ENT disorders through innovative research methods, such as temporal bone dissection and immunohistochemistry.

Prof. Dr. Celil Göçer is a distinguished ENT specialist whose extensive clinical expertise and academic contributions have greatly influenced the field. He is highly regarded for his innovative surgical approaches and dedication to advancing medical knowledge.

Professor Wolfgang Gstöttner is a specialist in ear, nose and throat (ENT) diseases. He is head of the University Hospital ENT Clinic in Vienna and has extensive experience in head and neck surgery. He is a professor, board member and president of various related organizations. He has performed various ENT surgeries and was the first to implant an active middle ear implant and auditory brain stem implant in Austria.

Op. Dr. K. Ali Rahimi was born in Urumiyeh on 01.01.1961. He graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1992. Then he completed his specialization at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of ENT in 1997. He worked as an ENT Specialist at Erdem Hospital, Kadıoğlu Hospital, Çamlıca Medicana Hospital, Huzur Hospital and Atlas Hospital. He served as Chief Physician in all hospitals except Erdem Hospital. During his tenure, he worked on Septo Rhinoplasty, Septoplasty, FESS (Sinusitis Surgeries), Adenoid Surgeries, Tonsil Surgeries, Snoring Surgeries, Hoarseness Surgeries, Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, Head and Neck Tumors. Today, he worked as an Otorhinolaryngologist at NPIstanbul Brain Hospital.

Date of Birth: 01.01.1961
Place of Birth Urumiyeh
Faculty of Medicine Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
Graduation Year 1992
Specialization Education: Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine- Department of ENT 1997

. SPECIAL EXPERIENCES IN EAR NOSE THROAT AREA:

- 3 months at the University of Pittsburgh Sound Center as an Observer (September-December/2004)

-Ear and Skull Base Surgery at Gruppo Otologico/Piacenza-Italy as Observer- 3 weeks (May 2013)

1. Laringofaringeal Reflünün Değerlendirilmesinde 24 Saatlik Çift Problu pH Monitorizasyonunun Etkinliği, AİBÜ Bilimsel Araştırma Projeleri, No: 2001.07.02.96,  Proje Yöneticisi, 2001.

2. Gebeliğin İşitsel Beyin Sapı Cevaplarına Etkisi, AİBÜ Bilimsel Araştırma Projeleri, No: 2003.07.02.191, Proje Yardımcı Personeli, 2003

3. Tiroidektomi Operasyonları Sonrası Ses Kalitesinin Değerlendirilmesi, Düzce Üniv. Bilimsel Araştırma Projeleri, No: 2005.07.02.235, Proje Yöneticisi, 2005.

4. Tiroidektomi Operasyonları Sonrası Ses Kalitesinin Değerlendirilmesi, İstanbul Üniversitesi, Bilimsel Araştırma Projeleri, No:3507, Proje Yardımcı Personeli, 2009

5. Koklear İmplantasyon Yapılan Hastalarda İşitme Ve Denge Fonksiyonlarının Değerlendirilmesi, İstanbul Üniversitesi, Bilimsel Araştırma Projeleri, No:3971, Proje Yardımcı Personeli, 2009

MEMBERSHIPS:

1. Turkish Association of Otorhinolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery

2. European Laryngological Society (European Laryngologycal Society)

3. European Academy of Otology-Neurootology (European Academy of Otology & Neuro-Otology)

4. Facial Plastic Surgery Association



PAPERS PRESENT AT NATIONAL SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS AND PRINTED IN PROCEEDING BOOKS:

1. Öztürk, Ö., E. Karaman, H. Şimşir, N. Adatepe, A. Kaytaz, N. Korkut, M. Kızıltan, and Ö. Enver, “Evaluation of Facial Nerve Functions After Cochlear Implantation”, 31st Turkish National Congress of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Antalya, 2009.

2. Karaman, E., M. Ibrahimov, M. Mamanov, G. Güngör, Ö. Öztürk, M. Ada and Ö. Enver, “The Effect of Anteroposterior Plica Suturation on Morbidity After Tonsillectomy in Children”, 31st Turkish National Congress of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Antalya, 2009.

3. Yaman, H., S. Yılmaz, N. Alkan, B. Subaşı, E. Güçlü and Ö. Öztürk, “Shepard Grommet Ventilation Tube Complications in Children with Otitis Media with Effusion”, 31st Turkish National Congress of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Antalya, 2009.

4. Yaman, H., S. Yılmaz, E. Güçlü, Ö. Öztürk, B. Subaşı and N. Alkan, “Grommet Ventilation Tubes in the Middle Ear”, 31st Turkish National Congress of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Antalya, 2009.

5. Karaman, E., Ö. Öztürk, G. Saritzali, A. Özdilek, E. Kılıç and Ö. Enver, “Case report: Basal Cell Adenoma in the Parotid Gland”, 31st Turkish National Congress of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Antalya, 2009.

6. Yilmaz, S., S. Y. Güler, H. Yaman, E. Güçlü and Ö. Öztürk, “Stridor in Newborn Due to Congenital Laryngocele and Bifid Epiglottis: Case Report and Literature Review”, 31st Turkish National Congress of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Antalya, 2009.

7. Akbay, K.B., S. Yıldızbaş, E. Güçlü, S. Yılmaz, A. İskender, Ö. Öztürk, “Effectiveness of Topical Tramadol Use in the Control of Postoperative Morbidity in Tonsillectomy Children”, 30th Turkish National Congress of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Antalya, 2008.

8. Yılmaz, S., E. Karalı, A. Tokmak, E. Güçlü, A. Koçer and Ö. Öztürk, “Evaluation of Hearing in Parkinson's Patients”, 30th Turkish National Congress of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Antalya, 2008.

9. Öztürk, Ö., E. Karalı, E. Gültekin, C. Şenyuva, S. Yılmaz, “Esthesioneuroblastoma: Case Report”, 30th Turkish National Congress of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Antalya, 2008

10. Oghan, F., O. Öztürk, U. Harputluoğlu, E. Güçlü and E. Egeli, “Evaluation of Laryngopharyngeal Reflux and Upper Airway Resistance Secondary to Reflux in Etiology of Hoarseness”, 28. Turkish National Congress of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Antalya, 2005.

11. Öztürk, Ö., E. Güçlü, U. Harputluoğlu, F. Oğhan, Ş.B. Belli, A. Mayda and E. Egeli, “Comparison of the Prevalence of Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases in Hearing Impaired Children with Non-Hearing Impaired Children”, 28. Turkish National Congress of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Antalya, 2005.

12. Güçlü, E., A. Tokmak, F. Oğhan, Ö. Öztürk and E. Egeli, “Hemacroglossia Associated with Isolated Plexiform Neurofibroma: Case Report”, 28. Turkish National Congress of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Antalya, 2005.

13. Egeli, E., U. Harputluoğlu, Ö. Öztürk, F. Oğhan and S. Koçak, “Can 24-Hour IV Fluid Treatment After Adenotonsillectomy in Pediatric Patients Reduce Morbidity?”, Uludağ 2004 ENT Days, Uludağ, 2004.

14. Öztürk, Ö., S.B. Belli, M. Alper, E. Egeli, C. Kaleli, “Pseudosarcoma of the Larynx: Case Report”, 27th Turkish National Congress of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Antalya, 2003.

15. Öztürk, Ö., H. Cansız, M.Z. Güzel, B. Karakullukçu, H. Özek, “Local Control Provided by Removal of Limited Tissue in Primary Oropharyngeal Malignant Melanomas”, 27th Turkish National Congress of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Antalya, 2003.

16. Bozan, S., Ö. Öztürk, S. Yüksel, E. Karaman, S. Yılmaz, Ö. Enver, “Our Long-Term Clinical Results in Stapes Surgery”, 27th Turkish National Congress of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Antalya, 2003.

17. Öztürk, Ö., U. Harputluoğlu, E. Egeli, F. Oğhan, A. Mayda, “Evaluation of Otorhinolaryngology Screening Results in Primary School Children According to Socioeconomic Level”, 27th Turkish National Congress of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Antalya, 2003.

18. Öz, F., N. Kalekoğlu, B. Karakullukçu, Ö. Öztürk, B. Öz, “Lipoid Proteinosis: Case Report”, 26th Turkish Congress of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Antalya, 2001.

19. Aydın S., Ö. Öztürk, E. İnci, N. Kalekoğlu, H. Cansız and N. Şekercioğlu, “Our Surgical Approach in Anterior Skull Base Tumors: 110 cases”, 26th Turkish Congress of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Antalya, 2001.

20. Öztürk, Ö., F. Öz, M. Ada B. Karakullukçu and M. Toprak, , “The Role of Laryngopharyngeal Reflux in the Etiology of Hoarseness”, Records of the 26th Turkish Congress of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery (CD Recorded), Antalya, 2001 .

21. Şekercioğlu, N., H. Cansız, M. Güneş, A. Resuli, Ö. Öztürk, “Reconstruction in advanced laryngotracheal stenosis: results in 40 cases”, Proceedings of the 1st Turkish-Italian Otolaryngology Congress, 210-221, Antalya, 1997.

22. Şekercioğlu, N., H. Cansız, M. Güneş, A. Resuli, Ö. Öztürk, “Reconstructed partial laryngeal

2013

Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Ear Nose Throat

1998 - 2013

Istanbul Surgery Hospital

Ear Nose Throat

1996 - 1997

Şişli Etfal Hospital

ENT Assistant Chief

1992 - 1996

Indiana Methodist Hospital

Ear Nose Throat

1992 - 1996

Institut Gustave Roussy, France

Observer Physician

1992 - 1995

Clinic of Professeur Frederic Chabolle at Suresnes Hopital Foch

Assistant Physician

1989 - 1992

Şişli Etfal Hospital

ENT Chief Assistant

1985 - 1989

Şişli Etfal and Marmara University Hospital

ENT Specialization

Dr. Ari Derowe is a highly experienced Pediatric Otolaryngologist with 32 years of experience, currently serving at Ichilov Sourasky Medical Center Tel Aviv. He holds a Bachelors of Medicine from Sackler University Israel, specialization in Otorhinolaryngology from Sackler University, and residency of Otolaryngology from Kaplan Hospital and Meir Hospital. He is also an instructor at Stanford School Of Medicine and the Director of Pediatric Otolaryngology Unit, Dept. Of Otolaryngology Ichilov, Tel Aviv. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the Israel Medical Association, Israeli Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, American Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, and American Bronchoesophageal Association.

Ear Nose Throat Diseases

Fields of Study and Interests

• Hearing Losses

• Cochlear Implant (Bionic Ear)

• Otosclerosis (Ear calcification)

• Endoscopic Ear Surgery

• Chronic Otitis Surgery (Tympanoplasty, Mastoidectomy)

• Vertigo (Dizziness)

• Tinnitus (Tinnitus)

• Head and Neck Tumors

• Larynx (Larynx) Cancers

• Nose and Sinus Tumors

• Tonsil and Adenoid Surgery

Education

• Ondokuz Mayıs University Medicine 2003

• S.B. İzmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital 2009 Ear Nose and Throat Diseases

Career

• Recep Tayyip Erdogan University Faculty of Medicine 2011-2017

• Health Sciences University Samsun Training and Research Hospital 2007-2020

• Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine 2020-2021

• Yeni Yüzyıl University Faculty of Medicine Private Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital 2021-202

Publications: TERZI SUAT, OZGUR ABDULKADIR, ÇELIKER METIN, TUMKAYA LEVENT, DURSUN

ENGIN (2017). The effects of astaxanthin on salivary gland damage caused by cisplatin in the rat.

International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences,

Dr. has a Master's Degree in Hospital and Health Institution Management and has worked in many institutions, such as the Ministry of Health Haseki Training and Research Hospital and Bezmialem University. He has attended many international conferences and won awards, and has research papers published. His fields of expertise include Nose Aesthetics, Cochlear Implant, Hearing Losses, Ear Infections, Balance Disorders, Nasal Allergies, Nasal Polyposis, Cancer Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery, Voice Disorders, Thyroid Nodules, Sinusitis, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Tonsil and Adenoid Diseases and Snoring, Sleep Apnea Surgery. He has had international experiences in the US at Johns Hopkins University, Harvard University, Harvard Medical School, Boston Children's Hospital, Tufts University, and Cleveland Clinic.

Assoc. Prof. Selman SARICA, M.D. is an experienced Otorhinolaryngologist with expertise in Otology, Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Snoring Surgery, Benign and Malignant Head and Neck Tumors, Laryngology, Functional Nasal Surgeries, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Thyroid Surgery, and Salivary Gland Diseases. He has a medical degree from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine and an expertise from Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University Department of Otorhinolaryngology. He is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the same university.

The doctor specializes in ear infections and repair of the tympanic membrane, as well as other procedures such as rhinoplasty, septorhinoplasty, adenoidectomy, tonsillectomy, placement of ventilation tube, snoring, sleep apnea surgery, vocal cord nodules, cysts, polyps, edema, laryngoscopy, MLS, laryngectomy, cervical lymph node dissection, neck dissection, head and neck tumor surgery, reconstruction, and microlaryngosurgery. He has an undergraduate degree from Inonu University and has trained at several institutions including Abant Izzet Baysal University, the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Gazi University, and the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center. He has worked at private hospitals and health centers in Istanbul and Malatya.

Doctor Ophir Hendzel is a board certified otolaryngology specialist from Israel with an American background, specializing in cochlear implantations and complicated otology and neurobiology surgeries. He has a medical degree in otolaryngology from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and has received specialty training in otic and lateral skull base surgery, temporal bone surgery, and lateral skull base surgery from Harvard Medical School, House Ear Institute, and Saint Louis University, respectively. His work experience includes Board certification in the Cochlear Implant Unit at Sourasky Medical Center and the Otolaryngology Department at Assuta Clinic. He is a member of The Israeli Society of Otolaryngology/ Head and Neck Surgery, The Israel Otological Society, and The International Otological Society.