Best Surgical Management of Airway Obstruction Doctors Worldwide — TOP 17

Dr. Aydenizoz specializes in advanced ENT care at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex, focusing on precise surgical management of airway obstructions.

• 10 years of experience of ENT and facial aesthetics experience
• Completed ENT speciality training at Antalya Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Facial Plastic Surgery Association
• Offers functional and aesthetic rhinoplasty and septoplasty

Over 2,000 functional and aesthetic nasal surgeries performed – Dr. Erdem specializes in surgical solutions for airway obstructions at his private clinic in Antalya.

• Completed thesis on OSAS and snoring surgery
• Expert in endoscopic ear and pediatric upper airway procedures
• Attended numerous national and international ENT congresses
• Focuses on both functional and aesthetic nasal outcomes

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. Kim Han Gyeol is an otolaryngologist at VG Plastic Surgery in Seoul. He specializes in both functional and cosmetic rhinoplasty. Dr. Kim ranked first in the 2016 ENT Residency In-Training Examination. He focuses on techniques like radiofrequency ablation for less invasive turbinoplasty.

• Performs deviated septum correction and surgical management of airway obstructions.
• Served as the Head of Otolaryngology at Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital.
• Earned a Master’s in Medicine from Sungkyunkwan University.
• Completed his ENT residency at the prestigious Samsung Medical Center.

21 years of experience specializing in complex ENT surgery – Dr. Manea performs advanced endoscopic and laser procedures at Ponderas Academic Hospital.

• Associate Professor at 'Carol Davila' University
• Expert in endoscopic sinus and skull base surgery
• Fellowship-trained in Italy and Croatia
• Founding member of Romanian Society of Rhinology
• Recipient of 3 awards for ENT innovations

Prof. Cokkeser trained under world-renowned otolaryngologists at Johns Hopkins and Gruppo Otologico, specializing in complex airway surgeries.

• 37 years of experience of experience in otolaryngology
• Published 75+ research papers on surgical techniques
• Fellowship-trained in skull base surgery in Italy and USA
• Former faculty member at Inönü University Medical School

Professor Lydia Chen (Li Ping) is Chief Physician of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. She has over 30 years of clinical experience. Her work focuses on sudden hearing loss and other ear disorders. She performs both microscopic and endoscopic ear surgery.

Her expertise covers ear procedures such as mastoidectomy, tympanoplasty, cholesteatoma removal, ossicular chain repair, and preauricular fistula excision. She also performs adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy with plasma technology, as well as endoscopic sinus surgery, nasal polyp removal, and deviated septum correction. She provides rehabilitation for hearing loss, otogenic vertigo, and tinnitus, and treats nasopharyngeal and laryngeal allergies.

Her committee memberships include the Fujian Association of Integrative Medicine and the Fujian Disabled Rehabilitation Association. She also serves with the Xiamen Medical Doctor Association, Xiamen Medical Association, Xiamen Preventive Medicine Association, and Xiamen Rehabilitation Medical Association.

Dr. Vuralkan, a specialist in airway obstruction surgery, has over 24 years of experience of experience in ENT clinics and research hospitals.

• Expert in endoscopic sinus surgery for airway conditions
• Multiple awards for research on ototoxicity prevention
• Active member of Turkish rhinology and otolaryngology associations
• Published in international journals on ENT treatments

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.

1,200+ major head and neck surgeries performed at Memorial Sloan-Kettering – Dr. Wreesmann specializes in complex airway and oncologic reconstruction.

• Chairman of Otolaryngology at Centro Medico Teknon
• Fellowship-trained in head and neck surgery at MSKCC and Netherlands Cancer Institute
• Published 50+ research papers on head and neck cancer outcomes
• Member of the American Head and Neck Society

Dr. Oomen specializes in pediatric and adult ENT surgery, with a focus on airway and laryngotracheal procedures.

• Fellowship-trained in Pediatric Otolaryngology at Weill Cornell Medical College
• Published research on endoscopic airway surgery and thyroglossal duct cysts
• Works across multiple clinics in Andorra and Spain
• Member of Dutch and UK medical boards

Dr. Sultan Biskin Zeybek is an otorhinolaryngology (ENT) specialist. He performs ear surgery, skull base surgery, and head and neck surgery. He treats tumors of the larynx, tongue, lip, tonsil, and pharynx. He manages cholesteatoma, middle ear disease and infections, ear discharge, and hearing loss. He also performs cochlear implants (bionic ear) and treats maxillofacial trauma.

Experience: 2011–2012 at Malatya Devlet Hastanesi KBB BBC Kliniği. Bülent Ecevit Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi, KBB BBC Ana Bilimdalı.

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.