38 Best Sleep Apnea Surgery Doctors Abroad

Dr. Ziya Ilgin is an ENT specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals in Istanbul. He focuses on rhinoplasty, septoplasty, and surgical treatments for sleep apnea. Dr. Ilgin graduated from the Marmara University Faculty of Medicine. He treats a wide range of complex ear, nose, and throat disorders.

• Uses the thermal welding method for tonsillectomy procedures.
• Specializes in closed technique nose aesthetic surgery.
• Performs functional endoscopic sinus surgery and eardrum repair.
• Works at an institution accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Emre Gunbey is an ENT specialist at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He has performed 3,000+ rhinoplasty procedures. Dr. Gunbey holds a board certification from the European Board of Otorhinolaryngology. He gained international experience as an observer at the Mayo Clinic in the USA.

• Specializes in rhinoplasty, revision surgery, and sleep apnea treatment.
• Author of over 50 articles in reputable medical journals.
• Member of the European Rhinology Association and Facial Plastic Surgery Association.
• Works at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital, a JCI-accredited medical center.

Prof. Dr. Ustundag trained at Stanford University specifically for sleep apnea surgery. He leads Anadolu Medical Center's ENT department.

• 30+ years of experience in ENT and head & neck surgery
• Specializes in sleep apnea surgery and rhinology
• Published 47 international articles with 788 citations
• Member of Turkish and German ENT societies

Dr. Onur Ustun specializes in ear, nose, and throat (ENT) conditions at Haseki Training and Research Hospital, with a focus on sleep apnea surgery.

• Completed ENT specialization at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 2014
• Provides expert care for sleep apnea surgical interventions

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. 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. 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. Selman Sarica is an Associate Professor of Otorhinolaryngology at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He specializes in a wide range of ENT procedures for both children and adults. Dr. Sarica graduated from the prestigious Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine. He has performed over 1,000 surgical procedures throughout his career.

• Expert in snoring surgery and head and neck tumor resections.
• Performs functional nasal surgeries including septoplasty and rhinoplasty.
• Treats pediatric ear, nose, and throat diseases.
• Specializes in thyroid surgery and salivary gland disease management.

Dr. Ahmet Mutlu is an ENT specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He holds European Board certification in Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Mutlu also earned a Master’s degree in Audiology to treat speech and voice disorders. He completed specialized training at the Portmann Institute in France.

• Holds National ENT Board certification.
• Completed specialized schools in Otology-Neurotology and Laryngology.
• Expertise Includes microsurgery and phoniatrics.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Otorhinolaryngology.

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.

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. 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. Vuralkan has extensive experience in ENT surgery, with a focus on sleep apnea treatments at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Turkish ORL-HNS Board Certified since 2010
• Published research on CPAP treatment effects on nasal mucosa
• Member of Turkish Association of Otorhinolaryngology and Rhinology
• Award-winning research in ototoxicity prevention

Dr. Belen Vielva del Campo is an ENT specialist at Publio Cordon Memorial Hospital in Madrid. She performs surgical treatments for breathing and sleep disorders, including endoscopic sinus surgery and septoplasty for deviated septums. She treats chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps, and sleep apnea. Her hospital holds JCI accreditation for safety and quality standards and has more than 100 specialist doctors on staff.