Sensorineural hearing loss Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Assistant Professor Prapas Teerakul is a head and neck surgeon at Intrarat Hospital who specialised at the prestigious Ramathibodi Hospital.

• Specialises in otolaryngology to treat complex ear and hearing disorders
• Formerly an Assistant Professor training new specialists at Mahidol University
• Expertise includes surgical and clinical management of the inner ear
• Recognised as a leading head and neck surgeon in Thailand

Dr. Harun Dogru is a professor and ENT specialist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He treats hearing loss, sleep apnea, and complex nasal conditions. Dr. Dogru has authored numerous international studies on sinusitis and otitis media. He practices at the largest private hospital in the Mediterranean region of Turkey.

• Performs cochlear implant placement and stapedectomy for hearing restoration.
• Treats deviated septums and nasal polyps through septoplasty and endoscopic surgery.
• Conducts voice feminization and masculinization procedures.
• Member of the ENT department at a clinic treating 10,000 patients annually.

Professor Ozcan Oztrk is a leading ear and skull base expert at Valued Med Hub Hospitals, with specialised training from the University of Pittsburgh Sound Center.

• Specialises in cochlear implantation to restore hearing in patients with severe sensorineural loss
• Expert in otology and neuro-otology, focusing on complex ear and skull base surgeries
• Member of the European Academy of Otology and Neuro-Otology
• Researched facial nerve functions and balance preservation during hearing restoration procedures
• Experienced in stapes surgery and ventilation tube complications in both adults and children

Professor Mazhar Celikoyar brings international expertise to Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital following specialist training in the United States and France.

• Completed clinical work at Indiana Methodist Hospital in the USA
• Served as Assistant Physician at Hôpital Foch in France
• Former ENT Assistant Chief at the major Şişli Etfal training hospital
• Focuses on restoring auditory function through medical and surgical intervention
• Holds an academic professorship at Istanbul Florence Nightingale

Professor Celil Göçer is a leading ENT specialist who refined his expertise in complex ear surgery at the world-renowned House Ear Institute in Los Angeles.

• Performed 900+ successful ENT procedures focusing on hearing restoration and ear health
• Specialises in cochlear implants for profound hearing loss and middle ear ossicle replacement
• Published 30+ international research papers on surgical innovations and hearing loss management
• Professor at Lokman Hekim Health Group since 2011, training the next generation of ear specialists
• Presents groundbreaking research globally on hearing aid effects and geriatric tinnitus

Dr Onur Buyukkoc is a specialist ear, nose, and throat surgeon at Atlas University Hospital with a background in complex auditory and laryngeal research.

• Trained at the prestigious Gülhane Military Medical Academy (GATA)
• Expertise in Waardenburg Syndrome, a genetic condition often resulting in permanent hearing loss
• Highly experienced in managing patient care at major Turkish national medical centres
• Contributor to peer-reviewed research on paediatric ENT conditions and vocal chord health

Dr. Yasar Cokkeser is an ENT specialist at Istinye University Liv Hospital Topkapi. He has published over 75 scientific articles indexed in Index Medicus. Dr. Cokkeser holds a fellowship in otology and skull base surgery from Gruppo Otologico, Italy. He treats complex conditions such as vestibular schwannoma and hearing loss.

• Completed observerships at Johns Hopkins, UPenn, and the House Ear Institute.
• Specializes in revision stapes surgery and endoscopic sinus procedures.
• Performed a study on dacryocystorhinostomy outcomes in 115 patients.
• Former Chief of Clinic at Umraniye Training and Research Hospital.

Dr Ali Can Sungur leads the ear, nose, and throat department at Lokman Hekim Etlik Hospital, providing high-level surgical care for complex hearing issues.

• Specialises in otology to treat disorders of the ear and hearing mechanisms
• Performs microsurgery to repair delicate structures within the inner ear
• Uses endoscopic techniques for less invasive ear procedures and faster recovery
• Member of the Turkish Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Society

Professor Emre Turkmen is a European-trained ear, nose, and throat specialist who focuses on surgical solutions for hearing and aesthetic concerns.

• Completed specialist ENT training at Yeditepe University, a pioneer in Turkish medical education
• Trained in sinus surgery in Germany, focusing on restoring clear nasal and ear passages
• Active member of the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery
• Former Chief Physician with clinical leadership experience in state and private hospitals
• Attends international congresses to apply the latest global techniques in ear treatments

Professor Erkan Vuralkan is an award-winning ear, nose, and throat specialist who has published extensive research on protecting the inner ear from damage.

• Brings expertise from VM Medical Park Florya and major Turkish education and research hospitals
• Won first prize at the National Otology-Neurootology Congress for his work on preventing ear toxicity
• Registered with the Turkish ORL-HNS Board for Head, Neck, and Thyroid Surgery
• Active contributor to the Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery
• Specialises in managing complex sinus and inner-ear conditions through evidence-based protocols

Dr. Jwong Myeonghyeon is an otolaryngologist (ENT specialist). He holds an MD and PhD and serves as Honorary Medical Director. His clinical focus includes otitis media, tinnitus, dizziness and vertigo, cochlear implants, hearing loss, hearing aids, and pediatric otolaryngology.

He earned his MD and PhD in medicine from Yonsei University. He completed fellowship training at the Otology Research Laboratory at The Ohio State University in the United States.

His leadership roles include Director of the Yonsei University Eye and ENT Hospital. He is Professor Emeritus at Yonsei University College of Medicine. He also served as President of the Korean Otological Society, the Korean Society of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, and the Korean Society of Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. He served as President of the Korea Health Personnel Licensing Examination Institute (REHPEI).

Professor Mehmet Nuri Elgormus is a specialist at Atlas University Hospital with deep expertise in surgical solutions for complex hearing loss.

• Specialises in middle ear implants – surgical devices that bypass damaged areas to improve sound clarity
• Experienced in managing conductive and sensorineural hearing issues through microsurgical techniques
• Participated in Salzburg Medical Seminars focusing on advanced otorhinolaryngology protocols
• Member of the Turkish Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Foundation
• Active in clinical research regarding endonasal endoscopic management for ear and sinus health

Professor Erkan Karatas is a leading specialist in hearing restoration at Atlas University Hospital, with extensive training from the world's top cochlear research centres.

• Trained at the Cochlear Science and Research Center in Berlin and the Med-El Implant Center in Austria
• Completed clinical fellowships in neurotology at The Ohio State University and the University of Würzburg
• Specialises in endoscopic ear surgery – a less invasive approach for treating inner ear and lateral skull base conditions
• Active member of the Mediterranean Society of Otology and Audiology