Best Airway Narrowing Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Associate Professor Dr Emre Gunbey is an ENT specialist who completed a prestigious residency at the Mayo Clinic in the USA to master complex airway and nasal surgeries.

• Treats snoring and sleep apnoea using surgical techniques to widen restricted airways
• Fellow of the European Board of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery
• Specialises in endoscopic sinus surgery – a minimally invasive approach with no external scarring
• Member of the European Rhinology Association and the Sleep Association

Prof. Dr. M. Emre Üstündağ is a Professor of Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze. He has been a professor at Kocaeli University since 2006. He completed his MD and ENT residency at Istanbul University between 1983 and 1995. He has worked at Istanbul and Kocaeli universities and at Acıbadem hospitals. He has also maintained a private practice since 2006.

Clinical focus: head and neck oncology and surgery; rhinology and rhinoplasty; laryngology; septoplasty; sleep apnea surgery.

He completed international training in Ireland (Ardkeen). In Germany, he trained in Tübingen; Freiburg (otology, 4 months); and Regensburg (rhinology, 4 months). In the USA, he trained at Stanford in laryngology and sleep apnea (4 months). He has 47 international articles and 788 citations (Google Scholar, Jan 2026). He is a member of the Turkish ORL-HNS, the Istanbul University ENT Association, and the German ORL-HNS.

Dr Dogukan Aydenizoz is a senior ear, nose, and throat specialist at Medical Park Antalya, focusing on corrective airway surgery and sleep disorders.

• Performs septoplasty to straighten the nasal septum for improved breathing
• Uses endoscopic sinus surgery, a minimally invasive technique with no external incisions
• Treats chronic snoring and sleep apnea using functional surgical methods
• Member of the Turkish Facial Plastic Surgery Association
• Trained at Antalya Training and Research Hospital in specialist ENT care

Dr Ozgur Erdem has performed more than 2,000 surgeries focusing on nasal function and pediatric upper airway procedures at Antalya Training and Research Hospital.

• Specialises in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) – surgical treatment to clear obstructed airways during sleep
• Performs paediatric upper airway procedures to treat breathing difficulties in children
• Uses endoscopic ear and nasal techniques – minimally invasive methods that lead to less scarring and quicker recovery
• Conducts head and neck cancer surgeries for complex airway obstructions

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Murat Damar is an ENT specialist at Private Optimed International Çorlu Hospital, ENT Clinic. He graduated from Uludağ University in 1997. He completed ENT residency training at Istanbul University from 2004 to 2009.

He has authored 18 international and 2 national peer-reviewed articles. He has also presented 9 international and 16 national congress papers. His research focuses on chronic otitis media, septal deviation, salivary gland tumors, sleep apnea biomarkers, and myringoplasty materials. He completed advanced courses in live head and neck tumor surgery, applied thyroid ultrasound, and several endoscopic sinus surgery cadaver masterclasses. He speaks English.

Dr. Yasar Cokkeser is an ENT specialist. He graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine (1983–1989). He completed his ENT residency at Ankara Numune Hospital (1989–1994). He held a Clinical Research Fellowship in Otology and Skull Base Surgery at Gruppo Otologico, Italy (1993–1994). He also completed observerships at GWU Neurosurgery, House Ear Institute, USC, Johns Hopkins, and the University of Pennsylvania.

He served at Inönü University as Assistant Professor (1994–1999) and Associate Professor (1999–2005). He was Chief of Clinic at Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital (2005–2007). His recent practice includes Medicana Ataköy (2024–2025).

He has more than 75 publications indexed in Index Medicus. His articles appear in Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, Am J Otol, J Laryngol Otol, and Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. His work covers revision stapes surgery, skull base approaches, vestibular schwannoma, and DCR outcomes in 115 patients (130 eyes).

Professor Erkan Vuralkan is a highly qualified ear, nose, and throat specialist who holds a Turkish Board Certification in Head, Neck, and Thyroid Surgery.

• Specialises in surgical management of airway obstacles including chronic snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea
• Expert in endoscopic sinus surgery – a minimally invasive approach to clear blocked airways without external incisions
• Recognised for research into nasal mucosa health and the effects of respiratory treatments
• Active member of the Turkish Association of Otorhinolaryngology and the Turkish Association of Rhinology

Dr Irmak Ucak is a specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul with a focus on functional nose surgery for correcting blocked breathing passages.

• Treats paediatric ENT conditions that cause airway narrowing in children
• Performs functional nose surgery to improve airflow and breathing efficiency
• Trained at Hacettepe University, one of Turkey's most prestigious medical faculties
• Holds an academic position at Istanbul Health and Technology University
• Specialises in rhinoplasty to address structural issues within the nasal cavity

Dr Burak Karabulut is a specialist in airway and sleep surgeries, focusing on structural blockages at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Treats pharyngeal and laryngeal airway issues through targeted head and neck surgery
• Qualified through the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's premier medical schools
• Holds a Turkish Otorhinolaryngology Surgery Qualification Certificate for head and neck disorders
• Gained international experience at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in America
• Specialises in snoring and sleep apnea surgery to improve night-time breathing

Dr Elcin Ariturk is an ear, nose, and throat specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus with internal training from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine.

• Treats airway narrowing through specialised snoring and sleep apnea surgery
• Performs endoscopic sinus surgery to clear obstructed passages and improve breathing
• Specialises in functional rhinoplasty to correct internal nasal structures
• Manages paediatric ear, nose, and throat conditions for younger patients
• Focuses on surgical solutions for complex allergic rhinitis and chronic congestion

Professor Arzu Yasemin Korkut is a highly qualified specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul who focuses on paediatric ear, nose, and throat (ENT) care and complex neck surgery.

• Performed intensive clinical and surgical work at the Graz Medical Faculty in Austria
• Specialises in head and neck cancer surgery to restore airway function
• Manages paediatric ear, nose, and throat diseases for younger patients
• Served as Clinical Administrative Officer at Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Expertise includes endoscopic sinus surgery using cameras for precise, internal nasal repairs

Associate Professor Emre Turkmen is a specialist in facial plastic surgery who trained at the prestigious Yeditepe University in Istanbul.

• Specialises in functional rhinoplasty to correct breathing issues caused by nasal airway narrowing
• Completed intensive sinus surgery training in Germany to manage complex internal nasal obstructions
• Active member of the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery
• Trained in maxillofacial surgery – managing the delicate bone and tissue structures of the face and airway