Best Sudden Deafness (sshl) Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Dr Dogukan Aydenizoz is a specialist ENT surgeon at the Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex, where he manages complex ear and hearing disorders.

• Trained at the Antalya Training and Research Hospital in ear, nose, and throat medicine
• Member of the Turkish Facial Plastic Surgery Association
• Focuses on functional ear health alongside his surgical practice
• Active member of the Antalya Medical Chamber
• Regular contributor to international medical congresses on ENT developments

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 decorated ear, nose, and throat specialist who has earned multiple national awards for his research into inner-ear protection and hearing health.

• Awarded first prize at the National Otology-Neurootology Congress for research into preventing ear damage
• Holds the Turkish Board Certificate in Otorhinolaryngology and Head, Neck and Thyroid Surgery
• Expert in managing complex hearing disorders at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital
• Serves on the editorial board for the Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery
• Active member of the Turkish Association of Otorhinolaryngology

Dr Irmak Ucak is an ear, nose, and throat specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul who manages both adult and paediatric hearing conditions.

• Trained at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical institutions
• Previously served at Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital
• Currently holds an academic position at Istanbul Health and Technology University
• Treats complex ear disorders using surgical and medical interventions

Dr Elcin Ariturk is an ear, nose, and throat specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus, focusing on complex auditory and paediatric conditions.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, one of Turkey's most prestigious medical schools
• Completed specialist training in head and neck surgery at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training hospital
• Expert in paediatric ear, nose, and throat diseases for younger patients
• Treats allergic rhinitis and sinus diseases that can impact hearing health
• Experienced in endoscopic surgery, using cameras for precise and less invasive internal procedures

Dr Burak Karabulut is a specialist ear, nose, and throat surgeon at Liv Hospital Ulus with international training from the University of Pittsburgh.

• Holds the Turkish Otorhinolaryngology Surgery Qualification Certificate for high standards in ear surgery
• Specialises in surgical treatments for hearing loss and complex ear diseases
• Trained at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, one of the region's top medical institutions
• Completed clinical observer roles at leading ENT departments in the USA and Italy
• Focuses on both adult and childhood ear conditions at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital

Professor Arzu Yasemin Korkut is a senior ear, nose, and throat specialist who previously served as the Clinical Administrative Officer at a major Turkish training hospital.

• Specialises in ear diseases and complex ENT conditions
• Completed clinical and surgical studies at the Graz Medical Faculty in Austria
• Held the position of Professor at Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Expertise includes paediatric ENT cases and endoscopic surgical techniques
• Focuses on accurate diagnosis and long-term management for hearing-related issues

Professor Emre Turkmen leads ear and nose treatments at Estemarley, bringing expertise from Istanbul Bilim University and Yeditepe University.

• Completed specialist Sinus Surgery Training in Germany to manage complex ear and nasal tract cases
• Former Chief Physician with clinical leadership experience in state hospital settings
• Active member of the European Facial Plastic Surgery Association
• Member of the Turkish Facial Plastic Surgery Association
• Trained in maxillofacial surgery for cases involving facial bone and nerve structures