Best Nasal Congestion Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Assistant Professor Emre Gunbey is a Mayo Clinic-trained specialist who focuses on restoring clear breathing through advanced nose and sinus surgery.

• Specialises in endoscopic sinus surgery – uses a tiny camera for internal repairs without facial incisions
• Treats chronic congestion caused by sleep apnoea and snoring disorders
• Certified by the European Board of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery
• Member of the European Rhinology Association, focusing on nasal health

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 specialist in ear, nose, and throat (ENT) surgery at the Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex, focusing on both functional and aesthetic nasal repairs.

• Performs septoplasty to straighten the nasal septum for improved airflow and permanent congestion relief
• Specialises in endoscopic sinus surgery using cameras for less invasive treatment of chronic blockages
• Manages sleep apnea and snoring through targeted nasal and throat procedures
• Member of the Turkish Facial Plastic Surgery Association
• Trained at Antalya Training and Research Hospital in specialist ENT care

Professor Ozgur Erdem has performed over 2,000 functional and aesthetic nasal surgeries to improve breathing and nose shape. He specialises in clearing blocked airways at his Antalya-based clinic.

• Completed doctoral research on Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) and snoring surgery
• Expert in functional nasal surgery to repair internal structures and restore normal airflow
• Performs paediatric upper airway procedures for children with breathing difficulties
• Specialised in Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) at Antalya Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on endoscopic ear surgery and head and neck procedures

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 rhinology specialist at VM Medical Park Florya, holding national awards for his research into sinonasal diseases and paranasal sinus anatomy.

• Specialises in endoscopic sinus surgery to clear complex nasal blockages and frontal mucoceles
• Researched mucosal health and the effects of CPAP treatment on nasal pathways
• Expert in managing recurrent nasal polyps using targeted medical and surgical therapies
• Certified by the Turkish Board in Head, Neck, and Thyroid Surgery
• Active member of the Turkish Association of Rhinology

Dr Irmak Ucak is an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist at Liv Hospital who treats complex breathing issues through functional nose surgery.

• Specialises in functional rhinoplasty to correct internal structural blockages
• Manages paediatric ENT diseases for children with chronic congestion
• Trained at Hacettepe University English Faculty of Medicine
• Serves as a faculty member at Istanbul Health and Technology University
• Focuses on restoring clear airways while maintaining nasal aesthetics

Dr Elcin Ariturk specialises in functional rhinoplasty and endoscopic sinus surgery to clear blocked airways at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Treats nasal congestion using endoscopic techniques – uses tiny cameras for precise repair with no external scars
• Focuses on functional rhinoplasty to correct structural issues and improve breathing high in the nasal passage
• Manages allergic rhinitis and chronic sinus diseases with tailored medical and surgical plans
• Provides surgical solutions for snoring and sleep apnoea related to nasal obstruction
• Specialises in paediatric ear, nose, and throat conditions for younger patients

Associate Professor Emre Turkmen is a specialist in ear, nose, and throat (ENT) surgery who trained in sinus surgery in Germany. He is an active member of the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery.

• Specialises in functional rhinoplasty to clear blocked nasal passages and improve breathing
• Completed specialist ENT training at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Attended maxillofacial surgery training to manage complex facial and nasal structures
• Performs sinus surgery using techniques learned during international training in Germany
• Former Chief Physician with clinical leadership experience in public and private hospitals

Dr Burak Karabulut holds the Turkish Board Certification in Otorhinolaryngology and currently treats patients at the prestigious Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Specialises in functional nasal obstructions including turbinate reduction and polyp removal
• Completed clinical observations at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in the USA
• Performs septoplasty to straighten internal nasal structures for better airflow
• Expert in treating paediatric ear, nose, and throat conditions in children
• Uses surgical interventions to manage sleep apnea and snoring issues

Professor Arzu Yasemin Korkut is a senior ENT specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul who focuses on clearing complex blockages using endoscopic sinus surgery.

• Specialises in endoscopic sinus surgery – uses a tiny camera to clear pathways with no external incisions
• Trained at Graz Medical Faculty in Austria for surgical management of chronic sinus conditions
• Expert in allergic rhinitis diagnosis – helps patients manage congestion caused by chronic environmental triggers
• Treats paediatric ENT diseases specifically for children suffering from recurring nasal obstructions