Otorhinolaryngology/Ear, Nose and Throat(ENT) Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Dr Nivit Karla is a specialist based at PrimeCare Bkk with clinical training from the prestigious Siriraj Medical School at Mahidol University.

• Trained at Rajavithi Hospital across internal medicine and cardiology departments
• Experienced in managing systemic conditions that impact ear, nose, and throat health
• Communicates clearly with patients in both English and Thai
• Completed focused training in cardiology interventions at major Thai medical centres

Dr Erdal Skal is a leading ENT and facial plastic surgery specialist at Elixirmed Clinic, having trained at Istanbul University and the Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital.

• Provides expert care for paediatric ENT conditions, including airway and adenoid cases
• Specialises in septoplasty for deviated septums and corrective facial plastic surgery
• Manages sleep apnea and recurrent nasal polyps using patient-first methods
• Member of the Turkish Ear Nose Throat Foundation and Facial Plastic Surgery Association

Dr. Irmak Uçak is an ENT specialist at Central Hospital in Istanbul. She focuses on endoscopic sinus surgery and facial aesthetic procedures. She graduated from the Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Uçak has contributed to several scientific studies and publications.

• Treats conditions like deviated septums and nasal polyps.
• Performs procedures including septoplasty, tonsillectomy, and tympanoplasty.
• Completed residency at Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital.
• Practices at Central Hospital, which treats 138,000 patients every year.

Professor Karatas is a globally trained ENT specialist at Atlas University Hospital with a specific focus on complex hearing restoration and skull base surgery.

• Trained in cochlear implants and inner ear treatments at leading centres in Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland
• Specialises in endoscopic sinus surgery – a minimally invasive way to treat chronic sinus issues with faster recovery
• Fellowship graduate from The Ohio State University in otology and neurotology (ear and nerve disorders)
• Member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology and Mediterranean Society of Otology

Dr. Kasama Wiroskoolchai is a wellness specialist at Mali Interdisciplinary Hospital in Bangkok. Dr. Wiroskoolchai focuses on combining conventional and precision medicine to treat chronic conditions. The doctor manages non-communicable diseases like type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This approach aims to improve quality of life and longevity through restorative care.

• Specializes in pharmacopuncture and rehabilitation after stroke or traumatic brain injury.
• Treats autoimmune conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis and autoimmune hepatitis.
• Works at a facility accredited by the GHA and AACI for international patient safety.
• Uses regenerative techniques to help tissue repair and prevent disease complications.

Dr. Mehmet Nuri Elgormus is a specialist at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He treats patients for ear, nose, and throat (ENT) and aesthetic concerns. Dr. Elgormus focuses on resolving breathing and aesthetic issues in a single surgical session. He has performed surgery on hundreds of patients over two decades of practice.

• Specializes in septoplasty, rhinoplasty, and pediatric sinus treatments.
• Performs microsurgery for laryngeal polyps and cleft lip repairs.
• Treats complex conditions like sleep apnea and sensorineural hearing loss.
• Works at AACI-accredited Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul.

Professor Vuralkan is a board-certified ENT specialist at VM Medical Park Florya with three national awards for his research into ear and sinus health.

• Specialises in rhinology and complex ear surgeries like tympanoplasty and cochlear implants
• Awarded for research on protecting hearing during chemotherapy and preventing ear scarring after surgery
• Holds specialist certification in head, neck, and thyroid surgery
• Active member of the Turkish Association of Rhinology and the Turkish Association of Otorhinolaryngology

Dr Mustafa Emiroglu is a general surgery specialist at Memorial Bodrum Hospital with significant experience in surgical interventions for the thyroid and endocrine system.

• Specialises in thyroid surgery and hormonal gland management
• Completed professional training at the Thyroid School to manage complex endocrine conditions
• Member of the Endocrine Surgery Association
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's oldest and most prestigious medical schools

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).

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. Esmail Abdulahi Ahmed (“Esmail Dhodan”), Kulak Burun Boğaz (KBB) uzmanıdır. Tıp eğitimini 19 Mayıs Üniversitesi’nde tamamladı. Uzmanlık eğitimini İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi’nde aldı.

Klinik pratiğinde burun estetiği (rinoplasti) ve fonksiyonel burun cerrahisine odaklanır. Haber kaynaklarına göre 7.500’ün üzerinde ameliyat gerçekleştirdi.

Rinoplasti ve septoplasti başta olmak üzere fonksiyonel ve estetik burun düzeltmeleri yapar. Anatomik ve yapısal düzenlemelerde yüksek hassasiyetle çalışır.

Dr Emre Turkmen is a specialist in facial plastic surgery at Estemarley, focusing on aesthetic nose and ear procedures. He completed his specialist ENT training at Yeditepe University and served as a chief physician.

• Specialises in rhinoplasty and ear aesthetics using techniques refined through training in Germany
• Active member of the European Facial Plastic Surgery Association to stay updated on new methods
• Completed a Maxillofacial Surgery course focusing on complex facial structures
• Trained in sinus surgery in Germany for improved functional and aesthetic outcomes

Ceyda Tarhan is a Fellow of the European Board of Otorhinolaryngology, holding a prestigious European ENT Competence Certificate. She currently treats a wide range of head and neck conditions at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Specialises in stapedectomy to treat hearing loss caused by bone calcification in the ear
• Performs endoscopic sinus surgery to treat chronic rhinosinusitis and nasal congestion
• Expert in paediatric ENT care including adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy procedures
• Treats head, neck, and skin tumours with excision and reconstructive surgery
• Member of the Turkish ENT-BBC Association School for Thyroid Diseases

Navamin 9 Hospital is a private hospital accredited by JCI and Thailand Hospital Accreditation (HA). It is in Bangkok’s Min Buri district and was founded in 2008. The hospital treats about 30,000 patients each year. Its medical team includes 100 doctors across 10 departments.

Services include a center for cardiology and internal medicine. There is a 24-hour emergency and trauma center. The hospital offers advanced surgery. It provides mother and child care. It also runs wellness and check-up programs for preventive care.