Best Chronic Sinusitis Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Assistant Professor Emre Gunbey is a specialist in endoscopic sinus surgery who trained at the prestigious Mayo Clinic in the USA.

• Performs endoscopic sinus surgery – a minimally invasive technique using tiny cameras to clear blockages without external incisions
• Assistant Professor of ENT at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital and former observer at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic
• Fellow of the European Board of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery
• Active member of the European Rhinology Association and the American Association for Science and Technology

Dr. Mehmet Emre Ustundag is an ENT professor and head and neck surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. He treats complex conditions like larynx cancer, sleep apnea, and chronic sinusitis. Dr. Ustundag trained at Stanford University in laryngology and sleep apnea surgery. He also completed clinical training in Germany and Ireland. He has published 47 international articles with nearly 800 citations. Dr. Ustundag serves patients at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Specializes in head and neck oncology, rhinoplasty, and septoplasty.
• Performs endoscopic sinus surgery and vocal cord injections.
• Member of the German and Turkish societies of otorhinolaryngology.
• Works at a clinic ranked among the world's best by Newsweek.

Dr Dogukan Aydenizoz is a leading ear, nose, and throat specialist at the Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He focuses on restoring airway function and breathing through precise surgical interventions.

• Specialises in endoscopic sinus surgery to clear blockages with minimal downtime
• Performs septoplasty to correct deviated septums and improve sinus drainage
• Combines functional sinus repair with aesthetic rhinoplasty when required
• Member of the Turkish Facial Plastic Surgery Association
• Trained at the Antalya Training and Research Hospital

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. 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. Kim Geonho is an ENT specialist and Head of Otolaryngology at Naeun Hospital. He treats tonsil and adenoid disease, sinusitis, and rhinitis. He also manages snoring and sleep apnea, voice changes from vocal cord disorders, salivary gland disease, and thyroid disorders.

He graduated from Hanyang University College of Medicine. He completed his internship, residency, and clinical fellowship in Otolaryngology at Hanyang University Hospital. He is the former Vice Director of Baro Clinic (ENT). He completed training through the Sleep Polysomnography Quality Control Committee. He is a regular member of the Korean Society of Otorhinolaryngology, the Korean Rhinologic Society, the Korean Otological Society, the Korean Society of Head and Neck Surgery, the Korean Society of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, and the Korean Society of Sleep and Breathing.

Professor Emre Turkmen is an ear, nose, and throat specialist who completed formal sinus surgery training in Germany to master relief for persistent blockages.

• Specialises in endoscopic sinus surgery to clear blocked pathways with minimal downtime
• Active member of the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery
• Trained at Istanbul Bilim University and Yeditepe University medical schools
• Regularly attends international congresses to adopt new surgical techniques
• Focuses on both functional breathing improvements and aesthetic nasal repairs

Professor Erkan Vuralkan is a leading rhinologist whose award-winning research into paranasal sinus anatomy helps him provide highly accurate care for chronic sinus issues.

• Specialises in endoscopic sinus surgery – a minimally invasive approach to clear blockages without external incisions
• Researched preventative treatments for recurrent nasal polyps to help patients avoid repeat procedures
• Former Head of Department at major state education and research hospitals in Turkey
• Board-certified specialist and active member of the Turkish Association of Rhinology