Hearing loss Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Professor Abdulkadir Ozgur has performed over 400 cochlear implant surgeries and 1,000 endoscopic ear procedures at Biruni University Hospital.

• Specialised in hearing restoration and balance disorders during training in France and Portugal
• Uses endoscopic ear surgery – a minimally invasive approach with no external scars and faster healing
• Holds a qualification from the Turkish Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Board
• Completed dedicated training in BAHA and CI implantable hearing solutions
• Awarded by the Otology-Neurotology Society for his contributions to the field

Dr Arzu Oz is a highly skilled ENT specialist who focuses on restoring hearing through advanced surgical procedures and international treatment guidelines.

• Specialises in cochlear implantation and ossiculoplasty to repair delicate middle ear bones and improve sound conduction
• Performs mastoidectomy and tympanoplasty to treat chronic ear infections and repair the eardrum for better hearing
• Utilises digital microscopes and endoscopes for minimally invasive ear surgery, ensuring faster recovery and less tissue damage
• Expertise includes managing sudden sensorineural hearing loss using intratympanic steroid injections for better outcomes

Professor Ahmet Koybasioglu is a highly credentialed ENT specialist at Private Koru Ankara Hospital with international training from the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in the USA.

• Specialises in paediatric hearing issues, including middle ear fluid accumulation and tonsil surgery
• Trained at the Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Cancer Centre in the Netherlands
• Former Professor at Gazi University, one of Turkey's leading medical faculties
• Expert in laryngology, treating complex voice and throat conditions that can affect hearing and speech

Dr Mustafa Burak Ustun is a dedicated specialist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital, focusing on medical and surgical solutions for hearing disorders.

• Trained at Bakirkoy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
• Expertise includes managing chronic ear infections and middle ear issues
• Graduate of the prestigious Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Practises at a major Turkish university hospital teaching centre
• Focuses on restoring hearing through precise surgical interventions

Dr Kadri Sert is a board-certified specialist at Ento Surgical Medical Centre who holds the Turkish Otorhinolaryngology Association Certificate of Proficiency.

• Specialises in ear, nose, and throat (ENT) surgery and head and neck disorders
• Completed intensive specialist training at Manisa Celal Bayar University
• Experienced in managing complex hearing health at major state hospitals
• Focuses on surgical solutions for persistent ear conditions and hearing impairment

Dr Sezgin Bekdemir is a senior ENT specialist at the Ento Surgical Medical Centre, a facility dedicated to advanced hearing assessments and surgical ear care.

• Specialises in treating complex hearing loss and chronic ear disorders
• Completed intensive residency training at Erzurum Atatürk University Medical Faculty
• Performs surgical interventions for sleep apnea and snoring to improve airway function
• Manages hearing loss cases at a specialised centre focused on otorhinolaryngology
• Expertise includes diagnosing and treating paediatric and adult middle ear conditions

Professor Ali Vefa Yuceturk focuses on ear microsurgery and inner ear hearing loss – he previously led research into these specific conditions as a senior faculty member.

• Performs ear microsurgery to repair delicate structures within the ear for improved hearing
• Former Head of Department at Celal Bayar University – trained new generations of ear specialists
• Published dozens of scientific articles on ear diseases and surgical outcomes in international journals
• Member of the Turkish Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Association