Cleft Lip or Palate Repair Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Assistant Professor Prapas Teerakul leads the ENT department at Intrarat Hospital and brings senior academic expertise to complex head and neck cases.

• Trained at the Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital – a top medical school in Thailand
• Specialises in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery
• Former Assistant Professor at Mahidol University – a major clinical training hub
• Handled both routine and surgical cases during his academic tenure
• Expert in managing functional needs alongside reconstructive requirements

Dr Ploypailin Rattanachinnakorn is a dual-certified specialist in plastic and maxillofacial surgery based at Intrarat Hospital. She focus on structural facial reconstruction and corrective surgery for complex congenital cases.

• Trained in plastic and maxillofacial surgery at Mahidol University
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Thailand
• Holds a specialist certificate in surgery from Siriraj Hospital
• Regular participant in international surgical symposia for advanced facial techniques
• Registered member of the Medical Council of Thailand

Professor Mazhar Celikoyar brings extensive international surgical expertise to Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital after training at premier institutions in the US and France.

• Completed a surgical residency at Indiana Methodist Hospital in the United States
• Trained at Institut Gustave Roussy in France, a world-leading cancer and reconstructive centre
• Served as Assistant Physician at Hopital Foch in Suresnes, specialising in complex head and neck cases
• Lead surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with a focus on reconstructive ENT surgery

Dr. Onur Buyukkoc is an ENT and facial plastic surgeon at Atlas University Hospital. He has successfully treated hundreds of patients in state and military hospitals. Dr. Buyukkoc specializes in reconstructive procedures and complex ear, nose, and throat conditions. He practices at an AACI-accredited facility known for its high surgical success rates.

• Performs septoplasty, tonsillectomy, and cochlear implant placement.
• Expertise includes microsurgery for laryngeal polyps and cleft palate repair.
• Authored over five clinical publications on mucociliary clearance and voice quality.
• Trained at the prestigious Gülhane Military Medical Academy (GATA).

Dr. Celil Göçer is a senior ENT specialist at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital. He completed specialized training at the House Ear Institute in Los Angeles. Dr. Göçer serves as a Professor for the Lokman Hekim Health Group. He focuses on hearing loss, laryngeal cancer, and complex sinus conditions.

• Authored over 30 scientific articles in international medical journals.
• Received professional recognition for his surgical training models in stapedectomy.
• Performs cochlear implant placement and endolaryngeal microsurgery for laryngeal polyps.
• Expertise covers pediatric and adult cases, including cleft palate repair and sleep apnea.

Professor Emrah Koksal brings intensive reconstructive expertise from the Gülhane Military Medical Academy to the specialised surgical team at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex.

• Specialises in reconstructive microsurgery for complex facial and structural corrections
• Member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
• Active member of the Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association
• Trained at Gülhane Military Medical Academy in plastic and reconstructive surgery
• Focused on restoring both function and appearance in structural facial cases

Dr. Harun Dogru is a professor and ENT specialist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He treats hearing loss, sleep apnea, and complex nasal conditions. Dr. Dogru has authored numerous international studies on sinusitis and otitis media. He practices at the largest private hospital in the Mediterranean region of Turkey.

• Performs cochlear implant placement and stapedectomy for hearing restoration.
• Treats deviated septums and nasal polyps through septoplasty and endoscopic surgery.
• Conducts voice feminization and masculinization procedures.
• Member of the ENT department at a clinic treating 10,000 patients annually.

Professor Yasar Cokkeser is a highly distinguished ENT and skull base specialist who has trained at world-leading American institutions including Johns Hopkins and the House Ear Institute.

• Completed a surgical fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia
• Specialises in managing complex congenital cases, including Fraser syndrome with cleft lip and palate
• Held the role of Chief of Clinic at Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital
• Published over 75 peer-reviewed medical papers on complex reconstructive and ENT surgery
• Practices at İstinye University Liv Hospital, a premier centre for specialized surgical care

Dr. Ali Can Sungur is an ENT specialist at Lokman Hekim Etlik Hospital in Ankara. He provides medical and surgical treatments for complex ear, nose, and throat conditions. His practice focuses on tailored care plans for both children and adults. Dr. Sungur operates within one of Turkey's largest private healthcare networks.

• Performs specialized surgeries including septoplasty, stapedectomy, and tonsillectomy.
• Treats sleep apnea, nasal polyps, and sensorineural hearing loss.
• Expert in cleft lip and palate repair procedures.
• Utilizes brainstem evoked response audiometry for precise hearing diagnostics.

Dr Erdal Skal is a specialised ENT and facial plastic surgeon at Elixirmed Clinic who focuses on delicate reconstructive procedures.

• Trained at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Member of the Facial Plastic Surgery Association
• Completed surgical residency at Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Ear Nose Throat and Head and Neck Surgery Association
• Expertise covers both functional and aesthetic aspects of facial reconstruction