Cochlear implant placement Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Associate Professor Edal Sakli is a highly qualified ear, nose, and throat specialist who earned his medical degree from the prestigious Istanbul University.

• Trained at Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, a major Turkish centre for surgical specialisation
• Holds the title of Associate Professor, reflecting a high level of academic and clinical seniority
• Active member of the Turkish Ear Nose Throat Foundation and Surgery Association
• Maintains professional standing with the Facial Plastic Surgery Association
• Deep expertise in otorhinolaryngology developed across both public and private hospital settings

Dr. Ozcan Oztrk is an ENT specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He has performed over 200 cochlear implant procedures in Turkey and abroad. Dr. Oztrk focuses on complex hearing restoration and skull base surgery. He completed training at the University of Pittsburgh and Gruppo Otologico in Italy.

• Specializes in stapes surgery and bone-anchored hearing aid (BAHA) implants.
• Treats voice disorders using microlaryngeal surgery and Botox injections.
• Member of the European Academy of Otology-Neurootology.
• Maintains membership in the European Laryngological Society.

Dr. Supaporn Sompanwang is a general pediatrician at Intrarat Hospital in Bangkok. She specializes in preventing and treating childhood diseases as well as developmental disorders. Dr. Sompanwang earned her medical degree from Naresuan University. She practices at the ISO-certified Intrarat Hospital, which treats 100,000 patients annually.

• Holds a certificate in Pediatrics from Buddhachinaraj Phitsanulok Hospital.
• Holds a certificate in Family Medicine from Buddhachinaraj Phitsanulok Hospital.
• Treats behavioral, emotional, and social problems in children and teens.
• Performs specialized pediatric procedures including vaccinations and circumcisions.

Dr. Panyapan Tiraprasidporn is a pediatrician at Intrarat Hospital in Bangkok. She earned her medical degree and pediatric certification from Mahidol University. Dr. Tiraprasidporn focuses on diagnosing and treating diverse childhood diseases. She works at an ISO-certified facility that treats 100,000 patients annually.

• Treats developmental, behavioral, and emotional disorders in children.
• Performs specialized procedures including Vojta therapy and cochlear implant placement.
• Manages pediatric epilepsy through medication and EEG diagnostics.
• Conducts routine care including vaccinations and circumcision.

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. Onur Üstün, Kulak Burun Boğaz (KBB) uzmanıdır. Haseki Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi'nde görev yapmaktadır.

Eğitim ve uzmanlık: İstanbul Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi (2014). KBB ihtisası: Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi (2019). Lise: İstanbul Erkek Lisesi (2008).

Dr Erdal Skal is a specialist ENT surgeon who completed his rigorous medical training at Istanbul University, one of the region's most reputable medical institutions.

• Trained at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, a major centre for complex surgical procedures
• Active member of the Turkish Ear Nose Throat Foundation
• Holds membership with the Facial Plastic Surgery Association
• Specialises in surgical interventions for the ear, nose, and throat within private hospital settings

Professor Yasar Cokkeser is a highly decorated ear, nose, and throat specialist who completed prestigious clinical research fellowships at Johns Hopkins and the House Ear Institute.

• Trained in advanced otology and skull base surgery at the Gruppo Otologico in Italy
• Extensively published in international medical journals on hearing preservation and complex ear surgery
• Former Chief of Clinic at Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital, mentoring future specialists
• Managed complex surgical cases at top institutions across the USA and Turkey

Specializations

Pediatric Rehabilitation of Children with Special Needs

Newborn Monitoring

Newborn and Childhood Vaccinations

Child Follow-up Monitoring and Development

Growth and Development Retardation

Childhood Diseases

Dr Davut Tepe is a specialist ENT surgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who performs microscopic middle ear surgery for both adults and children.

• Specialises in endoscopic and microscopic techniques for precise ear interventions
• Treats a broad range of paediatric ear, nose, and throat conditions
• Expertise includes middle ear surgery and complex snoring and sleep apnea cases
• Uses the plasma-evaporation method for sensitive paediatric throat procedures

Professor Erkan Karatas is a highly decorated otology specialist who has trained at the world's most prestigious hearing centres across Europe and the USA.

• Trained at the Cochlear Science and Research Centre in Berlin
• Completed advanced studies at the Hannover Medical School in Germany
• Specialised in neurotology and ear surgery at The Ohio State University
• Experienced in endoscopic approaches to the inner ear and skull base
• Member of the Mediterranean Society of Otology and Audiology

Dr Mehmet Nuri Elgormus is a highly trained specialist at Atlas University Hospital who focuses on middle ear implants and pediatric airway management.

• Completed advanced training in middle ear implants and conductive hearing loss through the Turkish ENT Foundation
• Extensive academic background from Ankara University, a premier Turkish medical faculty
• Specialises in managing conductive hearing loss and complex pediatric ENT cases
• Regular contributor to international congresses on head and neck surgery and sinus management

Professor Erkan Vuralkan is a highly decorated specialist with a heavy clinical focus on otology and inner-ear preservation. He leads advanced ENT care at the JCI-accredited VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Awarded first prize at the National Otology-Neurootology Congress for his research into inner-ear protection
• Turkish Board Certified in Otorhinolaryngology with specialised training in head and neck surgery
• Serves as a reviewer for leading international journals, including the Indian Journal of Otolaryngology
• Expertise in treating complex middle and inner ear conditions to restore hearing function
• Member of the Turkish Association of Otorhinolaryngology

Specializations

Inguinal (Gubic) Area Diseases (Hernia, Hydrocele, Undescended Testis)

Laparoscopic Undescended Testis Investigation

Laparoscopic Surgery in Children (Cholecystectomy, Appendectomy, Ovarian Pathologies)

Gastrointestinal System Surgery in Children

Newborn Surgery

Thoracic Surgery in Children-VATS

Childhood Tumors

Thyroid Surgery in Children

Trauma in Children

Professor Gokhan Kutlar focuses on complex ear surgery and hearing restoration at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals. He specialises in microsurgery and endoscopic techniques to treat profound hearing loss.

• Expert in microsurgery for delicate head and neck conditions
• Specialises in surgical treatment for various types of hearing loss
• Performs endoscopic surgeries for minimally invasive ear procedures
• Experienced in managing complex cases of vertigo and ear disease
• Former academic leader at high-volume Turkish training hospitals