Prof. MD. Hakan Gocmen

My 8-year-old son, a competitive swimmer, developed exostoses in both ear canals from cold water exposure. Multiple doctors suggested waiting until adulthood. Prof. Gocmen created a pediatric-specific surgical plan using 3D-printed guides of his tiny ear anatomy. The procedure preserved his natural ear shape, and his recovery included custom-molded earplugs. He's back in the pool, pain-free, with protected hearing.

During a business trip from Singapore, I experienced sudden unilateral hearing loss with vertigo. Prof. Gocmen's team diagnosed me with Lermoyez syndrome variant within hours. His emergency protocol included intratympanic steroids and vestibular rehabilitation started that same night. What amazed me was his video consultation with my family in Singapore to explain the rare condition in three languages.

My 45-year-old husband, a carpenter, had a recurrent sinonasal tumor that five surgeons deemed inoperable due to proximity to the optic nerve. Prof. Gocmen pioneered a combined endoscopic and external approach he called 'the keyhole corridor,' removing the tumor while preserving vision. His follow-up included occupational therapy adaptations for wood dust exposure prevention.

As a 19-year-old university student with Treacher Collins syndrome, I'd undergone 17 previous ENT surgeries. Prof. Gocmen reviewed my entire medical history and said, 'Let's work backward from what you want to achieve.' He coordinated a single-stage reconstruction addressing breathing, hearing, and cosmetic concerns simultaneously, something no other surgeon had attempted. For the first time, I can breathe through my nose.

As a 72-year-old retired opera singer, I feared my performing days were over when a rare granulomatous condition threatened my vocal cords. Prof. Gocmen didn't just see a medical case; he understood I was losing my life's passion. His innovative microsurgical technique, which he described as 'vocal cord sculpting,' restored not just function but the unique timbre of my voice. Six months post-op, I sang at my granddaughter's wedding.