Dr. Kurt Schlemmer, MD, is a Staff Physician in the Otolaryngology (ENT) Department at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. He previously served as a Consultant ENT Head and Neck Surgeon at leading institutions in Abu Dhabi and was the Director of the Durban Cochlear Implant Program in South Africa. Dr. Schlemmer earned his medical degree from University of Pretoria and completed a Master’s degree in ENT as well as a Fellowship in Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery with distinction from the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa.
He has undertaken advanced subspecialty training in otology, neurotology, and skull base surgery across multiple European countries and the UK. Dr. Schlemmer has delivered over 40 academic presentations and published widely in peer-reviewed journals, while also serving as a reviewer and editorial board member for international ENT publications. His clinical expertise includes hearing loss rehabilitation, cochlear implants, vertigo, Ménière’s disease, middle ear surgery, skull base tumors, and complex balance disorders.
Years of Experience:
18 Years
Specialty:
ENT (Otolaryngology)
Nationality:
South Africa
Languages:
English
Current Hospital:
Cleveland Clinic
Consultation Fee:
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Kantonsspital Luzern, Switzerland (Visiting Fellow – short term FIMF (Fisch International Microsurgical Foundation) Otology Skull Base Surgery), 2013 – 2013
Muelmed Medilinic Hospital, Pretoria, South Africa (Part-time Fellowship, Otology Skull Base Surgery), 2013 – 2015
University of Kwazulu Natal, Durban, South Africa (Resident, ENT Head and Neck Surgery), 2008 – 2011
Rustenburg Provincial Hospital, South Africa (Community Service Medical Officer, Internal Medicine, Anaesthetics, Rural Medicine), 2005 – 2005
Victoria Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa (Internship, Surgery, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine), 2004 – 2004
University of Pretoria, South Africa (Medical Degree (MBChB)), 1998 – 2003
Specialty Training: University of Kwazulu Natal, Durban, South Africa
Specialty in ENT Head and Neck Surgery
Start Date: 2011
Position Title: Staff Physician, Otolaryngology (ENT)
Hospital Name: Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Currently working at:
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