Sefa Porsuk, Audiologist

Sefa Porsuk is an audiologist at Acibadem Bodrum Hospital in Muğla, Turkey, where he works within the Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) unit. His clinical work centers on audiological assessment and hearing evaluation for patients with hearing impairment, as well as audiologic rehabilitation. He has more than eight years of professional experience in audiology.

He graduated from İstanbul University Faculty of Health Sciences in 2018. In the same year, he joined Acıbadem Healthcare Services and has continued his professional practice in audiology there since. His role is to support patients through the hearing assessment process, from initial testing through to the interpretation of results and the planning of rehabilitation where it is indicated.

Clinical focus

Sefa Porsuk’s practice is concerned with the assessment of hearing. Patients who notice a change in their hearing, who have difficulty following conversation, or who have been referred by an ENT physician for testing may be seen for an audiological assessment. This typically involves a structured hearing evaluation, the results of which help the treating team understand the type and degree of any hearing impairment present. The findings are then discussed with the patient and, where relevant, with the referring physician.

Audiologic rehabilitation is the other main area of his work. This refers to the support offered to patients living with hearing impairment, with the aim of helping them make use of their remaining hearing and communicate more comfortably in daily life. The approach is tailored to the individual patient’s assessment results and needs. Patients who want to read about related treatment options at the hospital can find general information on this site, for example on cochlear implants; whether any particular option is suitable can only be determined after an individual evaluation by the treating team.

How Sefa Porsuk works with international patients

Sefa Porsuk consults in Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged for patients who speak other languages. Before a visit, the international patient team coordinates the collection of prior reports, such as earlier hearing test results, imaging reports, laboratory results and discharge summaries, and arranges the appointment and the hospital visit. A first consultation typically covers the patient’s history and symptoms, a review of existing test results and any previous treatment, a clinical hearing evaluation and a discussion of the findings and possible next steps. A video consultation is available for international patients who wish to discuss their situation before traveling, keeping in mind that a full hearing evaluation requires an in-person assessment. Throughout the process, he aims to explain each step clearly so that patients understand what is being tested and what the results mean.