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Dr. Kurt Schlemmer
👤 6 years of experience
10,465+
Patients seen
6
Years in practice
3
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr Kurt Schlemmer is a surgeon specialising in neurotology and lateral skull base surgery in Abudhabi.He uses evidence-based therapies in his practice and is passionate about patient-centred care. He is a former director of the Durban Cochlear Implant Program, a research associate at the University of Pretoria, and an honorary lecturer at UKZN.
Dr Schlemmer completed his training in medicine and surgery at the University of Pretoria before working in emergency medicine and anaesthetics. He then specialised in ENT at the University of KwaZulu-Natal and went on to obtain the FCORL (SA) with distinction from the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa in 2011. He later achieved a Master's degree (MMED) in ENT, Head and Neck Surgery in 2014. Following this, he developed a particular interest in head and neck surgery including thyroid and parathyroid surgery, skull base surgery, neurotology (inner ear surgery for hearing and balance) and implantable devices.
Dr Schlemmer is dedicated to his education and has been taught by some of the world's best in his profession. He has travelled to over 14 countries in order to broaden his expertise and share his knowledge.
He has also delivered over 40 academic presentations and published his work in international peer-reviewed journals. Additionally, he is a reviewer for the International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology as well as Cochlear Implants International
Dr Schlemmer completed his training in medicine and surgery at the University of Pretoria before working in emergency medicine and anaesthetics. He then specialised in ENT at the University of KwaZulu-Natal and went on to obtain the FCORL (SA) with distinction from the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa in 2011. He later achieved a Master's degree (MMED) in ENT, Head and Neck Surgery in 2014. Following this, he developed a particular interest in head and neck surgery including thyroid and parathyroid surgery, skull base surgery, neurotology (inner ear surgery for hearing and balance) and implantable devices.
Dr Schlemmer is dedicated to his education and has been taught by some of the world's best in his profession. He has travelled to over 14 countries in order to broaden his expertise and share his knowledge.
He has also delivered over 40 academic presentations and published his work in international peer-reviewed journals. Additionally, he is a reviewer for the International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology as well as Cochlear Implants International
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr. Kurt Schlemmer
Education & training
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2010–2016 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2016–2020 Residency · Ear Nose Throat
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2020–2021 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2020-09–2021-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Ear Nose Throat
Malpractice insurance:
Generali Healthcare · 2,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,101 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,083 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,923 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 828 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient consultation (60m) | 60 min | in_clinic|telemed | 180.00 EUR |
| Follow-up consultation (30m) | 30 min | in_clinic|telemed|phone | 90.00 EUR |
| Vaccination administration | 60 min | in_clinic | 630.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 90 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 4 · i10: 7
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European registry analysis of Ear Nose Throat outcomes
DOI: 10.5208/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34049006 · cited by 165
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Outcomes of Ear Nose Throat in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.8207/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36292895 · cited by 199
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Ear Nose Throat European Annual Congress (Ear Nose Throat) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Ear Nose Throat National Society Meeting · Abu Dhabi · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Ear Nose Throat — Abu Dhabi · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2021
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2021
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2021
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Ear Nose Throat
- Awareness When should you see a ear nose throat?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · kurt.schlemmer@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
26 verified reviews4.96
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26 reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.0
- Knowledge
- 5.0
- Wait Time
- 4.7
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.0
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.9
- Value For Money
- 4.9
- Would Recommend Pct
- 98.0
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.