Dr. Kurt Denton Schlemmer Consultant - Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Years of Experience : 14
Nationality : South Africa
Languages Known : English , Afrikaans
Biography
Dr. Schlemmer earned his primary medical degree (MBChB) from the University of Pretoria, followed by a Master of Science in Otorhinolaryngology from the University of Kwazulu Natal and a Fellowship of the College of Otorhinolaryngology of South Africa FCORL (SA) (with distinction). He has over 14 years of experience in otorhinolaryngology and is particularly interested in Otology and Neurotology and Lateral Skull Base and Head and Neck Surgery. He has traveled extensively to study under the tutelage of international experts such as Professors H Fisch and T Linder (Switzerland), Professor M Sanna (Italy), Professors Officers and Ozarowski (Belgium), Professor J Müller (Germany), Mr. B Hartley (UK), and Dr. L Hofmeyr (South Africa), among others. Dr. Schlemmer served as the Durban Cochlear Implant Program coordinator for eight years and is an honorary lecturer in the Department of ENT at UKZN and a research associate at the University of Pretoria’s Department of Audiology, Speech, and Language Pathology. His clinical expertise includes,
- Head and Neck surgery, including thyroid and parathyroid procedures
- Lateral skull base surgery for cholesteatoma, paragangliomas, vestibular schwannomas, and other benign and malignant pathology
- Otology and Neurotology procedures including stapedotomy, Superior Semi-Circular Dehiscence (SSCD) occlusion, and endolymphatic sac decompression (ESD)
- Cochlear implantation and other active middle ear and bone conduction implants
- Endoscopic sinus surgery
- Pediatric ENT including congenital neck masses and airway pathology
Awards & Achievements
- SA Society of Otorhinolaryngology Medal in 2011
- Exceptionally Distinguished Performance Results in Fellowship Examination
- Fellowship of The College of Otorhinolaryngologists
- 27 National and 19 International (12 Different Countries) Certificate Courses Attended
- Delivered More Than 40 Academic Presentations
Research & Publications
- Recognized reviewer for International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology and Cochlear Implants International with 28 reviews Intracapsular Tonsillectomy vs. Extracapsular Tonsillectomy: A Safety Comparison. Naidoo J, Schlemmer KD. Journal of Laryngology and Otology. 2021 Sep 29:1-18.
- Tympanoplasty in Chronic Otitis Media with an Intact Stapes Superstructure. Schlemmer K, Liu Q, Linder T. Journal of International Advanced Otology 2021: 17(4): 282-287.
- Health-related quality of life in South African children who use cochlear implants. Brewis B, le Roux T, Schlemmer K, Nauta L Vinck B. International Journal of Audiology 2019 Sep 13:1-8.
- Parent perceived challenges related to the pediatric cochlear implant process in South Africa and support service received. Bhamjee A, le Roux T, Schlemmer K, Perold J, Cass N, Schroeder K, Schlesinger D, Ceronio D, Vinck B. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 126 (2019) 1096635.
- Complicated sinusitis in a developing country, a retrospective review. Schlemmer KD, Naidoo SK. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 77 (2013) 1174-1178.
